جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Phonetics
• Slavic Linguistics
• Speech Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacek Kudera is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Phonetics at the University of Trier, coordinator of the LODinG project at the Trier Center for Digital Humanities, and adjunct faculty at WSB Merito University in Wrocław. His work bridges phonetics, Slavic linguistics, digital humanities, and forensic speech science. Education 2022 – PhD, Department of Language Science and Technology, Saarland University, Germany 2019 – MA (Linguistics), Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, Aarhus University, Denmark 2015 – Magister (Slavic Philology), Institute of Slavic Studies, University of Wrocław, Poland Research Interests His research focuses on phonetic and prosodic aspects of Slavic languages , cross-linguistic speech perception , forensic automatic speaker recognition , and human-robot interaction . He employs experimental methods such as eye-tracking, articulatory measurements (EMA), and large-scale digital corpora to investigate how speakers of closely related languages understand one another and how machines can replicate or support this process. Publication Trends Across more than 25 peer-reviewed articles (2014-2025), Kudera has consistently explored Slavic intercomprehension , speech technology evaluation , and digital humanities infrastructure . Recent work (2024-2025) targets voice cloning security , linked open data for linguistics , and mismatch conditions in forensic speaker recognition . Scientific Awards & Fellowships Visegrad Fellowship, University of Presov (2025) Erasmus+ Fellowships (Ostrava 2025, Zagreb 2014, Rijeka 2012-2013) NAWA Fellowship, Polish Academy of Sciences (2022) Nordlys Fellowship, University of Eastern Finland (2018-2019) CEEPUS & additional Central-European mobility grants (2014-2018) Projects & Funding Coordinator : “Mismatch conditions in machine speaker identification” (University of Trier Research Fund, 2024-2025) Coordinator : LODinG – Linked Open Data in the Humanities (Trier Center for Digital Humanities, ongoing) Coordinator : “Patterns: Linguistic Creativity and Variation” (Trier Center for Language and Communication, 2022-2024) Member : SFB 1102 “Information Density and Linguistic Encoding” (Saarland University, DFG, 2019-2022) Member : Digital Atlas of Dialects of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2017-2018) Member : CLARIN-PL & European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures (2014-2017) Labs & Teams He conducts research within the Phonetics Team at the University of Trier , collaborates closely with the Trier Center for Digital Humanities , and maintains affiliations with the Phonetics Group at Saarland University and the WSB Merito University in Wrocław.

• Instructed Foreign Language Learning
• Reading Skills and Strategies
• Phonology in L2 Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Woore is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and Course Director of the MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (ALSLA) at the University of Oxford's Department of Education. He holds multiple advanced degrees from Oxford, including a DPhil in Applied Linguistics, and previously taught secondary school languages and outdoor education before joining academia in 2007. His research focuses on instructed foreign language learning, particularly in school settings, with emphases on reading strategies, phonological decoding, phonics teaching, and teacher professional development. He actively investigates the teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE), including Chinese and Arabic, alongside European languages like French and German. Woore teaches on the PGCE, MSc ALSLA, and doctoral programs. He leads funded projects such as the Qatar Foundation-supported studies on Arabic as an additional language and the Nuffield Foundation’s FLEUR project on L2 reading. His work bridges research and classroom practice, emphasizing evidence-based pedagogy and curriculum reform. Key grants include leadership roles in the Nuffield Foundation’s FLEUR initiative (2016–2018) and Qatar Foundation’s Arabic as Additional Language review (2022–2025). He collaborates widely, co-authoring influential books like Debates in Second Language Education and contributing to policy-relevant studies on language education outcomes.

Grant Goodallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Language Acquisition
• Constructed Languages
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Grant Goodall is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Linguistics Language Program at the University of California San Diego. He holds a B.A. from UCLA and a Ph.D. from UC San Diego, with additional studies at MIT and UNAM. His research focuses on syntax, particularly syntactic representations, their interaction with cognitive processes, and language acquisition across lifespans. He directs the Experimental Syntax Lab and has pioneered experimental techniques for studying sentence acceptability, with work on English, Spanish, Chinese, and constructed languages like Esperanto. Before joining UC San Diego, he taught at the University of Texas at El Paso and held visiting positions in Switzerland and Argentina. His work emphasizes applying linguistic research to improve second language learning. Key areas include experimental syntax, language pedagogy, and cross-linguistic variation in island phenomena. Recent research trends in his articles emphasize coordination structures, L2 syntax processing, and the application of experimental methods to syntactic theory. He has contributed to debates on wh-movement, D-linking, and the universality of island constraints across languages. His experimental studies often compare methodologies like magnitude estimation with traditional acceptability judgments. Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Lab Affiliations: Director of UC San Diego's Experimental Syntax Lab and Linguistics Language Program. Teaching Contributions: Developed materials for introductory Spanish (e.g., 'Conéctate') and advocates for evidence-based language pedagogy.

Jonathan A. Kelnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms
• Complexity Theory
• Spectral Graph Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan A. Kelner is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) . His research bridges pure mathematics and algorithms, focusing on spectral graph theory, combinatorial optimization, and distributed computing.

Sharon Childsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Language Teacher Cognition
• Language Teacher Education
• Online Instruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharon Childs serves as Teaching Professor of Applied Linguistics at The Pennsylvania State University, holding key administrative roles including Chair of the M.A. TESL Program and Program Director for the TESOL Minor. Her work spans teaching, research, and leadership within the Department of Applied Linguistics. Her research focuses on Language Teacher Cognition and Education, particularly L2 teacher learning from a Vygotskian sociocultural perspective. She investigates how novice teachers develop expertise and the role of context in shaping teaching practices, with additional interests in online language instruction and teacher professional development. Professor Childs teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Teaching American English Pronunciation (APLNG410), Theory: Second Language Acquisition (APLNG491), and Practice Teaching in ESL (APLNG500). She has extensive experience in the International Teaching Assistants program and previously directed the Online Graduate Certificate in TESOL. She leads significant collaborative projects including an international virtual exchange through Penn State’s EDGE initiative, funded by the American Councils for International Education, connecting Penn State STEM faculty with institutions across Central Asia. Her scholarly contributions feature the co-authored book Praxis-oriented Pedagogy for Novice L2 Teachers (2022) and multiple publications on teacher reasoning and development. Mentoring undergraduate and master's students is central to her service, alongside program development for TESOL education. Her international partnerships foster cross-cultural educational exchanges that advance language teaching methodologies globally while addressing decolonial approaches in immersion contexts.

Nina Westerholtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• International Social Work Education
• Colonial-Critical Pedagogy
• Racism Critique in Higher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nina Westerholt is a researcher and academic counselor at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on international social work education, decolonial methodologies, and racism critique in academia. She coordinates the BASA (dual) study program and leads research projects on anti-racist teaching and curriculum reform. Her work spans collaborations with institutions in New Zealand, Fiji, Sweden, and Germany. Her educational background includes a diploma in education and additional qualifications in German as a foreign language. She has conducted seminars on counseling in migration contexts, social work practice, and academic writing, with international partnerships in New Zealand and Fiji. Current projects include decolonizing social work curricula and implementing anti-discrimination strategies. Westerholt is co-speaker of the German Association for Social Work's expert group on international social work and chairwoman of the university's Applied Social Sciences support association. She has presented at conferences on decolonial education, critical discourse analysis, and student diversity, with publications on study progress mentoring and curriculum development. Her research emphasizes discourse analysis of international social work programs, exploring how colonial and racist power structures shape knowledge production. She advocates for pluriversalism in teaching and research, challenging traditional hierarchies in academic internationalization.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistic Typology
• Crosslinguistic Influence
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Simona ANASTASIO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Sciences at the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès, where she conducts research at the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, UR 4156). She is also affiliated with two CNRS research units: UMR 7023 SFL and UMR 8163 STL. Her teaching spans multiple programs, including Units and Diversities of Languages, FLE methodologies, child language development, and second language learning at both undergraduate and graduate levels. University: University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès Department: Department of Language Sciences Research Lab: NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, UR 4156) Additional Affiliations: UMR 7023 SFL CNRS, UMR 8163 STL CNRS Her research centers on second language acquisition, linguistic typology, and the interface between language and cognition, particularly in the expression of spatial and temporal relations. She employs qualitative and quantitative methods based on oral and written corpus analysis. Her work investigates crosslinguistic influence, inter- and intra-typological variations, and the didactic implications of acquisition research. She has led and participated in several major research projects, including WRIMOTEF, ADMIT, and CAUSEMOTYP, focusing on motion events, migrant integration, and linguistic relativism. The recent publications and conference presentations reflect a strong thematic concentration on motion event construal in L2 French and Italian, with growing attention to pedagogical applications and cognitive underpinnings. Her work frequently compares learners with different L1 backgrounds (e.g., French, English) and analyzes both oral and written productions across proficiency levels. Scientific Affiliations: Member, Second Language Acquisition Network (ReAL2) Member, Romance Linguistics Society (SLR) Member, French Association of Cognitive Linguistics (AFLICO) Member, Italian Association of Applied Linguistics (AItLA) Member, International Society for Applied Psycholinguistics (ISAPL) She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial reviews for journals such as International Review of Applied Linguistics , Discours , and Language and Cognition , and serves on scientific committees for international conferences. She has organized workshops and conferences on linguistic relativism, motion and cognition, and discourse in multilingual contexts. Her current projects involve corpus-based research with practical applications in language teaching and migrant education. Laboratories and Research Teams: NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL) UMR 7023 SFL CNRS UMR 8163 STL CNRS Participation in DOC (Didactique, Oral, Corpus) project

Karen Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Instructed Second Language Acquisition
• Uneven Language Competency
• Psychological Aspects of Language Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MA TESOL programme at the University of Central Lancashire's School of Psychology and Humanities. She holds a part-time Ph.D. via MPhil in Applied Linguistics, focusing on 'spiky language production in L2 EAP contexts.' Her research emphasizes psychological aspects of second language acquisition and uneven language competency development. Education: Ph.D. (part-time) candidate in Applied Linguistics, University of Central Lancashire MPhil in Applied Linguistics, University of Central Lancashire Research Interests: Instructed Second Language Acquisition methodologies Academic literacy challenges in EAP contexts Educational psychology of language learners No academic papers have been uploaded to her profile, though her work explores spiky language production and uneven linguistic development in second-language academic settings. Additional Roles: Teacher-trainer and supervisor of undergraduate/postgraduate research projects

Milada Walkovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• English for Academic Purposes
• Academic Writing
• Applied Linguistics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Milada (Millie) Walkova is an Associate Professor of English for Academic Purposes at the University of Leeds , affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and based in the Language Centre . She joined the university in 2018 and teaches on pre-sessional EAP courses and the online MA in Teaching English for Academic Purposes . She also holds a faculty position at the Technical University of Košice , Department of Languages. Her educational background includes: PhD in English Linguistics DELTA (Cambridge), with specialism in English for Academic Purposes MA in British and American Studies (thesis in EAP) PG Cert in English Language Teaching Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow Dr. Walkova’s research centers on linguistic approaches to academic writing , particularly in cross-cultural contexts. Her key interests include argument construction, self-mention, citation practices, and the teaching of academic vocabulary and transition markers. She advocates for evidence-based EAP pedagogy and has developed models such as the three-dimensional framework for self-mention. Her work often compares Slovak and English academic discourse, revealing cultural and linguistic differences in scholarly communication. Her recent scholarly output includes two edited books: Teaching Academic Writing for EAP (2024) and Linguistic Approaches in EAP: Expanding the Discourse (2024), both published by Bloomsbury. Her publications span high-impact journals such as English for Specific Purposes , Journal of English for Academic Purposes , and Discourse and Interaction . The articles show a consistent focus on empirical analysis of academic genres, EAP pedagogy, and contrastive rhetoric, with a strong trend toward practical applications in teaching and research writing support. She is actively involved in the academic community: Administrator, Critical Friend Network Initiative, BALEAP (2023–2025) Editorial Board Member: ESP Today (2023–), Ostrava Journal of English Philology (2021–), Language Scholar (2019–2023) Member, Pedagogic Research in the Arts (PRiA) working group Professional memberships: BALEAP, EATAW, AALL, ISSOTL Dr. Walkova supervises PhD students in linguistic aspects of academic writing and encourages scholarship in EAP. She leads module development in EAP and contributes to pedagogic research within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical language teaching, aiming to enhance the academic success of non-native English speakers in global higher education.

Christopher G. Boteroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hispanic Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Phonology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Botero serves as Associate Professor and Program Director in the Department of English & World Languages at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He additionally coordinates the BA World Language Education programs and MAT World Languages program within the College of Education & Human Development. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University (2011), M.A. in Spanish from the same institution (2004), and B.A. in Linguistics, Comparative, and R from the State University of New York (2001). Dr. Botero's research centers on Hispanic linguistics with specialization in phonetics and phonology, second language acquisition, and language teaching methodology. His work examines Spanish sound systems, bilingual code-switching phenomena, and computer-assisted language learning applications. He actively develops educational resources for language instruction and disability comprehension within Spanish-speaking contexts. His publication record reveals consistent focus on L2 phonological acquisition, particularly how instructional methods and digital tools impact pronunciation development. Recent work analyzes perceptual feedback mechanisms in language production while earlier research investigated phonetic carryover effects in bilingual speech. Among his professional recognitions are the American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese (GA Chapter) 'Professor of the Year' award (2014) and Augusta State Center of Teaching and Learning's 'Caught in the Act of Great Teaching' award (2012). Additional honors include Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society membership (2011) and Bunton-Waller Scholarship Award (2008). Dr. Botero maintains extensive service commitments across departmental, college, and university levels. He currently serves on the Foreign Language Academic Advisory Committee (FLAAC) and Georgia DOE K-16 World Languages Advisory Committee while previously contributing to promotion/tenure committees, curriculum design initiatives, and textbook selection processes. As codirector of the Linguistics Certificate program and coordinator of world language teacher education pathways, he shapes pedagogical training for future language educators across multiple degree programs.

• Spanish Language Education
• Teacher Training and Development
• Heritage Language Learners
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yuly Asencion Delaney serves as Professor in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures at Northern Arizona University, where her research centers on Spanish language pedagogy and teacher development. Her scholarly profile demonstrates sustained engagement with language education through recent publications and an h-index of 8. Her primary research domains include teacher training methodologies for novice Spanish educators, with particular emphasis on reflective practices within digital communities of practice. She investigates corpus linguistics applications in language classrooms and examines pedagogical challenges in mixed-ability settings involving heritage and non-heritage Spanish learners. Additional focus areas encompass heritage speaker writing development, Spanish subjunctive discourse functions, and speech act pragmatics. Analysis of her 2020-2023 publications reveals an interdisciplinary trajectory merging applied linguistics with educational technology. Key trends include the adoption of corpus tools for vocabulary instruction, exploration of social media platforms like Instagram for language acquisition, and nuanced studies of heritage learner dynamics in beginner courses. Her work consistently addresses practical classroom applications while contributing to theoretical frameworks in second language acquisition and teacher education.

Heidi Seleniusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Special Education
• Reading and Writing Skills Development
• Intellectual Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heidi Selenius is an Associate Professor at the Department of Special Education , Stockholm University . Her research focuses on literacy development for individuals with intellectual disabilities, second-language learners, and forensic psychiatric populations. She investigates assistive technologies, Response to Intervention (RTI) models, and inclusive educational practices. Special Education Psychology (PhD) Research Trends : Her recent publications examine speech-to-text tools for students with disabilities, longitudinal reading interventions, and psychometric validation of inclusion efficacy scales. She combines single-subject designs with cross-sectional studies across Sweden and Nordic countries. Key Contributions include systematic decoding interventions for L2 students, comparative analyses of reading vs listening comprehension, and forensic clinic follow-up studies. Her work emphasizes teacher training, educational equity, and technology integration for marginalized learners.

Yunwen Suمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Second Language Pragmatics
• Interlanguage Pragmatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yunwen Su serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Chinese Language Program in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments in Linguistics and the Center for East Asian Languages and Cultures. Her research centers on second language acquisition, particularly pragmatic and interactional competence development in Chinese language learning. Education: Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, Indiana University Bloomington M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Xi'an Jiaotong University B.A. in English, Xi'an Jiaotong University Dr. Su investigates acquisition, pedagogy, and assessment of L2 pragmatics, examining learners' pragmatic production through linguistic approaches. Her recent work explores nonproductive aspects of pragmatic competence focusing on prosody-pragmatics interfaces and digital-context interactional competence assessment, alongside native speaker analysis of Chinese speech events from cross-cultural perspectives. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals increasing methodological sophistication through computational analysis, acoustic measurement, and discourse-gating tasks applied to Mandarin speech acts. Key trends include prosody-pragmatics integration in refusal strategies and digital assessment tools for business Chinese contexts. Grants: 2023–2024: CIBER Business Language Research Grant for 'Web-Based Instruction of Second Language Chinese Pragmatics in Business Chinese' (with Yingling Bao) 2021–2022: CIBER Business Language Research Grant for 'Gift Giving Interactions and the Chinese Concept of Politeness' (with Yingling Bao)

• English language teaching
• Applied linguistics
• Intercultural competence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leonarda Lovrović is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Studies, University of Zadar, Croatia, with a career spanning secondary education and tertiary teaching since 1999. Education Graduated in English Language and Literature and German Language and Literature, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zadar, 1999. Research Interests Her main scholarly focus lies in English language teaching , particularly the integration of literature and authentic materials to foster intercultural competence , communicative competence , and task-based language learning . She explores how poetry, short stories, newspaper articles, and Shakespearean texts can be leveraged to develop learners’ linguistic and cultural awareness. Additional interests include academic writing instruction, learner attribution processes, and cross-linguistic influence in second-language acquisition. Recent Publication Trends Across the past 15 publications, a clear trajectory emerges from classroom-oriented studies on task-based and literature-driven pedagogy toward broader issues of intercultural education, sustainable development competences, and learner psychology. Early work emphasizes practical techniques—using poems, short stories, and newspapers—while recent outputs engage with virtual exchange, learner attributions, and culture-oriented curricula, reflecting an evolution from micro-level classroom strategies to macro-level educational concerns. Professional Memberships & Service Member, Croatian Society for Applied Linguistics (HDPL) Member, Croatian Philological Society (HFD) Member, Croatian Association of Teachers of English (HUPE) Teaching & Advising At the undergraduate level she teaches Modern English ; at the graduate level she delivers Modern Language – Language Exercises . She also leads teacher-training seminars and actively participates in international conferences, indicating ongoing mentorship and professional development activities for both pre-service and in-service teachers. Labs & Teams While no dedicated lab is mentioned, her continuous involvement in national and international applied-linguistics societies and conference organizing committees suggests collaborative engagement with broader research and teacher-training networks at the University of Zadar and beyond.

F. Nihan Ketrezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Language Acquisition
• Turkish Morpho-syntactic Development
• Psycholinguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

F. Nihan Ketrez is a Professor in Linguistics at Istanbul Bilgi University's Department of English Language and Literature. Her primary research focuses on child language acquisition with special emphasis on Turkish morpho-syntactic development and psycholinguistics. Participant in the Crosslinguistic Project on Pre- and Protomorphology in Language Acquisition (University of Vienna/Austrian Academy of Sciences) Local collaborator for the Leibniz Dream project Her research explores: Second language word formation strategies Morphopragmatics in Turkish address terms Metalinguistic awareness in Turkish language learning Cross-cultural naming practices (pets, children's books) Recent publications analyze: L2 English morphology patterns Translation challenges in linguistic art Developmental stages of Turkish syntax Cultural significance in pet naming conventions