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Rob Reynolds is an Associate Research Professor in the College of Humanities at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he is affiliated with the Office of Digital Humanities. He holds a PhD in Russian Language Technology from UiT The Arctic University of Norway and specializes in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for language education.
His education includes:
- PhD in Russian Language Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2016)
- MA in Russian Linguistics, The Ohio State University (2011)
- BS in Russian, Psychology, and Philosophy, Brigham Young University (2008)
Reynolds' research focuses on the intersection of computational methods and language learning. His primary interests include intelligent computer-assisted language learning (ICALL), automatic assessment of L2 essays, text readability rating, and using eye-tracking data to evaluate reading proficiency. His work bridges theoretical linguistics—particularly morphological theory and the structure of Russian—with practical applications in educational technology.
His teaching interests align closely with his research, covering Natural Language Processing, Russian language, and general linguistics. As a part-time faculty member, he contributes to both pedagogical innovation and digital humanities initiatives at BYU.
He is an active member of several professional organizations:
- AATSEEL (American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages), 2017–Present
- CALICO (Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium), 2017–Present
- IALLT (International Association for Language Learning Technology), 2017–Present
Reynolds also holds certifications in workplace diversity and suicide prevention, reflecting his commitment to inclusive and supportive academic environments. He has been recognized through professional development credentials such as the Equality Utah Diversity in the Workplace certification (2021–Present) and the QPR Gatekeeper Certificate (2022–2024).
He advises on digital humanities projects and contributes to research grants related to language technology, though specific grant details and student advisees are not listed. His lab or team affiliation centers on the Office of Digital Humanities at BYU, where he collaborates on NLP-driven educational tools.
