جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Evelyne Mercureمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cognitive Development
• Language Acquisition
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Evelyne Mercure is an Independent Research Fellow at University College London (UCL), specializing in developmental neuroscience and cognitive development. Her research focuses on how experience shapes functional specialization in the brain, particularly in infants exposed to diverse language environments. She uses neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, ERP, NIRS) to study social stimuli processing, with a current emphasis on hearing infants of deaf mothers to explore experience-dependent plasticity. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and machine learning, addressing topics like bilingualism, audiovisual integration, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Key research interests include the impact of language experience on brain development, mechanisms of social attention, and the role of early sensory input in shaping cognition. She collaborates with the Contact Visual Communication research group and employs advanced computational methods (e.g., GRU neural networks) to analyze mother-infant interaction dynamics. Her publications span topics from neuroimaging studies of bilingual infants to theoretical frameworks in aesthetic appreciation during early development. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her work has been consistently published in high-impact venues since 2004, with recent focus on practical and computational approaches to understanding developmental processes.

• Spanish Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Conceptualization Processes
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Dr. Carla Suhr serves as the Community Program Director and Professor of Spanish Linguistics at UCLA's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. She specializes in integrating culture, language, and cognition to enhance cross-cultural communication and inclusive teaching. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2016), with research focused on emotive stereotypes and sociocultural cognitive linguistics. Education: PhD (2016): Intercultural Communication and Cognition, Universidad Complutense de Madrid M.A. (2008): Intercultural Communication and Cognition, Universidad Complutense de Madrid M.Ed. (2006): Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Research & Interests: Dr. Suhr’s work centers on conceptualization processes, sociolinguistic justice, and community-engaged learning. She explores how language shapes identity and cognition, particularly in second language acquisition. Her projects emphasize transformative community partnerships and inclusive pedagogy. Recognition: 2022 UCLA URW Faculty Mentor Award Multiple Non-Senate Faculty Professional Development Awards (2018–2023) Andrew W. Mellon EPIC Grants (2017–2019) Teaching & Leadership: She directs UCLA’s Community-Engaged Learning Program and teaches courses like 'Spanish in the Community' and 'Language and Cognition.' Her 'Inclusive Gatherings' initiative promotes equity in education. She has developed curricula addressing translational neuroscience, bilingual storytelling, and pandemic-era pedagogy.

• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Translation Technology
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Ayla Rigouts Terryn is an Adjunct Professor at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Linguistics and Translation. She holds a Master's in Translation from the University of Antwerp and a PhD in Automatic Terminology Extraction from Ghent University. Her research focuses on improving language models through linguistically grounded approaches, emphasizing multilingual and specialized contexts. She leads the ACTER dataset project and co-leads research on lexical interactions between humans and machines. Research & Education PhD: Ghent University (D-Termine project) MSc: University of Antwerp (Translation) Mila (Quebec AI Institute) affiliation Research Interests : Automatic terminology extraction Computational linguistics Multilingual AI systems Bias analysis in large language models Specialized translation technologies Grants : FRQNT grant for translation bias research (2025-2028) FRQSC grant for lexical research team (2025-2030) Labs & Teams : LT3 Language and Translation Technology Team (Ghent University), Observatoire de linguistique Sens-Texte (OLST).

Dino Villegasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Hispanic Marketing
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Dino Villegas is an academic and administrator at Texas Tech University, serving as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Teaching Professor in the Rawls College of Business , Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management. He holds a PhD in Management from Universitat de Lleida, an MA in Communication from Universidad Diego Portales, and a BA in Social Communication, Business Management, and Marketing from Universidad Mayor. Research Focus: Online communities in social media, cultural/interactional dynamics in brand-consumer relationships, Hispanic marketing on Facebook, and political netnography/auto-netnography. Publications: Appeared in Journal of Marketing Management , Journal of Product and Brand Management , and authored Integrated Marketing Communication (2 editions). Professional Roles: Vice President of the Iberoamerican Communication Strategies Forum (FISEC), representing Texas Tech in committees at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and serving on the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Committee. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, and Marketing Communication. Villegas also contributes to academic discourse through his leadership in FISEC, a network of scholars from over 20 countries.

• Translation Technologies
• Machine Translation
• Post-editing Evaluation
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Mihaela Vela is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language Science and Technology at Saarland University. Her research focuses on machine translation evaluation, post-editing strategies, and translation technologies. Prior to her academic role, she worked as a researcher at the Language Technology Lab of DFKI (2007–2011), contributing to projects like ontology schema extraction from financial news. She holds a PhD in Computational Linguistics (2011) from Saarland University, supervised by Hans Uszkoreit and Thierry Declerck, and a Licentiate degree in Linguistics from West University of Timisoara. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Translation and Content Management , Applied Language Technologies , and Machine Translation , reflecting her expertise in integrating computational methods with translation practice. She has developed tools like TeLeMaCo (a collaborative teaching repository) and Catalog (a post-editing interface). Her work emphasizes improving translation workflows through better CAT tool design, metadata preservation, and cognitive load analysis in post-editing tasks. Key contributions include the SubCo corpus of learner translations and studies on post-editing effort in low-resource languages. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications, addressing challenges in legal text classification, parliamentary discourse analysis, and neural post-editing systems.

• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights
• Public Law
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Ramona-Delia Popescu is an Associate Professor at the University of Bucharest's Faculty of Law, affiliated with the Public Law Department. She holds a PhD and specializes in constitutional law, judicial reform, and human rights. Her email is ramona-delia.popescu@drept.unibuc.ro . Her research focuses on constitutional developments, including gender identity jurisprudence, emergency institutional frameworks, and legislative processes. She analyzes Romania's judicial independence challenges, surveillance legality, and public office tenure issues through a constitutional lens. Recent work includes studies on pandemic-related legal responses and comparative constitutional practices. Her publications highlight themes such as the Romanian Constitutional Court's role during emergencies, gender identity legal recognition, and pension reforms affecting judicial independence. She contributes to debates on legislative formalism, electoral governance, and bilingual legal education opportunities in Romania. Popescu is involved in academic activities like the Bucharest Pre-Moot competitions and the British Law Center's recruitment initiatives. Her work intersects with the Faculty’s research centers, including the Centre for Constitutional Law and Political Institutions, and the Centre for Studies in International Commercial Arbitration.

• Sleep Disorders
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Public Health
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Jason Ellis is a Professor in Psychology at Northumbria University and Director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research. His research focuses on sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, and their clinical and societal impacts. He has held roles in professional organizations including the British Psychological Society and the Sleep Research Society. His work spans clinical interventions, digital health solutions, and public engagement. Education: PhD in Psychology (2004). Research Interests: Ellis specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), sleep interventions for chronic conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome, and the intersection of sleep with mental health, nutrition, and athletic performance. Recent studies explore mobile health apps, sleep reactivity, and pandemic-related sleep disturbances. Publications Trends: His work emphasizes practical clinical applications, with a focus on self-management tools and algorithmic approaches to insomnia treatment. Collaborations with industry (e.g., UCB Pharma) and public health initiatives (e.g., pandemic sleep guidelines) highlight his translational research focus. Advisory & Grants: Consultancies include Transport for London and Wall to Wall Media. He has led grant-funded projects on sleep interventions for athletes and chronic disease patients. Labs/Teams: Directs the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research, fostering interdisciplinary work across psychology, medicine, and technology.

Catherine Priceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Neuroimaging
• Language
• Reading
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Catherine Price is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Director of the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging at University College London (UCL), part of the Institute of Neurology. Her research focuses on human neuroimaging, language processing, reading, bilingualism, aphasia, and neuroplasticity. She holds a PhD funded by the Minnie Mitchel Goodall Studentship from London University. Price has led major grants including Wellcome Trust awards and strategic funding for neuroimaging research. Her awards include the Royal Society Fellowship (2020), the Suffrage Science Award (2018), and the Ipsen Neuropsychology Prize (2012). She has supervised 15 completed PhD students and 4 ongoing, along with 95 MSc research projects. Price chairs committees in neuroimaging and language research, and serves on scientific advisory boards for institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and clinical neurology, emphasizing stroke recovery and language rehabilitation. Key contributions include developing methods to predict language outcomes post-stroke using neuroimaging and advancing understanding of right hemisphere compensatory mechanisms.

Laura Mullenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Experimental Prose
• Hybrid Genres
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Laura Mullen holds the W.R. Kenan Jr. Chair of Humanities in Literature and Creative Writing at Wake Forest University. A National Endowment for the Arts and MacDowell Fellow, her interdisciplinary practice spans poetry, experimental prose, hybrid texts, video, sound, performance, and literary translation. Her research engages feminism, Gertrude Stein studies, contemporary French writing, and theoretical discourse. Mullen's forthcoming book EtC (Solid Objects Press, 2023) continues her exploration of radical honesty and formal innovation. Her poetics investigates the entanglement of thought and feeling, challenging traditional mind/body distinctions while addressing social justice concerns. She has published eight collections that interrogate unstable meanings and reposition audiences as active participants in textual creation. Honors & Creative Practice: National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship MacDowell Fellowship Collaborative projects with visual artists, composers, and musicians Broadside publications through Poetry in Plain Sight program (2022)

Allen Christensonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maya Archaeology
• Mesoamerican Mythology
• Indigenous Religious Practices
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Allen Christenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Arts and Letters at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on Maya archaeology, Mesoamerican mythology, and Indigenous religious practices, with a particular emphasis on the K’iche’ Maya of Guatemala. He is renowned for his work on the Popol Vuh , an ancient K’iche’ sacred text, and its cultural and mythological significance. Christenson’s research bridges archaeology, ethnohistory, and linguistics, examining topics such as ritual practices, colonial Indigenous texts, and the interplay between oral tradition and written records. His academic contributions include analyses of Maya cosmology, the interpretation of ritual feasting, and the study of Chiasmus—a rhetorical device in Maya oral poetry. He has conducted fieldwork in sites like Cahal Pech, Belize, and Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, linking material evidence to mythological narratives. Christenson also engages with contemporary Maya communities to document and preserve Indigenous knowledge systems. His publications span archaeological reports, literary analyses of sacred texts, and studies on colonial-era manuscripts such as the Title of Totonicapán . He emphasizes the continuity of Maya cultural traditions from pre-Columbian times to modern practices, highlighting the resilience of Indigenous cosmological frameworks. Christenson’s work frequently explores themes of creation myths, sacred geography, and the role of language in sustaining cultural identity. His interdisciplinary approach underscores the importance of integrating textual, archaeological, and ethnographic evidence to understand Maya civilization comprehensively.

M. Sedique Popalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Sedique Popal serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the MA TESOL program in the School of Education at the University of San Francisco, while also holding the position of President-Elect for the California Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL). With extensive international teaching experience across seven countries spanning four continents, he has significantly contributed to applied linguistics education and teacher training globally. His academic credentials include: Ed.D in Education with Concentration on Second Language Acquisition from University of San Francisco (1992) MA in English with Concentration on TESOL from San Francisco State University (1985) BA in English Literature from Kabul University (1976) Dr. Popal's research integrates theoretical and practical dimensions of language education, with primary focus on Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in Bilingual Communities, TESOL methodology development, and Second Language Acquisition processes. His work emphasizes cross-cultural communication strategies and community engagement approaches to support diverse learner populations, particularly in multilingual contexts where linguistic identity intersects with educational access. His recent publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on practical classroom applications, with both books addressing foundational needs in teacher preparation. The 2022 publication on lesson planning provides structured frameworks for instructional design, while the 2021 grammar reference work targets pedagogical challenges in language instruction, collectively reflecting his commitment to bridging linguistic theory with classroom implementation. Recognition for his contributions includes: Ignatian Service Award (2022) from University of San Francisco Multiple teaching excellence awards from USF, College of Alameda, and UC Berkeley Distinguished service honors from Peralta Community Colleges and Noor Islamic and Cultural Community Center As MA TESOL Program Coordinator, Dr. Popal mentors graduate students in teacher education while maintaining active conference participation at TESOL, KOTESOL, CABE, and other major forums. His international teacher training initiatives have reached educators across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy and practical skill development. Through founding the Noor Islamic and Cultural Community Center (NICCC), Dr. Popal leads refugee resettlement efforts for Afghan communities and operates a K-12 after-school program addressing educational gaps. His dual academic-community leadership demonstrates integrated commitment to educational equity and cross-cultural understanding in both institutional and grassroots contexts.

Sigrid Lipkaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychology of Language and Communication
• Behaviour Change
• Reading and Well-being
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Dr Sigrid Lipka serves as Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care and School of Psychology. She chairs the HPSC College Research Degrees Committee, oversees doctoral student progression, and contributes to research ethics as a Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee member. Previously, she served three years on the University Professorial Council (2018-21) mentoring early-career researchers and shaping research strategy. Her educational qualifications include: Diplompsychologie (MSc equivalent) from University of Bonn, Germany MSc Human Communication Studies from Institute of Neurology, University of London PhD Psychology from University College London Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Lipka's research integrates psychological theory with real-world applications across language processing, behaviour change, and well-being. She investigates bilingual reading strategies, exam anxiety, alcohol-aggression links, working memory in forensic settings, and physical activity barriers using behaviour change models. Her current projects examine reading's mental health benefits and systems thinking for doctoral student wellbeing, emphasizing practical interventions in educational and community contexts. Her 15 most recent publications reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning cognitive neuroscience, public health, and clinical psychology. Key themes include pattern recognition mechanisms, physical activity behaviour change in university populations, and gambling decision-making, often employing mixed-methods approaches that bridge laboratory experiments with real-world applications in health and education. Her scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Lipka actively supervises doctoral students and has integrated undergraduate/Master's researchers into projects through URSS and OCIS schemes. She has secured competitive funding from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), German Research Foundation (DFG), and multiple University of Derby internal grants, including current projects on reading wellbeing and doctoral supervision systems. She leads the university's Doctoral Research Supervisor training programme and contributes to the Health and Social Care Research Centre, fostering collaborative environments that connect psychological research with health and social care applications through college research committees and cross-disciplinary initiatives.

Janet McLeanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
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Dr. Janet McLean is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences, Abertay University. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University (1999) and a BSc in Maths and Psychology from Newcastle University (1994). Her research focuses on language acquisition, mathematics learning in children, and cognitive development. She teaches modules such as Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Language, Education, and the Early Years, serving as module leader for the latter. Her research interests span two core areas: math learning (numeracy, dyscalculia, math anxiety) and language production (syntax, dialogue dynamics, and syntactic priming in children). She has secured notable grants, including £476,817 from the ESRC (2020) and £99,753 from the Ministry of Defense (2019). She also led a Royal Society-funded project on educational apps in primary schools (2015). Dr. McLean collaborates with institutions like the University of Edinburgh and frequently presents at conferences. Her work bridges cognitive science and education, emphasizing practical applications in learning environments.

Stephanie McMillenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bilingual Language Development
• Child Language Disorders
• Literacy Development
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Stephanie McMillen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on language and literacy development in bilingual children, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. She holds a PhD from the University of Memphis (2017) and has extensive experience in assessing multilingual populations with developmental language disorders. McMillen has received notable awards including the ASHA Innovator (2023) and NIH Loan Repayment Program Award (2020-2022). She leads initiatives like the SOAR program to improve healthcare access for refugees and co-developed the ALIGN program enhancing graduate student success. Her work emphasizes equitable practices in speech-language pathology, with a focus on Bahamian Creole English and Spanish-English bilingualism. Education: PhD, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Memphis (2017) MA, Speech Language Pathology, University of Memphis (2014) BA & BS, Spanish and Psychology, University of Evansville (2011) Research Interests: Bilingual language development, developmental language disorder, culturally responsive assessment, and the impact of language exposure on cognitive and linguistic skills. Recent studies explore morphological development in bilingual children and the role of nonverbal cognitive skills in grammatical performance. Grants & Service: Co-PI of the NIH-funded SOAR initiative and recipient of multiple research grants. Active in professional service roles including ASHA Pathways Program, NIH grant cohorts, and academic committees. Serves as a consultant for organizations like Partners in Learning and Catholic Charities. Teaching: Courses include Language Disorders in School-Age Children, Sociocultural Bases for Communication, and Development of Speech and Language. Supervises independent studies and honors projects.

• Speech Therapy
• Hearing Rehabilitation
• Cochlear Implants
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Adinda Dulčić is a researcher affiliated with the SUVAG Polyclinic in Zagreb, Croatia. She specializes in speech and hearing rehabilitation, with a focus on the Verbotonal method, cochlear implants, and multidisciplinary approaches to diagnostics and therapy. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing the integration of innovative techniques such as art-based interventions and mobile support systems for children and adults with communication disorders. Key Roles: Editor of multiple monographs, including SUVAG 2007-2017 and Translational Approach in Diagnostics and Rehabilitation . Research Interests: Verbotonal theory, speech-language disorders, educational integration, and the application of technology in rehabilitation. Her research explores topics such as parental attitudes toward children with speech impairments, gender differences in language development, and the impact of multidisciplinary collaboration in clinical outcomes. She has contributed to international conferences and publications, advancing understanding of hearing rehabilitation and inclusive education strategies.