جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Martin Volkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Volk is a Full Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zurich, with a dual affiliation to the Department of Informatics since 2019. He holds a PhD from the University of Koblenz and has held academic positions at institutions including Stockholm University (part-time from 2008-2011), Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Georgia. His research focuses on grammar engineering, machine translation evaluation, multilingual text analysis, and cross-language information retrieval. Education : Born in Cochem, Germany Studied Computer Science and Computational Linguistics at EWH University, Koblenz Master's in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia (Fulbright Scholar) PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Koblenz Research Interests : His work emphasizes data-driven NLP methods, including corpus-based approaches, parsing technologies, and the application of machine learning to historical and multilingual texts. Key focuses include: Machine translation systems and evaluation frameworks Grammar testing environments (e.g., GTU) OCR and digitization of historical documents (e.g., Gothic script) Development of parallel corpora for linguistic research Projects : SMULTRON: Multilingual parallel treebank project Bullinger Digital: Historical document digitization initiative Text+Berg: Digital Humanities project for alpine textual heritage EU-funded MuchMore (cross-language medical IR) Grants & Collaborations : Recipient of grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, EU projects, and industry partnerships (e.g., Siemens, Xerox). His work integrates academic and industrial perspectives in NLP tool development. Labs & Teams : Leads research teams in the Institute of Computational Linguistics at UZH, focusing on projects like the Zurich Parallel Corpus Collection and MODERN (modeling discourse for MT).

Martin Rajmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Martin Rajman is a Senior Scientist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) with multiple affiliations across the institution. He holds positions in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (SIN - Teaching, SCI IC MR Group, SSC - Teaching) as well as in the Vice Presidency for Strategic Development (VPS Artificial Intelligence) and the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs (SNAI Administration). He serves as the Executive Director of Nano-tera.ch, a large Swiss Research Program funding collaborative multi-disciplinary projects in Health and the Environment. Rajman's research spans the intersection of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and information retrieval. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on developing practical applications of computational linguistics and machine learning techniques. Early in his career, he contributed significantly to syntactic parsing, stochastic language models, and vector space representations for text. More recently, his research has expanded into deep learning applications for 3D reconstruction, empathetic conversational agents, and distributed analytics systems. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational NLP research toward increasingly applied and interdisciplinary work connecting AI with healthcare, environmental monitoring, and human-computer interaction. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2024) shows a clear evolution toward more applied AI research with strong interdisciplinary connections. While maintaining his core expertise in natural language processing and information retrieval, his work has expanded into computer vision, healthcare applications, and sustainable computing. The publications demonstrate increasing collaboration across disciplines, with applications in medical imaging, mental health support systems, environmental monitoring, and human-centered AI. His leadership role in the Nano-tera.ch program reflects this interdisciplinary approach, connecting computing research with real-world challenges in health and environmental contexts. Rajman has mentored several PhD students including Ailomaa Marita, Eckard Emmanuel, Melichar Miroslav, and Veselý Martin. His research has been supported through the Nano-tera.ch program, which has funded more than 100 research projects with over 95 million CHF in public funding. He has also managed more than 20 European projects during his tenure as Director of the EPFL Global Computing Center. As Executive Director of Nano-tera.ch, Rajman leads a significant research initiative connecting EPFL with national and international partners. His work bridges academic research with industry applications, notably through collaborations with eBay on product ranking technology and with Elsevier on article recommendation systems. His leadership extends to managing large-scale research programs while maintaining an active research agenda and mentoring the next generation of computer scientists.

Pascal Mark Gygaxمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psycholinguistics
• Gender Studies
• Experimental Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pascal Mark Gygax is a faculty member at the University of Fribourg , specifically within the Faculty of Philosophy under the Department of Psychology . His academic career spans psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, and gender studies, focusing extensively on how language structures influence gender perceptions and cognitive biases. With a research profile marked by experimental methodologies, Gygax has published 64 works, including a 2021 book Does the Brain Think Masculine? that critically examines the psycholinguistic impacts of gender-fair language reforms. Role: Researcher at Department of Psychology, University of Fribourg Key Collaborations: Sandrine Zufferey, Ute Gabriel, Anton Öttl Research Focus: Gygax investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind gender representation in language, particularly how grammatical gender systems (e.g., French, German) perpetuate male-dominated mental models. His work explores: Experimental validation of gender-neutral pronouns Discourse connective processing across age groups Impact of language reform on occupational stereotypes Cross-linguistic comparisons of gender perception Implicit bias in performance evaluation (e.g., magic tricks) Recent Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological rigor in studying: Neological intuition in Romance languages Temporal focus and spatial cognition Connective mastery in L2 contexts Participant variability in experimental linguistics Gender ratio norms across global languages Pragmatic constraints on causal connectives Scientific Contributions: While no explicit awards are listed, Gygax's work has significantly advanced: Development of experimental paradigms for gender perception studies Creation of multilingual datasets on role noun norms Validation of facial feedback mechanisms through collaborative research Understanding of discourse coherence in educational contexts Advising & Collaborations: Though specific students aren't named, Gygax collaborates with: Development of the Routledge Handbook of Experimental Linguistics Leadership in SNSF-funded projects Contributions to debates on inclusive language policies

Alain Ausoniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• French as a Foreign Language
• Multilingualism in Literature
• Translingual Writing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alain Ausoni is a researcher (MER 1) at the School of French as a Foreign Language within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), a position he has held since August 2018. His academic journey includes a Master's in Comparative Literature from the University of Kent and a doctorate from the University of Oxford as a Berrow Scholar. He previously studied at UNIL and holds a teaching diploma from HEP-VD. His research focuses on multilingualism in literature and the teaching of spoken French in FLE contexts. He is particularly known for his work on translingual writing—autobiographical practices by non-native French authors—and for developing pedagogical tools for oral comprehension. His recent book Mémoires d'outre-langue (2018) explores this theme in depth. He co-created the digital platform FLORALE (florale.unil.ch) with Christian Surcouf, a corpus-based resource for teaching spoken French, supported by the Educational Innovation Fund. The trends in his scholarly publications reveal a sustained engagement with translingual autobiography, oral language variation in French, and innovative FLE pedagogy. His works analyze how learners comprehend spontaneous spoken French and how literary authors navigate identity across languages. He has also contributed to the historical understanding of oral corpus use in language teaching. Alain Ausoni was supported by an SNSF mobility grant during his postdoctoral fellowship at the École normale supérieure de Paris, completed in January 2019. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. He has not listed any students or advising roles. He is involved in digital educational innovation through the FLORALE project, which represents a significant contribution to applied linguistics and language teaching methodology.

• Natural Language Generation
• Computational Linguistics
• Referring Expression Generation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emiel Krahmer is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Cognition at Tilburg University's School of Humanities in the Netherlands. With over 368 publications and more than 7,000 citations, he is a leading researcher in Natural Language Generation (NLG) and Computational Linguistics. His work spans multiple subfields including Referring Expression Generation, Data-to-Text systems, human evaluation methodologies, and more recently, the application of Large Language Models in therapeutic contexts. Professor Krahmer's research interests focus on the computational aspects of language generation, with particular emphasis on how machines can produce human-like referring expressions, generate text from structured data, and evaluate the quality of automatically generated language. His work combines theoretical linguistics with practical applications, bridging the gap between computational models and human language production. He has made significant contributions to understanding the psychological aspects of language generation and how these can inform computational models. His recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution in his research trajectory, moving from foundational work in referring expression generation to exploring the capabilities of modern Large Language Models in specialized contexts like motivational interviewing. The analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals a strong focus on reproducibility in human evaluation studies, the application of NLG techniques in healthcare contexts, and the development of robust evaluation frameworks for NLG systems. His work increasingly intersects with clinical psychology and therapeutic applications, showing how language generation technology can be adapted for sensitive communication contexts. Professor Krahmer has been instrumental in organizing key events in the NLG community, including serving as co-editor for the Proceedings of the First Workshop on Natural Language Generation in Healthcare (2021). His work on human evaluation best practices has helped establish standards in the field, while his research on reproducibility addresses critical methodological challenges in NLP research. His collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. He has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to make their own contributions in computational linguistics, as evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. While specific lab affiliations aren't detailed in the provided information, his work is clearly embedded within Tilburg University's research ecosystem focused on language technology and human communication.

Natalia Bachourمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern Medical and Scientific History
• Knowledge Transfer
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalia Bachour is a Lecturer at the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies, University of Zurich, specializing in Early Modern Medical and Scientific History, Translation Studies, and Arabic Language Pedagogy. She holds a PhD in the History of Pharmacy from Heidelberg University and has conducted research on topics like the therapeutic use of human body fluids, Arabic morphology teaching, and Ottoman medical knowledge transfer. Her work bridges historical pharmacology and contemporary language education. PhD in History of Pharmacy (Heidelberg, 2006-2011) Diploma in Translation Studies (Mainz, 2004-2011) Certificate in Arabic Didactics (Zurich, 2011-2012) Her research focuses on intercultural medical history, analyzing how Arabic texts adapted European chemical medicine. She developed digital tools like Kalimāt (Arabic vocabulary database) and Dandanāt (Levantine Arabic lexicon), funded by UZH's Digital Teaching and Research Unit. Her projects address challenges in teaching Arabic morphology and diglossia to non-native speakers. Her publications span 2012-2019, emphasizing Ottoman medical pluralism, Arabic pedagogy, and historical pharmacology. Recent grants reflect her role in digitizing language education. She has taught courses on Arabic dialects, classical literature, and cross-cultural medical history. Herzog-Ernst Scholarship (2018) Bachour's collaborative projects with Fabian Frei and Henning Sievert include creating interactive verb tables, multimedia materials, and bilingual subtitling strategies. She continues advancing methods for teaching Arabic as a foreign language, particularly in dialect-standard continua.

Elena Diez del Corral Aretaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Historical Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Contact Linguistics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Elena Diez del Corral Areta is a Lecturer (MER 1) in the Spanish Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), where she has been employed since 2013. Her academic focus lies in the teaching of Hispanic Language and Linguistics, with a strong research emphasis on historical and sociolinguistic aspects of the Spanish language. She holds a degree in Philology from the University of Valencia (2008), a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Pablo de Olavide University (Seville, 2013), and a PhD from the University of Neuchâtel (2013), where her doctoral research examined linguistic variation in colonial documents from the Audiencia de Quito. Her primary research interests include Historical Linguistics , Sociolinguistics , and Contact Linguistics , particularly the evolution of Spanish in the Americas and the interaction between Spanish and French in Switzerland. She is an active member of the international CHARTA network and co-coordinates the GRAFILA research group, dedicated to the publication and linguistic analysis of Hispanic documents in Swiss heritage collections. Her recent publications, spanning from 2024 to 2018, demonstrate a consistent focus on colonial and 19th-century Spanish, discourse markers, morphosyntactic variation, bilingualism among Colombian immigrants in French-speaking Switzerland, and the editorial challenges of historical texts. The work reveals a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, combining philology, archival science, and sociolinguistics to reconstruct the history of the Spanish language. Active researcher in the CHARTA network Co-coordinator of the GRAFILA research group She has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the provided text, and there is no information about students she may have advised. Her work is supported by her institutional affiliation and collaborative research networks, contributing significantly to the accessibility and scholarly understanding of Spanish-language documentary heritage in Switzerland.

Jennifer Thorburnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Varieties of English
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Thorburn is an Assistant Professor (MER 2) in the English Section of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne, where she has been employed since 2015. Her academic career spans institutions across Canada, England, and Switzerland, with a focus on sociolinguistic research involving Indigenous communities. Her educational background includes a PhD from Memorial University in Newfoundland (2014), an MA from the same institution (2006), and a BA from Queen's University in Canada (2003). Prior to joining UNIL, she served as a Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at Newcastle University in England (2014-2015). Dr. Thorburn specializes in sociolinguistics with particular emphasis on language variation and change, varieties of English, and language contact phenomena, especially between Indigenous languages. Her research demonstrates a strong commitment to documenting endangered language varieties and analyzing the sociocultural factors driving language shift in Indigenous communities across Canada. Her dissertation provided a quantitative analysis of English developing in an Indigenous community in northern Canada, establishing the foundation for her ongoing research trajectory. Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly output focused on Indigenous language endangerment (particularly Innu-aimun and Inuttitut), dialect development in Canadian Aboriginal communities, language attitudes, and methodological approaches to sociolinguistic fieldwork. The temporal progression of her work shows increasing specialization in Indigenous language issues, with recent publications addressing stealth language endangerment and shifting bilingualism patterns. Dr. Thorburn maintains active international collaborations with colleagues from institutions in Canada, Germany, and England, reflecting the transnational nature of her research interests and methodologies. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with community-based research practices, particularly evident in publications addressing ethics and accessibility in sociolinguistic corpus building with Indigenous communities.

Camila Scaffمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Language Acquisition
• Child Development
• Cross-Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Camila Scaff is a Postdoctoral Researcher affiliated with the Human Ecology Group. Her work focuses on language acquisition in diverse cultural contexts, particularly among non-industrialized populations such as the Tsimane forager-horticulturalists in Bolivia. She employs long-form audio recordings and cutting-edge methodologies like the ACLEW pipeline and LENA system to analyze language input and developmental patterns. Her research interests span cross-cultural linguistics , infant-directed speech , and the methodological challenges in ecological data collection. She advocates for inclusive research practices to address underrepresentation in language studies. Key contributions include diarization tools for ecological recordings, studies on socioeconomic factors influencing lexical development, and critiques of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) biases in academic research. Scaff collaborates internationally with anthropologists and speech technologists to bridge interdisciplinary gaps.

Borja Herceمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Morphology
• Diachrony
• Paradigmatic Relations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Borja Herce is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Zurich's Department of Comparative Linguistics, affiliated with the Distributional Linguistics Lab. His research focuses on morphology and diachrony, particularly paradigmatic relations in inflectional systems, morphomes, and inflection classes. He employs qualitative and quantitative methods across global languages to study complex morphological structures. University: University of Zurich Department: Department of Comparative Linguistics Herce's work spans phonological, morphological, and typological analysis. Key projects include comparative studies of Romance languages (Spanish, Catalan, Romanian) and Otomanguean languages (Central Pame), examining phenomena like stem alternations, morphomic templates, and positional splits in agreement paradigms. He has developed computational resources like VeLeSpa (Peninsular Spanish verbs) and VeLeRo (Romanian verbs), enabling detailed morphological predictability analysis. His publications highlight the interplay of naturalness gradients, semantic similarity, and token frequency in shaping morphological systems. Notable Research Contributions Identified diachronic origins of Central Pame's free variation patterns via historical corpus analysis Quantified morphomic productivity in Romance innovations (15% adherence to templates) Linked vowel chain shifts in Central Pame to phonetic fronting among young female speakers Proposed predictive models for morphological complexity metrics as phylogenetic signals Challenged traditional dichotomies between morphemes and morphomes through distributional semantics

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Juliane Britz is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, University of Fribourg. Her research focuses on the interplay between brain and body in conscious awareness, particularly through EEG microstate analysis and multimodal investigations of interoceptive signals. Current project: BBC - Brain, Body and Consciousness (2019-2025) examining how bodily rhythms (heartbeat/respiration) interact with brain activity in perceptual awareness. Key methodologies: Simultaneous EEG-ECG-respiration recording, source reconstruction, network dynamics modeling. Research Focus Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and physiological psychology, exploring: Temporal organization of EEG microstates in health and neurological disorders Brain-body interactions in sensory threshold perception Embodied semantics in language processing Neural dynamics during propofol-induced unconsciousness Publication Trends Recent articles reveal a trajectory from basic neural dynamics (2008-2011) to translational applications in schizophrenia vulnerability markers (2014) and anesthesia research (2022), culminating in current investigations of interoceptive influences on consciousness (2024). Contact Email: juliane.britz@unifr.ch Office: RM 01 bu. C-4.110, University of Fribourg

Nicola Rudelliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicola Rudelli is a Senior Lecturer in Specialized Pedagogy and Inclusive Teaching at the Department of Education and Learning of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). He is affiliated with the Competence Centre for School, Social and Educational Needs (BESS) and has been working at SUPSI since 2017 in a part-time capacity. His professional activities span teaching, research, and practical application in the field of special education, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorders. Rudelli holds a Master of Arts in Specialized Pedagogy from the University of Fribourg, where his thesis focused on the perceptions and experiences of fathers with children on the autism spectrum. His academic background has informed his extensive professional experience in the field of autism and special education. Rudelli's research interests primarily center around autism spectrum disorders, with specific focus areas including: Social cognition development in children with autism Early intervention strategies for children on the autism spectrum Inclusive educational practices Development of social skills through therapeutic approaches Bilingualism and its relationship to autism Fine motor skills development in special education contexts Family support and fatherhood in autism contexts His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on autism research, particularly in the development and validation of therapeutic interventions. The Social Skills Development (SAS) method appears to be a significant contribution to the field, with multiple publications documenting its application and effectiveness. His more recent work has expanded to explore the intersection of bilingualism and autism, representing an innovative direction in autism research that addresses a growing need for evidence-based guidance for families and professionals. Rudelli has been actively involved in several significant research projects, including: "Bilinguismo e autismo: Il progetto Autism, Bilingualism, Cognitive & Communicative Developmental" (2022-2026) "An Ecological Reading Efficiency Screening Tool" (2017-2020) "Via Scola - Il tragitto casa-scuola: uno spazio-tempo tra responsabilità familiare e scolastica" (2017-2020) "Motricità fine nella SI e disturbi specifici dell'apprendimento" (2017-2020) "Autismo: un modello transfrontaliero di cura e inclusione" (2020-2022) His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging research and practice, with particular attention to developing practical tools and interventions that can be implemented in educational settings to support children with special needs and their families.

• Natural Language Processing
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farhad Nooralahzadeh is affiliated with the ZHAW School of Engineering at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), where he holds a Researcher position within the Intelligent Information Systems department. His primary role involves leading and co-leading key projects such as DataGEMS (Horizon Europe), Reliable Multi-lingual Open Data Exploration, and INODE4StatBot.swiss. He has contributed to advancing natural language processing (NLP) and open data exploration systems. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. His research focuses on multilingual NLP applications, knowledge graph systems, and AI-driven data exploration tools. Recent work includes evaluating prompt engineering techniques for knowledge graph question answering and developing bilingual open data exploration frameworks like StatBot.Swiss. Projects emphasize cross-lingual data accessibility and automated SQL translation from natural language queries. Notable contributions include peer-reviewed publications in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and the Association for Computational Linguistics conference. He actively collaborates with institutions like the EU Horizon programs and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0002-9053-0894). His work bridges theoretical AI advancements with practical applications in data management and linguistic diversity, positioning him as a key figure in intelligent information systems research.

• Bilingual Education
• Business Communication
• Language Teaching Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daphne Zeyen is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), part of the Institute of Communication and Marketing (IKM) in the CC Marketing Management department. Her work focuses on enhancing communication competencies in German and French, as well as methodological training for business students. She has been affiliated with HSLU since 2008, contributing to academic programs and research initiatives. Zeyen holds a diverse educational background, including: Maîtrise in Lettres Modernes from the Université de Bourgogne (1996) Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies in Lettres Modernes from Université de Paris XII and Ecole normale de Fontenay St. Cloud (2000) Certificates in Business Administration and Management from Fernuniversität Hagen (2006/2007) Certificates in Higher Education Didactics from Hochschule Luzern (2010 and 2016) Her research interests revolve around bilingual education, particularly in business contexts, and the integration of digital tools in language learning. She has led projects such as the LuVa initiative, a bilingual E-Learning collaboration with the Haute Ecole du Canton de Vaud, aiming to enhance multilingual competencies among students. Her work emphasizes practical applications of language pedagogy in professional settings. Zeyen has published peer-reviewed articles exploring bilingual education in business programs and the development of institutional tandem learning initiatives. Her work highlights the importance of multilingualism in academic and professional environments. In addition to her role at HSLU, Zeyen serves as a Lecturer at ZHAW (since February 2023), further extending her contribution to higher education in Switzerland. Zeyen focuses on curriculum development and didactic methods. While no formal advising roles are listed, her work engages students through innovative teaching projects and collaborative initiatives. Key collaborations include the LuVa project with the Haute Ecole du Canton de Vaud, emphasizing bilingual E-Learning solutions for business education.

• Psycholinguistics
• Language and Cognition
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sayaka Sato is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Fribourg. She works within the Psycholinguistique & Psychologie Sociale team, focusing on cognitive and psycholinguistic research. University: University of Fribourg School: Faculty of Philosophy Department: Department of Psychology Academic Rank: PartTime Lecturer Her research explores the intersection of psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology, particularly how grammatical structures influence gender perception, inclusive language, bilingualism, and the embodiment of action-related language. Key themes include linguistic relativity, second language acquisition, and the cognitive processing of grammatical gender systems. Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining neuroscience, psycholinguistics, and social psychology to analyze topics like grammaticalization of the future tense in health communication, inclusive language impacts on gender visibility, and neural correlates of embodied semantics in multilingual contexts. Sayaka Sato collaborates with researchers across Switzerland and Europe, contributing to experimental linguistics and gender studies. Her work has appeared in journals such as Cognition , Bilingualism: Language and Cognition , and Frontiers in Psychology . As a lecturer, she contributes to teaching activities in the Faculty of Philosophy, with a focus on psychology-related courses. She is affiliated with the Psycholinguistique & Psychologie Sociale team, advancing research on language-cognition interactions.