Vadim Kimmelman

Vadim Kimmelman is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. His research integrates computational methods with sign language analysis, focusing on formal properties of nonmanual markers and depicting constructions. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the University of Amsterdam (UvA), NTNU, and the University of Western Norway.

• Active Project: Fundamentals of formal properties of nonmanuals: A quantitative approach (University of Bergen)
• Completed Projects: Whole-entity classifiers: a multiperspective approach (Center for Basic Research); Signed Language Depiction as an Engine for Promoting Inclusion, Communication, and Translation (DEPICT) (University of Western Norway)

Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work combining linguistics, computer vision, and machine learning to analyze sign language syntax (e.g., classifier constructions), head pose estimation algorithms, and eye blink detection in sign language corpora. His work addresses both theoretical questions (e.g., language-specific perception of depicting signs) and technological applications.

Affiliations: University of Bergen (Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies), University of Amsterdam (collaborative research), NTNU, and University of Western Norway (DEPICT project).