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Rik van Gijn is an Associate Professor of Ethnolinguistic Vitality and Diversity at Leiden University's Centre for Linguistics. His work focuses on South American indigenous languages, particularly their historical development and linguistic diversity. He leads an NWO-funded project exploring social and biophysical factors shaping linguistic diversity. He teaches courses on Latin American Studies, Linguistics, and typology.
Recent grants include a KIEM grant (2025) and NWO funding for PhD students (2023). His research spans descriptive linguistics, language contact, and endangerment. Key publications include co-editing Switch Reference 2.0 (2016) and contributing to the Oxford Handbook of Archaeology and Language (2025).
- PhD Students: Jaqueline Caniguan, Saskia Dunn, Nora Julmi, Ben Pehrson, Mariana Poblete
- Awards: NWO grants, KIEM grant
His research lab examines linguistic diversity's roots, blending archaeology and linguistics. He actively participates in interdisciplinary projects and public outreach via podcasts and educational initiatives like Taalwijs.nu.
