جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dina Skotnesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Procedural Law
• Plain Language
• Sami Legal Language
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dina Skotnes is a Doctoral Research Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Department of Public Law . She has served as a deputy judge at the Inner and Eastern Finnmark District Court and as a researcher II at the department. Education : Master of Laws (2023) Honours Certificate in Environmental Humanities and Sciences (2022) Research Interests focus on judicial writing evolution, procedural law reforms, and the implementation of Sami as a legal language. Her work explores plain language accessibility in courts, digitalization of legal documents, and interdisciplinary legal methodologies. Publication Trends reveal expertise in Sami legal language revitalization, digital transformation of courts, and legal translation challenges. Her work bridges procedural law with cultural rights, emphasizing minority language accessibility in judicial systems. Teaching Roles include instructing the elective course Judicial Writing and Judicial Analysis and serving as an examiner for Legal History and Civil Procedure .

Katie Alcockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Language development
• Cognitive development in neurodiverse children
• Individual differences in language acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katie Alcock is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Lancaster University, affiliated with Fylde College. Her research focuses on language and cognitive development in children, particularly examining individual differences, cultural influences, and neurodiversity. University: Lancaster University College: Fylde College Department: Psychology Department Her work investigates: Language development trajectories Cognitive development in typical and neurodiverse populations Sex/gender stereotype understanding Neuropsychological impacts of health conditions Gesture as early communication indicators Recent publications highlight trends in early language screening, bilingual development, and statistical learning's role in literacy. She contributes to public engagement through BBC News interviews and collaborative research projects like UK-CDI.

• Infant-Family Mental Health
• Early Childhood Mental Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marian E. Williams is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine, currently serving as Director of the Stein Tikun Olam Infant-Family Mental Health Initiative and Program Area Lead for Early Childhood Mental Health Programs at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She specializes in infant-family mental health, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders, with expertise in trauma-informed, relationship-based interventions for families from prenatal care through outpatient services. Director, Stein Tikun Olam Infant-Family Mental Health Initiative Program Area Lead, Early Childhood Mental Health Programs Director of Interdisciplinary Training, USC UCEDD Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, diagnostic assessment, sensory processing, and improving access to care for underresourced populations. Current projects include bilingual child development studies and implementation of evidence-based mental health interventions. She co-developed specialized training programs for psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows. Scientific publications (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent contributions to infant mental health, autism research, and developmental disability studies, with particular emphasis on: Autism screening in tuberous sclerosis complex Sensory adaptations for dental care in autism Integration of RDoC framework with mental health Developmental screening limitations Early intervention system barriers Neurodevelopmental outcomes in high-risk infants Dr. Williams has led multiple NIH-funded studies including the First Connections project supported by First Five LA, focusing on developmental screening and system linkage. Her work spans clinical intervention, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary training models for complex cases involving psychosocial, developmental, and medical challenges.

Francesca Peressottiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Linguistics
• Bilingualism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francesca Peressotti is a Full Professor at the University of Padua's Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on language processing, bilingualism, and cognitive neuroscience, particularly exploring how language interacts with other cognitive processes. She leads projects such as the PRIN 2022 grant investigating multisensory speech perception and neural mechanisms. Key areas include predictive speech processing, moral judgments in multilingual contexts, and speech motor control in stuttering. Her work integrates electrophysiological methods (ERP, EEG) and neuroimaging to study language comprehension and production. Her research interests encompass bilingualism, predictive processing, sign languages, and the neural underpinnings of language. Recent studies address speaker-specific prediction mechanisms, the impact of language modality on decision-making, and aging effects on semantic retrieval. She has published widely in journals like Cortex , Psychonomic Bulletin & Review , and Scientific Reports . Active grants include investigating multisensory speech perception and motor-sensory interactions. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams exploring plant behavior and neurobiological processes. No specific awards are listed, but her contributions span cognitive science and linguistics. Her lab focuses on experimental psychology and neuroimaging, with ongoing studies on cochlear implant users' audiovisual speech processing and bilingual language control networks. She advises graduate students on topics like speech prediction and moral cognition across languages.

Elisabeth Ingoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hearing Impairment
• Cognitive Hearing Science
• Auditory Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elisabeth Ingo is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning and the Disability Research Division (FUSA). Her work focuses on the intersection of hearing impairment, cognition, and communication, particularly in aging populations and pediatric populations with cochlear implants. She leads projects like 'Good Auditory Ecology for Active Aging' and 'Online Battery for Cognitive Hearing Science,' emphasizing accessible research tools and real-world hearing challenges. Her research interests include auditory neuroscience, executive function, and the biopsychosocial aspects of disability. Notable contributions include studies on communication difficulties linked to executive function and the cognitive impacts of hearing loss. She collaborates across disciplines, integrating clinical audiology with technological solutions like eHealth platforms for hearing aid users. Elisabeth is involved in developing open-access testing frameworks to study cognition-hearing relationships and investigating how noisy environments affect older adults with hearing impairments. She is part of the Swedish Institute for Disability Research and the Linnaeus Centre HEAD, contributing to initiatives like 'Hearing Impairment and Dementia' research.

Jeanne Heilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Heritage Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeanne Heil, PhD is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Linguistics in the College of Science, Technology, and Health at the University of Southern Maine. Her research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition, and methodological innovations in code-switching studies. Previously, she served as a Researcher at the Bilingualism Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago (2008–2016) and taught at Eastern Mennonite University (2016–2017) and the University of Illinois at Chicago (2007–2016). She holds a PhD in Hispanic Studies (Linguistics) from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2015). Her work bridges linguistic theory with empirical psycholinguistic methods, investigating topics such as adult second language acquisition, syntax in code-switching contexts, and attention mechanisms during language processing. Heil’s publications address core questions in syntax, bilingualism, and experimental design, with recent work emphasizing multi-site replication studies and methodological rigor. She collaborates across institutions and has contributed to debates about syntactic theory and the role of evidence in language acquisition. Professional service includes book proposal reviewing for Routledge and abstract reviewing for the Bilingualism Research Forum. She currently oversees the Linguistics Department at USM, maintaining active involvement in program development and faculty governance.

Josh Dahmenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Interactional linguistics
• Conversation analysis
• Australian Aboriginal languages
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Josh Dahmen is a Researcher at the School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University (ANU), specializing in Australian Aboriginal languages through fieldwork on the endangered Jaru language of Western Australia. He concurrently serves as an Associate Lecturer at Macquarie University, contributing to linguistics education. His research profile centers on: Interactional linguistics and conversation analysis methodologies Documentation of Australian First Nations languages Language socialisation processes in remote communities Multimodal communication and spatial cognition Bilingual speech dynamics in creole contexts Employing video recordings and qualitative analysis, his work examines how language structures social interaction in Indigenous Australian settings. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on grammatical structures in conversational contexts, with increasing attention to spatial reference systems and interjections across multiple Australian languages. His research bridges linguistic theory with urgent language preservation needs. Dahmen actively contributes to two major Australian Research Council projects: Body, Language and Socialisation Across Cultures (led by Emeritus Professor Alan Rumsey) Conversational Interaction in Aboriginal and Remote Australia (led by Associate Professor Joe Blythe) These frameworks support his collaborative investigations into language contact phenomena and socialisation practices.

Christopher Bryantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Natural Language Processing
• Grammatical Error Correction
• Codeswitching Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Bryant is a Visiting Professor in the Natural Language and Information Processing group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2019), supervised by Prof. Ted Briscoe, and previously worked as a Research Assistant at the National University of Singapore under Prof. Hwee Tou Ng. His research focuses on grammatical error correction (GEC), automatic annotation, and codeswitching analysis. He developed the ERRor ANnotation Toolkit (ERRANT), widely used in GEC research, and led the BEA-2019 Shared Task. Bryant also serves as an Applied AI Research Scientist at Writer, Inc., and maintains active collaborations in NLP. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge (2019) MSc in Speech and Language Processing, University of Edinburgh (Year not specified) MA(Hons) in Chinese and Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (Year not specified) Research Interests: Automatic grammatical error detection/correction (GEC) for non-native English Codeswitching analysis in multilingual contexts Robust evaluation methodologies and artificial data generation Discourse parsing and linguistic annotation frameworks Applications of large language models in educational technology Key Contributions: ERRANT: Open-source tool for GEC error annotation and evaluation BEA-2019 Shared Task on GEC for educational applications Industry collaboration with Writer, Inc. on AI-driven writing tools Grants & Collaborations: Supported by the Institute for Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) during his PhD. Active in academic-industrial partnerships through his role at Writer.

Annmaria Shimabukuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanophone and minor literatures
• postcolonial studies
• mixed-race studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annmaria Shimabuku is an Associate Professor of East Asian Studies at New York University, specializing in Okinawan literature, postcolonial Japanese studies, and critical theory. Her work bridges Pacific and Japanese intellectual traditions through bilingual scholarship in English and Japanese. She previously held positions at UC Riverside and earned her Ph.D. in East Asian Literature from Cornell University in 2010. Her research focuses on Japanophone/minor literatures, postcolonial studies, mixed-race identities, biopolitical frameworks, and Okinawan sovereignty struggles. Notable works include Alegal: Biopolitics and the Unintelligibility of Okinawan Life (2018) and analyses of transpacific colonialism and US military presence in Okinawa. Shimabuku’s publications span academic journals like Inter-Asia Cultural Studies and CR: The New Centennial Review , addressing intersections between gender, empire, and resistance. Her work critiques colonial legacies through Okinawan case studies, emphasizing marginalized voices in transnational contexts. Education: B.A. Japanese Language & Literature (Middlebury College, 1997), M.A./A.B.D. Sociology (University of Tokyo, 2001/2004), Ph.D. East Asian Literature (Cornell University, 2010).

Elyse S. Sussmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology of auditory perception
• Attention and memory
• Human electrophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elyse S. Sussman is a Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience and the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery . Her research focuses on the neurobiology of auditory perception, attention, and memory, employing human electrophysiology to study neural adaptation, multisensory interactions, and changes in auditory cognition across the lifespan. She investigates neural development in both typical and atypical conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders and the effects of childhood leukemia treatments. Her laboratory combines non-invasive brain recordings with behavioral metrics to map auditory information processing. Notable areas include auditory scene analysis, predictive coding mechanisms, and the impact of attention on perception. Recent work spans topics like spatial hearing, sensory prediction errors, and bilingual language disorders in children. Research Highlights: Neuroplasticity in auditory processing Chemotherapy-induced sensory deficits Cross-modal sensory integration No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her lab is based at the Rose F. Kennedy Center in Bronx, NY.

• Educational Linguistics
• Language Learning and Processing
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Vender is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, affiliated with the School of Cultures and Civilizations. Her academic roles include membership in the Faculty Board of the Linguistics PhD Program, the Teaching Committee for Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Department's Communication and Web Commission. She actively contributes to research centers such as the Laboratorio di Linguistica Applicata (La.LiA) and leads projects like the PRIN PNRR 2022 REAding CompreHension for inclusion (REACH). Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Language Learning, Semiotics, and Bilingualism across programs like the Master's in Linguistics and the Professional Master’s in Bibliotherapy. Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental disorders, and applied linguistics, with recent work addressing literacy interventions for vulnerable populations, bilingualism in neurodiverse children, and cognitive aspects of language processing. She has published extensively in journals and conferences, emphasizing methodologies like eye-tracking and experimental linguistics. Maria Vender is also involved in third mission initiatives, including public engagement programs and professional training courses on literacy and educational inclusion.

Benjamin Waddellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International migration
• Poverty and inequality
• Crime
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Waddell is a Professor of Sociology & Human Services at Fort Lewis College, specializing in international migration, poverty and inequality, crime, race and ethnicity, and research methods. His work bridges sociological theory with regional case studies, particularly focusing on Latin America and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, University of New Mexico (2013) M.A., Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico (2009) B.A., International Relations, University of Colorado (2005) Dr. Waddell’s research examines how migration patterns influence economic development, political systems, and crime dynamics in Latin America and the U.S. His recent publications explore multidisciplinary aspects of the San Luis Valley, including geology, ecology, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: UNM Dissertation of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2010) Southern Colorado Film Festival Best of Colorado Award (2015) ASU Presidential Teacher Award (2014-2015) He has secured significant grants for ethnographic research, including a $65,000 BLM grant (2016) and multiple study abroad awards for programs in Nicaragua and Mexico. Dr. Waddell actively engages with community initiatives like the Center for Restorative Programs and immigration advocacy.

Cameron L. Neeceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Intellectual Disabilities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cameron L. Neece is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loma Linda University. He leads the CREATE Lab, which focuses on developing family-based interventions for children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). His research emphasizes reducing behavior problems and psychopathology through mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Neece holds a PhD (2011) and MA (2007) in Clinical Psychology from UCLA. His specialties include childhood disorders (emphasizing IDD and ASD), parenting processes, and treatment outcome research. Current projects include the PRO-Parenting Project, STEPS, CRISP, and SIESTA initiatives. His recent publications (2020–2023) explore stress-reduction interventions, parental distress in ASD families, and impacts of global crises like the pandemic on underserved populations. He is licensed in California and affiliated with organizations including the APA Divisions 33 & 53, IASSIDD, and ABCT. Dr. Neece’s work prioritizes underserved communities, with a focus on culturally adapted interventions such as Spanish-language parenting programs for caregivers of children with developmental delays.

• Sociolinguistics
• Basque Language Studies
• Minority Language Revitalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Estibaliz Amorrortu Gomez is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Deusto, specializing in sociolinguistics with a focus on the Basque language. Her work examines minority language revitalization, linguistic ideologies, and new speaker communities in Basque Country and beyond. Her research investigates how non-native speakers become active Basque users through transformative processes, exploring topics like agency, linguistic legitimacy, and sociocultural dynamics. She has led projects funded by the Basque Government and collaborated with institutions like Bizkailab and the University of Deusto's Basque Studies Institute. Core areas: Basque sociolinguistics, language policy, minority language education Notable contributions: Analysis of 'muda processes' enabling linguistic transformation, studies on new speakers' identity formation Her publications (over 40 articles/books) bridge theory and practice, addressing language revitalization strategies, bilingual education effectiveness, and diaspora language retention. Recent work focuses on digital communities and participatory research methods. Grants include €500k+ funding for projects like 'Hausnarketa soziolinguistiko kritikoa' (2020-2025) and 'EquiLing' network initiatives. She advises on Basque language policy and collaborates internationally on minority language research. Lab affiliations include Deusto's Basque Studies Institute and participation in global sociolinguistics networks like EquiLing and ICML.

Magda Rivero Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Child Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magda Rivero García is a full professor at the University of Barcelona's Department of Cognition, Development and Educational Psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychopedagogical Counseling and Guidance (2001) and teaches in undergraduate and master's programs including the Bachelor's in Psychology and the Interuniversity Master's in Educational Psychology. She directs the Master's in Professional Intervention in Early Care and the Postgraduate Diploma in Early Care. Her research focuses on child development, parenting practices, and early intervention, with a Consolidated Group for Teaching Innovation in Developmental Psychology (GIDPSIDE) coordinating teaching improvement projects. Education: Bachelor's in Psychology (1985), PhD (2001), specialized trainings in language disorders (1986), university policy (1987), and teaching methods (2007). Key research areas include normative child development, neurodiverse populations, and video-feedback interventions for positive parenting. She co-leads projects like the Ministry-funded 'Efectiveness of Video-Feedback for Promoting Positive Parenting' (2021-2025). Teaching innovations include projects on continuous assessment, self-assessment tools, and academic writing skill development. Her recent publications explore parenting behavior's impact on language development, cross-cultural motherhood experiences, and pandemic-era early intervention adaptations. No explicit awards listed, but her extensive project leadership highlights impact.