جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Karolina Krzyzanowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Philosophy of Language
• Epistemology
• Experimental Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karolina Krzyzanowska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities (FGw) and the Philosophy Department of the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her work bridges analytic philosophy , psychology of reasoning , and experimental linguistics , focusing on how communication shapes beliefs and attitudes. She earned her PhD in Philosophy from the University of Groningen in 2015, supervised by Igor Douven. Postdoctoral roles included the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy , Center for Advanced Studies (LMU Munich), and the Logic of Conceivability Project (ILLC, University of Amsterdam; Arché Research Center, University of St Andrews). Research Interests: Semantics and pragmatics of indicative conditionals Conditionals in reasoning and decision-making Linguistic propagation of stereotypes/biases Epistemology of testimony and message framing Notable Trends in Publications: Her work explores conditionals' roles in discourse coherence, probabilistic relevance, testimonial reasoning, and non-causal explanations, with interdisciplinary applications in cognitive psychology and formal epistemology. Scientific Awards: NWO Open Competition XS grant for 'Experimental Epistemology of Figleaves' University of Amsterdam Aspasia Fund grant for health communication research Teaching: She has taught graduate and undergraduate courses at the University of Amsterdam and Amsterdam University College, including Rationality, Cognition, and Reasoning , Philosophy of the Humanities , Semantics and Pragmatics , and Logic, Information, Argumentation . Labs & Teams: Primary affiliation: Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (EPS) Secondary affiliations: Language & Music Cognition (LMC) , Formal Semantics & Philosophical Logic (FSPL) Projects: 'Experimental Epistemology of Figleaves', 'Logic of Conceivability'

Malvina Nissimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• AI Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Malvina Nissim is a Professor of Computational Linguistics and Society at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, affiliated with the Center for Language and Cognition Groningen (CLCG). Her research focuses on NLP applications to societal challenges, ethics in AI, and science communication. She is actively involved in initiatives like the Sectorplan's Humane AI theme and the ACL Ethics Committee. Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts, but her career path suggests doctoral training in linguistics/comp. ling. Research interests include multilingual NLP, bias mitigation in AI, ancient language processing (e.g., AGALMA project), and responsible tech communication. She has co-authored a popular introductory book on Computational Linguistics (in Italian). Publications span topics like dialogue systems, model uncertainty in ed tech, and cross-lingual NLP. Key awards include the 2016 UG Lecturer of the Year. Awards: 2016 Lecturer of the Year, multiple grants (e.g., CLICK-NL 800K for PAGINA project with Dagblad van het Noorden).

Jaakko Leinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Finnish Language Studies
• Construction Grammar
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaakko Leino is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies within the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Title of Docent and maintains active academic engagement through research, teaching, and professional service. His primary research interests include Construction Grammar, Finnish syntax, historical linguistics, and language technology, with a focus on exploring the interplay between syntax and lexicon, grammaticalization processes, and theoretical frameworks in linguistic analysis. He has been involved in significant research projects such as 'Mitä on pakko oppia?' (2025–2028) and 'Ajallinen liike ja liikkumisen tapa' (2015–2019), demonstrating his commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied linguistic studies. Leino's research outputs span over two decades, with recent work focusing on topics like constructionist perspectives in grammar formalization and historical syntactic developments in Finnish. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. He has also engaged in media appearances, including interviews on Finnish national TV and radio, highlighting the practical implications of his research for education and language policy. In terms of academic service, Leino has served as a reviewer, conference organizer, and doctoral thesis supervisor. Notably, he co-supervised the doctoral thesis 'Väitöskirjatyön ohjaus (Siltaloppi)' (2021–2023). His international collaborations include visits to the University of Texas at Austin and participation in events such as the 12th International Conference of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, Leino's extensive publication record and active role in multiple projects underscore his impactful contributions to the field of linguistics.

Nicolai Berkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Communication
• Electoral Competition
• Public Opinion Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicolai Berk is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Immigration Policy Lab and the Public Policy Group at ETH Zürich. Previously, he was a PhD candidate at the Research Training Group 'DYNAMICS' (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Hertie School of Governance), supervised by Thomas Meyer. His research focuses on political competition, public opinion dynamics, and radical right rhetoric in Western democracies. He combines text analysis with econometric methods to study political discourse shaping, particularly the impact of right-wing rhetoric. Education: BA from the University of Vienna (Political Science), MSc in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam. Key roles include research assistantships under Markus Wagner (AUTNES) and Gijs Schumacher (EUSpeech V2). He has interned at the Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Societies and participated in the Hot Politics Lab. Research interests span media framing effects, NLP applications in social sciences, and migration policy analysis. He led data collection for EUSpeech V2 and contributed to AUTNES datasets. Recent work includes modeling migration-related content in German news media and investigating media effects on voting behavior. His methods emphasize computational social science and experimental research.

Olivia Knaptonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Health Communication
• Environmental Discourse Analysis
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olivia Knapton is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at King's College London, affiliated with the School of Education, Communication and Society and the Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication. Her research focuses on qualitative discourse analysis in mental health, women's health, and environmental communication. She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate linguistics programs and supervises PhD students exploring topics such as mental health narratives, identity, and ecological discourse. Research Interests: Discourse and Health: Analyzing how individuals with mental health conditions (e.g., OCD, anxiety) structure experiences through metaphors and schemas. Environmental Communication: Investigating how health and environmental information is communicated to influence public perception and action (e.g., water safety, insect conservation). Cognitive Discourse Analysis: Combining cognitive linguistics with context-specific discourse to understand phenomena like image schemas in OCD narratives. Research Contributions: Her work spans methodologies such as Critical Discourse Analysis, corpus-assisted analysis, and mixed methods. Recent publications address insect phobia metaphors, disease transmission discourse, and OCD narratives. Awards: No specific awards listed, but her research has been presented at events like the BAAL Health & Science Communication workshop hosted at King's College London. Advising & Grants: Supervises students in topics like queer pregnancy narratives, menopause discourse, and mental health communication via stand-up comedy. She has advised completed PhDs on topics including homeless shelter ethnography and premenstrual symptom discourse. Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Cognition, Learning, and Communities Lab, focusing on multilingualism, linguistic development, and health communication. Affiliated with the interdisciplinary Research Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Spatial Cognition
• Conceptual Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Roberto Bottini is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento. His research spans cognitive neuroscience, focusing on conceptual processing, memory, spatial cognition, and the neural mechanisms of blindness. PhD in Anthropology and Epistemology of Complexity, University of Bergamo Postdoctoral positions: Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, New School for Social Research, University of Milano Bicocca, CIMeC Trento His work explores how spatial navigation systems are repurposed for conceptual organization, using fMRI, MEG, and behavioral methods. Key projects include studying grid-cell coding in abstract thought and plasticity in blind individuals. Recent publications highlight neural entrainment in reading, altered spatial coding in blindness, and eye movement patterns in conceptual search. His research has been funded by prestigious grants including ERC Starting and Consolidator awards. 2024: BIAL Foundation Grant 2023: ERC Consolidator Grant 2018: ERC Starting Grant Institutional roles include Delegate for Neuroimaging Facilities (2024–Present) and leadership in academic committees at CIMeC.

• Formal Language Theory
• Machine Learning
• Semantic Parsing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Johanna Björklund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computing Science , Umeå University, specializing in Formal Language Theory , Machine Learning , and Semantic Parsing of Multimodal Data . Her research focuses on translating complex media (e.g., videos with audio/subtitles) into graph-based semantic representations for algorithmic processing. Current projects include WARA Media & Language (2024–2026) and AI-Driven Contextual Communication (2021–2023). Key research areas: tree automata , graph transduction , contextual advertising , and computational linguistics . Her recent publications highlight advances in tree-to-graph transduction , multimodal semantic analysis , and privacy-preserving advertising . She has secured significant grants, including SEK 12 million (2021) and 4 million SEK (2020), for AI and deep learning initiatives. Grants: SEK 12 million (2021) for AI projects. 4 million SEK (2020) for Deep Learning methods. Scientific Awards: Lead researcher in multiple EU-funded projects. Recognized for contributions to formal languages and machine learning . She collaborates with teams in semantic analysis , tree automata , and multimodal AI , emphasizing practical applications like visual analytics and advertising systems .

• Data Science
• Digital Libraries
• Reproducible Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dirk Betz is a Researcher affiliated with the Forschungsgruppe Data Science and Digital Libraries at the Open Research Knowledge Graph Program. His work focuses on advancing reproducible research practices, metadata standards, and experimental methodologies. Betz contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in data science and digital libraries, emphasizing FAIR data principles and workflow frameworks. His research interests span data infrastructure interoperability, metadata schema design, and the application of game theory in social science experiments. He has co-authored seminal papers on public goods experiments, rational choice theory critiques, and transdisciplinary research frameworks. Betz collaborates extensively with institutions like GESIS and Swissuniversities, addressing challenges in open research data strategies and academic collaboration models. Key contributions include developing the x-science Metadata Schema, analyzing reference point variations in dictator games, and evaluating national open research policies. His publications reflect a blend of technical data science innovations and foundational social science inquiry, positioning him as a bridge between computational methods and theoretical social inquiry.

Peter Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Collins is a Teaching Fellow in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and an External Member at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). He holds a PhD in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London (supervised by Ulrike Hahn, 2017), an MSc in Psychology from the University of Oxford, and a BA in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a tutor for young adults with autism and severe learning difficulties. Research Interests: Peter's work spans psycholinguistics and cognitive science, with emphasis on: Belief updating related to conditional statements Semantic, pragmatic, and psycholinguistic analysis of conditionals Framing effects in decision-making Evidential language in argumentation and testimony

• Linguistics
• Political Discourse Analysis
• Language Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Žaneta Pavlíková is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Language, Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava. She holds a PhD in Pedagogy from Trnava University (2013) and a second degree in Teaching of Academic Subjects (English) from Comenius University (2006). Current Position: Associate Professor, Deputy Head of Department (since 2017) Previous Employment: Assistant Professor (2015-2016), High School/Elementary School English Teacher (2004-2015) Her research focuses on figurative language in political discourse, authenticity in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), and digital tools like social networks for language education. Her recent work analyzes metaphors in speeches by political figures such as Zuzana Čaputová, Michelle Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Key trends in her publications include metaphor theory, political rhetoric, ESP didactics, and social media's impact on language learning. She co-researched the KEGA 005EU-4/2018 project on audioblog applications for listening/speaking skill development.

• Business English
• English for Specific Purposes
• Language Teaching Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Maierová serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language at the Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava, a position she has held since 2017 following her promotion from Lecturer (2016-2017). Her academic career spans over three decades, including prior roles as Education Manager at Pan-European University's Centre for Language and Academic Preparation (2005-2011) and Assistant at its Faculty of Economics and Entrepreneurship (2011-2016), alongside university teaching at Comenius University Bratislava (1993-2004) and secondary/elementary education experience. Education: PhD in Teacher Training and Education Science, Didactics of Foreign Languages and Literatures (2017), Faculty of Education, Comenius University Bratislava Master's degrees in Slovak/Russian Language and Literature (1988) and English Language and Literature (1993), Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava Dr. Maierová's research centers on Business English and English for Specific Purposes , with significant contributions in idiom studies , digital communication linguistics , and language teaching methodology . Her work examines how social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram reshape language learning and professional communication, particularly through analyses of political discourse, business terminology, and plagiarism perceptions among business students. She has also developed comprehensive teaching materials for Slovak as a foreign language targeting B1-B2 proficiency levels. Her publication trajectory (2016-2024) reveals consistent focus on the intersection of language, digital media, and business contexts, with increasing emphasis on social media applications in pedagogy and real-world language analysis. Recent projects like ePortfolio as Pedagogy demonstrate her commitment to innovative educational frameworks. Research Projects: KEGA 015EU-4/2017: Idioms in Business Communication (Team Member) Project 009EU-2-1/2021: Enhancing Educational Quality and International Attractiveness (Team Member) KEGA 012EU-4/2023: ePortfolio for Integrative Learning (Team Member)

Philipp Cimianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Knowledge Representation
• Ontologies
• Knowledge-Based Natural Language Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Philipp Cimiano is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Bielefeld University, and leads the Semantic Databases Group. He holds additional roles as Coordinator of the Cognitive Interaction Technology Center (CITEC) and Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Institute (JAII). His research focuses on the intersection of language, semantics, and knowledge representation, with applications in Explainable AI , Knowledge Graphs , and AI in Medicine . Education: University of Stuttgart, University of South Australia, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Key Research Areas: Knowledge Representation, Ontologies, Explainable AI, Clinical Decision Support His recent work emphasizes dialogue-based XAI , federated learning , and semantic data integration . He has secured funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Union for projects like TRR 318 "Constructing Explainability" and Pret-a-LLOD. Scientific Awards Carl Adam Petrie Prize, KIT Faculty of Business and Economics Editorial Roles Co-editor, Journal of Applied Ontology Area Editor, Semantic Web Journal Editorial Board, Journal of Web Semantics Notable Projects TRR 318 (Subprojects B01, C05, INF) 3B: Bots Building Bridges for online deliberation LLM4KMU: Open Source LLMs for SMEs

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Aru serves as a Researcher in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Genoa. His current teaching responsibilities for the 2025-2026 academic year include: English Language B2 (code 108708) for Computer Engineering students English Sector-Specific Languages (code 65240) for Modern Languages and Cultures degree candidates His scholarly work centers on linguistic structures and discourse phenomena, with particular emphasis on: Compound figures of speech and conceptual blending mechanisms Irony markers in climate change discourse across traditional and digital media Frame shifting dynamics in satirical interpretation Cognitive-pragmatic interfaces in contemporary communication Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining how figurative language operates in sociopolitical contexts, especially through the lens of British media coverage of climate change. His methodology bridges cognitive linguistics with discourse analysis to decode layered meaning in journalistic and social media texts. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While office hours are conducted via Microsoft Teams by appointment, no information regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was provided in the available documentation.

• Swedish Language Didactics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elzbieta Strzelecka serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, specializing in Swedish language didactics and linguistic research. Her academic career spans decades with significant contributions to cognitive linguistics and grammar pedagogy, particularly for Swedish as a second language. Her research centers on cognitive linguistics frameworks applied to Swedish grammar instruction, with emphasis on particle verb semantics, container metaphors, and cross-linguistic comparisons between Swedish and Polish. She pioneered phenomenographic analyses of students' grammar histories, revealing emotional and cognitive dimensions of language learning. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, focusing on spatial language concepts and teacher strategy development. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows consistent evolution from foundational cognitive linguistic studies of particle verbs toward contemporary grammar pedagogy innovation. Recent work emphasizes teacher training methodologies and student-centered approaches, with strong collaboration patterns particularly with Lena Boström. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach spanning cognitive science, educational psychology, and contrastive linguistics while maintaining focus on practical Swedish language instruction.

Theresa Henn-Latusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Online Communities
• Protest Movements & Social Media
• Machine Learning, especially Image Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Theresa Henn-Latus is a research associate at the Chair of Business Information Systems with a focus on Social Networks at the University of Bamberg's Faculty of Business Information Systems and Applied Computer Science. She works under Professor Dr. Oliver Posegga's leadership and contributes significantly to research projects and teaching activities within the department. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with focus on Economics from University of Mannheim and Trinity College Dublin Master of Arts in Political Science with focus on Computational Social Sciences from University of Bamberg Study abroad at Sciences Po Lille Three-month "Data Science for the Social Good" fellowship at RPTU and DFKI in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University and University of Warwick (2022) Her research focuses on the analysis of online communities, particularly protest movements, with specific interest in boundary dynamics shaped by collective identities, media coverage, and framing of protest movements online. She examines cultural diffusion processes on social media through memes and other digital artifacts. Methodologically, she specializes in image analysis, network analysis, and statistical methods applied to digital trace data. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory focusing on the intersection of social movement theory and digital methods, particularly examining how memes function as cultural symbols and boundary markers within online communities. Her work bridges computational social science with traditional sociological concepts of collective identity formation. Awards: Nominated for WIAI Faculty's "Award for Good Teaching" in 2022 Received WIAI Faculty's "Award for Good Teaching" in 2023 She actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses while teaching courses including "Knowledge and Information Management" (Bachelor), "Selected Topics in Business Information Systems" (Bachelor), "Social Network Analysis" (Master), "Network Theory" (Master), and "Project Online Social Networks" (Master). Her research has been supported through the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) project "How are the central social conflict structures changing in Germany? Social Media Analytics of collective protests and movements" (2020-2023). Her work connects with broader research initiatives at the University of Bamberg including the Competence Center Mobile Business and Social Media, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of computer science, sociology, and political science.