جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Arabic
• Berber Studies
• Islam
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Corné Hanssen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Islam and Arabic studies. His academic profile bridges Middle Eastern and East Asian studies, with particular focus on Islamic influences in Chinese contexts. His research interests include Arabic language and literature, Berber Studies, Islam (particularly Shia Islam), Chinese politics, and the intersection of Islamic studies with contemporary Chinese society. His work explores topics such as Islamic influences along the Silk Road, the Uighur minority in Xinjiang, Chinese Communist Party ideology, and Arabic language studies. Hanssen's publications from 2001-2015 demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach connecting Middle Eastern and East Asian studies. His research reveals consistent interest in Chinese politics, Islamic studies, and linguistic diversity, with particular attention to the Xinjiang region, Chinese Communist Party ideology, and Islamic theological perspectives. He has been active in academic outreach through invited talks on diverse topics including Bedouin culture (2001), languages and peoples in Europe (2007), and languages and cultures of Morocco (1997), showcasing his broad expertise in cultural and linguistic diversity across regions.

• Quranic Exegesis (Tafsir)
• Ottoman Islamic Scholarship
• Linguistic Analysis in Tafsir
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Assoc. Prof. Şükrü Maden (Karabük University, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences) is a distinguished scholar in Quranic exegesis with focus on Ottoman-era commentaries and linguistic analysis. Holding a Ph.D. in Tafsir from Marmara University's Institute of Social Sciences (2013), he has supervised 14 graduate theses. Ph.D.: Marmara University (2013) Master's: Marmara University (2009) B.A.: Marmara University (2005) His research explores: Ottoman tafsir traditions Quranic linguistic patterns Commentary marginalia (hashiya) Interpretation controversies Recent publications focus on Maturidi's exegetical principles, Ottoman Quranic manuscripts, and Shia-Sunni interpretive differences. His 15 most recent works span 2009-2025, emphasizing textual criticism and historical context analysis. Academic roles include: 2022-Present: Department Chair 2014-Present: Full-time Lecturer 2014-2017: Field Chair He has served as editor/peer-reviewer for journals like Türkiye İlahiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi (2020-2024) and co-authored books on Beyzavi's commentaries and Quranic terms.

Dorota Molinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biblical Hebrew and its pronunciation traditions
• Neo-Aramaic
• Language contact (Neo-Aramaic and Kurdish, Modern Hebrew and Palestinian Arabic)
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Dorota Molin is a Lecturer in Classical Hebrew Language at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies , University of Oxford. She specializes in Biblical Hebrew, Neo-Aramaic, language contact, word order typology, and tense-aspect-modal systems. Research Focus : Biblical Hebrew pronunciation traditions, Neo-Aramaic dialects, and cross-linguistic interactions between Neo-Aramaic/Kurdish and Modern Hebrew/Palestinian Arabic. Current Projects : Linguistic history of Near Eastern minorities (ERC-funded), collaborative work on a Neo-Aramaic database, and comparative grammar studies. Courses Taught : Beginner Biblical Hebrew and introductory texts for beginners. Her publications emphasize typological analysis, Semitic language preservation, and interference phenomena in multilingual contexts. She contributes to open-access academic resources and folklore documentation.

Katharina Gerhalterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Corpus Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Katharina Gerhalter is a Lecturer at the Department of Romance Linguistics within the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Graz. Her academic work focuses on the intersections of syntax , semantics , and pragmatics , particularly in the diachronic development of discourse functions in Romance languages. Education: Mag. Dr.phil. Bakk.phil. (equivalent to MA and BA in philosophy/philology) Her research includes the adjective-adverb interface in Spanish (dissertation, 2018) and a current habilitation thesis on topicalized infinitives in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. She contributes to the creation of annotated corpora for comparative studies in Romance languages. Recent publications analyze quantifiers in Spanish/Portuguese , NLP processing of infinitive structures , and historical pragmatics . Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with digital corpus methodologies, emphasizing cross-linguistic variation.

• African Languages
• Hausa Language
• Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gian Claudio Batic serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean at the University of Naples L'Orientale. His academic work focuses on African languages and literatures, with particular expertise in Hausa language and Kushi language studies. He teaches multiple courses related to Hausa language and literature at both basic and advanced levels, as well as methodologies for linguistic research in Africa. His research interests span African linguistics, ethnolinguistics, language documentation, and historical linguistics, with a particular focus on West African languages. His scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with Hausa kinship terminology, Kushi language structures, and the documentation of minority languages in Nigeria. His publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining language structure within cultural contexts, particularly focusing on how linguistic features reflect social organization and historical developments in African communities. Professor Batic has published extensively in journals such as the Journal of African Languages and Literatures, Frankfurter Afrikanistische Blatter, and Topics in Linguistics. His recent work shows increasing attention to language preservation issues, particularly regarding minority languages in Nigeria and West Africa. His scholarly approach combines rigorous linguistic analysis with cultural anthropology perspectives, creating a rich interdisciplinary framework for understanding African languages. His teaching portfolio includes Hausa Language I & II at multiple levels, Hausa Literature, and Methodologies of Linguistic Research in Africa. Office hours are held on Wednesdays from 12:30-13:00 at Palazzo Corigliano studio 1.4, by appointment via email.

Isabella Chiariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
• Computational Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isabella Chiari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at the University of Rome La Sapienza. She teaches General Linguistics and Computational Linguistics for both undergraduate and graduate students, including courses in Linguistics for SLLT (School of Languages, Literatures, and Translation) and EAAS (English and Anglo-American Studies). She is also associated with the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC-CNR). Her research interests span the intersection of linguistics and philosophy of language, with a focus on quantitative linguistics, corpus linguistics, and linguistic redundancy in speech performance. She has made significant contributions to computational and statistical linguistics for textual analysis, particularly in multiword expression analysis, neologism measurement, and sign language representation. Her work also addresses language learning, migration terminology, and the linguistic identity of immigrant communities. Dr. Chiari's publications reflect her expertise across multiple domains of linguistics, with recent work focusing on language and identity of second-generation Arabic speakers in Italy, migration terminology, and computer-mediated communication. Her research shows a consistent trajectory from theoretical linguistic foundations toward practical applications in language teaching, digital communication, and migration studies. She serves as treasurer of the Executive Committee of SLI (Association of Italian Linguistics), is a member of the directive committee of Senso Comune (a knowledge base of Italian language), and sits on the board of the PhD programme in Filologia, linguistica e letteratura della Sapienza. She is also a member of the editorial board of Bollettino di Italianistica and the scientific committee of Arena Romanistica. Dr. Chiari has coordinated the Sapienza project on 'Sense negotiation in computer mediated communication' and participated in the multidisciplinary research project 'A multidisciplinary approach to the representation of migration in Italy' (2013-2020). She has authored numerous publications including the books 'Ridondanza e linguaggio' (2002), 'Informatica e lingue naturali' (2004), and 'Introduzione alla linguistica computazionale' (2007), as well as co-editing several significant works in the field.

Robert D. Hobermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semitic Linguistics
• Phonology
• Morphology
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Robert D. Hoberman is a Professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Linguistics, specializing in Semitic languages including Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic. His research focuses on morphology, phonology, and language documentation, particularly documenting endangered Aramaic dialects from Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran. He also examines Maltese and Yiddish, exploring structural changes in contact with Indo-European languages. His work bridges formal linguistic analysis, historical linguistics, and language revitalization. Education: Ph.D. 1983, University of Chicago Research Interests: Semitic linguistics, comparative Semitic studies, phonology/morphology interfaces, language contact phenomena, writing systems, and the documentation of endangered languages. He explores historical patterns through modern spoken varieties and has contributed to understanding pausal forms in Arabic, triradical morphology in Semitic languages, and Maltese's transition from Semitic to Romance structures. Key Contributions: Pioneered fieldwork-based analyses of Modern Aramaic dialects, advanced theoretical models for Semitic phonology/morphology, and critiqued the historical role of Western linguistics in non-Western language study. His publications span encyclopedic entries, edited volumes, and journal articles addressing both theoretical linguistics and descriptive grammar.

Shikaripur Narayanarao Sridharمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Shikaripur Narayanarao Sridhar is the SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and holds dual roles as Professor of Linguistics and India Studies in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University, as well as Founding Director of the Mattoo Center for India Studies. He has been a faculty member since 1980. His academic journey includes a B.A. (Honors, First Class First Rank) and M.A. in English Literature from Bangalore University (1969–1971), followed by a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Illinois (1980), focusing on cognitive universals of sentence production. His research expertise spans bilingualism, multilingualism, second language acquisition, Dravidian linguistics, and World Englishes. He has authored three books, including Kannada: Descriptive Grammar and Cognition and Sentence Production , and co-edited seminal volumes like Language in South Asia . His current projects include translating the Kannada Mahabharata into English for Harvard University Press. Professor Sridhar’s accolades include Senior Faculty Fellowships from the American Institute of Indian Studies, NEH recognition, and the SUNY Distinguished Service Professor title (2011). He has organized international conferences (e.g., IAWE 25) and founded institutions like the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies (2002) and the Center for India Studies (1997). He collaborates with his wife, Professor Kamal Sridhar, in research and university leadership. Education: B.A. (Bangalore University), M.A. (Bangalore University), Ph.D. (UIUC) Affiliations: Mattoo Center Director, Department Chair (1980–2008), Honorary Faculty at National Institute of Advanced Study Grants: NSF, U.S. Department of Education, Mattoo Center Endowment Labs/Teams: Mattoo Center initiatives, collaborative translation projects

Khoulood Sakbaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Second Language Acquisition
• Curriculum Design
• Error Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Khoulood Sakbani is an Adjunct Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, specializing in teaching Modern Standard Arabic and Syrian dialect to heritage and non-native learners. She holds a Ph.D. candidacy in Applied Linguistics from the University of Saint-Joseph in Beirut, with prior M.A. and B.A. degrees from Damascus University. Education: Ph.D. Candidate: Applied Linguistics, University of Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth M.A.: Teaching Arabic as a Second Language, Damascus University (2015) B.A.: Arabic Language & Literature, Damascus University (1996) Teaching Experience: Over 25 years of experience, including 15 years at Damascus University’s Higher Language Institute, coordinating study abroad programs like CASA and Flagship. Developed curricula for heritage learners and taught diplomacy Arabic at the British Council and American Embassy in Syria. Research Interests: Focuses on error analysis, writing skills in SLA, curriculum design, sociolinguistics, and Arabic cultural pedagogy. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language education, particularly for heritage speakers. Professional Contributions: Authored multiple Arabic language textbooks for various proficiency levels, including Syrian dialect and cultural studies. Presented at international conferences such as BATA and Georgetown University Qatar on heritage language education challenges and Arabic pedagogy trends.

• Bilingual Acquisition
• Child Language Development
• Heritage Language Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johanne Paradis is a Professor and Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta. She directs the Bilingual Acquisition Lab of Alberta and the Child English Second Language (CHESL) Centre. Her research focuses on bilingual and second language acquisition in children, including heritage language development, bilingualism in children with communication disorders, and morphosyntactic and narrative skill acquisition. She investigates factors such as age of arrival, language environment, parental input, and socioemotional wellbeing influencing language development in diverse populations, including refugee children and those with developmental disorders. Her work emphasizes the interplay between language input, cognitive factors, and sociocultural contexts. Key contributions include longitudinal studies on Arabic and Mandarin heritage language development, analyses of narrative profiles in bilingual children with autism spectrum disorder, and advocacy for equitable assessment practices in bilingual populations. Dr. Paradis also explores how adversity and socioemotional challenges affect language acquisition in first-generation refugees. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, psychology, and education to address real-world challenges in bilingual education and clinical practice. Her research spans theoretical and applied domains, with a focus on underrepresented language pairs and populations. She has contributed to understanding individual differences in bilingual development, particularly in children with special needs, and has published extensively on methodological challenges in studying understudied languages. Dr. Paradis collaborates internationally, including work in Canada and the Netherlands, to advance knowledge on bilingualism's cognitive and social dimensions.

Serge Sharoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Technology
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Translation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Serge Sharoff is a Professor of Language Technology at the University of Leeds' School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. His research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), machine translation, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities, with emphasis on web corpus curation and cross-lingual language adaptation. He leads projects like the Leeds Russian Centre and the PALODIEM initiative, exploring translation quality, multilingual NLP, and comparable corpora. Sharoff has supervised PhD students in language technology and teaches courses on computational linguistics, machine translation, and corpus methods for translators. Education: PhD in Computational Linguistics from Moscow Lomonosov State University (1997) Postdoctoral Work: Russian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (1997–2000); Humboldt Fellowship at University of Bielefeld (2001–2002) Research interests include genre classification, multilingual models for lesser-resourced languages, and leveraging non-parallel texts for translation. His work has produced large-scale corpora for Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and other languages, with applications in healthcare and social discourse analysis. Sharoff co-founded the BUCC workshop series on comparable corpora and collaborates internationally on projects like the iDEM initiative. Recent articles highlight contributions to syntax-aware machine translation, adversarial text classification, and computational analysis of fiction genres. He actively seeks PhD candidates in language technology, emphasizing practical applications in translation and computational linguistics.

Myriam Abdel-Malekمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Arabic Language Pedagogy
• Second Language Acquisition
• Genre-Based Teaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Myriam Abdel-Malek, PhD, is an Arabic Instructor specializing in Egyptian and Levantine dialects at the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center (LCTL) of the University of Pittsburgh. Her work focuses on genre-based pedagogy, emphasizing teaching methodologies and assessment strategies in Arabic language education. She holds a PhD and has published extensively on language acquisition, genre analysis, and curriculum design. PhD (specific field unspecified) Her research interests include applying genre theory to classroom practices, developing effective language assessment tools, and exploring instructional frameworks for second language learners. Her publications highlight innovative approaches to teaching writing and oral communication through genre-based models. Her scholarship spans studies on the recount genre, habitual event narratives, and mixed-methods investigations into Arabic language pedagogy. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions to Arabic language education are evident through her instructional role and research output. She advises no listed students and has no explicitly mentioned labs or teams, though her affiliation with the LCTL Center suggests collaborative work in language education initiatives.

Caroline Petitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Medicine
• Classics
• Ancient Medicine
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Caroline Petit is Professor of Classics and the History of Medicine at the University of Warwick, where she serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Erasmus and Exchange Students Officer. She is affiliated with the Department of Classics and Ancient History within the Faculty of Arts, and is an associate member of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging classical philology, the history of medicine, and Renaissance studies. PhD in Classics, Paris IV - Sorbonne M.A. and M.Phil in Classics and French, Paris IV - Sorbonne Her research interests focus on the textual transmission, translation, and interpretation of ancient medical texts, particularly those of Galen. She explores the history of rhetoric in medical writing, the long reception of ancient medicine into the Renaissance, and the intellectual frameworks shaping medical humanism. Her work combines philological rigor with cultural and historical analysis, examining how medical knowledge was preserved, transformed, and repurposed across centuries. Her recent publications and research projects reveal a strong trend toward understanding the boundaries of the Galenic corpus, including the study of pseudo-Galenic texts and their impact on medical scholarship. She has led major funded projects such as the Wellcome Trust University Award on 'Medical Prognosis in Late Antiquity' and the BA-Leverhulme project 'Rethinking Ancient Pharmacology'. Her publications span critical editions, monographs, and articles in leading journals, with a consistent focus on Galen’s pharmacology, rhetoric, and intellectual legacy. Prix Lantier de l'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres (2010) Prix Raymond Weil de l'Association pour l'encouragement des études grecques en France (2010) Médaille de Chénier de l'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres (2019) Wilhelm Friedrich Bessel Research Prize of the Humboldt Foundation (2020) Caroline Petit actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas including ancient medicine, medical humanities, intellectual history, and rhetoric. She has sponsored students for Wellcome PhD scholarships and maintains a vibrant research group. She has also organized and participated in numerous academic workshops and conferences, such as those on 'Illness, Health and Healing in Late Antiquity' and 'Pseudo-Galenic texts', fostering international collaboration. Her personal website and blog, medicineancientandmodern.com, serve as a hub for her scholarly output and public engagement.

Muhammet Kasim Erdenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Arabic Linguistics
• Semantics
• Rhetoric
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Muhammet Kasim Erden serves as an Assistant Professor and Domestic Vice Dean at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric. With academic service since 2013, he teaches courses including Arabic Grammar, Arabic Language and Rhetoric, and Written Expression across degree and preparation programs, while managing significant administrative responsibilities within the university structure. His educational foundation includes an Integrated Doctorate (2014-2023) from Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology specializing in Fundamental Islamic Sciences and Arabic Language and Rhetoric, preceded by a Licence degree (2001-2006) from Konya University's Faculty of Theology in Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge education. Erden's research centers on Arabic linguistic structures within Islamic scholarly traditions, with intense focus on semantic concepts including Taraduf (synonymy), Furuk/Furūq (meaning differentiation), and Ezdad/Azzad (antonymy). His work examines historical evolution of these concepts through lexical analysis, revealing intricate relationships between Arabic rhetoric, semantic theory, and Islamic scholarly discourse across centuries. Analysis of his 2022-2023 publications shows consistent exploration of Arabic semantic frameworks, demonstrating specialized expertise in conceptual analysis of linguistic phenomena within classical Arabic texts. His research trajectory reveals deep engagement with theoretical linguistics while maintaining strong connections to Islamic scholarly traditions. No scientific awards are documented in his academic profile. Regarding academic mentorship, no supervised students are listed in available records. Similarly, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team-based research initiatives are not referenced in current documentation.

• Arabic Linguistics
• Qur'ānic Studies
• Linguistic Analysis
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Valeriy Rybalkin is a Professor at the Department of Languages and Literatures of Near and Middle East at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. His career spans over four decades, including part-time roles at multiple Ukrainian institutions and a Fulbright Visiting Professorship at the University of Michigan (2002–2003). He is a leading scholar in Arabic linguistics, Qur'ānic studies, and cross-cultural communication. Ph.D. (1985) and Doctor of Science (2000) in Near Eastern Philology Specializes in Qur'ān translation, Arabic lexicography, and sacred text analysis Led international research projects on historical sources and cultural contexts Rybalkin's research focuses on the linguistic, stylistic, and ideological aspects of sacred texts. His work analyzes Arabic grammatical traditions, intercultural language dynamics, and the evolution of lexicographic practices in the Islamic world. He also investigates the reception of classical Arabic literature in European contexts. His publications include 200+ scholarly works , with recent articles examining Qur'ān exegesis, grammatical governance, and lexical traditions. His research team collaborates across disciplines to study Eastern texts in regional and European frameworks. Scientific Awards : M.Hrushevsky Medal (1992) A.Krymsky Prize (1995) Diploma from Metropolitan George Khadar (2001) Rybalkin has secured multiple grants from ACLS, Tel-Aviv University, and the U.S. Department of State. He leads a research group at the Institute of Oriental Studies, mentoring Ph.D. associate professors and junior scholars in interdisciplinary approaches to Eastern sacred texts.