جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Germanic Languages
• Germanic Literatures
• Linguistics
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Charles Robert Webster serves as an Instructor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he contributes to the teaching and academic mission of the department. His scholarly focus spans core areas of Germanic studies: Germanic Languages Germanic Literatures Linguistics Comparative Literature Medieval German Literature Modern German Language Pedagogy As an instructor, he specializes in language instruction and literary analysis within Germanic traditions, developing curriculum that bridges historical and contemporary contexts. His work supports the department's commitment to advancing understanding of German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultural heritage through rigorous academic training. While specific research projects are not detailed in available sources, his position indicates active engagement in pedagogical development and student mentorship within the Germanic studies framework. Webster maintains direct communication channels for academic collaboration through his institutional email address, facilitating student advising and departmental coordination.

Jennifer Hendriksمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Historical Sociolinguistics
• Language Change
• Dialect Contact
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Dr. Jennifer Hendriks is a Lecturer in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics. She holds a PhD in Germanic Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on historical sociolinguistics, particularly migration's impact on language change in Germanic languages, dialect contact, and the role of unconventional archival materials in linguistic analysis. Research Interests: Early Modern language dynamics, Dutch and German dialects, standard language ideologies, and migration linguistics. Key Projects: Led the 24th International Conference on Historical Linguistics (2019). Recipient of the 2009 College of Arts and Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence and the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Hendriks emphasizes pedagogical innovation alongside her scholarly contributions. Her work integrates archival manuscripts with sociolinguistic theory to explore language evolution in historical contexts. Grants/Projects: Funded research on Early Modern Dutch urban contexts, migration trajectories, and dialect contact.

Andrea Klausمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Teaching and Learning
• German Studies
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Klaus is an Associate Professor (Teaching Focused) in German Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Warwick . She holds an MA in German and English Language and Literature from the University of Heidelberg and a Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education from the University of Sunderland. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA), she has received a Teaching Excellence Certificate from Warwick Business School (2017) and served as external examiner at the University of Sunderland, University of Cambridge, and University of Aston. Education : MA in German and English Language and Literature, University of Heidelberg; Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Sunderland Her research focuses on language teaching and learning in Higher Education , particularly bilingual education and pedagogical translation. She has contributed to academic publications on topics like Erasmus+ program advocacy, challenges in German studies in the UK, and Hermann Hesse's literary reception. Her work bridges German linguistics, cultural studies, and innovative teaching frameworks. Her publications and conference presentations reflect interests in multilingual academic writing , EU-UK education policy , and literary pedagogy . She has developed curricula for German literature and language modules, emphasizing accessibility and modern relevance. Scientific Awards : Teaching Excellence Certificate, Warwick Business School (2017) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Sunderland Teaching & Administrative Roles : Coordinating Year Abroad placements, directing German and Business Studies, and tutoring students. She teaches modules like German Essay Writing and Conversation Classes.

• Literacy education
• Critical race theory
• Critical multicultural theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rachel Grant is a Professor at the College of Staten Island (CSI), City University of New York, specializing in literacy education with a focus on critical approaches for linguistically and racially diverse urban students. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Literacy Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, an MA in Literacy Education from the University of the District of Columbia, and a BA in History from Howard University. Her research interests center on critical race theory, womanist and feminist theory, critical multiculturalism, and sociocultural theory as applied to literacy education. Grant examines how cultural tools like oral traditions, drama, and practices such as Double Dutch can serve as valuable resources in educational settings, particularly for African American students in urban contexts. Her work emphasizes recognizing and leveraging students' cultural backgrounds as assets in the learning process rather than deficits. Grant's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on transformative educational practices that address systemic inequities. Her recent publications explore critical perspectives for peace-making in multilingual classrooms and the interpretation of research through critical lenses, showing her ongoing commitment to advancing social justice in education. Her earlier work established foundational insights into how cultural wealth manifests in students' writing and academic engagement. Her research trajectory reveals a strong commitment to community-centered educational approaches that validate students' cultural identities while promoting academic achievement. The recurring themes across her publications indicate a sophisticated understanding of how cultural context shapes learning experiences and outcomes in urban educational settings.

• Lexicography
• Corpus Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tiberius Colman is a researcher at the Instituut voor de Nederlandse Taal (Institute for Dutch Language) in Leiden, Netherlands. They specialize in lexicography and computational linguistics, focusing on phraseological resources and corpus-based methodologies. Colman co-presented a lecture on the Woordcombinaties project, an integrated lexicographic tool combining collocation dictionaries and pattern-based resources for language learners. Their work addresses challenges in encoding idioms and conversational routines, aiming to harmonize lemmatization rules across languages within projects like UniDive.

Agnieszka Gabor da Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Literary Translation
• Foreign Language Acquisition
• English Literature
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Agnieszka "Aga" Gabor da Silva is a Lecturer at New Mexico Tech (NMT), where she teaches Public Speaking and Elementary Portuguese. She serves as the Student Support Coordinator for the Office for Student Learning (Skeen Library, room 103) and is actively involved with the Socorro Community Theater. Her office hours are Monday-Friday 12:30-5:00 PM. Studied English at the University of Aveiro, Portugal (2006-2007) MA in English and Literature Studies with a minor in Dutch from Adam Mickiewicz University (2008) MA in Lusophone Literatures and Cultures from University of Massachusetts Amherst (2017) Her academic focus centers on language pedagogy and cross-cultural literary translation, informed by international teaching experiences including her work as an Assistant English Teacher in Brazil (2009). She combines these interests with practical student support services and community engagement through theatrical activities.

Daan Hovensمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Multilingualism in border regions
• Multilingualism in industrial work environments
• Language policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daan Hovens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literature and Art at Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS). His research centers on multilingualism in border regions and industrial work environments, with a distinctive posthumanist approach to human-machine interactions in the workplace. He is affiliated with the expertise centre ITEM and has contributed significantly to language policy and sociolinguistic ethnography. PhD, Maastricht University (2021) MA Euroculture (European Studies), Göttingen & Uppsala Universities (2010-2012) MA Journalism, Groningen University (2013-2015) BA Scandinavian Languages and Cultures, Groningen University (2006-2010) University Teaching Qualification (UTQ), 2018-2019 Daan's research interests include multilingualism in border regions, industrial multilingualism, linguistic landscaping, language policy, and posthumanist sociolinguistics. His work bridges anthropology, education, and policy, focusing on how language functions in complex, multicultural, and technologically mediated environments such as metal foundries in the Dutch-German borderland. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on language use in cross-border educational and industrial contexts. Key themes include language ideologies in secondary education, barriers to cross-border schooling, and the role of machines as active participants in workplace communication. His interdisciplinary approach combines ethnography with actor-network theory and critical policy analysis. Daan Hovens has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text. He has supervised no listed students but has taught courses such as "Language and Society 1: Dutch" at Groningen University. He has been involved in significant research projects, including the Interreg project EMRLingua, which examined educational needs in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion. His grants and funding likely stem from such EU-supported initiatives, though specific grants are not listed. Daan is affiliated with the ITEM expertise centre at Maastricht University and serves on the board of the "Limburgish" section of Levende Talen, an educational language platform. His work integrates academic research with public engagement and policy relevance, particularly in regional language and education initiatives.

Robert de Louwمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Linguistics
• Language Awareness
• Language Attitudes
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Robert de Louw is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dutch and South African Studies at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. He holds a PhD in Linguistics (2014) and an MA in English (1998), and has been actively contributing to academic and pedagogical initiatives at the university and internationally. PhD in Linguistics, Poznań, 2014 M.A. in English, Poznań, 1998 DELTA, 2004 His research centers on applied linguistics, with a focus on language awareness, language attitudes, multilingual vs. monolingual teaching approaches, computer-mediated communication, and intercultural competences. He investigates linguistic variation in Dutch, particularly between Belgian and Netherlandic varieties, and explores didactic implications for teaching Dutch to Polish learners. His recent work also examines cultural content in language textbooks using Hofstede’s cultural model and analyzes the translation and adaptation of medical instruments like the McGill Pain Questionnaire. His publications span topics in contrastive linguistics, language pedagogy, and sociolinguistics, with recent articles in journals such as Roczniki Humanistyczne and Werkwinkel . He has presented at major international conferences including EUROSLA, ISB, and AAAL, and has contributed to academic outreach through events like Researchers’ Night and the Festival of Science and Art. Notable awards include multiple AMU Rector’s Prizes for didactic and organizational excellence (2013, 2016, 2017, 2023). He is a member of editorial boards, professional organizations like the Internationale Vereniging voor Neerlandistiek, and serves as coordinator for Practical Dutch courses and on the board of Comenius – Association for Dutch Studies in Central Europe. He has supervised teaching practice, reviewed PhD dissertations, and contributed to curriculum development. His academic service includes editorial work, peer reviewing, and participation in international research projects funded by the National Science Centre and Horizon 2020.

Elżbieta Wąsikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Frisian studies
• Ecology of minority languages
• Human linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elżbieta Wąsik is a University Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), Poznań, Poland. She holds a D.Litt. in general linguistics (2008), a Ph.D. in linguistics (1995), and an M.A. in German and Dutch (1986) from Wrocław and Poznań. She is an active academic with extensive international engagement in linguistics and semiotics. Her research centers on interdisciplinary topics including: Frisian studies and Old Frisian grammar Ecology of minority and West-Germanic languages Existential semiotics and phenomenology of the linguistic self Semiotics of culture, communication, and identity The history of linguistic thought Her teaching encompasses general linguistics, semiotics, rhetoric, phonetics of German, and advanced seminars on cultural semiotics and self-identity in language. Though no publications are listed, her conference participation indicates a strong focus on semiotic theory, human cognition, and intercultural communication across Europe and North America. She has been recognized with the 2nd degree award from the Vice-Chancellor of AMU for outstanding research. Additional honors include being appointed as a Scholar (2010) and elected as a Fellow (2012) by the International Communicology Institute, and nomination as a Foreign Member of the Semiotic Society of America (2011). She has advised and organized numerous international academic events, including workshop sessions at the Poznań Linguistic Meeting and summer institutes in Finland and Latvia. She is a member of the Polish Linguistic Society, Societas Linguistica Europaea, and the International Communicology Institute. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement.

Francesco Bruscoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Popular Music Studies
• Musicology
• Art History
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Francesco Brusco is a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Cultural Heritage Sciences (DISPAC) at the University of Salerno. He holds a PhD in Musicology from the University of Pavia and is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of music, art history, and cultural studies. Based in Pisa, he contributes significantly to scholarship on Italian popular music and British rock, particularly The Beatles and Fabrizio De André. PhD in Musicology, University of Pavia Graduate studies, University of Salerno Thesis on music in Vermeer’s paintings His research interests span Popular Music Studies , Musicology , Art History , and Cultural Heritage . He explores authorship, studio production, and the socio-cultural dimensions of music, with a focus on 20th-century Italian and British music scenes. His work often bridges disciplines, analyzing how music interacts with visual art and broader historical narratives. Brusco’s publications reflect a deep engagement with the aesthetics and cultural impact of major musical works. His recent articles and books analyze Sgt. Pepper , the White Album , and the collaborative nature of De André’s music. He emphasizes the role of the recording studio as a creative instrument and examines how collective production challenges traditional notions of authorship. His notable works include the books La voce del padrone (2022), Guccini. Frammenti di un discorso musicale (2020), and Estetica di Sgt. Pepper (2017). His journal articles appear in Analitica , Musica/Realtà , and Riscontri , covering topics from avant-garde experiments to transnational musical influences. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his scholarly output and academic appointments reflect recognition in his field. He mentors students through his teaching and research, contributing to the next generation of music and cultural scholars. Brusco has not established a named laboratory or research team, but his work is deeply collaborative, drawing on interviews with musicians, producers, and technicians. His research methodology combines archival work, oral history, and critical analysis, particularly in reconstructing the history of Italian recording studios and the creative ecosystems around major artists.

Hassan Mizoriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Interpreting Studies
• Translation Studies
• Legal Interpreting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Hassan Mizori is a Visiting Scholar in Interpreting and Translation Studies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and contributes to research and teaching in specialised translation and interpreting. Educational Background: Doctor of Philosophy in Interpreting and Translation Studies, University of Leeds Bachelor of Translation, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands) Bachelor in English Language and Literature, Iraq Postgraduate training in Legal Interpreting, Netherlands His research focuses on interpreter-mediated communication in high-stakes legal and asylum contexts, emphasizing dialogist and co-constructed models of meaning-making. He integrates critical theory with empirical case studies to examine how institutional norms affect communication and to advocate for reforms enhancing procedural fairness. His work lies at the intersection of translation theory, intercultural communication, and migration policy. Dr Mizori is the author of the forthcoming monograph Interpreting in Asylum Procedures: Dialogist Interpretation (Multilingual Matters, 2025), which proposes transformative approaches to institutional interpreting. He has co-edited two major reference works: the Oxford English–Arabic Dictionary and the Dutch–Arabic Dictionary (Arabisch–Nederlands Woordenboek), reflecting his expertise in bilingual lexicography and practical translation. Professional Memberships and Recognitions: Chartered Linguist Member, Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) International Association of Translation and Intercultural Studies (IATIS) Critical Link International Bureau Wbtv – Official Dutch Register of Sworn Interpreters and Translators Foundation of Court Interpreters and Legal Translators (SCILT), Netherlands With over two decades of professional experience as a sworn translator and court interpreter, Dr Mizori brings substantial practical insight into his academic work. His interdisciplinary profile bridges scholarly research with real-world application in legal and humanitarian settings. He is actively engaged in advancing ethical and dialogic practices in interpreting, particularly within asylum procedures. Dr Mizori is affiliated with key research platforms including ResearchGate, ORCID, and the White Rose Institutional Repository, and maintains a professional presence on Twitter and LinkedIn.

• Signal Processing
• Audio and Speech Processing
• Pattern Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kris Demuynck is an Associate Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Electronics and Information Systems (EA06), and leads the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab. With expertise in audio/speech processing, pattern recognition, and biomedical NLP, he supervises 14 doctoral researchers and contributes to speech recognition for healthcare and low-resource languages. Current projects: Core speech technology, NeLF (Flemish speech recognition), BioLORD-2023 (biomedical semantic models) Past grants: Special Research Fund, FWO, bilateral agreements Research Interests : Speech recognition architectures combining linguistic features with neural networks Biomedical semantic representation learning using LLMs and knowledge graphs Robust speaker verification and diarization in multi-speaker environments Selected Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate advancements in audio hashing, clinical NLP, and stress biomarker detection. His 15 most recent works span speech enhancement, speaker separation, and multilingual model adaptation. Supervision : Mentored doctoral projects on time series analytics, speech intelligibility, and pathological voice analysis. Active collaborations include FWO-funded precision health initiatives and industrial research fund projects on child linguistic analysis.

• Addiction research
• Substance Use Disorders
• Quality of Life (QoL)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

El-Amine Zerrouk is a doctoral fellow at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences , Ghent University , specializing in Substance Use Disorders , Addiction Recovery , and Quality of Life research. He contributes to the Recovery, Desistance and Addiction research unit, focusing on patient-centered care models. Research Focus: Addiction treatment effectiveness, natural recovery pathways, and psychometric validation of outcome measures (SURE-NL, PREMAT-NL) Project Leadership: Co-author of the RECO-PRIS-bis prison recovery implementation guide His work examines therapeutic communities in Belgium, substitute behaviors in South African populations, and recovery capital dynamics. He collaborates internationally on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and experience measures (PREMs) across 23 publications from 2016 onwards.

Bas Cornelissenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Musicology
• Music Cognition
• Bayesian Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bas Cornelissen is a researcher at the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) of the University of Amsterdam , where he completed his PhD in computational musicology in 2023. His research focuses on modeling musical structures using computational methods, particularly in plainchant analysis and music cognition. Current affiliations include: PhD in computational musicology (2017–2023, UvA) Master's in Early Music Voice (2023–, Conservatorium van Amsterdam) Co-founder of early music group Tempera Mente Co-organizer of Steinberg’s Passion Week Dutch premiere (2023) His research explores intersections between music, cognition, and algorithmic analysis, with projects like Measuring Musics (2024) and Chant21 (2020). Scientific awards include the ASML Technology Scholarship and ISMIR 2020 Best Paper Award. Bas has supervised students in AI and Logic programs and taught courses on probability, neural modeling, and music cognition. He developed open-source tools like chant21 and gatsby-source-publications for music and data analysis.

Jan-Jaap Reindersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Organizational Psychology
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Healthcare Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jan-Jaap Reinders is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen (RUG). He also works at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Hanzehogeschool, and Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (Kaunas UAS). His expertise lies in Organizational Psychology, focusing on interprofessional collaboration and education in healthcare. He developed the Extended Professional Identity Theory (EPIT) and the EPIS psychometric tool to assess interprofessional identity, available in multiple languages (Dutch, English, Turkish, German, Lithuanian, Indonesian). He co-created the Meta-Model of Interprofessional Development , a framework integrating interprofessional practice, education, and research. His research spans over 10 healthcare professions, emphasizing the alignment between professional practice, education, and interprofessional identity. Recent studies include qualitative analyses of interprofessional internships in rehabilitation care, cross-cultural validation of identity measures, and grounded theory investigations into malnutrition management in elderly care. He serves as Board Member of Interprofessional.Global , promoting interprofessional collaboration worldwide. Reinders' work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare systems, emphasizing synergy between professions to enhance patient care and educational outcomes.