جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Frank C. Martin IIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مهمان

• Art History
• Art Theory
• Renaissance Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank C. Martin II is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Visual & Performing Arts at South Carolina State University (SCSU), affiliated with the School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (History of Aesthetics) from the University of South Carolina (2018), an M.A. in Art History from Hunter College (1990), and a B.A. in Art History & Theory from Yale University (1976). His research focuses on art theory, Renaissance and contemporary art, cultural interpretation, and the intersection of art with social history. Previously, Martin served as Director of the I. P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium at SCSU (until 2022) and worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is a member of AICA (International Association of Art Critics) and has contributed to PBS documentaries and publications like The Charleston Post and Courier. His awards include SCSU’s 2014 Professor of the Year and The Links Inc.’s 2019 Community Service Award. Research interests span art criticism, art as language, and Conversational Implicature, with publications in journals like Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry and exhibition catalogues on topics such as the Orangeburg Massacre’s artistic responses and Nok sculptures analysis. He collaborates across disciplines, notably with nuclear engineers in artifact analysis. His teaching includes courses on art appreciation, Renaissance to contemporary art history, and African American art. He advocates for inclusive pedagogy, co-authoring chapters on teaching ELL students in art education.

• Prosody
• Intonation
• Phonetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bettina Braun is a faculty member at the University of Konstanz, specializing in prosody and intonation. Her research explores intonational contrasts, listener processing, and second language acquisition. She teaches phonetics, phonology, and experimental methods, and was honored with the students' teaching prize. She holds regular office hours and is supported by a secretary, Barbara Werner. Research focuses on how prosody interacts with lexical meaning, particularly in questions and sarcasm. Cross-linguistic studies feature prominently, including work on German, Persian, Chinese, and Swiss dialects. She emphasizes experimental methods, including Active Learning systems for perception experiments. Her work also examines infant-directed speech and L2 acquisition challenges. Key contributions include analyses of rhetorical vs. information-seeking questions, the role of pitch accents, and the impact of native language on prosodic perception. Ongoing projects are detailed on her dedicated page. Scientific awards include the University of Konstanz student-recognized teaching prize. Her lab's work is supported by collaborations in corpus development, such as the Konstanz prosodically annotated infant-directed speech corpus (KIDS corpus). She actively publishes on intonation’s role in disambiguation and cross-cultural communication.

• Formal Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Semantics-Pragmatics Interface
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maribel Romero is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Konstanz since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1998), with a dissertation on focus and reconstruction effects in wh-phrases. Previously, she taught at the University of Pennsylvania (1998–2007), progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her research focuses on formal semantics, syntax-semantics interfaces, and semantics-pragmatics interactions. Key areas include negation, questions, epistemic bias, copular sentences, and superlatives. She has pioneered work on counterfactual conditionals, polar question bias, and clausal embedding restrictions across languages. Romero has led major projects funded by DFG, ERC, and the Nuance Foundation. Notable initiatives include the Questions at the Interfaces research unit and the Meaning-Driven Combinatorial Restrictions AHRC-DFG project. She has also held editorial roles for Journal of Semantics and Language and Linguistics Compass , and serves on advisory boards for the DFG and Leibniz-ZAS. Teaching responsibilities span introductory linguistics to specialized courses in semantics/pragmatics (e.g., Intensional Semantics , Computational Semantics ). She has also contributed to summer schools at Stanford and Humboldt University Berlin.

Alex Lorsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Experimental Pragmatics
• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex Lorson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG), affiliated with the Semantics and Cognition Group. His research focuses on experimental pragmatics, cognitive science, and strategic communication, integrating Bayesian statistical methods and co-speech gestures analysis. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Birmingham under Bodo Winter. Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Edinburgh, supervised by Hannah Rohde and Chris Cummins), Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Birmingham (Making Numbers Meaningful project). Research Interests: Experimental pragmatics, numerical cognition, gesture's role in communication, strategic language use, and communicative strategies in multilingual contexts. Current projects explore how gestures and linguistic choices shape numerical estimates and information transmission. Key Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2019, including studies on quantifier interpretation, additive markers in discourse, and epistemic framing strategies. Active in organizing academic events, including a 2025 PhD program in sociolinguistics and experimental pragmatics. Lab Affiliations: Semantics and Cognition Group (CLCG), collaborating with Petra Hendriks and other international researchers. Supervising ongoing projects on multimodal communication and pragmatic reasoning.

Sanne Kuijperمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Developmental Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanne Kuijper is a Researcher and Teacher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Orthopedagogy & Clinical Educational Science . She holds a PhD in Psychology and focuses on communication challenges in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her research bridges developmental linguistics, educational psychology, and inclusive education strategies. She contributed to the Evaluatie Passend Onderwijs project, investigating student experiences with educational support systems. Her work has been published in journals like Frontiers in Psychology and European Journal of Special Needs Education . Education : Sanne Kuijper earned her PhD from the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG), focusing on communication abilities in neurodiverse children. Her thesis explored how children with ASD and ADHD navigate linguistic tasks requiring perspective-taking and pragmatic reasoning. Research Interests : Her studies emphasize: Pragmatic language development in neurodiverse populations Inclusive education frameworks and student support systems Scalar implicature comprehension in children Connections between theory of mind, inhibition control, and language processing Grants & Projects : Member of the NRO-funded consortium for Evaluatie Passend Onderwijs (2015–2019) Contributor to NWO Vici project 'Asymmetries in Grammar' (CLCG) Labs/Teams : Active researcher within the CLCG and collaborates with educational consortia in Groningen. Her work often integrates experimental psychology, linguistic theory, and classroom-based interventions.

• Bilingualism
• Multilingualism
• Sociolinguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nada Poropat Jeletić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, specializing in Romance Philology and sociolinguistics. She holds a PhD (summa cum laude, 2014) and has held leadership roles including Head of Postgraduate Study in Translation and Erasmus Coordinator. Her academic journey includes international collaborations with institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and Sorbonne. Education: PhD in Humanities with focus on Romance Studies (University of Zadar, 2014) Professional Roles: Head of Postgraduate Translation Program Erasmus Coordinator for European mobility Member of PLIDA Certification Board (since 2019) Principal Investigator in multiple EU-funded projects Research Interests: Bilingualism, multilingualism, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, and language policy in Adriatic regions Her research focuses on Istrian language dynamics, producing corpora like BilingBank C-ORAL-IC and CABank Istriot. Key contributions include sociolinguistic analyses of code-switching and bilingual self-assessment. She has published 30+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Frontiers in Communication and Journal of Mediterranean Studies , with a focus on heritage languages and language contact phenomena. Awards: Doctoral Scholarship (Italian Union, 2011-2014) PhD honoris causa (summa cum laude) Professional Memberships: 8 international associations including Network of Excellence of Institutional Italian and Mediterranean Studies Association Teaching spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels, covering glottodidactics, legal multilingualism, and computational linguistics. Current projects include the Linguistic Memory Archive of Istria and multilevel discourse analysis frameworks.

• Chinese Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Semantics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yan Jiang is a Professor at SOAS University of London's School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, specializing in Chinese linguistics with particular expertise in Mandarin and Shanghainese dialects. With a publication record spanning from 1998 to 2025, Jiang has established themselves as a leading scholar in the fields of pragmatics, semantics, and syntax of Chinese languages. Dr. Jiang's research interests center on the intricate relationship between form and meaning in Chinese languages. Their work explores sentence-final particles, counterfactual conditionals, rhetorical structures, and lexical meaning construction, with particular attention to how pragmatic context influences interpretation. Specializes in temporal semantics of sentence-final particles in Shanghainese Investigates the pragmatic functions of connectives and adverbs in Mandarin Chinese Examines counterfactual reasoning patterns across Chinese varieties Studies the rhetorical traditions in Chinese discourse Analysis of Dr. Jiang's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory from theoretical linguistics toward more applied and interdisciplinary work. While early publications focused on formal semantics and logical structures in Chinese, recent work has expanded into translation studies, discourse analysis, and educational applications of linguistic research. Their scholarship bridges traditional Chinese linguistic analysis with contemporary Western linguistic theory. Dr. Jiang has supervised multiple doctoral students including Li (2024), Xue (2023), Zhou (2023), and Wang (2021), whose theses address topics ranging from lexical meaning construction to tense and aspect in Shanghainese. This mentorship demonstrates Jiang's active role in training the next generation of Chinese linguistics scholars.

Brandon Waldonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
• Legal Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brandon Waldon serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Linguistics at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His interdisciplinary work bridges linguistic theory, cognitive science, and legal scholarship. His educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics, Stanford University (2024) BA in Linguistics, University of Chicago (2015) Waldon's research examines how context , linguistic meaning , and social cognition jointly enable communication, with specialization in modality , linguistic vagueness , and conversational implicature . His innovative work applies these theoretical frameworks to legal interpretation , developing linguistically-grounded approaches for statutory analysis. He employs a distinctive methodological triad: formal linguistic analysis , psycholinguistic experimentation , and computational modeling to investigate language processing in real-world contexts. His publication trends reveal a strategic focus on high-impact interdisciplinary venues, with recent work appearing in premier law journals (Georgetown Law Journal, Harvard Law Journal on Legislation) and cognitive science forums. This pattern demonstrates consistent translation of linguistic theory into practical legal applications, particularly regarding AI's role in legal interpretation and the cognitive mechanisms underlying statutory comprehension. As an early-career scholar building his research program, Waldon emphasizes collaborative, methodologically diverse projects that integrate theoretical linguistics with applied legal challenges. His advising approach centers on developing students' abilities to navigate complex interdisciplinary terrain while maintaining rigorous methodological standards. Though not leading a named laboratory, Waldon's research group focuses on the cognitive and computational dimensions of legal language, providing students with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects at the intersection of linguistics, law, and cognitive science.

Ray Buchananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Action Theory
• Philosophy of Mind
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ray Buchanan is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his PhD from New York University in 2008 and has established himself as a prominent scholar in multiple areas of philosophy. His office is located in WAG 416B, and he can be contacted at raybuchanan@mail.utexas.edu or by phone at 471-7396. Professor Buchanan's primary research interests include Philosophy of Language, Action Theory, Philosophy of Mind, and Philosophical Logic. His work explores fundamental questions about how we express thoughts through linguistic and non-linguistic actions, examining the relationship between meaning, communication, and mental representation. He has published extensively in top philosophy journals including Mind , Noûs , The Australasian Journal of Philosophy , and Philosopher's Imprint . His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the nature of propositions, mental representation, and linguistic communication. Buchanan's work often engages with contemporary debates in philosophy of language, particularly concerning the role of intentions in communication, the structure of propositions, and the relationship between mental states and physical states. His research shows a sophisticated engagement with both historical philosophical traditions and cutting-edge contemporary debates. Professor Buchanan has received recognition for his scholarly contributions, with his publications cited across various philosophy subfields. His collaborative work with scholars like Alex Grzankowski, Sinan Dogramaci, and Henry Ian Schiller demonstrates his active engagement with the philosophical community. As an educator, Professor Buchanan teaches a range of courses at UT Austin including Philosophy of Mind (PHL 323M), Knowledge and Reality (PHL 310), and Philosophy of Language (PHL 332/394K). His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering core topics in philosophy as well as specialized areas reflecting his research expertise. His courses are regularly offered across multiple semesters, indicating his ongoing commitment to teaching and student mentorship.

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Semantics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Mayumi Masuko is a Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, International Christian University, specializing in Theoretical Linguistics with a focus on Semantics and Pragmatics. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge and has maintained an active research profile since the 1990s. PhD in Linguistics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Linguistics, University of Cambridge BA in Liberal Arts (English Linguistics), International Christian University Her research centers on the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, particularly examining lexical meaning extension, valence change, and argument suppression in Japanese and English. She investigates how contextual factors influence grammatical acceptability, with notable work on politeness formalization, connectives, and cross-linguistic comparisons of verb behavior. Her studies often bridge theoretical linguistics with applied concerns in academic writing and language education. Her publication record from 1995-2006 reveals consistent engagement with lexical semantics and pragmatic interfaces, demonstrating methodological diversity through corpus analysis, theoretical modeling, and cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include the role of context in meaning determination, the fluidity of verb valence, and the pragmatic constraints on grammatical structures. JACET Award (Academic), 1998 Dr. Masuko has led multiple internal research projects including “Pragmatics of Politeness Formalization” (2006) and “Verb Meaning Reclassification in Japanese” (2002), receiving institutional support for her investigations into linguistic theory. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced seminars on pragmatics and semantics, reflecting her research expertise. She maintains affiliations with the Global Education Center and has participated in international collaborations, including a visiting researcher position at Cambridge University (2007-2009). Her work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education, particularly through analyses of academic vocabulary and plagiarism in second-language writing. Current research directions appear focused on computational approaches to contextual meaning and the formalization of pragmatic phenomena in Japanese grammar.

Andrei Moldovanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Logic
• Argumentation Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrei Moldovan is a Professor at the University of Salamanca, Spain, where he works in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Aesthetics under the Faculty of Philosophy. He is affiliated with the University Institute for Studies of Science and Technology and the Research Group on Studies on Science and Technology, focusing on Logic and Philosophy of Science. His academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Barcelona (2015) with the thesis 'The Literal Meaning of Definite Descriptions,' supervised by Dr. Manuel García-Carpintero and Dr. Max Kölbel, and a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Windsor, Canada (2007). Moldovan's research centers on philosophy of language, particularly the semantics and pragmatics of definite descriptions, presuppositions, and argumentation theory. His work bridges linguistic analysis with philosophical inquiry, examining how language functions in communication, persuasion, and logical reasoning. He investigates issues like polysemy, technical language as evidence of expertise, and the boundaries between semantic entailment and pragmatic implicature. His publication record reveals consistent contributions to the field since 2009, with increasing focus on presuppositions and argumentative strategies in recent years. His work demonstrates engagement with both historical philosophical debates and contemporary linguistic theory, particularly in the analysis of definite descriptions and their referential properties. Moldovan has established connections with researchers across multiple institutions, including collaborations with scholars from New Bulgarian University, University of Illinois, Central European University, and University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science.

Anna Sockaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Modality
• Evidentiality
• Reportative Expressions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Socka is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of German Philology within the Faculty of Languages at the University of Gdańsk, a position she has held since December 2003. Her academic work focuses on theoretical and contrastive linguistics with special emphasis on modality, evidentiality, and Polish-German language comparison. Education: PhD in German Linguistics from University of Cologne (1995-2003), nostrified by University of Gdańsk MA in German Philology from Catholic University of Lublin (1988-1994) Dr. Socka's research centers on the intricate relationships between modality and evidentiality, particularly reportative expressions, and their connections to aspectuality. Her work extensively explores pragmatic dimensions including conversational implicatures, contrastive Polish-German linguistics, and specialized areas like Mennonite cemetery epigraphy. She employs both theoretical frameworks and corpus-based methodologies to analyze how modal and evidential markers function across discourse contexts and grammatical structures. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with significant contributions to understanding reportative constructions, hearsay particles, and the syntax-semantics interface in German and Polish. Recent work (2020-2025) shows increasing focus on corpus-based analysis of modal-aspectual interactions and evidential marking systems. Scientific Recognition: Individual Rector's Award of the third degree for doctoral dissertation Dr. Socka maintains active scholarly engagement through numerous international conference presentations (over 25 between 2004-2025), particularly at events organized by the Societas Linguistica Europaea and German linguistics associations. She has served on research teams with notable linguists like Prof. Björn Wiemer and participates in multiple scholarly organizations including the Mitteleuropäischer Germanistenverein and Societas Linguistica Europaea. Her methodological approach combines rigorous theoretical analysis with empirical corpus studies, contributing significantly to the understanding of modal and evidential phenomena in Germanic and Slavic languages.