جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Trueswellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Trueswell is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science (ILST). He leads the Language Learning Lab at the Department of Psychology, focusing on real-time language interpretation, acquisition, and processing dynamics. Collaborations with ILST faculty Behavioral experimentation Eye tracking Computational modeling fMRI His interdisciplinary work connects Psychology, Linguistics, and Computer Science through Penn’s MindCORE initiative. Research spans cross-linguistic comparisons, developmental psycholinguistics, and individual differences in normal/clinical populations. Recent publications analyze ambiguity detection, polysemy, event role encoding, and cross-situational learning. His work reveals processing-acquisition interdependencies and cognitive mechanisms shaping language structure. Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (APS) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Grants: NSF and NIH Dr. Trueswell has mentored language scientists across Psychology and Linguistics, with former advisees now at institutions like NYU, Harvard, and University of Florida. His lab integrates visual and linguistic data to decode moment-by-moment comprehension in children and adults.

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Ellipsis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Salzmann is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Potsdam's Department of Linguistics. He serves as Co-Director of the Potsdam Morpho-Syntax Lab and Principal Investigator for the research project Consequences of head argument order for syntax . Additionally, he holds the position of Associate Editor at Natural Language and Linguistic Theory . His research focuses on core areas of theoretical linguistics, with particular expertise in: Syntax and morphosyntax (clitic doubling, ellipsis, movement) Interface phenomena (syntax-phonology, syntax-semantics) Greek linguistics Formal grammatical analysis Experimental approaches to linguistic theory Recent publications demonstrate strong research output in syntax and its interfaces, with recurring themes including ellipsis mechanisms (particularly NP-ellipsis), clitic doubling phenomena, Greek syntax, and the phonetic consequences of syntactic structures. Collaborative work features prominently, with frequent co-authorships.

Stephen Tateمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Security
• Cryptography
• Secure Software Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Tate is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). He joined UNCG in 2007 during its formative years as the department was established from a split of the former Department of Mathematical Sciences. Prior to UNCG, he spent 14 years at the University of North Texas (UNT), where he founded the Center for Information and Computer Security, recognized by the NSA and DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Duke University (1991) and a NASA-supported postdoctoral fellowship. Dr. Tate’s research focuses on computer security, cryptography, and secure software systems. He has pioneered techniques in cryptographic protocol design, secure hardware integration (e.g., Trusted Platform Modules), and high-assurance software development. His work emphasizes creating systems with strong security guarantees and has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), industry partners, and Texas-based research programs. His recent publications span areas like secure container repositories, vulnerability analysis in Linux distributions, and cryptographic key management. Notable contributions include advancing the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and developing frameworks for dynamic proofs of data possession using trusted hardware. His educational innovations include integrating tablet-based active learning in lectures. Dr. Tate has held leadership roles, including Department Head at UNCG (2007-2019), and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the UNT-led regional initiative to strengthen information assurance education. His research also extends to foundational topics in algorithms, including online algorithms, computational geometry, and data compression.

Anny Castilla-Earlsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingual Language Acquisition
• Language Disorders
• Spanish-English Bilingualism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anny Castilla-Earls is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Houston. Her research program focuses on language assessment and disorders in Spanish-speaking monolingual and bilingual children, with NIH-funded projects examining grammatical markers of language impairment across bilingual proficiency levels. Education: Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Toronto, M.S. in Bilingual Education from Universidad del Valle, Colombia. Research Focus: Three interconnected strands: 1) Identification of stable grammatical markers differentiating typical bilingual development from language disorders, 2) Impact of language exposure shifts on bilingual grammaticality, and 3) Implementation science for evidence-based assessment practices in educational and clinical settings. Her work combines experimental linguistics, psycholinguistic methods, and clinical validation studies. Teaching: Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Language Development (COMD 2339) and bilingual assessment methodologies. Honors: ASHA Grant Review Fellow Lessons for Success Fellow Clinical Practice Research Institute Fellow NIH/NIDCD K23 and R15 grant recipient Grants & Advising: Principal investigator on multiple NIH grants totaling over $1.3 million. Mentors graduate students in bilingual language research and serves on editorial boards for major journals. Developed novel assessment instruments including the Grammaticality for Language Impairment Identification Scale. Professional Service: Editorial board member for American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Services. Advocate for equitable assessment practices for dual language learners through the Bilingual IEP Meeting Toolkit.

Ming Xiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• Syntax
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ming Xiang is the David B. and Clara E. Stern Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Chicago. She holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2005) and has been teaching at UChicago since 2010. Her research investigates the processing and neural mechanisms underlying real-time construction of linguistic representations, focusing on sentence processing across syntax, semantics, and discourse comprehension. Recent collaborative work explores how language processing influences language change. Her primary research interests include: Psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic mechanisms Syntax-semantics-pragmatics interfaces Chinese language processing Experimental methodologies (eye-tracking, ERP) Computational modeling of language Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Real-time language processing mechanisms Interactions between syntax, semantics and pragmatics Cross-linguistic comparisons (Mandarin/English) Computational psycholinguistics approaches Neurocognitive correlates of language comprehension She directs the Language Processing Lab and teaches advanced courses including Structure of Chinese, Psycholinguistics, and Experimental Methods.

Pablo Balerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Literature
• Visual Culture
• Aesthetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pablo Baler is a Full Professor of Latin-American Literature, Visual Arts, and Creative Writing at California State University, Los Angeles, where he is affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters and the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and now a resident of Los Angeles, California, Baler maintains an active international research profile as a research fellow at The Center for Fine Art Research at Birmingham City University, U.K. His research focuses on 20th and 21st century Latin American literature and visual culture, with particular emphasis on theoretical issues pertaining to philosophy, aesthetics, and the history of ideas. Baler explores representational crises through the lens of distortion, examining connections between 17th century Baroque aesthetics and contemporary Latin American artistic production. His work investigates how artistic revolutions respond to experiences of violence and trauma in the Americas, while also examining emerging trends at the intersection of art, biotechnology, and ethics. Baler's publications reveal a consistent exploration of aesthetic sensibilities across time and media. His scholarly work 'Latin American Neo Baroque: Senses of Distortion' examines epistemological crises through figures of distortion, while his edited volume 'The Next Thing: Art in the Twenty-First Century' anticipates emerging aesthetic trends. His creative work, including novels like 'Circa' and 'El lejano desoriente,' demonstrates his theoretical concerns through literary practice. Among his notable recognitions are the Primer Premio Ministerio de Cultura de la Nación (2001) and the Segundo Premio Fondo Nacional de las Artes (1998). His work has been praised by scholars including David W. Foster and Paul Nelson for its theoretical originality and poetic range. Baler is currently working on multiple projects, including a novel described as a 'Messianic-pornographic comedy' and a book of essays titled 'Maxima Inmoralia: Art and Transgression' that explores the relationship between ethics and aesthetics. His recent chapter 'Art and Biotechnology: Viral Culture from CRSPR to Covid' (2024) demonstrates his ongoing interest in how emerging technologies are reshaping artistic possibilities and ethical considerations in contemporary art practice.

Mario Vayraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prosody
• Phonology
• Phonetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mario Vayra is an Alma Mater Professor at the University of Bologna specializing in phonetics, phonology, and language acquisition. His research spans prosodic development in children, heritage language maintenance among immigrant populations, and cross-linguistic speech perception. His primary research interests focus on prosody , phonological development , and sociophonetic variation , particularly examining lexical stress acquisition in preschoolers and sound maintenance patterns in Italo-Australian communities. His work frequently investigates the phonetic-phonological interface through experimental studies of coarticulation, vowel reduction, and consonant production across languages. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on heritage language preservation (particularly Veneto dialect among Australian immigrants), child language development (lexical prominence emergence), and cross-linguistic perception (non-native consonant processing). His methodological approach combines acoustic analysis with articulatory phonology frameworks. Vayra maintains extensive collaborations through Cinzia Avesani's Lab at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC), with notable co-authorship spanning Italian-Australian sociolinguistic projects and longitudinal studies of speech disorders.

Fernanda Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Psychology
• Sentence Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fernanda Ferreira is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Principal Investigator of the Ferreira Lab. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Glossa Psycholinguistics . Ph.D., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) M.A., Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1986) M.S., Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1985) B.A., Psychology, University of Manitoba, Canada (1982) Professor Ferreira's research spans psycholinguistics , focusing on how formal linguistic theories inform language processing mechanisms. Her work integrates behavioral and neural measures , including eye-tracking (fixations, saccades, pupil diameter) and ERPs, to explore real-time language comprehension and production, prosody, disfluency, and individual differences. Her recent publications analyze prosody in human-AI interaction , working memory in bilingualism , ERP studies on disfluency , visual attention in language production , and cross-linguistic syntactic processing . Key themes include cognitive load, syntactic ambiguity, and the interplay between language and other cognitive systems. Scientific Honors and Awards: 1996 American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, Cognitive Science Society Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (APS) She teaches cognitive psychology , psycholinguistics , language production/comprehension , and prosody and disfluency at UC Davis. The Ferreira Lab investigates how language processing interacts with memory, vision, and action, with a focus on syntactic theory and experimental methods.

Nuria Sagarraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nuria Sagarra is a Professor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , affiliated with research groups in Latin American, Iberian, and Luso-Afro-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures (LAILAB) and Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Bilingualism. Her work bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and language pedagogy. Educated at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D.) Her research investigates factors underlying adults’ challenges in acquiring second language (L2) morphosyntax, focusing on working memory, language proficiency, exposure, and cross-linguistic similarity. She employs experimental methods like self-paced reading , eye tracking , and event-related potentials to analyze real-time processing and instructional effectiveness. Recent publications highlight trends in computerized training (AI and human voices), lexical stress processing , and the interplay between interpreting experience and L2 morphological anticipation . These studies emphasize suprasegmental and segmental cues, proficiency metrics, and cognitive resource allocation. Her work also explores the longitudinal impacts of cognitive variables on L2 grammar and reading abilities, with implications for linguistic and cognitive models. Collaborative projects and methodological guides, such as her eye-tracking manual , further underscore her technical and theoretical contributions.

Kadir GÖKGÖZمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Cross-Modal Typology
• Age Effects in Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kadir GÖKGÖZ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Boğaziçi University, specializing in sign language linguistics with primary focus on Turkish Sign Language (TİD) and cross-modal typological studies. His research bridges theoretical syntax, phonology, and language acquisition within deaf communities. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Purdue University (2013) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (2009) BA in Linguistics (Minor), Boğaziçi University (2006) BA in Foreign Language Education, Boğaziçi University (2006) Research Focus: Professor Gökgöz investigates age effects in language acquisition, bimodal bilingualism, classifier systems, and syntax-phonology interfaces in sign languages. His work emphasizes how modality (visual-gestural vs. spoken) shapes linguistic structure, particularly examining negation, verb morphology, and discourse strategies in TİD. Recent studies demonstrate how age of acquisition impacts morphosyntactic processing and verbal fluency in deaf signers. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2020-2024) reveal consistent focus on age-of-acquisition effects across morphosyntax, discourse, and phonology domains. Key patterns include: (1) systematic investigation of classifier predicates and verb agreement; (2) cross-modal comparisons of syntactic phenomena; (3) computational approaches to sign language annotation; and (4) experimental analyses of reference tracking and telicity marking. Scientific Recognition: Winner of Best Article Contributing to Linguistic Diversity (2022) Impact Award for Established Investigators (2022) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator for Boğaziçi University Research Fund #14458 (2018-2020), he developed linguistics-supported preschool story interventions for deaf children with hearing parents. He served as Turkish contact for the €5M Horizon 2020 Sign-Hub project (2016-2020), preserving European sign language heritage. His lab work includes directing the Sign Language Linguistics Lab at Boğaziçi University and previously managing the Sign Language Acquisition Lab at University of Connecticut. Academic Service: Teaches undergraduate courses including Sign Language Linguistics (LING 414) and graduate seminars on Sign Language Morpho-Syntax (LING 582), mentoring numerous students in TİD research.

• Historical Linguistics
• Turkic Languages
• Hungarian Language
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ali Can YALÇINKAYA serves as an Instructor at Beykent University's Preparatory Unit Program, specializing in language education with research focusing on historical connections between Turkic and Hungarian languages. His academic profile combines practical language instruction with rigorous linguistic analysis. Educational Background: Master's Degree (2016), Institute of Social Sciences, Ankara University Bachelor's Degree (2010), Faculty of Language, History and Geography, Ankara University YALÇINKAYA's research centers on quantitative historical linguistics , particularly examining Turkic loanwords in Hungarian through diachronic analysis. His work bridges cognitive linguistics (prototype theory applications) and classical comparative linguistics, with significant contributions to understanding language contact phenomena between Uralic and Turkic language families. His methodological approach combines corpus-based quantitative analysis with theoretical frameworks from cognitive science. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on empirical analysis of linguistic borrowing , progressing from theoretical explorations of prototype theory to sophisticated quantitative studies of loanword adaptation rates. Recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through statistical analysis of historical language change patterns. Professional Activities: Teaches English language courses (18 hours weekly) in the Preparatory Program Maintains active research profile with international publications Serves as academic reviewer for multiple linguistics journals YALÇINKAYA operates within the academic ecosystem through his institutional affiliation at Beykent University while maintaining strong research connections with Hungarian academic institutions, particularly evident through his publications in Hungarian journals and collaborations with Hungarian scholars like Parapathics Andrea and Szentgyörgyi Szilárd.

Nina-Kristin Meisterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• German Sign Language Linguistics
• Grammar of Sign Languages
• Nonmanual Markers
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nina-Kristin Meister is a prominent researcher in German Sign Language (DGS) linguistics at the Georg-August University of Göttingen's Department of German Philology. Since 2017, she has served as Head of the Sign Language Laboratory and co-edits the bilingual book series "German Sign Language and Deaf Communities." Her collaborative research spans multiple disciplines including linguistics, cognitive science, and educational technology, with a strong focus on accessibility and community engagement. Her research interests center on the structural properties of German Sign Language, particularly nonmanual markers, iconicity, and grammatical structures. She investigates how facial expressions, head movements, and body posture contribute to grammatical meaning in DGS, with significant work on conditionals, imperative markers, and narrative structures. Her research combines theoretical linguistics with experimental approaches, utilizing psycholinguistic methods and corpus analysis to understand sign language processing and structure. Meister's publications reveal a consistent focus on making sign language research accessible while advancing theoretical understanding. Her work spans theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, educational applications, and community-based research. She has made significant contributions to understanding iconicity in sign languages, grammaticalization processes, and developing practical resources for sign language education and accessibility. 2018: Wilhelm von Humboldt-Preis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Sprachwissenschaft (DGfS) 2017: Christian-Gottlob-Heyne-Preis Graduiertenschule für Geisteswissenschaften Göttingen (GSGG) Dr. Meister actively supervises numerous BA and MA theses on diverse aspects of sign language linguistics and accessibility. She leads multiple significant research projects including "From Gesture to Grammar and Lexicon" (funded by Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur and VolkswagenStiftung), "Statistik ohne Grenzen" (funded by Stiftung Innovation Hochschullehre), and "Parts of Speech and Iconicity in German Sign Language" (DFG-funded). She co-founded working groups focused on barrier-free educational videos and sign language resources. As Head of the Sign Language Laboratory at Göttingen, she oversees research infrastructure supporting sign language documentation and analysis. Her laboratory work integrates theoretical linguistics with practical applications for accessibility, serving as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration between linguists, educators, cognitive scientists, and members of the Deaf community.

• Human-Environment Research
• Urban Planning
• Architectural Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xavier Martín Tost is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture within the La Salle Technical School of Architecture at Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain. His research focuses on the complex relationship between human activity and the environment, particularly in urban and cultural landscapes of the Mediterranean region. With an extensive publication record spanning from 2020 to 2025, he has established himself as a significant contributor to architectural research in Spain. Dr. Martín Tost's research interests center on cultural landscapes, tourism architecture, urban planning, and the integration of human activities within natural environments. His work particularly examines how temporary settlements like campsites interact with and transform Mediterranean coastal landscapes. He has developed methodologies for diagnosing landscape integration and has explored historical perspectives on architectural experimentation in tourism contexts. His research connects architectural theory with practical applications in urban regeneration and sustainable development. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on Mediterranean coastal landscapes, particularly the Catalan region. The research spans architectural history, contemporary urban challenges, and innovative methodologies for landscape analysis. A significant portion of his work examines campsites as cultural phenomena and their architectural implications, tracing their evolution from mid-20th century experimentation to contemporary sustainable practices. His recent work has expanded into social housing retrofit and urban regeneration projects, demonstrating the evolution of his research interests toward broader urban challenges. Dr. Martín Tost actively participates in multiple research projects, most notably as a key member of the Human-Environment Research group funded by Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR), which runs from 2022 to 2025. He also leads research initiatives focused on strengthening connections between architecture students and territorial research projects. His collaborative approach is evident in his numerous co-authored publications across diverse research teams. His academic work demonstrates strong engagement with the Barcelona and broader Catalan context, examining territory, urban transformation, and cultural landscapes through architectural and planning lenses. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in sustainable development and urban resilience.

Sean McKinnonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Language Contact
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean McKinnon is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Global Languages & Cultures department. He holds a B.S. in Psychology and Spanish from Ohio State University, an M.A. in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona, Spain), and a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from Indiana University - Bloomington. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly language variation, contact, and ideologies in bilingual communities. Key projects include studies on Guatemalan Spanish in Texas, language ideologies in U.S. Spanish-speaking communities, and phonetic variation in contact-induced language change. He has co-edited Recent Developments in Hispanic Linguistics (2024) and published widely in journals like Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics and Spanish in Context . Teaching emphasizes advanced Spanish linguistics courses and core curriculum linguistics in English. His work bridges empirical sociolinguistics with pedagogy, exploring how critical language awareness challenges hegemonic ideologies among heritage speakers. Recent publications analyze subject position variation in bilingual Arizonan Spanish, glottalization in Guatemalan Spanish, and rhotic contrasts in Kaqchikel-Spanish bilingualism. His methodologies integrate sociolinguistic interviews, phonetic measurements (e.g., VOT, CV intensity), and multivariate statistical analysis to uncover how social factors propagate linguistic change.

Jane B. Childersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Language Acquisition
• Verb Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jane B. Childers is a Professor of Psychology at Trinity University where she chairs the Linguistics program and serves as faculty adviser for RUF and the PDK sorority. Her research focuses on developmental psychology, specifically how children learn verbs between ages 2-5 across cultures using behavioral enactment, video, and eye tracking methodologies. Dr. Childers earned her B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University (1990), M.A. in Developmental Psychology with linguistics minor from UT Austin (1994), and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from UT Austin (1998), followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Emory University (1998-2000). Her research examines how children use comparative event information to learn new verbs, with cross-cultural studies spanning English, Mandarin, Korean, and Nigerian contexts. She teaches courses exploring fundamental developmental questions about the origins of human thought, developmental influences from social contexts, and language learning as a window into cognition. Her Children's Research Lab engages undergraduate students in meaningful research while providing child development information to local families. Dr. Childers' publication record from 1997-2022 reveals a methodological evolution from foundational speech perception studies to sophisticated cross-linguistic verb acquisition research. Her work consistently explores how children process events during language learning, with increasing attention to cross-cultural variability and visual attention mechanisms. Z.T. Scott award for mentor-based approach in classroom and lab (2022) As principal investigator on an NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) from 2010-2013 ($199,600), she investigated how comparison develops in verb learning. She actively mentors undergraduates through the Children's Research Lab, which serves as the hub for her research on child language development using behavioral, video, and eye tracking methodologies. The Children's Research Lab employs undergraduate researchers to investigate verb learning mechanisms through behavioral enactment, video analysis, and eye tracking procedures, examining how children compare multiple events to acquire new verbs across cultural contexts.