جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Systemic Functional Linguistics
• Semiotics
• Academic Discourse Analysis
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Yaegan Doran is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Wollongong. His work bridges systemic functional linguistics (SFL), semiotics, and educational theory, with a focus on knowledge representation in academic and scientific discourse. He co-edits the Language, Context and Text journal and leads research on multimodal knowledge systems, particularly in science education and climate communication. Research interests include systemic functional grammar, semiotic typology, and the interplay between language, mathematics, and visual modes in constructing disciplinary knowledge. His recent work explores climate discourse on social media and historical semantic analysis in education. Key contributions span book chapters in Teaching Science: Knowledge, Language, Pedagogy (Routledge, 2021) and Accessing Academic Discourse (Routledge, 2020). His 2024 papers advance semiotic typology frameworks and re-examine contextual realization in SFL theory. Collaborations include projects with J.R. Martin (SFL pioneer), Karl Maton (LCT theorist), and interdisciplinary teams analyzing environmental discourses. Doran’s work emphasizes translational devices like semantic density and condensation for revealing knowledge practices in academic texts.

John Gluckmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Morphology
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John Gluckman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas, and an affiliated faculty member at the Kansas African Studies Center. His research focuses on syntax, semantics, and morphology, with a particular emphasis on understudied Bantu languages of East Africa. He employs fieldwork-based approaches to refine theoretical linguistic models. His work spans topics such as complementizer systems, modality, tough-construction semantics, and reciprocal polysemy. Notable contributions include studies on Swahili, Logoori, and Kinyamulenge, as well as cross-linguistic analyses of causative alternations and clausal typology. Gluckman frequently collaborates with researchers like Margit Bowler and Aron Finholt, producing influential papers in journals such as Natural Language & Linguistic Theory and Journal of African Languages and Linguistics . Recent trends in his publications emphasize Bantu languages' syntactic and semantic structures, with a focus on complementizers and their functional roles. His corpus-driven analyses highlight the importance of fieldwork in understanding language-specific phenomena. Gluckman has also contributed to pedagogical efforts through an open-access syntax textbook under contract with Cambridge University Press. Although no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record and conference presentations reflect recognition in academic circles. He advises students through his role as Director of Undergraduate Studies and collaborates on projects like KUBantu. His research extends to broader linguistic questions about perspectival domains, gradability across grammatical categories, and the interplay between syntax and semantics. Active in academic service, Gluckman organizes workshops and participates in international conferences, contributing to the field’s theoretical and methodological advancements. His work bridges formal syntactic theory with empirical data from understudied languages, fostering a deeper understanding of linguistic universals and diversity.

Lara Regleroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Syntax
• Syntax-phonology interface
• Hispanic Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lara Reglero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University (FSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on syntax, particularly interrogative clauses and their interaction with discourse elements like focus and topic, with a specialization in Spanish and Basque linguistics. She also investigates language acquisition and the syntax-phonology interface, employing cross-linguistic comparisons involving English, French, and Slavic languages. Professor Reglero teaches courses such as Introduction to Linguistics , Spanish Morphosyntax , and Minimalist Syntax . Her work spans theoretical linguistics and experimental phonetics, with recent publications addressing intonation patterns in questions, bilingualism in the Hispanic world, and L2 acquisition challenges. She has contributed to edited volumes like Hispanic Linguistics at the Crossroads and Romance Languages and Linguistic Theory . Her research trends emphasize prosodic correlates of syntactic structures, mirativity in questions, and the interplay between formal syntax and phonological realization. Notable collaborations include studies on L2 Spanish/English processing and bilingual language contact phenomena in Basque-Spanish contexts. She actively participates in the Linguistic Symposium on Romance Languages (LSRL) and publishes in journals such as The Linguistic Review and Probus . Her advising and grants focus on heritage language learners and syntactic theory development. She maintains strong ties with the FSU Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs in Hispanic Linguistics.

Jordan Kodnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Morphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jordan Kodner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stony Brook University, with affiliations to the Institute for Advanced Computational Science, Department of Computer Science, Institute for AI-Driven Discovery and Innovation, and the Natural Language Processing (NLP) group. He holds a PhD in Linguistics (2020) and a Master's in Computer and Information Science (2018) from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on computational models of child language acquisition, particularly morphology, and its implications for NLP and language variation/change. He has worked on defense/medical projects at Raytheon BBN Technologies (2013-2015) and interned at Amazon Alexa AI in 2020. Research interests include computational linguistics, morphology, language acquisition, cognitive science of language, and low-resource NLP. He is writing a book on language change mechanisms grounded in child acquisition models. Teaching includes courses like LIN 260 (Language and Mind), LIN 330 (Language Acquisition), and LIN 537 (Computational Linguistics I). His work spans multiple languages (e.g., Arabic, Armenian, German, Korean, Spanish) and integrates findings from historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and computational methods. Key contributions include studies on morphological learning, neural network limitations, and language change actuation via acquisition processes.

• Indo-European Linguistics
• Oceanic Linguistics
• Historical Phonology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Hale is a Professor in the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University. His research spans Indo-European linguistics (syntax), Oceanic linguistics (Micronesian), and diachronic phonology/syntax. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (1987), an MA from Indiana University (1980), and a BA from the University of Michigan (1976). Research Interests His work focuses on: Exploiting Wackernagel’s Law to analyze archaic Indo-Iranian clause structures Historical phonology and syntax of Micronesian languages (Marshallese, Rotuman) and New Caledonian/Loyalty Islands languages Phonology-syntax interface in diachronic contexts Key Article Trends Mark Hale’s publications emphasize: Indo-Iranian and Oceanic syntactic-phonological phenomena Clitic sequencing and prosodic constraints Child language acquisition and constraint ranking Neogrammarian sound change and its theoretical implications Formal grammar frameworks (Optimality Theory, I-Language) Microvariation in phonology and syntax Education PhD Linguistics, Harvard University (1987) MA Linguistics, Indiana University (1980) BA Linguistics, University of Michigan (1976)

• Syntactic Theory
• Comparative Syntax
• Syntax-Phonology Interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yoryia Agouraki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at the University of Cyprus since 1994. She holds a B.A. in English Studies from the University of Athens (1986), an M.Phil. in Theoretical Linguistics from the University of Cambridge (1988), and a Ph.D. in Syntax from University College London (1993). Her research focuses on syntactic theory, comparative syntax, and interfaces between syntax and phonology/morphology/semantics. Her academic career includes teaching positions at King's College London (1989-1993) and University College London (1990-1993), followed by a research post at the University of Crete (1993-1994) before joining the University of Cyprus. Her work examines syntactic phenomena in Greek dialects and formal syntactic frameworks, with notable contributions to the analysis of wh-clauses and aspectual categories. Key research areas include: Syntactic theory and comparative syntax Interactions between syntax and other linguistic modules Morphosyntactic variation in Greek dialects Her publications analyze clause structure, aspectual categories, and syntactic phenomena in Standard vs. Cypriot Greek. No grants or awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

• Formal Semantics
• Computational Semantics
• Natural Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Umut Özge is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Cognitive Science, Graduate School of Informatics at Middle East Technical University (METU). His research focuses on formal and computational semantics, particularly in natural language understanding. He leads the Laboratory for Formal and Computational Semantics at METU’s Informatics Institute. Özge teaches advanced courses such as COGS 501: Linguistics and Formal Languages , COGS 502: Symbols and Programming , and COGS 543: Computational Semantics . His work bridges syntax, semantics, and discourse analysis with a focus on Turkish and cross-linguistic studies. Research interests include the computational modeling of linguistic phenomena, formal semantics, and the interface between syntax and semantics. He has published widely on topics such as Turkish comparatives, discourse structure, and inferable indefinites. His GitHub repositories reflect contributions to computational linguistics tools like SmallWorld , a parser for Combinatory Categorial Grammar. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His academic contributions are centered on theoretical linguistics with a computational lens, emphasizing algorithmic structures in cognition and formal language systems.

Vicki Carstensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Syntax
• African Linguistics
• Bantu Languages
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vicki Carstens is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut's Department of Linguistics, housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and specializes in theoretical syntax and African linguistics, with a focus on Bantu languages, particularly Nguni languages like Zulu and Xhosa. Her research addresses agreement phenomena, nominal syntax, and Case theory within minimalist frameworks. Education: B.A. in African Languages and Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics, UCLA Research interests include exploring grammatical gender systems, licensing mechanisms for bare nouns, and syntactic structures in Bantu languages. Her work has been published in top journals like Linguistic Inquiry , Natural Language and Linguistic Theory , and The Linguistic Review . Recent studies address topics such as Nguni bare noun licensing without Case, hyperagreement phenomena, and the theoretical implications of Xhosa expletive constructions. Her articles reflect a focus on syntactic theory, with contributions to debates on feature valuation, antisymmetry theory, and syntactic projection principles. She has co-authored major works on Bantu syntax and serves as an influential figure in African linguistics. Teaching includes courses on linguistic field methods, syntax, and general linguistics. Her research group engages with formal syntax and language typology, contributing to both theoretical linguistics and descriptive studies of underdocumented languages.

Jon Gajewskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Pragmatics
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Jon Gajewski is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut's Department of Linguistics, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on semantics, syntax-semantics interface, and formal linguistic analysis, with particular emphasis on negation, negative polarity items (NPIs), and evidentiality. His work explores topics such as propositional anaphora, neg-raising phenomena, and the syntactic and semantic licensing of NPIs. He has contributed to experimental approaches to semantics and cross-linguistic studies of sign languages. Gajewski is affiliated with UConn's Logic Group, Cognitive Science Program, and the Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science. His publications span foundational formal semantics, polarity-sensitive constructions, and linguistic typology. He maintains an active presence in academic discourse, engaging with theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies in syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

Mona Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Syntactic Theory
• Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mona Anderson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on Syntactic Theory, including clause structure, argument status, and noun phrase analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Connecticut (1979). Key research interests include formal syntax, complementizer phrases, genitive constructions, and generative grammar frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with syntactic analysis across different linguistic phenomena. Publications span foundational studies in syntactic theory, including seminal work on NP structures and clause complementation. Her doctoral dissertation, Noun Phrase Structure , was distributed by the Indiana University Linguistics Club and remains a reference in syntactic studies. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Contact: mona.anderson@uconn.edu, Oak Hall 364.

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science Education
• Modeling and Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruce Mabis is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Evansville, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Science. With 46 years in Evansville, he has taught at UE since 1975 and three other regional universities. His expertise spans software engineering, computer science education, and systems modeling. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Vanderbilt University, 1992), M.S. in Electrical Engineering (University of Evansville, 1990), B.S. in Physics (Capital University, 1971). Research interests include curriculum design, simulation modeling, and software engineering methodologies. His work emphasizes educational innovation and practical applications of computer science principles. Key publications focus on systems analysis, programming pedagogy, and simulation frameworks. No scientific awards are listed, but his career spans over four decades of academic contributions. He has advised no named students in the provided texts. Grants and lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned.

Xue Baiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Analytics
• Data Mining
• Mathematical Modeling and Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xue Bai is a Professor and Milton F. Stauffer Senior Research Fellow at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management, Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science. She previously taught at the University of Connecticut's School of Business since 2007. Her research focuses on data analytics, mathematical modeling, and online platforms, with publications in top journals like MIS Quarterly and Production and Operations Management. She serves as a senior editor of Production and Operations Management and associate editor of Decision Support Systems. Education includes a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS from Tsinghua University. Research interests span data mining, optimization, and social network analysis. She teaches undergraduate courses like Data Management and Analytics for Business Strategies. Her recent work includes predicting social media hotspots and optimizing cloud service capacity. She has held editorial roles and contributed to interdisciplinary fields like healthcare services analysis and materials science. Key contributions include studies on consumer behavior, network dynamics, and thermal metamaterials. Her work bridges data science with practical applications in business, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Margaret Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Japanese Psycholinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Margaret Thomas is a Professor of Linguistics at Boston College, affiliated with the Department of Eastern, Slavic, and German Studies within the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the history of linguistics (especially American structuralism), second language acquisition, and Japanese psycholinguistics. She holds degrees from Yale University (B.A.), Boston University (M.Ed.), Harvard University (A.M., Ph.D.). Education: B.A. Yale University; M.Ed. Boston University; A.M./Ph.D. Harvard University Teaching: Courses include Formalism vs. Functionalism, Second Language Acquisition, and Linguistic Structure of Japanese Research: Supported by Spencer Foundation and Japan Foundation; held visiting roles at Waseda/Dokkyo/Japan Women's Universities Her work spans theoretical linguistics and applied research, with key publications on structuralism history, SLA historiography, and linguistic methodology. Recent focus includes colonial American language studies and gender dynamics in linguistics. Publications include Formalism and Functionalism in Linguistics (2020), Roman Jakobson: Critical Assessments (2014), and foundational works on universal grammar in SLA. Her articles explore SLA ethics, historical linguistic theory, and cross-language learning techniques.

Thomas Icardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Formal Philosophy
• Logic
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Icard is the Clarence Irving Lewis Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Computer Science (by courtesy) at Stanford University, holding a primary appointment in the Department of Philosophy with secondary affiliation in Computer Science. His research integrates Cognitive Science, Formal Philosophy, and Logic to investigate resource-bounded rationality, causal inference mechanisms, and probabilistic reasoning under computational constraints. He examines how agents form causal models and make decisions when faced with limited cognitive resources, bridging philosophical foundations with empirical cognitive science and AI applications. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends across philosophy, computer science, and psychology, with emphasis on causal abstraction for interpretable AI systems, quantitative-qualitative reasoning divides, and theoretical foundations of generative models. His work consistently connects formal logical frameworks with experimental validation in human cognition. Professor Icard has mentored fifteen advanced students across Philosophy, Symbolic Systems, Computer Science, and Linguistics, including Krzysztof Mierzewski (2020), Declan Thompson (2023), Cristina Ceballos (2023), Duligur Ibeling (2024), and Atticus Geiger (2024), demonstrating exceptional cross-departmental supervision capacity in both doctoral and master's programs.

Josh Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Semantics of verbal inflectional categories
• Language change
• Creole languages
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Josh Phillips is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Yale University. He works closely with Claire Bowern, leading a National Science Foundation-funded project (NSF award № 2116164) to investigate natural language negation, its variation, and historical development. His research bridges formal semantics and diachronic linguistics, focusing on creole languages and Australian languages, particularly those spoken in Arnhem Land. Research Focus: Semantics of functional categories, contact-induced language change, and computational phylogenetics. Teaching: Courses include intensional semantics, pragmatic theory, meaning change, and language endangerment. Methodology: Combines fieldwork in Northern Australia (Ramingiṉiŋ, Ropa/Ngukurr) with formal semantic frameworks. His work contributes to understanding how temporal and modal phenomena interact in understudied languages, informing broader theories of grammaticalisation and modal logic. Though currently under construction, his website hosts manuscripts, syllabi, and CV.