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Philip Monahan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). His research focuses on cognitive science of language, speech perception, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and MA/BA degrees from the University of Florida.
Dr. Monahan's work explores how linguistic knowledge influences auditory processing, particularly in areas like tonal languages, bilingualism, and the neural mechanisms underlying speech perception. He employs experimental methods including electrophysiological recordings (EEG/MEG) and computational modeling to investigate phonological representation, lexical access, and cross-linguistic variation.
Key research themes include: the cognitive processing of script-mixing in bilingual contexts, acoustic-perceptual factors in phonological typology, and the role of language dominance in heritage speaker populations. His studies often bridge traditional linguistic analysis with neuroscientific methodologies to uncover how abstract linguistic structures manifest in real-time cognitive processes.
Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a focus on speech envelope entrainment during communication, auditory translation priming effects, and the neural coding of phonetic features across languages. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement, integrating insights from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computational linguistics.
