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Ryan Keith Shostedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Historical Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ryan Keith Shosted is a full-time tenured Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , affiliated with the Department of Linguistics , Spanish and Portuguese , American Indian Studies Program , Beckman Institute , Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies , Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies , and Center for African Studies . He serves as Director of the Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies and leads the Chin-Woo Kim Phonetics Laboratory . Education: Ph.D. , Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley (2006) M.A. , Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley (2003) B.A. , Linguistics, Brigham Young University (2000) Shosted's research focuses on the intersection of phonetics , phonology , and historical linguistics . He pioneered the application of ultrafast dynamic MRI to study the vocal tract's physiological-acoustic mapping in diverse languages, including Hittite cuneiform , Deseret Alphabet , and endangered languages like Q'anjob'al. His work spans speech production modeling , nasalization mechanisms , and cross-linguistic articulatory analysis . The 15 most recent publications demonstrate his leadership in dynamic speech imaging , phonetic-aerodynamic modeling , and historical sound change analysis . Key trends include advanced MRI techniques for speech study, phonetic universals , and historical writing systems as tools for linguistic reconstruction. Scientific Awards: Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2021) Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2021) Arnold O. Beckman Award (2009, 2010) Jacob K. Javits Fellowship (2001-2005) Shosted's grant portfolio includes NSF funding for nasalization research (BCS-1651197, BCS-1121780) and NIH collaboration (1R01DE027989-01A1) on cleft palate speech. He has directed 12 graduate students and taught courses ranging from Hittite language to quantitative phonetic methods . The Chin-Woo Kim Phonetics Laboratory , under his directorship since 2007, expanded in 2010 to include articulatory phonetics facilities with EPG, ultrasound, and MRI analysis capabilities. He continues to lead Beckman Institute collaborations in speech imaging technology.

• Spanish for the Professions
• Translation and Interpreting
• Language Access Policies
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Reynaldo Romero serves as Associate Professor in the Department of History, Humanities and Languages at the University of Houston-Downtown, where he has maintained active teaching and research since at least 2012. His academic foundation spans linguistics, public health, and translation studies across multiple institutions. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics from Georgetown University (Dissertation: Structural Consequences of Language Shift: Judeo-Spanish in Istanbul) M.P.H. in Community Health Practice from UTHealth (Dissertation: Beliefs on COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic day laborers) M.A. in Translation from Kent State University Multiple B.A. degrees in French, General Linguistics, and Spanish Language/Linguistics from Rice University Romero's research creates critical intersections between linguistic theory and real-world applications. His work on Spanish for the Professions establishes frameworks for medical and legal interpreting while addressing systemic language access barriers. The scholarship on endangered languages—particularly Judeo-Spanish and Afro-Hispanic varieties—combines rigorous documentation with urgent revitalization efforts. His healthcare access research directly engages Houston's linguistic minorities through community-based projects like the Medical Translation Project with HISD. Recent publications reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) advancing methodologies in Afro-Hispanic linguistics through collaborative edited volumes; (2) developing social justice frameworks for marginalized language communities; and (3) documenting endangered linguistic varieties with innovative digital approaches. These threads converge in his community-engaged scholarship that bridges academic research and practical language access solutions. Professional recognition includes: Certified Translator status from the American Translators Association Advanced Professional Analytic Linguist certification Specialized medical and legal interpreter credentials Online teaching certification with digital tools specialization Romero's grant activity demonstrates sustained commitment to practical applications of linguistic research. Current projects include 'Promoting the Critical and Responsible Use of Digital Tools and AI in Written Tasks' (2024-2025), while past work developed medical interpreter training during disaster relief and language access protocols for healthcare settings. His service learning initiatives—like the Medical Translation Project with Houston ISD—create tangible community impact while advancing pedagogical innovation. Through the Medical Translation Project and language access advocacy, Romero cultivates collaborative spaces where academic research directly serves Houston's linguistic minorities. His work with heritage speakers and endangered language communities establishes frameworks for linguistic empowerment beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• English Linguistics
• Lexicography
• Spoken Language Analysis
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Dr. Brigitta Mittmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), holding the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Language and Cognition. Her work focuses on lexicography, phraseology, and comparative analysis of spoken English varieties.

Kahl Thedeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Relations of Southern Slavs
• Ethnographic and Ethnolinguistic Field Research
• Endangered Dialects
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Thede Kahl is a University Professor for Southern Slavic and Southeastern European Studies at the University of Jena, Germany, and director of the Department of Slavistics and Caucasus Studies (until 2016). He leads major research projects such as BalkanNOMAD, IRDICH, and LaZAR, focusing on intangible cultural heritage, data archiving, and interethnic dynamics. His career includes roles at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Austrian Institute of East and Southeast European Studies, and teaching positions at Phillips University of Marburg and the University of Münster. Fields of expertise: Cultural relations of Southern Slavs, endangered dialects, interethnic coexistence, and minority studies in Southeast Europe. Notable awards: Dr. honoris causa (2015), Medal of Merit of Gagauzia (2016), and membership in prestigious academies. His research integrates fieldwork, sociolinguistics, and historical analysis, with projects funded by FWF, DFG, EU, and private entities like Henkel. He has authored/co-authored over 10 key publications on Balkan linguistics, cultural heritage, and minority communities.

Holly J. Nibertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
• Language Program Administration
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Holly J. Nibert is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics and Director of the Spanish Language Program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) of Spanish phonology and phonetics within the revised Speech Learning Model (SLM-r). She also emphasizes principles of teaching Spanish as a second language, instructor training, and language program administration. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991) B.A. in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989) Research interests span Spanish phonetics/phonology SLA, pedagogical techniques, and leadership in language program administration. Her recent work examines applying leadership studies to program direction. She co-authored two Spanish textbooks: ¡Arriba! and Día a día . Key awards include the 2013 WMU Distinguished Teaching Award and multiple teaching accolades as a graduate TA. Her work bridges theoretical SLA research with practical classroom applications, including curriculum design and international teaching assistant training. Her contributions to the field include advancing techniques for SLA of segmental and prosodic features, as well as leadership strategies for language programs. She previously directed Western Michigan University's First-Year Spanish Program for 15 years before joining OSU in 2014.

Ares Llop Nayaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Romance Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Microsyntactic Variation
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Dr Ares Llop Naya serves as an Affiliated Catalan Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, while holding the Batista i Roca Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College. Her academic profile bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, focusing on Romance language structures and their educational applications. Her research centers on microsyntactic variation in Romance languages, particularly examining negation systems and syntactic phenomena in Catalan and Pyrenean varieties through both diachronic and synchronic lenses. She actively integrates theoretical insights into language teaching methodology, specializing in Catalan and Spanish pedagogy for both native and foreign language contexts. This dual focus manifests in her publications spanning syntactic theory, dialectology, and innovative language teaching approaches that address contemporary classroom challenges. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic concentration on Romance microvariation, with recent work expanding into pedagogical applications. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity—combining linguistic atlas data, corpus analysis, and classroom research—while maintaining core focus on Catalan syntax and its implications for language acquisition theory. The Pyrenean linguistic corridor remains a persistent geographical anchor across her diachronic and synchronic investigations. Dr Llop Naya's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Joan Solà International Prize in Catalan Philology for her monograph on Romance negation systems Her teaching portfolio encompasses advanced courses in Romance linguistics, historical syntax, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into practical classroom resources. While specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented, her work consistently addresses real-world language education challenges through collaborative projects like the Microvariació.cat initiative. She contributes to the Microvariació.cat project—a digital repository documenting syntactic variation across Catalan dialects—which serves as both research infrastructure and pedagogical resource. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to creating practical applications from theoretical linguistic research while preserving endangered dialectal features of the Romance continuum.

Na'ama Pat-Elمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Semitic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
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Na'ama Pat-El is a Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Graduate Studies Committee (MELC GSC). She holds a Ph.D. (2008) in Semitic Philology from Harvard University, preceded by studies at Hebrew University under Gideon Goldenberg and Harvard under John Huehnergard. Education: Ph.D., 2008, Harvard University (Semitic Philology) B.A. and M.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem Her research focuses on Comparative Semitic Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Syntax, and Language Contact , with a particular emphasis on syntactic change and morphological evolution. She investigates phenomena such as the development of verbal paradigms, plural morphemes, and copulae across Semitic languages, including Akkadian, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Recent publications address topics like the nondevelopment of third-person nominative pronouns in Semitic perfect/stative paradigms, the diachronic shift of East Semitic subordination markers into West Semitic indicative markers, and the reevaluation of Hebrew 'sign' terminology through epigraphic and comparative evidence. Her work also challenges assumptions about paired body part gender assignment in Semitic languages. Selected Publications (2025–2020) explore: Proto-Semitic verbal morphology Historical syntax in Akkadian and Neo-Assyrian Plural-gender mismatches in Hebrew Substrate influences in Levantine Arabic Biblical text linguistics

• Forensic Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Computer-Mediated Communication
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Professor Claire Hardaker is a leading scholar in Forensic Linguistics at Lancaster University's School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on aggression, deception, and manipulation in computer-mediated communication (CMC) for evidential and intelligence purposes. Research interests include: Corpus linguistics methodologies Online trolling and impoliteness Vaccine discourse analysis Forensic applications of linguistic analysis Current projects include: "Forensic linguistics, Cybersecurity and Technology Research: Operations Suite" (2023-2026) "Questioning Vaccination Discourse (Quo VaDis)" (2021-2024) Contact: c.hardaker@lancaster.ac.uk

Sebastian Truskolaskiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• German Cultural Studies
• Modern European Thought (Kant to Derrida)
• Aesthetic Theory
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Sebastian Truskolaski is a Lecturer in German Cultural Studies at the University of Manchester since 2021, previously teaching at Trinity College Dublin and King's College London. He holds a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London (2016) and a fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. His research focuses on intersections between modern art, literature, and philosophy, particularly Kant to Derrida, Frankfurt School aesthetics, and translation theory. Notable works include *Adorno and the Ban on Images* (2021), translations of Benjamin's *The Storyteller* (2023), and co-edited volumes on Walter Benjamin's philosophy. Currently developing a monograph on Hölderlin and communal theory. Teaches across German Studies and related disciplines, supervising PhDs in critical theory, philosophy, and literature. Editor for *New Benjamin Studies* (Brill-Fink) and guest editor of *Anthropology & Materialism* (2017). Media contributions include BBC interviews and podcasts discussing Adorno and Benjamin.

Laura Asheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Medieval History and Culture (1000-1550)
• Medieval Ethics and Moral Philosophy
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Professor Laura Ashe is a leading scholar in medieval English literature and culture (c. 1000–1550), holding the David Woods Kemper Family Fellowship at Worcester College, Oxford. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry, focusing on the intersections of medieval ethics, subjectivity, and literary innovation. She is particularly noted for her studies on Chaucer, the development of romance genres, and the cultural impacts of medieval conquests. Her research explores multilingual literary traditions in post-Conquest England, the invention of fiction, and the evolution of chivalric ideals. Key projects include Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy (2025) and co-edited volumes like Conquests in Eleventh-Century England (2020). She has held prestigious fellowships including the Morton Bloomfield Visiting Fellowship at Harvard (2016). Public engagement includes the Penguin Classics volume Early Fiction in England (2015) and contributions to interdisciplinary histories like Penguin Monarchs: Richard II (2016). Current projects include a major study on the history of love across medieval and early modern periods. Awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2009) and Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2015), her work appears in top journals like Studies in the Age of Chaucer and Journal of English and Germanic Philology . She co-edits New Medieval Literatures , fostering scholarly collaboration in the field.

• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Antonia Rubino is a leading scholar in sociolinguistics and applied linguistics at The University of Sydney , specializing in multilingualism within migration contexts and its educational implications. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has conducted groundbreaking research on Italian language maintenance among Australian migrant communities across generations. Key research areas: multilingualism, language maintenance/shift, language and identity, intercultural pragmatics Current projects: Multilingualism and identity among third-generation Italo-Australian youth; WUN international project on multilingualism and mobility Collaborations: 'Helping first-year students flourish through languages' project with Flinders University Her work spans family language policies, media, education, and public health contexts. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students in topics ranging from classroom climate to multicultural workplace communication. In 2024, she received the NSW Co.As.It. Medal for contributions to Italian language and culture.

• Modern Languages
• Intercultural Business
• Intellectual History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul C Bishop serves as an Honorary Professorial Research Fellow in the School of Modern Languages & Cultures at the University of Glasgow, specializing in the German department. His academic career spans over two decades with 142 publications to his name, demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement in German intellectual history and philosophy. Bishop maintains an active research profile with publications continuing through 2024, indicating ongoing scholarly contributions despite the 'Honorary' designation in his title. Bishop's research interests center on the intersection of German philosophical traditions, analytical psychology, and literary studies. He has developed significant expertise in Nietzsche studies, Jungian psychology, and the work of Ludwig Klages, with additional focus on the German reception of ancient thought, particularly within the George Circle. His work bridges business applications of modern languages with deep philosophical inquiry, creating a unique interdisciplinary perspective that connects commercial practice with intellectual history. Bishop's scholarship reveals a consistent exploration of how philosophical concepts from German thinkers can inform contemporary approaches to language, business, and cultural understanding. Bishop's publication record demonstrates remarkable breadth and depth across multiple scholarly formats including monographs, journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes. His work shows a clear trajectory connecting Weimar classicism with analytical psychology, particularly through examinations of Goethe, Nietzsche, and Jung. The thematic consistency across his publications reveals a scholar deeply engaged with questions of intellectual history, the philosophy of language, and the application of German philosophical traditions to contemporary contexts. Bishop maintains an active scholarly presence through his ORCID profile (0000-0001-8489-4336) and continues to contribute to academic discourse in his fields of expertise. His work has appeared in prestigious journals including History of European Ideas, Nietzsche-Studien, and International Journal of Jungian Studies, reflecting the high regard for his scholarship within these disciplinary communities.

Xavier Casanovas Combaliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theology
• Philosophical Anthropology
• Technoethics
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Xavier Casanovas Combalia is a Professor at the IQS School of Engineering (Ramon Llull University) and holds the Chair of Ethics and Christian Thought . With dual doctorates in Philosophy (University of Barcelona) and Mathematics (Polytechnic University of Catalonia), he previously served as director of the Center d'Estudis Cristianisme i Justícia (2014-2021). His research focuses on political theology , philosophical anthropology , and technoethics , with an emphasis on sustainability, economics, and ethics. Research Trends: His recent publications examine the crisis of progress narratives , post-secular spirituality , and ethical implications of AI . Projects like MobilePressure address digital well-being in families, while the SEE (Sustainability, Economics, and Ethics) initiative explores broader socio-ethical frameworks.

Minerva Maaria Pihaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Southern Sami History
• Saami Archaeology
• Historical Linguistics
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Minerva Maaria Piha is an Associate Professor at Nord University specializing in Southern Sami language and archaeology. She holds a PhD in Finno-Ugric language studies from the University of Turku (2020), with prior degrees including two Master of Philosophy degrees in Archaeology (2011) and Finno-Ugric Language Studies (2016). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, archaeology, and history, particularly in the context of Saami peoples and cultures. Her key areas of expertise include Southern Sami history and archaeology, Finno-Ugric linguistics, and the intersection of archaeological terminology with linguistic policies. Notable projects include The Iron Saami (collaborative study on iron production and Saami language diffusion) and analyses of language policies in Saami archaeological research. She has published extensively on topics like Iron Age material culture, Saami linguistic terminology, and prehistoric cultural interactions. Her work bridges archaeological evidence with linguistic insights, addressing questions of cultural identity, migration, and language evolution in Northern Europe. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Helsinki highlight her commitment to multidisciplinary research. Current research trends emphasize critical analysis of academic discourse and the role of language in preserving indigenous heritage.

Robert D. Zettleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contextual Behavioral Science
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Clinical Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert D. Zettle is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical-Community Psychology Program at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wichita State University. He directs the Contextual Behavioral Science Lab and teaches Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Zettle's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Psychology from University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1984) M.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University (1976) B.A. in Psychology from Wilkes College (1974) His research centers on Contextual Behavioral Science , examining how languaging and verbal behavior contribute to human suffering. Key areas include: Developing measures of psychological flexibility and self-as-context Experimental manipulation of processes in anxiety and mood disorders Comparing traditional CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression Investigating mechanisms like defusion and acceptance in ACT Current projects focus on dissociative symptom induction, mood-enhancing versus value-congruent behavioral activation, and client treatment preferences in spider fear interventions. Dr. Zettle's recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on self-as-context measurement , cross-cultural adaptations of ACT tools, and depression relapse prevention . His work increasingly integrates attention bias modification with ACT and explores client preference dynamics, while expanding applications to university counseling centers and international contexts. He mentors graduate students including Nakisha Carrasquillo, Angela Cathey, Suzanne Gird, Angie Hardage-Bundy, Sarah Staats, and Jeff Swails. His research is supported by ongoing projects in the Contextual Behavioral Science Lab investigating core ACT processes and clinical applications. The Contextual Behavioral Science Lab, directed by Dr. Zettle, maintains a collaborative team environment focused on both experimental psychopathology and clinical treatment development. Current work spans measurement validation, interoceptive exposure techniques, and comparative treatment studies for depression and anxiety disorders.