Sascha Wolfer

Dr. Sascha Wolfer is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for the German Language (IDS) in Mannheim, Germany, affiliated with the Lexis Department. His work focuses on psycholinguistics, empirical-quantitative methods, text comprehension, and corpus-based analyses. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Science and has extensive experience in projects like PopSci–Understanding Science and Dynamics of the Lexicon. As an Ombudsperson at IDS, he advocates for fair academic practices. Wolfer collaborates on initiatives such as the DeReKoGram dataset and explores dictionary usage, gender-inclusive language, and computational linguistics. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in lexicography and text quality analysis.

• Education: PhD in Cognitive Science (2015), University of Freiburg; MA in German Linguistics (2007), University of Freiburg.
• Key Projects:
  • DeReKoGram: A German language frequency dataset with lemma and POS information.
  • OWIDplus: Tracking lexical changes during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Lexicography Studies: Analyzing dictionary use via log files and surveys.
• Professional Roles: Member of editorial boards for International Journal of Lexicography and Lexikos; contributor to EURALEX and eLex conferences.

Wolfer’s recent work emphasizes computational methods, corpus linguistics, and the intersection of language with technology. His publications span topics from language complexity to gender-inclusive text analysis, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in linguistics.