جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Georgia Zellouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phonetics
• Speech Perception
• Laboratory Phonology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Georgia Zellou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Davis, where she co-directs the Phonetics Lab and conducts award-winning research at the intersection of phonetics, speech perception, and human-AI interaction. Her work investigates how phonetic detail is cognitively represented through variations in speech production, with significant contributions to understanding speech alignment with voice assistants, face-masked speech intelligibility, and cross-linguistic perception of synthetic voices. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2012), an M.A. in Linguistics from Stony Brook University (2007), and a B.A. in Linguistics & Anthropology from the University of Florida (2005, Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa). Ph.D., Linguistics, University of Colorado at Boulder (2012) M.A., Linguistics, Stony Brook University (2007) B.A., Linguistics & Anthropology, University of Florida (2005) Professor Zellou's research program centers on laboratory phonology approaches to real-world communication challenges, examining how acoustic-phonetic details influence speech perception across contexts. Her studies span speech alignment with voice-AI systems (e.g., Amazon Alexa), sociophonetic variation in bilingual speech, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying perceptual compensation for coarticulation. She employs experimental methods including eye-tracking, acoustic analysis, and perceptual testing to uncover how phonetic variation functions pragmatically in human communication and human-machine interaction. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) human-AI voice interaction dynamics, including prosodic alignment and social evaluation of TTS voices; (2) intelligibility optimization in challenging contexts (face masks, clear speech for diverse listeners); and (3) cross-linguistic phonetic variation in vowelless words and consonant clusters. These works consistently bridge theoretical phonology with applied speech technology, demonstrating how fine-grained phonetic detail influences communication effectiveness in both human-human and human-machine contexts. Her scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Scholar (2022) for research in France Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring (2019) Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2020) Amazon Faculty Research Award (2019) for Alexa-related speech studies Dean’s Fellow designation at UC Davis (2020-2023) Professor Zellou maintains an active mentoring practice recognized with the Chancellor’s Award, supervising undergraduate researchers in the Phonetics Lab while teaching core linguistics courses from introductory to advanced graduate levels. Her research program is supported by competitive grants including NSF funding, Amazon Research Awards, and UC Davis internal grants (Hellman Foundation, ISS Junior Faculty Grant), reflecting the translational value of her work for speech technology development. She has co-directed major initiatives including the 2019 LSA Linguistic Institute. The Phonetics Lab she co-leads serves as a hub for experimental phonetics research, focusing on speech production-perception relationships through projects investigating vocal accommodation to voice assistants, nasal coarticulation dynamics, and cross-linguistic prosody. Current collaborations with industry partners aim to implement human speech adaptation principles into voice assistant design to enhance naturalness and engagement.

• Contemporary Music
• Solo Violin Repertoire
• Performance Anxiety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ioana Galu serves as Associate Professor of Violin and Viola in the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota, directing the Violin/Viola Studio and performing with the Rawlins Piano Trio. Previously on faculty at Heidelberg University (2004-2016) and The College of Wooster (2014-2016), she maintains active roles with the Eastern Music Festival since 2004 and co-founded the Romanian-American chamber music festival 'American Musicians in Transylvania'. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music, Bowling Green State University (2012) Artist Diploma in Violin Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (2011) Master of Music in Violin Performance, Bowling Green State University (2003) Master of Music in Violin Performance and Chamber Music, Gheorghe Dima Music Academy, Romania (1999) Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and Pedagogy, Gheorghe Dima Music Academy (1998) Dr. Galu's research examines Contemporary Music performance practices, Solo Violin Repertoire interpretation, Injury Prevention methodologies, and Performance Anxiety management. Her work bridges technical mastery with expressive artistry, focusing on physical sustainability and psychological resilience for string musicians through practical pedagogical frameworks. Recent scholarly presentations reveal evolving interests in efficient practice systems, bowing mechanics, and the socio-artistic dimensions of performance. She increasingly explores mindfulness applications, genre-crossing repertoire, and recovery of women composers' works, demonstrating commitment to both technical innovation and social relevance in string performance. Notable awards include The American Prize in Chamber Music (2022), Chamber Music Community Engagement Award (2009), and multiple competition prizes from George Enescu Violin Competition (1996) to CCM Concerto Competition (2004). As advisor and grant recipient, she directs the Rawlins Piano Trio with four consecutive South Dakota Arts Council Touring Arts Roster grants (2018-2026). Her leadership extends to Music4Romania board membership and co-founding initiatives promoting Romanian-American cultural exchange. Dr. Galu performs as concertmaster for multiple orchestras and maintains active chamber music collaborations, notably through her festival work connecting Transylvanian and American artists.

Lisa Gustavssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early language acquisition
• Speech processing
• Speech production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lisa Gustavsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University, where she conducts cutting-edge research on early language acquisition and forensic phonetics. She is affiliated with the Stockholm Babylab, a research group dedicated to studying infant language development through multiple parallel projects and international collaborations. Her research interests focus on early language acquisition, specifically examining speech processing, speech production, and communicative interaction in infants, with particular attention to the acoustic characteristics of speech signals. She also investigates forensic phonetics, exploring speaker identification and profiling techniques for forensic investigations, and how speaker recognition relates to fundamental phonetic processes. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in understanding how infants acquire language. Analyzing her recent publications reveals consistent themes in infant language development research. Her work demonstrates a strong focus on how hyperarticulation in child-directed speech affects language learning, the development of tone perception across different language environments, and the role of social and emotional factors in language acquisition. Her research spans multiple methodologies including behavioral experiments, cross-linguistic comparisons, and neuroscientific approaches to understanding speech processing. Gustavsson leads several significant research projects including Learning First Words (L3WO), which investigates hyperarticulation's effect on infant word recognition; The Effect of Hyperarticulation on Early Language Development (HELD); Distributional Learning: Domain-specificity and the impact of social cues (DIDI); Learning Tones: The influence of pitch accent language experience on lexical tone perception (LETO); Parent Affect in Language Learning (PALL); SoundStart; and the CAPSL-project on statistical learning and auditory predictability. As part of the Stockholm Babylab, Gustavsson works within a collaborative research environment that employs multimodal approaches to study language acquisition longitudinally through parent-child interactions. Her work contributes significantly to our understanding of the complex processes involved in how infants learn language, with implications for both theoretical linguistics and practical applications in speech therapy and language education.

Janet L. Hawleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Neurogenic communication disorders
• Traumatic brain injury treatment
• Aphasia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Janet L. Hawley is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona. She holds a ClinScD from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, an MS from the University of Arizona, and a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her clinical expertise focuses on neurogenic communication disorders in adults, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and speech disorders related to neurological diseases. She specializes in transgender voice therapy, voice disorders (e.g., LSVT program), and accent modification. Dr. Hawley coordinates the Aphasia Program and facilitates off-campus practicum placements for graduate students. She also serves as the department’s privacy officer and participates in UA’s HIPAA advisory committee. Dr. Hawley’s clinical experience includes managing an interdisciplinary brain injury treatment program and working in medical settings. She teaches courses such as SLHS 499/599 (Independent Study), SLHS 511 (Introduction to Clinical Practice), and SLHS 458/558/658 (Clinical Studies). She chairs the department’s graduate student awards committee and developed a university accent modification course. Her contributions have been recognized with the 2003 U of A Team Award for Excellence in the Protection of Privacy Program. Her work bridges clinical education, patient care, and institutional compliance, emphasizing both clinical practice and academic mentorship.

• Text-to-Speech Synthesis
• Speech Synthesis Evaluation
• Text Normalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Tånnander is an Industry doctoral student and Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Speech, Music and Hearing, collaborating with the Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM). Her work focuses on advancing text-to-speech (TTS) synthesis for accessible media, producing spoken versions of textbooks and newspapers for individuals with reading difficulties such as dyslexia or low vision. Her research centers on TTS for long, information-rich texts, examining the relationship between written and spoken language. Key interests include neural TTS input representations (e.g., phonemic levels, pausing), text normalization, pronunciation generation, and evaluation methodologies for synthesized speech quality. She investigates how contextual framing and prosodic features impact listener perception in educational and journalistic content. Analysis of her publications (2013–2024) reveals consistent expertise in TTS evaluation using audience response systems, with recent emphasis (2023–2024) on neural prosody modeling, continuous phonological features, and English-accented Swedish synthesis. Her work bridges industrial application at MTM—where over 100 newspapers and 800 textbooks are annually processed—and academic innovation in speech technology.

Laura Cizekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Accent Modification
• Pronunciation Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Cizek is a Clinical Associate Professor and Master’s Program Director at the University of Houston’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She supervises graduate students in the University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, coordinates community speech and hearing screenings, and leads clinical teams working with adults seeking pronunciation modification. A certified expert in Pronunciation of English as a Second Language (PESL), she teaches courses such as Speech Sound Disorders and Clinical Procedures to graduate, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students. Ed.D., Professional Leadership – Special Populations, University of Houston M.A., Communication Disorders, University of Houston B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Texas Her clinical focus includes accent modification for English language learners, clinical education leadership, and community outreach through speech and hearing screenings. She coordinates over 1,000 annual observation hours for students in the Greater Houston area and previously directed the Cougar Communication Group (CCG) summer program from 2009–2016, establishing its structure as a primary training model for clinic externs. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Young Alumni Award, University of Houston (2002) Dr. Cizek advocates for linguistically diverse communication and facilitates collaborative learning experiences that bridge research and clinical practice. Her professional activities include membership in ASHA’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) 10, 11, and 17, focusing on higher education, administration, and global communication disorders.

Hsinhuei Sheen Chiouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Brain Injury Research
• Cultural Responsiveness in Speech-Language Pathology
• Neurogenic Communication Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota with a minor in Psychology, alongside an M.A. from SUNY Buffalo and B.A. from Soochow University. Research & Advocacy: Dr. Chiou leads a brain injury research lab focusing on neurogenic communication disorders, cultural responsiveness in healthcare, and patient-centered care models. Her work spans aphasia rehabilitation, dementia interventions, and diversity initiatives in speech-language pathology (SLP). Affiliations include co-founding Garden EngAGEment, leading Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now, and serving on advisory boards for multicultural SLP organizations. Publications & Trends: Recent work emphasizes cultural competence in SLP for Asian/Pacific Islander communities, nonlinguistic cognition in Mandarin aphasia, and interprofessional approaches to dementia care. Themes include equity in clinical practice, environmental design for aging, and assessment innovation. Scientific Awards: Meritorious Award (2023, ASHA) Leadership: Dr. Chiou advocates for marginalized populations through DEI initiatives, multicultural constituency groups, and keynote speaking engagements across the U.S., Taiwan, and international conferences.

Myra Schatzkiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Affirming Voice
• Parkinson Voice Disorder
• Clinical Methods
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Myra Schatzki is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at Shenandoah University, contributing to the field of health professions through her dual role in teaching and administrative leadership. She holds expertise in Speech-Language Pathology and related clinical practices. Education Background: No specific educational details are provided in the text. Research Interests: Her fields of expertise include Gender Affirming Voice Parkinson Voice Disorder Accent Modification Culturally Responsive Care Interprofessional Practice Clinical Methods Program Development Generalist SLP These areas reflect a focus on clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and advancing education in speech-language pathology. Awards: No scientific awards or honors are listed in the provided information. Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details are explicitly mentioned. Her role as Director of Clinical Education suggests involvement in program development and clinical training initiatives. Labs/Teams: No specific laboratories or research teams are documented in this text.

Andrea Toliver-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
• Aural Rehabilitation
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Dr. Andrea Toliver-Smith is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Howard University's School of Communications. She is also affiliated with the Graduate School and holds professional licensure and certification across multiple states including District of Columbia, Maryland, Arkansas, and Missouri. PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences MS in Speech-Language Pathology – Howard University BS in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology – University of Arkansas Little Rock Her research and clinical expertise centers on culturally responsive practices in speech-language pathology, with strong emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity , Deaf culture , and aural rehabilitation . She specializes in working with diverse populations, including Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and contributes to inclusive clinical pedagogy through her focus on accent-dialect modification and multicultural therapy approaches. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic and clinical profile suggests engagement in interdisciplinary scholarship related to equity, accessibility, and professional development in communication disorders. Dr. Toliver-Smith is actively involved in national and international initiatives, notably the ASHA-PAHO/WHO Guyana Collaboration Project, highlighting her commitment to global health and professional outreach. Over 20 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist 9 years of academic teaching and leadership experience Licensed in DC, Maryland, Arkansas, and Missouri Active contributor to international health collaborations She has served in public education systems including Baltimore City Public School System and Prince George’s County Public School System, bringing extensive real-world experience into her academic role. As Graduate Program Director, she likely mentors students and shapes curriculum in culturally competent clinical training.

• Biobased Adhesives
• Wood Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wilfried Sailer-Kronlachner is a Researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) , affiliated with the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources under the Department of Biotechnology and Food Sciences. His work focuses on the development of sustainable, carbohydrate-based adhesives for wood composites, particularly utilizing hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives. Education: Doctoral studies in Natural Sciences (2018–2023) Research Interests center on biobased adhesives, polymer chemistry, and chemical engineering for renewable materials. His studies explore the synthesis, stabilization, and performance optimization of HMF-based adhesives, emphasizing environmental sustainability and industrial applicability. Publication Trends highlight his contributions to wood science, including the role of HMF in enhancing adhesive reactivity, curing dynamics, and the challenges of scaling up production processes. His work bridges laboratory experiments with real-world applications in particleboard manufacturing. Scientific Awards Houska Prize (3rd place, 2023) ÖGUT Environmental Award (2022) tecnet/accent Innovation Award (2021) Community Engagement includes serving as a reviewer for journals like Cellulose , Monatshefte für Chemie , and Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery . He actively participates in international conferences, presenting both lectures and posters on biobased adhesive technologies.

• Japanese Language
• Intercultural Communication
• Applied Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dragana Špica is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies , Juraj Dobrila University in Pula . She specializes in Japanese language education and intercultural communication, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses including Japanese language through media, conversational practice, and intercultural communication. Her research focuses on Phonetic challenges in Japanese language acquisition Cross-linguistic comparisons between Japanese and Croatian Lexicography and bilingual dictionary development Online language teaching methodologies Adjective-verb interactions in Japanese Recent publications examine vowel length perception, nasal sound articulation, and educational technology applications. She supervises student projects related to Japanese language and culture. Contact: dragana.spica@unipu.hr

Ludovica Serratriceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Language Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ludovica Serratrice is a Professor of Bi-Multilingualism at the University of Reading, UK, and affiliated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She leads the Research Division and teaches in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. Her work focuses on bilingualism, multilingualism, and language development in children, with particular attention to crosslinguistic influence and pragmatic skills. Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Edinburgh, 2000), MA in Language Acquisition (University of Essex, 1995), Laurea in Linguistics (Istituto Universitario Lingue Moderne Milano, 1994), and Diploma in Conference Interpreting (Scuola Superiore Interpreti e Traduttori Milano, 1990). Research interests include language representations in bilingual speakers, multilingual children’s comprehension, and practical tools like the Q-BEx questionnaire. She develops training materials for professionals via FutureLearn and contributes to initiatives like the ESRC LuCiD Centre. Recent publications (2020–2024) address structural priming, crosslinguistic influence, screen time effects, and deaf children’s multilingualism. Collaborations span international teams and focus on child language development, pragmatics, and educational applications. Professional roles include editorial work for journals, organizing symposiums, and advocating for multilingualism in clinical and educational settings. She actively engages in public outreach through social media and community projects.

Elizabeth Page-Gouldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Psychophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Page-Gould is a Professor of Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Social Psychophysiology at the University of Toronto . She investigates how social interactions with friends and strangers shape experiences in diverse societies, focusing on stress dynamics and intergroup relationships through multi-method approaches (physiological, behavioral, and self-report measures). Developed open-source tools like ExperienceSampler for daily life research 2016 recipient of the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize Fellow of Association for Psychological Science , Society for Personality and Social Psychology , and Society for Experimental Social Psychology Former Ontario Early Researcher Award recipient (2015) Current Graduate Department Chair at University of Toronto Her research reveals how cross-group friendships mitigate intergroup anxiety and enhance societal cohesion. She explores physiological synchrony in social interactions and develops methodologies for analyzing complex social data. Her recent work examines identity concealment effects on health behaviors during crises like the 2022 mpox outbreak. Notable scientific awards include: 2024 SPSP Student Publication Prize 2021 SPSP Fellow 2019 APS Fellow 2016 Gordon Allport Prize 2015 Ontario Early Researcher Award As an educator, she has served as Methods Chair for the Association for Psychological Science and organized professional development workshops . Her lab ( SPRQL ) trains students in psychophysiological methods and social interaction analysis.

Christina Katharina Weisheitمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Aortic Valve Stenosis
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Christina Katharina Weisheit is a Consultant Anesthesiologist and Principal Investigator at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, and will move to the University Hospital Cologne in February 2025. She leads the Weisheit Research Group and is a co-Principal Investigator in the SFB TRR259 project. She is a member of the Excellence Cluster Immunosensation2 and the ACCENT Program for Advanced Clinician Scientists. Research Interests: Her research focuses on elucidating the immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying aortic valve stenosis, left ventricular hypertrophy, and infective endocarditis. She investigates the roles of aging, the gut microbiome, and epigenetic modifications in immune dysfunction during critical illness. Her group employs advanced techniques including multiparameter FACS, immunofluorescence microscopy, and molecular biology. A key translational goal is the development of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for targeted therapy in cardiovascular diseases and the identification of novel biomarkers for early detection and treatment. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span from basic immunology (e.g., neutrophil function, macrophage subsets) to clinical-translational research (e.g., anesthetic management in aortic stenosis, sustainability in surgery). A strong theme is the interplay between immunity and cardiovascular pathology, with increasing focus on microbiome influences, aging, and epigenetic regulation in sepsis and cardiac remodeling. Her work bridges experimental models with human patient samples. Scientific Awards and Memberships: Member, Excellence Cluster Immunosensation2 Member, ACCENT Program Bonn for Advanced Clinician Scientists Advising and Grants: She mentors a diverse team including doctoral candidates, master's students, and medical researchers. Her research is supported by competitive third-party funding, including a DFG individual grant (Project Number: 535107899), a subproject in SFB TRR259 (Project A01), and funding from DLR for the CovidDataNet.NRW project at the Bonn site. Labs and Teams: She leads the AG Weisheit research group at the University Hospital Bonn, which is embedded within the Institute for Experimental Immunology and Molecular Medicine. Her team collaborates extensively with cardiology, microbiology, and immunology experts across Bonn, Cologne, and internationally (e.g., Harvard Medical School). Her lab focuses on translational cardiovascular immunology and is part of a larger interdisciplinary network investigating aortic diseases.

Trisha Pooleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Online professional development
• Professional learning
• Digital literacies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Trisha Poole is an Academic Developer at the University of Southern Queensland with 22 years of tertiary teaching experience. She holds a PhD from USQ and serves as a research supervisor across multiple education fields including English as a Second Language, Teacher Education, and Higher Education. Her research focuses on effective online professional learning and development for in-service teachers, digital literacies, social media in education, TESOL, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Dr. Poole has developed a conceptual framework for online professional development based on empirical literature and teacher experiences, with her 2022 PhD dissertation representing a significant contribution to this field. Dr. Poole leads multiple academic development initiatives at USQ including Learning & Teaching Orientation, Seminar Series, and L&T Grant schemes, with consistently high participant ratings (4.79/5 for Orientation, 4.81/5 for Seminar Series). Her publications span educational technology, language teaching, and professional development, with her most recent work focusing on conceptual frameworks for effective online teacher development. Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy Executive Member, HERDSA Queensland Branch Member, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia As an educator, Dr. Poole implements a mentoring approach with dialogic feedback that students consistently praise for its transformative impact on their teaching practice. She has supported 15 teaching and learning grant projects to completion and provides comprehensive coaching for academics seeking teaching awards and grants.