جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sign Language Discourse
• Child Language Development
• Language Technologies
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James Waller is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Applied Statistics at Gallaudet University, an ASL-English bilingual institution for the deaf in Washington, D.C. He teaches statistics and research methods across disciplines, including psychology, data science, and human-computer interaction. His research focuses on three core areas: 1) depiction in sign language discourse and development, 2) language development and child language use, and 3) language technologies for deaf/hard-of-hearing (HH) populations. Dr. Waller’s work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied technology, with notable contributions to accessibility in virtual reality (VR) and AI-driven assistive systems. His recent studies address employment barriers for deaf individuals and the pragmatics of gaze patterns in sign languages. He actively participates in institutional committees, including search committees for faculty positions in Speech Language Pathology and Psychology, and provides statistics consulting for academic projects. Education & Training: Background in psychology, statistics, and sign language linguistics (specific details not explicitly provided). Grants & Funding: No explicit grants mentioned, though his research implies potential funding links to accessibility tech. His advising includes mentoring honors students like Elizabeth Mayes in Psychology. He is affiliated with Gallaudet’s research initiatives on bilingual education and accessibility technologies, though specific lab names are not specified in the text.

• Sign Language Interpreting Pedagogy
• Educational Interpreting
• Interpreter Education
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Campbell McDermid is an Associate Professor in the School of Language, Education, and Culture at Gallaudet University, specializing in Interpretation and Translation. His work focuses on interpreting pedagogy, educational interpreting, and social justice within the field. He teaches courses such as Interpreting the Discourse of Education and Research Methods in Interpretation , and has advised numerous students across undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs. Research Interests: Pragmatics in ASL-English interpreting, healthcare interpreting, and equity in interpreter education. Awards: 2019 Faculty Excellence in Research and Creativity Honoree, 2015 Pre-Tenure Scholarship Award. His publications span topics like explicitation in interpreting, allyship in education, and resiliency among Black interpreters. McDermid is actively involved in committees such as the Department of Interpretation and Translation (DOIT) and serves as a reviewer for journals like Translation & Interpreting and International Journal of Interpreter Education .

• Language Acquisition
• Sign Language Development
• Bilingualism
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Deanna Gagne is an Associate Professor in the Linguistics department at Gallaudet University, affiliated with the School of Language, Education, and Culture. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Connecticut, with additional expertise in Neurobiology of Language and Cognitive Sciences. Her research focuses on language acquisition, particularly in sign language environments, exploring how children's language experiences (e.g., homesigning, bimodal bilingualism, and emerging sign languages) shape cognition and linguistic structure. She investigates language creation in deaf communities, peer influences on language development, and the impact of first language strength on second language acquisition. Her work spans experimental methods like eye-tracking, behavioral tasks, and linguistic elicitation, with fieldwork in Nicaragua and other emerging sign language contexts. Recent scholarly contributions address bimodal bilingualism, domain restrictions in ASL, and DeafBlind communication. She teaches courses such as Psycholinguistics of Sign Language, Phonology, and Brain & Language. Gagne actively participates in academic service roles, including doctoral committee work, grant review, and leadership in organizations like MD/DC Hands and Voices. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes for Deaf and DeafBlind communities, including protactile language acquisition and accessible education.

• Deaf Education
• American Sign Language Instruction
• Bilingual Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rhonda Jennings-Arey is an Instructional Designer in the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University. With over 20 years of teaching experience across K-12 and higher education, she has held roles including Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville and University of Virginia. She specializes in Deaf education, bilingual instruction, and ASL proficiency. Jennings-Arey has contributed to institutional accreditation efforts and professional development for educators. Certified as an ASLTA Master and RID Certified Deaf Interpreter, she actively participates in Deaf community organizations. Education: PhD in Post-Secondary Education (Capella University), MA in Sign Language Teaching (Gallaudet University), BS in Home Economics (Gallaudet University) Professional Contributions: Co-led VSDB’s bilingual accreditation process, trained faculty in ASL proficiency, and founded Virginia ASLTA Her expertise focuses on bridging educational access for Deaf learners through innovative teaching methods and linguistic advocacy.

April Chengمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Deaf Culture
• ProTactile Language
• +۶ مورد دیگر

April Cheng is a full-time Lecturer at the College of Staten Island (CUNY), specializing in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. She is deeply committed to advocacy and accessibility for the Deaf and DeafBlind communities. Her research and teaching interests center on promoting ASL and ProTactile language, raising awareness of the legal rights of Deaf individuals, and developing inclusive teaching methods for second-language learners. She is fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and ProTactile and is actively pursuing certification in both. April Cheng has over a year of experience as a DeafBlind interpreter and is dedicated to fostering inclusivity in academic and professional settings. She previously taught at the Sign Language Center before transitioning to university-level instruction. There are no listed scientific awards at this time. She advises no students and has no listed publications. She is currently engaged in immersive ProTactile training and preparing for the BSL interpreting exam to become a multilingual interpreter. She is based in Building 2S, Room 117, at the College of Staten Island.

Kadir GÖKGÖZمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Cross-Modal Typology
• Age Effects in Language Acquisition
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Kadir GÖKGÖZ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University, specializing in sign language linguistics with primary focus on Turkish Sign Language (TİD) and cross-modal typological studies. His research bridges theoretical syntax, phonology, and language acquisition within deaf communities. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Purdue University (2013) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (2009) BA in Linguistics (Minor), Boğaziçi University (2006) BA in Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University (2006) Research Focus: Professor Gökgöz investigates age effects in language acquisition, bimodal bilingualism, classifier systems, and syntax-phonology interfaces in sign languages. His work emphasizes how modality (visual-gestural vs. spoken) shapes linguistic structure, particularly examining negation, verb morphology, and discourse strategies in TİD. Recent studies demonstrate how age of acquisition impacts morphosyntactic processing and verbal fluency in deaf signers. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2020-2024) reveal consistent focus on age-of-acquisition effects across morphosyntax, discourse, and phonology domains. Key patterns include: (1) systematic investigation of classifier predicates and verb agreement; (2) cross-modal comparisons of syntactic phenomena; (3) computational approaches to sign language annotation; and (4) experimental analyses of reference tracking and telicity marking. Scientific Recognition: Winner of Best Article Contributing to Linguistic Diversity (2022) Impact Award for Established Investigators (2022) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator for Boğaziçi University Research Fund #14458 (2018-2020), he developed linguistics-supported preschool story interventions for deaf children with hearing parents. He served as Turkish contact for the €5M Horizon 2020 Sign-Hub project (2016-2020), preserving European sign language heritage. His lab work includes directing the Sign Language Linguistics Lab at Boğaziçi University and previously managing the Sign Language Acquisition Lab at University of Connecticut. Academic Service: Teaches undergraduate courses including Sign Language Linguistics (LING 414) and graduate seminars on Sign Language Morpho-Syntax (LING 582), mentoring numerous students in TİD research.

Ruth Oliverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroimaging
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Ruth Oliver is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on medical imaging, particularly in neuroimaging and machine learning applications for brain tumor analysis and multiple sclerosis. She teaches courses in Medical Image and Signal Processing and Data Analysis and Visualization. Oliver holds a PhD in Physics from University College London, an MRes in Biomedical Imaging, and earlier degrees in Bioengineering and Physics from Imperial College. Her research interests include developing deep learning models for tumor segmentation, improving MRI artifact reduction techniques, and quantifying brain perfusion in neurological diseases. Recent work emphasizes automated segmentation algorithms using U-Net architectures and cascaded neural networks. Oliver leads a project on cerebral blood flow templates for neurodegenerative screening and has supervised PhD student Mina Ghaffari. Her articles consistently address MRI-based methodologies for neurological disorders, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy through advanced computational techniques. Collaborations span institutions globally, targeting applications in neuro-oncology, HIV-related neurology, and muscular degeneration in MS patients. Her technical contributions include partial volume correction methods for magnetization transfer ratio and arterial spin labeling data.

Amy Schaferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Spoken Language Processing
• Prosody and Intonation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amy Schafer is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, spoken language processing, and the interplay between prosody/intonation and information structure (e.g., given, new, and focused information). She investigates these phenomena across adult, child, native, non-native, and bilingual populations, primarily in English, Korean, Japanese, and Austronesian languages. Education: PhD, University of Massachusetts–Amherst Her research extends to field psycholinguistics, particularly through the HALA Project, which examines early signs of language endangerment and attrition in heritage speakers. She co-founded the College of LLL’s Language Analysis and Experimentation Laboratories (LAE Labs) in 2001, providing facilities for experimental tasks like eye-tracking and discourse processing. Currently, she explores prosody, event structure, and referential processing in Japanese- and Korean-speaking English learners. Professor Schafer teaches courses such as LING 412 (Introduction to Psycholinguistics), LING 640Y (Graduate Psycholinguistics), LING 632 (Experimental Methods), and seminars on psycholinguistics and eye-tracking methods.

• Flight dynamics and control
• Unmanned vehicle systems
• Morphing wing aircraft structures
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kamesh Subbarao is a Professor and director of the Aerospace Systems Laboratory (ASL) in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He has been a faculty member at UTA since 2003, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and finally to Professor in 2019. His academic journey began with a PhD from Texas A&M University in 2001, followed by work at The MathWorks Inc. before joining UTA. Dr. Subbarao's educational background includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University (2001), an MS in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (1995), and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (1993). His research interests span flight dynamics and control, unmanned vehicle systems, morphing wing aircraft structures, air traffic management, reduced order modeling of fluid-structure interactions, cooperative control of large scale interconnected systems subject to communication delays, multi-sensor fusion applied to aircraft guidance and spacecraft navigation, bipedal locomotion, and uncertainty characterization in orbital mechanics. His work focuses on nonlinear and adaptive control, linear and nonlinear filtering/estimation approaches, and cooperation and coordination for multiple unmanned vehicles subject to measurement uncertainties and distributed time delays. Dr. Subbarao's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on uncertainty quantification, cooperative control of multiple vehicles, UAV swarms, lunar exploration, and aircraft safety. His research shows a consistent trajectory toward more complex multi-agent systems, incorporating machine learning techniques for improved prediction and control, with applications spanning both terrestrial and space environments. President's Excellence in Teaching Award (2021) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) AIAA Foundation Award for "Model Reference Adaptive Control" (2001) Best Paper of the Space Flight Mechanics Conference, American Astronautical Society (2021) Multiple Outstanding Reviewer awards from AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics Dr. Subbarao has been actively involved in advising students, as evidenced by his nomination for the Outstanding Advisor Award in 2018-19. His research has been generously funded by major organizations including DARPA, NSF, AFRL, ONR, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Whirlpool Inc., Nextgen Aeronautics, and Hypercomp Inc. His laboratory work, particularly through the Aerospace Systems Laboratory, has produced significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering and control systems. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS), an Associate Fellow of AIAA, and Senior Member of IEEE, ASME, and the American Astronautics Society (AAS), reflecting his standing in the academic and professional community.

• Spanish Linguistics
• Hispanic Studies
• Criminology
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Alessandra Parry is a Full-time Lecturer in the Department of Spanish at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Her career spans over a decade in Cleveland, Ohio, where she also works as a certified court interpreter trainee, merging her expertise in criminal justice and Spanish. She is deeply engaged in mentoring youth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on campus and in the community. Education: University of Akron: B.A.S. in Political Science and Criminal Justice, B.A. in Spanish Current part-time graduate student at the University of Houston focusing on linguistics. Her research centers on the role of women during Spain’s Franco dictatorship (1939–1975), emphasizing sisterhood as a tool for resistance and reclaiming suppressed feminine narratives. She is also invested in pedagogical methods for teaching Spanish to heritage learners, reflecting her DELE examiner accreditation and passion for language advocacy. A multi-racial, Muslim Latina, Parry brings a unique perspective to her work with underrepresented students. She balances her academic and community roles with personal interests in Arabic, ASL, polymer clay art, and poetry.

• Accessibility
• Deaf Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Abraham Glasser serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accessible Human-Centered Computing within Gallaudet University's School of Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses such as AHC-604 Applied Information Accessibility, AHC-691 Thesis Accessibility Project Planning, and specialized topics in accessibility standards and data visualization, reflecting his commitment to advancing accessible technology education. Professor Glasser's research centers on dismantling digital barriers for deaf and hard of hearing communities through innovative human-computer interaction solutions. His work pioneers sign language interfaces for personal assistants, investigates captioning system optimization, and explores AI-driven accessibility enhancements. Methodologically, he combines empirical user studies with technical development to create genuinely inclusive technologies that address real-world communication challenges faced by deaf users in digital environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward integrating artificial intelligence with accessibility needs, particularly through large language models for caption customization and robust sign language recognition systems. His research consistently prioritizes deaf user perspectives in technology design, with increasing focus on ethical AI implementation and workplace accessibility solutions as evidenced by his 2025 publications on employment barriers and AI action planning. Professor Glasser actively mentors graduate students, currently advising five master's candidates in accessibility-focused research. His professional service includes leadership roles as Chair for the ASSETS 2023 Student Research Competition and Associate Chair for ACM CHI 2024, demonstrating significant contributions to the accessibility research community. He has secured internal funding through Gallaudet's Faculty Development Committee grant to advance his accessibility initiatives.

Franco Milicchioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Science
• Computational Mechanics
• Reverse Engineering
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Franco Milicchio is an Assistant Professor (tenured) at the College of Engineering, University Roma Tre. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the same institution and has conducted postdoctoral research in structural engineering. His research spans computational mechanics, reverse engineering, bioinformatics, and mobile application development for cultural heritage accessibility. He has led projects such as the Palazzo Massimo LIS/ASL mobile app (awarded the European Excellence Award for Accessible Tourism) and has contributed to the NeuroLab project for EEG file format analysis. His academic roles include teaching courses like Computer Graphics, Mobile Computing, and Parallel and Distributed Systems. Education: Summa cum Laude Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento (2003), Ph.D. in Computer Science (2007). Advisor: Prof. Alberto Paoluzzi. Dissertation: 'Towards a topological unification of finite computational methods.' Research interests include fluid dynamics simulations, genetic sequence parsing via SIMD acceleration, and deformation analysis in 3D models. He has collaborated on grants such as the Air Force Office of Scientific Research projects on nanocomposites and the CINECA High-Performance Computing initiatives. Awards include the IBM EMEA Student Recognition (2003) and multiple grants for cultural heritage digitization. Key projects: 'Distributed Services with OpenAFS' (Springer, 2007), 'Ostia Antica Mobile for Deaf' (2016), and 'Bimillenary of Augustus' gesture-based app (2014). His work bridges computational methods with real-world applications in engineering, biology, and cultural preservation.

Bradley Brownمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Sign Language
• Deaf Education
• Special Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bradley Brown is an Instructor of American Sign Language in the Department of Special Education at George Mason University's School of Education. He holds an MS from the Rochester Institute of Technology. With extensive teaching experience across colleges in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Colorado, California, and Vermont, he specializes in ASL and Deaf Studies courses. He also has K-12 teaching experience, serving both Deaf and hearing students. Additionally, he provides career development support, including resume building, job coaching, and workplace communication training for Deaf individuals. Bradley's current courses include American Sign Language (ASL) I-V and Deaf History and Culture (EDSE 420). His expertise spans ASL instruction, Deaf cultural competency, and educational strategies for diverse learners. He is affiliated with the Special Education: American Sign Language program at GMU and can be reached at Krug Hall 103B or via email at bbrown52@gmu.edu . His professional focus combines academic instruction with real-world application, emphasizing employability skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. No scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided information.

Weiying Daiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Brain Mapping
• Neuroimaging
• Blood Flow Imaging
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Weiying Dai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Binghamton University, State University of New York. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Peking University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Binghamton in 2015, she served as an instructor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on neuroimaging, biomedical image processing, and MRI technique development. Notably, she co-invented an MRI method for quantifying blood flow, now implemented on GE scanners. Her work spans brain mapping, diffusion imaging, vessel-selective imaging, and clinical applications in disorders like Alzheimer’s and stroke. Dr. Dai’s honors include the Junior Fellow Award from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2011) and the Summa Cum Laude Merit Award for Best Paper (2012). She has also received the Lawrie B. Morrison Research Award twice for contributions to radiological sciences. Her academic contributions include leadership roles, such as Conference Chair for the ISMRM 2015 Annual Meeting. She teaches courses like CS 436/580L (Introduction to Machine Learning) and has contributed to professional activities including journal reviewing and conference organizing. Her research advances clinical MRI applications, emphasizing quantitative perfusion analysis and neurovascular mechanisms. Current studies explore cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and meditation’s effects on brain activity.

Frances Cooleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reading Efficiency
• Bilingualism (ASL and English)
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frances Cooley is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Liberal Studies within the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology . She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin (2021), an MA in Linguistics from the same institution (2018), and a BA in Brain and Cognitive Science with American Sign Language from the University of Rochester (2009). Her research focuses on reading behaviors of deaf individuals , emphasizing strengths-based and bilingualism perspectives to improve educational practices for deaf students. Current projects include an R21 Exploratory Grant investigating reading efficiency in young deaf bilinguals (Grades 3-5). Teaching : She teaches courses in psychology (e.g., PSYC-101, PSYC-221), quantitative research methods (LEAD 351), and the Cognitive Science Colloquium (COGS 801). Her courses emphasize culturally appropriate research methodologies for deaf and hard-of-hearing populations. Labs/Teams : She leads the Reading and Deafness (RAD) Lab , which uses eye-tracking and statistical modeling to study cognitive processes in deaf readers. The lab seeks to optimize literacy acquisition through insights into bilingual (ASL-English) reading strategies. Grants & Awards : Currently holds an R21 grant exploring early literacy development in deaf children. No specific awards listed in provided texts. Professional Links : Personal Website , ORCID , Google Scholar .