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Tom Sima Staniforth is a Lecturer in Chinese language and translation at the University of Bath, based in the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies. He is also a doctoral researcher in phonetics/speech science at University College London (UCL), with a focus on post-focus compression in Mandarin. His academic affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Linguists and the Higher Education Academy.
Education:
- MPhil/PhD Speech, Hearing and Phonetic Sciences (UCL, ongoing since 2023)
- MA Interpreting and Translation (University of Bath, 2019)
- MA Religious Studies (University of Edinburgh, 2011)
- Rajiv Gandhi Scholar (University of Cambridge, 2011)
- Visiting Scholar at University of Kathmandu (RYI, 2013)
Research Interests:
His primary research explores Post Focus Compression in Mandarin speech patterns among L1 Mandarin speakers in South China who are also L2 Cantonese speakers. He also investigates the Chinese phonetic reform movement and has contributed to the study of historical phonetic notation systems. Additionally, he focuses on Chinese tea trade culture, including its historical role in cross-cultural exchanges between China, India, Tibet, and Mongolia.
Awards and Affiliations:
- Rajiv Gandhi Scholar (2011)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
- Chartered Institute of Linguists (Member since 2021)
- Philological Society Member (since 2022)
Advising & Grants:
No advising or grant information is explicitly stated in the profile. His professional translation work focuses on Chinese tea culture and pottery.
Labs/Teams:
Not explicitly mentioned, but his research involves collaborations with archives such as the University of Bath’s Pitman collection for historical phonetic studies.
