جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Formal Language Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Giorgio Satta is a Full Professor at the Department of Information Engineering , University of Padua, Italy. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Padua in 1990. His career includes research positions at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Trento) and the University of Pennsylvania (IRCS). Research Focus : His work centers on computational linguistics and formal language theory , with emphasis on: Parsing algorithms (CCG, TAG, LCFRS) Computational complexity of grammar formalisms Probabilistic language modeling Dependency parsing and synchronization techniques Professional Service : He chaired the European Chapter of the ACL (2009-10), served on editorial boards for Computational Linguistics , Transactions of the ACL , and co-chaired ACL-2001/IWPT-2001. Teaching : Current courses include Automata, Languages, and Computation and Natural Language Processing (2024-25).

Ilaria Sicariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Soviet Literature
• Cultural Cold War
• Translation Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ilaria Sicari is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Slavic Studies with a focus on Soviet literature, cultural Cold War dynamics, and transnational literary circulation. She holds a PhD in Slavic Studies from Ca' Foscari University (2017) and has taught Russian literature at the Universities of Bologna, Florence, and Pisa. Her current Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship explores Tamizdat (underground Soviet literature dissemination) through the TAMIZDAT project, collaborating with Stanford University and Leiden University. Research Institutes: Digital and Cultural Heritage, International Studies Key Projects: On the Two Sides of the Iron Curtain , Banned Books from Russia and Eastern Europe Her research emphasizes socio-cultural actors in literary circulation, including translators, editors, and dissidents. Major interests include Soviet censorship, dissident literature, and the reception of foreign literature in the USSR. She has published widely on Italo Calvino's Soviet reception, Soviet human rights movements, and Cold War cultural diplomacy. Recent articles examine Tamizdat publishing strategies in Italy, Soviet psychiatric abuse, and Cold War paratextual propaganda. She contributes to digital archives on banned Soviet texts and is affiliated with the Italian and international Slavic studies associations (AIS, ASEEES, AATSEEL).

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Historical Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cristina Guardiano is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Communication and Economics. Her research focuses on syntax, historical linguistics, and the Parametric Comparison Method (PCM), exploring syntactic variation across languages to reconstruct linguistic phylogenies. She specializes in formal syntax, differential object marking, and the intersection of syntax with computational and genetic data analysis. Key Affiliations: Dipartimento di Comunicazione ed Economia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Research Themes: Syntactic parameters, language evolution, Romance dialectology, genetic-linguistic correlations Guardiano's work integrates theoretical linguistics with interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations with geneticists and computational linguists. Notable contributions include studies on the syntax of Italiot Greek, Sicilian dialects, and the application of parametric syntax to historical language classification. She leads initiatives like the TerraLing database to systematize cross-linguistic syntactic data. Her teaching includes advanced courses on linguistics, parametric syntax, and the analysis of language evolution. She emphasizes critical evaluation of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their implications for linguistic theory.

Thomas Strobelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Dialectology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Strobel is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. His academic career includes roles as a research assistant and fellow in multiple institutions, including Goethe University Frankfurt and the German Language Association. He holds a PhD in General Linguistics from Goethe University Frankfurt, focusing on pronominal partitivity in German dialects. Strobel's research focuses on syntax, dialectology, and morphosyntactic variation in Germanic languages. Key areas include partitive constructions, grammatical gaps, and the intersection of formal and functional approaches in linguistic variation. His recent work explores syntactic changes in German dialects and cross-linguistic partitive phenomena. He has published extensively in journals like Linguistische Berichte and Zeitschrift für Sprachwissenschaft , and edited volumes on topics like grammatical gaps and partitive constructions. His teaching spans German language courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, contributing to programs in linguistics and cultural studies. Strobel has been involved in DFG-funded projects such as the 'Syntax of Hessian Dialects' and has held postdoctoral roles at leading institutions. His work bridges theoretical syntax and empirical dialectology, emphasizing microvariation and areal linguistics.

• Linguistics
• Glottology
• Lexicography
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Valentina Piunno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Bergamo, Italy. She specializes in Glottology and Linguistics (sector GLOT-01/A, equivalent to L-LIN/01), with a strong focus on phraseology, lexicography, lexical semantics, and Italian linguistic structures. She teaches courses such as Digital Linguistics, Descriptive and Historical Linguistics, and Text Linguistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests include evaluative phraseological constructions, intensifying structures, color terminology, fixed syntactic schemas, and partially lexically specified constructions in Italian, often with comparative perspectives involving Spanish and French. She also investigates dialectal varieties of Italian from theoretical and lexicographic viewpoints. The most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on meaning patterns at the syntax-lexicon interface, lexicographic practices, and the formal analysis of Italian phraseology. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies, contributing significantly to the understanding of Italian linguistic structures and their representation in reference works. Expression of patient and caregiver uncertainty in online health communities (2025) Analysis of evaluative phraseologisms in Italian vs. Spanish and French (2025) Color terms and intensifiers in Italian (2024) Fixed-schema constructions in Italian dialects (2024) Lexicographic and lexicological meaning patterns (2024) Schematic phraseologisms and analytical methods (2024) Dr. Piunno has authored numerous book chapters and articles, including editorial contributions, and has published with academic presses such as Walter de Gruyter, Aracne, and Frank & Timme. While no scientific awards or student advisement details are listed, her publication record indicates active scholarly engagement. She is involved in current teaching activities for the 2025–2026 academic year and maintains an office for student reception by appointment.

Daniela MENEGHINIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Persian Language and Literature
• History of Iran in the Islamic Era
• Classical Persian Lyric Poetry
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Daniela MENEGHINI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on Persian language, literature, and the cultural history of Iran in the Islamic era. Her institutional roles include membership in the Ethics Commission and representation of DSAAM on the Council of the Linguistic Area Library (BALI). Research Interests: Her scholarly work centers on classical Persian lyric poetry, mystical medieval texts (especially Attar and Jami), and the pedagogy of modern Persian language teaching. She also investigates the translation of Oriental languages and the earliest forms of female Persian poetry. Her research skills include statistical-lexical analysis and syntactic studies of Neo-Persian, often in collaboration with scholars from Sapienza University of Rome. Recent Publications Trends: Her recent works span academic articles, book chapters, translations, and editorial contributions. Key themes include narrative dynamics, gendered voices in Afghan literature, and the didactic transmission of Persian literary traditions in Italy. These reflect a strong engagement with both literary scholarship and educational practice. Scientific Engagement: Advisory Board Member, Iranian Studies Series – Leiden University Press Contributor to Annals of Ca' Foscari - Oriental Series (Persian section) Teaching and Advising: She teaches courses such as 'Narratives and Cultural Dynamics (Persian)', 'Persian Language 1–3', and 'Literary Genres and Translation (Persian)' at both undergraduate and master's levels. While no formal students are listed, her pedagogical focus suggests active mentorship in Persian studies. She collaborates on research projects related to Persian syntax and language teaching methodologies. Labs and Research Teams: She is part of a research group working on Timurid poetry, Nezami Ganjavi’s romantic poems, and Persian translation strategies. Collaborators include Attilio Andreini, Sona Haroutyunian, Paolo Magagnin, Caterina Mazza, Dario Miccoli, Federica Passi, Nicoletta Pesaro, and Paola Orsatti (Sapienza University of Rome).

Nicola Munaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Generative Grammar
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Comparative Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicola Munaro is a University Researcher at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He teaches courses in General Linguistics, Dialectology, and Italian Linguistics, with a focus on theoretical and comparative syntax. PhD in Linguistics (University of Padua, 1997) Graduated with honors in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 1991) His research centers on formal linguistics, particularly generative grammar, comparative syntax, and Italian dialectology. Key areas include sentence left periphery, syntax-pragmatics interface, and microvariation in Italo-Romance dialects. He has contributed to projects like PROSYNT (Prosody and Syntax), ItalAnt (Grammar of Ancient Italian), and FIRB (Italian Dialect Grammatical Investigation). Recent publications analyze polar questions, non-integrated conditionals, wh-doubling, and phrasal particles in Romance and Northern Italian dialects. His work combines synchronic-diachronic approaches with empirical field research. He serves on editorial boards of journals including: Ca' Foscari Annals. Western Series Grammar & Teaching ASIt Workbooks Generative Grammar Journal As a peer reviewer, he collaborates with publishers like Brill, Oxford University Press, and journals such as Probus , Glossa , and Studia Linguistica . He has participated in international conferences including GLOW, SLE, and GR - Going Romance.

• Educational Linguistics
• Language Learning and Processing
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Vender is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, affiliated with the School of Cultures and Civilizations. Her academic roles include membership in the Faculty Board of the Linguistics PhD Program, the Teaching Committee for Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Department's Communication and Web Commission. She actively contributes to research centers such as the Laboratorio di Linguistica Applicata (La.LiA) and leads projects like the PRIN PNRR 2022 REAding CompreHension for inclusion (REACH). Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Language Learning, Semiotics, and Bilingualism across programs like the Master's in Linguistics and the Professional Master’s in Bibliotherapy. Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental disorders, and applied linguistics, with recent work addressing literacy interventions for vulnerable populations, bilingualism in neurodiverse children, and cognitive aspects of language processing. She has published extensively in journals and conferences, emphasizing methodologies like eye-tracking and experimental linguistics. Maria Vender is also involved in third mission initiatives, including public engagement programs and professional training courses on literacy and educational inclusion.

Giuliana Giustiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Romance Languages
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuliana Giusti is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. She holds roles such as Substitute member of the GEP Team, Delegate for Quality Assurance, and Effective representative of the University's Single Guarantee Committee (CUG). Her research focuses on syntax, formal linguistics, and Romance languages, with particular emphasis on determiners, clitics, and grammatical variation across Italo-Romance dialects. Giusti has contributed extensively to studies on linguistic metacognition, gender-inclusive language, and historical linguistics, including analyses of Latin syntax and its evolution into modern Romance languages. She teaches courses on formal syntax, English linguistics, and language and gender at undergraduate and graduate levels. Her academic work spans over 150 publications, including monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Linguistics , Revista Română de Lingvistică , and Isogloss . Giusti's research integrates theoretical syntax with empirical studies, often employing comparative methods to explore phenomena such as indefinite determiners, quantifiers, and clitic placement. She has also led initiatives promoting linguistic awareness and inclusive language practices, reflecting her commitment to societal impact through academia. Giusti’s teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on comparative syntax, formal syntax, and language policy, alongside contributions to curriculum development for students with learning disabilities. Her academic leadership roles underscore her institutional engagement, balancing research, education, and administrative responsibilities at Ca' Foscari.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Formal Semantics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roberto Zamparelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Trento in both the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science and the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) . His research spans theoretical and computational linguistics with a focus on syntax-semantics interface phenomena. His research interests include formal semantics , distributional semantics , computational models of language , and linguistic education . He has supervised multiple PhD theses and contributed to interdisciplinary projects combining linguistics with cognitive science. The 15 most recent articles (2013-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on partitive structures , multimodal language models , semantic knowledge evaluation , and multilingualism effects . Key subfields include ellipsis mechanisms, cross-linguistic analysis, and neural network linguistic testing. Marie Curie Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1997-1999) British Academy 'Joint Activity Grant' (2000) Patent: Dispositivo didattico per l’apprendimento o l’esercizio nell’uso di strutture linguistiche (2016) Students supervised include Eva Vecchi , Rossella Varvara , and Sara Zanellini . His work integrates computational methods with theoretical linguistics , supported by grants like the PRIN REPLAI project (2023-25) and EU Atheme collaboration (2014-19).

Davide Mastrantonioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian Linguistics
• History of Italian Language
• Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Davide Mastrantonio is an Associate Professor of Italian Linguistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Department of Humanities, where he has served since August 1, 2023. He holds the qualification to full professorship effective March 2025. His institutional roles include being the contact person for written Italian in the Humanities Area and responsible for linguistic training at the School for International Education (SIE). His research spans multiple dimensions of Italian linguistics, with particular focus on historical linguistics, textuality, and academic Italian. Mastrantonio investigates linguistic contact between Latin and vernacular Italian, syntax and textuality of ancient Italian, medieval Sienese documents, the language of Galileo Galilei, and the history of words. A significant portion of his work concerns academic Italian as a denotative written variety of medium-high formality that transcends disciplinary boundaries. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on textual analysis, discourse phenomena, and the development of academic language resources. The trend shows increasing focus on practical applications of linguistic research, particularly in language teaching and the creation of specialized dictionaries and language resources for academic contexts. His work bridges historical linguistics with contemporary language teaching methodologies. As Principal Investigator, Mastrantonio leads the PRIN 2022 PNRR project "Dictionary of Academic Italian: Textual Forms and Functions" (DIA), which involves Ca' Foscari University, the University of Milan, and the University for Foreigners of Siena. He serves on the scientific committees of the journal "La lingua italiana" (Serra Editore) and the series "Variae Voces" (Cesati Editore), and is a member of the editorial board of "Italiano a scuola". Mastrantonio teaches courses including Italian Philology, Linguistics and Literature, Professional Italian, Italian Linguistics II, and History of the Italian Language II across various degree programs. His teaching approach integrates historical linguistic knowledge with practical language skills development, particularly for academic contexts. He has also conducted teacher training for the IPRASE research institute and the "I Lincei per la Scuola" Foundation.

• History of Italian Literary Language
• Italian Poetry Forms
• Metrics and Prosody
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arnaldo Soldani is a Full Professor of Italian Linguistics at the University of Verona's Department of Cultures and Civilizations. He serves as Department Director and holds roles in academic governance, including membership in committees for research, internationalization, and doctoral programs. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on Italian language history, metrics, and stylistics across programs in Communication Studies, Humanities, and Philology. Research focuses on formal analysis of Italian poetry, including metrics, syntax, and voice in lyrical traditions from Dante to modern poets. Key areas include Petrarch's works, chivalric romance narratives (Ariosto, Tasso), and digital archiving of metrical patterns via the Archivio Metrico Italiano (AMI). He co-edits the journal Stilistica e Metrica Italiana and leads projects like Le forme della poesia italiana (2013) and Metrica e sintassi nella Commedia di Dante (2007). His third mission activities include public engagement initiatives and professional training programs in language and communication. Soldani’s work bridges historical philology with computational linguistics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to Italian literary tradition.

Alessandra GIORGIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Giorgi is a Full Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in theoretical linguistics with a focus on syntax, pragmatics, and cross-linguistic comparison. Her research integrates formal syntactic theory with empirical studies on languages such as Italian, Armenian, and Romance varieties. Research Interests: Syntax-Pragmatics Interface, Tense and Aspect, Discourse Structure, and Language Typology. Expertise: Comparative linguistics, morphosyntactic analysis, and syntactic theory within the Minimalist Program. Her work bridges syntactic formalism with discourse-functional perspectives, particularly in analyzing expressions of surprise, question types, and evaluative morphology. She has conducted extensive studies on Eastern Armenian syntax and Romance languages, contributing to the understanding of V2/V3 phenomena and information structure. Giorgi serves on editorial boards for journals like Italian Journal of Linguistics and Rivista di Grammatica Generativa . She collaborates in international projects such as the Rethinking, Understanding Modal Particles (RUM) initiative funded by PRIN 2022. Her research also involves interdisciplinary approaches to digital cultural heritage through the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage at Ca' Foscari.

Giuseppina TURANOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Albanian Language
• Albanian Literature
• Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppina Turano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic focus centers on Albanian language and literature, with specialization in syntax, morphology, dialectology, and language contact phenomena. She has extensively studied the Arbëresh dialect and Italo-Albanian varieties, particularly their morphosyntactic structures under Italian influence. Her research also explores Albanian literature's interplay with language and cultural identity, including translation challenges of works by authors like Ismail Kadare. Her publications investigate topics such as quirky subjects in nonactive sentences, participle usage, complementizer distribution, and clitic climbing in Balkan languages. She has contributed to edited volumes on Albanian studies and co-edited collections on Kadare's literary techniques. Turano's work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies, addressing microvariation in Italo-Albanian dialects and historical aspects of Albanian grammar. Despite no listed awards, her scholarly output reflects sustained contributions to Albanian linguistics and literature. She advises no formally listed students but has co-authored works with colleagues like Iliana Krapova and Flora Koleci, indicating collaborative research networks. Turano’s affiliation with Ca' Foscari includes teaching responsibilities and academic leadership in her department.

Valentina Gasbarraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Historical Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Indo-European Languages
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Valentina Gasbarra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. She specializes in historical and comparative linguistics, with a focus on ancient Indo-European and Mediterranean languages. She also serves as the Teaching Delegate of the LILAIM Department and the Rector's Delegate for Internships and Job Placement. Her research spans several core areas in linguistics, including: Historical Linguistics and Diachronic Analysis Phonetics and Phonology of Ancient Greek Etymology and Lexical Semantics Nominal Morphology in Indo-European Interlinguistic Contact in the Eastern Mediterranean Mycenaean Language and Toponymy Her recent scholarly articles reflect a consistent focus on the evolution of Greek linguistic structures from the Mycenaean to post-Homeric periods, with particular attention to syntactic changes, sound patterns, and metaphorical meanings in toponyms. The works demonstrate deep engagement with comparative Indo-European methods and philological analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, her active publication record in high-quality journals indicates strong academic recognition. She advises on curriculum development and student placement through her administrative roles. She teaches courses such as General Linguistics, Italian Phonetics and Phonology, and Linguistic Data Analysis Laboratory, primarily in programs related to teaching Italian to foreigners and digital humanities. No formal advisees or research grants are mentioned in the provided text. She is involved in departmental leadership and academic governance but no specific research labs or collaborative teams are detailed beyond her institutional affiliations.