جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Scott H AnderBoisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Formal Linguistics
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Scott H AnderBois serves as Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics at Brown University, specializing in formal semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic typology with particular expertise in Yucatec Maya. His research bridges theoretical linguistics and cross-linguistic analysis through rigorous formal methods. His educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics from University of California, Santa Cruz (2011) MA in Linguistics from University of California, Santa Cruz (2009) BA from Dartmouth College (2005) AnderBois investigates core interfaces between semantics and pragmatics, focusing on evidentiality, sluicing, and information structure in understudied languages. His work demonstrates how formal frameworks can explain cross-linguistic phenomena, particularly in Mayan languages where he examines attitude reports, question formation, and discourse particles. Recent publications reveal growing emphasis on the syntax-pragmatics interface and non-truth-conditional meaning. His teaching portfolio spans foundational and advanced topics including Introduction to Linguistics (CLPS 0300), Pragmatics (CLPS 1370), Linguistic Variation and Universals (CLPS 1331), and specialized courses in Modern Mayan Languages (CLPS 1392/LING 1311), reflecting his commitment to both theoretical advancement and language documentation.

Rodica Frimuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• French Linguistics
• Grammatical Organization
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Rodica Frimu is an Assistant Professor of French specializing in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington, and serves as the Language Program Director for lower-division French courses. Ph.D., Indiana University Her research focuses on the interplay between grammatical organization and working memory limitations in real-time deployment of L2 grammatical knowledge. Key areas include error detection mechanisms, subject-verb agreement, and phonological phenomena like liaison and enchaînement in French. Publications analyze computational cycles in language processing and inferencing strategies in native and non-native speakers. Recent articles explore feature-based vocabulary selection in the French future tense, inference-driven error detection in subject-verb agreement, and instructional impacts on L2 phonology. These works span journals like Glossa and Lingua , emphasizing morphosyntactic and phonetic challenges in French acquisition.

Anne Bezuidenhoutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
• Experimental Pragmatics
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Anne Bezuidenhout is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Linguistics at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Holding a PhD from the University of Michigan (1990), she has been affiliated with the Linguistics Program since 1992 and the Institute of Mind and Brain since 2013. Education: PhD in Philosophy, University of Michigan (1990) Affiliations: Core Member, Linguistics Program; Affiliated Member, Institute of Mind and Brain Her research focuses on the semantics-pragmatics interface , particularly: Presuppositions and conversational implicatures Discourse processing in anaphoric pronoun resolution Foregrounding/backgrounding of non-restrictive relative clauses Conversational tailoring and perspective-taking Noun-noun compounds and enriched composition Recent publications examine presupposition theory, discourse prominence, and reference mechanisms. She teaches courses in formal logic, semantics-pragmatics, and philosophy of mind. Service roles include: Co-Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Pragmatics Executive Secretary, American Pragmatics Association (AMPRA) Editorial Board Member, Pragmatics and Cognition Advisory Editorial Board, Palgrave Studies in Pragmatics, Language and Cognition

Yi-ching Josephine Suمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Science
• Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
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Dr. Yi-ching Josephine Su is an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Linguistics, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan. Her research focuses on cognitive science, language acquisition (first and second), psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, developmental language disorders, and sentence processing. She leads the Acquisition/Psycholinguistics Lab, employing experimental methods like eye-tracking and ERP to study language processing in normal adults, children, and clinical populations. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Maryland (2001) M.A. in Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University M.A. in Linguistics, National Tsing Hua University B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature, National Taiwan University Research Interests: Dr. Su explores syntactic/semantic aspects of language acquisition and processing, including anaphora resolution, scope ambiguities, and cross-linguistic comparisons. Her work emphasizes child-adult parallels in comprehension mechanisms and the interplay between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Grants & Projects: 2021–2023: Online processing of reflexives in L2 English/Mandarin 2018–2021: Cross-linguistic L2 acquisition of pronoun resolution Longitudinal studies on child language development and cochlear implant outcomes Lab Activities: The lab collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to investigate neural correlates of language processing. Training includes experimental design, statistical analysis, and theoretical linguistics, preparing students for advanced research in acquisition and psycholinguistics.

Chengzhi Chuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Linguistics
• Cognitive Semantics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Chengzhi Chu is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Senior Program Advisor (Chinese) at the University of California, Davis. He is affiliated with the Graduate Group in Linguistics and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. His research focuses on Chinese linguistics, cognitive semantics, second language acquisition, and the application of technology in language instruction. He has authored/co-authored multiple textbooks, including the Chinese Breeze graded reader series, and developed the ChineseTA software for language teaching materials. His work integrates theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy, emphasizing cognitive approaches to language structure and learning. Dr. Chu's research explores topics such as motion event semantics, figure-ground relationships in Chinese, and the design of effective language-teaching resources. He has published extensively on prepositions, reflexives, and mood particles in Mandarin, as well as the historical interplay between Chinese script and language. Notably, he co-developed the Corpus of Chinese Interlanguage (CCI 1.0), a foundational resource for studying learner language. His teaching spans advanced Chinese language courses, classical Chinese, and research methodologies. He has contributed to edited volumes on Chinese pedagogy and instructional materials. While no formal awards are listed, his impactful contributions to applied linguistics and language education are evident through his scholarly output and educational tools. As an advisor to graduate students, Dr. Chu supports research in linguistics and language education. His work bridges computational linguistics with traditional language studies, exemplified by software like ChineseTA and his corpus-based research. He is actively involved in the North American Conference on Chinese Linguistics and other academic networks.

Liang Taoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Interactional Linguistics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Liang Tao is a Professor of Linguistics and the Chinese Coordinator at the College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio University. He is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and contributes significantly to the fields of Chinese linguistics, discourse analysis, and psycholinguistics. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1993 Cognitive Science Certificate, Institute of Cognitive Science, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1993 Liang Tao’s research focuses on interactional linguistics and discourse analysis of Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on usage-based models of language and grammaticalization. His work explores second language learning, particularly the cognitive mechanisms of memory and their pedagogical implications. He investigates the grammar of Chinese and English, psycholinguistic processing, and the interplay between language, culture, and cognition. His recent publications highlight self-repair in conversation, tone perception, and metalinguistic awareness in language learners. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in discourse processing, particularly in Mandarin Chinese conversation, with subfields including self-repair, tone perception, usage-based change, and bilingual processing. Keywords span psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and language acquisition, indicating an interdisciplinary approach grounded in empirical and theoretical linguistics. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Psychonomic Society Liang Tao has been involved in research grants, including serving as Principal Investigator on the Ohio University 1804 Grant for improving pronunciation in Chinese learners using speech recognition strategies. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Chao-Yang Lee, Alice F. Healy, and Zinny Bond on projects related to speech perception and cognitive processing. Though a grant proposal to the US Department of Education was denied, his ongoing research activity is evident through regular presentations at national and international conferences. While no specific lab or research team is named, his frequent collaborations and focus on experimental psycholinguistics suggest an active research group or network, particularly in speech processing and second language acquisition at Ohio University.

• Knowledge Representation
• Spatial and Temporal Cognition
• Multimodal Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Christopher Habel is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hamburg, leading the WSV work area. His research focuses on spatial and temporal cognition, multimodal interaction, and accessibility technologies. He holds the formal title of Head of Department WSV and is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. Habel's work bridges cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction with an emphasis on assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals. Key research projects include the CINACS International Research Training Group, exploring auditory-haptic access to spatial graphics, and the development of multimodal comprehension systems integrating text, graphics, and tactile feedback. His contributions span theoretical frameworks in cognitive linguistics and practical implementations of verbal assistance systems for tactile maps and haptic graph exploration. Over 30 years of academic activity is reflected in his extensive publication record (1984–2015), with recent work emphasizing cross-linguistic studies, event recognition in virtual environments, and the design of multimodal interfaces for cognitive robotics. His research integrates computational models with empirical studies on human perception and language processing.

Utako Minaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• First Language Acquisition
• Child Language Processing
• Psycholinguistics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Utako Minai is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Kansas, where she directs the Developmental Psycholinguistics Lab. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Maryland and completed postdoctoral research at RIKEN Center for Brain Science. Her research examines first language acquisition mechanisms, focusing on how children develop semantic knowledge and utilize it in real-time language processing. Experimental approaches include eye-tracking and cognitive tasks across English, Japanese, Mandarin and Turkish language contexts. Current NSF-funded projects investigate predictive processing in Mandarin relative clauses. Teaching includes First Language Acquisition courses and Japanese linguistics at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Meghann Peaceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
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Meghann Peace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at St. Mary’s University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, Spanish dialects, and Spanglish. Research examines identity negotiation among Mexican-American students, dialect contact in study abroad, and critical pedagogy. Articles focus on sociolinguistic justice and community-based language reclamation. She developed the innovative course 'Spanish for Immigration, Human Rights and Community Engagement' and is a frequent media commentator on Spanglish.

Dylan Bumfordمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Dylan Bumford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, with a particular emphasis on their interfaces with theoretical computer science. He has developed techniques integrating functional programming and type theory into linguistic analysis, particularly leveraging algebraic structures like monads and functors to model natural language composition. His work addresses phenomena such as split-scope definites, distributivity, superlative adjectives, and the dynamics of quantification. Key contributions include analyses of definiteness and its interactions with presupposition, as well as pragmatic models incorporating rational inference over dynamic denotations. Bumford has also contributed to computational linguistics through semantic parsers and calculators, including collaborative work on a type-driven parser using Haskell and Purescript. His teaching spans advanced graduate courses (e.g., Mathematical Structures in Language , Semantic Theory ) and undergraduate courses in semantics and computational linguistics. Education: NYU Dissertation (2017) on split-scope definites Key Projects: Collaborative work with Simon Charlow on 'Effect-driven interpretation' and dynamic semantics frameworks His presentations include invited talks at institutions like Stanford, Penn, and USC, addressing topics ranging from monadic semantics to cross-linguistic studies of exhaustive inferences. Bumford has also participated in experimental research, including a grammar learning project exploring expectation-based learning mechanisms.

Sergey Avrutinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Psycholinguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Neurolinguistics
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Prof. Sergey Avrutin is a Professor of Comparative Psycholinguistics at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, within the College of Humanities. His research integrates information theory into language processing studies, focusing on typically and atypically developing children, adults, and individuals with aphasia. He previously led the NWO-sponsored PIONEER research program (2000-2005) and current projects explore rule induction from partially ordered input and entropy-driven models. Prof. Avrutin has held academic roles such as Research Leader, Promoter, and Executor across multiple NWO and EU-funded projects. His research spans syntax-discourse interface, language acquisition disorders, bilingualism diagnostics, and special registers like headlines and TV commentary. He collaborates with international institutions including Berlin's Zentrum für Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft and Russia's Herzen State Pedagogical University. His teaching includes courses on Cognitive Science, Language and Law, and the Syntax-Discourse Interface. Recent work highlights contributions to understanding lexical access in aphasia, the role of prosody in anaphora resolution, and statistical learning mechanisms. His articles and projects reflect a focus on interdisciplinary methods, combining experimental and theoretical approaches to linguistic phenomena.

Karen Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Language
• Dynamic Semantics
• Pragmatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen Lewis is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Barnard College. She holds a B.A. from Queen’s University, Canada and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on philosophy of language, dynamic semantics, and the semantics-pragmatics distinction, with additional interests in pragmatics, context, anaphora, counterfactual conditionals, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and metaphysics. Her work frequently integrates insights from linguistics and cognitive science. Her recent articles explore topics such as imagined audiences in communication, counterfactual discourse, and the interplay between speaker intent and semantic meaning. Notable works include contributions to intergalactic communication frameworks (e.g., updating the Golden Record message) and critiques of semantic intention models. Her research bridges theoretical philosophy with applied linguistic analysis. Dr. Lewis previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California before joining Barnard in 2012. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research agenda with a focus on contextual factors in language use. No specific grants or student advisees are mentioned in the provided materials.

Amir Ahmad Anvariمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amir Ahmad Anvari is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His work bridges mathematical logic and generative syntax to explore semantic and pragmatic principles. Research Interests: A semanticist by training, Anvari investigates the interplay of logic and language, focusing on subclausal contexts, presupposition, implicatures, indexical shift, and reflexive belief constructions. His methodology aligns with the foundational idea that language structures reflect "operations of the mind implied in the strict use of language as an instrument of reasoning" ( An Investigation into the Laws of Thought , George Boole 1854). Key Research Themes: His publications reveal trends in formal semantics, pragmatics, and cross-linguistic analysis, particularly in Spanish and Farsi. Topics include contextual constraints, anaphora resolution, and the logical integrity of presuppositions and implicatures.

Philip Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Discourse Pragmatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Philip Miller is a Professor of General and English Linguistics at University of Paris Cité. He specializes in syntax, semantics, and discourse pragmatics, with a focus on verbal complementation, perception verbs, VP ellipsis, pseudogapping, anaphora, and deixis. His work often compares English and French, and he has supervised several PhD students in linguistics. PhD in Linguistics, Utrecht University (1991) His research explores the interface between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, particularly in areas like auxiliary verbs, ellipsis mechanisms, and discourse constraints. Recent publications analyze VP ellipsis, anaphora, and nominal phrase structures. Professor Miller actively supervises doctoral research in topics such as verbal complementation and discourse pragmatics. He contributes to edited volumes like Sens conventionnel et implicite and Experimental Approaches to Ellipsis .

Anne Wienholzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
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Dr. Anne Wienholz is a Researcher at the Institute for German Sign Language (IDGS) within the Department of Language, Literature, and Media, University of Hamburg's Faculty of Humanities. She works on DFG-funded projects focused on experimental sign language research. Her research spans sign language linguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics. Key interests include sentence processing in German Sign Language (DGS) and American Sign Language (ASL), language acquisition in deaf children, pronominal reference resolution, and age-of-acquisition effects. She employs eye tracking, ERP, and experimental methodologies to investigate cognitive and neurophysiological mechanisms. Analysis of her 12 publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent experimental investigations of sign language syntax, reference resolution, and developmental trajectories. Work frequently compares DGS and ASL, examining adjective placement, anaphora, and age effects through integrated behavioral and neurophysiological approaches. Dr. Wienholz contributes to DFG projects advancing sign language resources including the DGS Corpus and specialized dictionaries. These grants support corpus development and experimental infrastructure at the IDGS. She is affiliated with the Experimental Sign Language Laboratory (EGS-Labor), utilizing eye tracking and EEG. The IDGS develops critical resources like the Digital Dictionary of German Sign Language (DW-DGS) and domain-specific lexicons for health, psychology, and social work.