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Ross Horneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Security protocols
• Privacy-preserving technologies
• Concurrency theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ross Horne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. He is a member of the StrathCyber and Mathematically Structured Programming research groups. Education: PhD (University of Southampton, 2012), BA (Oxford University, 2005) Prior Appointments: Research Fellow at University of Luxembourg (2018-2023), Senior Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (2015-2018), Associate Professor at Kazakh-British Technical University (2012-2015) Research Interests: Dr. Horne's work focuses on security and privacy protocols for digital systems, particularly addressing threats in payment technologies, ePassports, and decentralized identity management (e.g., Solid protocol). His theoretical contributions bridge concurrency theory, proof theory, and logic through applications to security verification and process calculi. Developed formal models for unlinkability in EMV payment protocols Created intuitionistic logical frameworks for process equivalence Explored graphical proof systems beyond formulaic representations Investigated legal-compliant AI for space systems (CubeSat anomaly detection) Scientific Contributions: He has published extensively in top venues including ACM CCS, IEEE CSF, LICS, and CONCUR. His 2017 CONCUR best paper introduced intuitionistic characterizations of bisimilarity. Principal Investigator for EU COST Action on Distributed Knowledge Graphs Co-developed privacy models adopted in Luxembourg parliamentary responses Advising: Currently accepting PhD students with strong mathematical and computer science skills for research in security/privacy of emerging systems. Former student Semen Yurkov completed a thesis on privacy-preserving smart card payments. Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborates with space lawyers through the Interdisciplinary Master Program in Space Resources. Projects include AI for CubeSat reliability and legal-compliant software certification frameworks.

Zheng Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Educational Technology
• Language Acquisition
• Multilingual NLP
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zheng Yuan is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Natural Language Processing at the School of Computer Science, University of Sheffield. He holds affiliated positions at the University of Cambridge and King's College London, and is a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. His research focuses on NLP applications in education, healthcare, and multilingual systems. Education: PhD in Natural Language Processing, University of Cambridge MPhil in Advanced Computer Science, University of Cambridge BSc(Eng) from Queen Mary University of London Research: Dr. Yuan's work spans educational NLP, multilingual systems under low-resource conditions, and explainable machine learning. His group develops technologies for grammatical error correction, automated assessment, and cross-lingual applications, with significant contributions to computer-assisted language learning and computational creativity. Publications: Recent works (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on educational NLP, multilingual systems, and LLM evaluation. Key themes include grammatical error correction for code-switched languages, creativity assessment frameworks, and robust evaluation methods for large language models across diverse linguistic contexts. Awards: Winning systems at SemEval-2021 and CoNLL-2014 Fellowship at Trinity College Cambridge Fellow of Higher Education Academy Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator for Royal Society grant 'Large Language Models as Agents for Intelligent Language Tutoring' (2025-2027). Actively supervises PhD students in NLP and machine learning, welcoming new research collaborations. Affiliations: Member of Alan Turing Institute (Data-Centric Engineering), King's Institute for AI, and ACL committees. Organizes major NLP workshops including ACL/NAACL BEA workshops and AIED tutorials.

• Synchronic syntax
• Diachronic syntax
• Greek linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Christina Sevdali is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Communication and Media , Ulster University. Her academic career spans theoretical and applied linguistics with a focus on Greek syntax, case systems, and multilingualism. Education: BA in Greek Philology (University of Crete, 2000), MPhil in Theoretical Linguistics (University of Cambridge, 2002), PhD in Linguistics (University of Cambridge, 2007) Her research explores synchronic and diachronic syntax , particularly Greek linguistics , with emphasis on finiteness, control theory, case systems, and multilingualism. Recent work includes the Language Made Fun project for refugee children and the DiGreC treebank for case diachrony studies. 2025: Published in Glossa on auxiliary selection in bilingual acquisition 2024: Co-edited The Place of Case in Grammar with Oxford University Press Scientific awards include the Distinguished Research Award (2024) and Research Communication Award (2016) . She supervises PhD students in topics like Greek diachrony, bilingualism, and aphasia.

Willem Hollmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Cognitive Sociolinguistics
• Dialect Grammar
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Willem Hollmann is a Professor of Linguistics and currently serves as Head of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. He holds academic roles such as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and has previously been Interim Executive Dean at Lancaster University. His expertise spans cognitive linguistics, cognitive sociolinguistics, and verbal deception detection, with a strong commitment to language education and policy. Willem Hollmann holds academic qualifications including an MA from the University of Amsterdam, another MA from the University of Manchester, and a PhD from the University of Manchester. Willem Hollmann’s research focuses on cognitive-typological linguistic theory, particularly construction grammar and usage-based models, cognitive sociolinguistics, dialect grammar, language change, and the history of English. His recent work extends into verbal deception detection and forensic linguistics. He emphasizes the intersection of language structure and social factors, contributing to both theoretical and applied linguistic studies. His recent publications explore syntactic constraints in English, cognitive sociolinguistic applications, and the use of epistemic modals in academic writing by Japanese EFL students. He also engages with generative vs. usage-based linguistic theories, phonological evidence in adjective analysis, and the evolution of comparative modals in English. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied areas like education and forensic analysis. Willem Hollmann has been recognized through various professional roles and contributions, though no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Willem Hollmann has supervised numerous PhD students, including those who have secured academic positions globally. He is open to supervising research in cognitive-typological theory, sociolinguistics, dialect grammar, and deception detection. While specific grants are not detailed, his consultancy work with UK government departments and educational bodies underscores his engagement with applied linguistic initiatives. He is actively involved in language education policy, chairs the LAGB’s Education Committee, and contributes to the Committee for Linguistics in Education. His collaborations extend to institutions like the Department for Education and OCR, reflecting his commitment to educational linguistics.

• Language production
• Message formulation
• Sentence formulation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agnieszka Konopka is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, where she conducts research and teaches while actively accepting PhD students for supervision. Her office is located in Room G33 of the William Guild Building on the University of Aberdeen campus. Her academic appointments include: Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen SONA and research participation coordinator Associate Editor, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General Editorial Board Member, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition Editorial Board Member, Applied Psycholinguistics Dr. Konopka's research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying language production and memory for language. She investigates how speakers plan and formulate messages and sentences across different languages, examining incrementality and flexibility in message and sentence formulation. Her work also bridges bilingual sentence processing with reconstructive memory research to understand how language learning affects memory for linguistic information. Her research interests include: Language production and message formulation Sentence formulation and incrementality Cross-linguistic differences in language processing Linguistic diversity and bilingualism Syntax and memory for language Source memory and metacognition Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology, with recent work expanding into cross-cultural aspects of emotion recognition and social category influences on cognitive processes. She frequently employs eye-tracking and other experimental methodologies to examine the precise time-course of linguistic processing. Her teaching responsibilities include: Memory & Language Methodology B MRes programme instruction Dr. Konopka maintains an active presence in the academic community through her editorial roles and continues to advance research at the intersection of language, cognition, and social processes.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Inner Speech
• Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Bo Yao is a Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University's Department of Psychology, Fylde College. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of language and inner speech, exploring neural mechanisms underlying inner speech's role in cognition and mental health. He employs methods like EEG, fMRI, eye tracking, and computational modeling. Yao supervises 4 postgraduate students and leads the Language, Inner Speech, and Neuroscience (LISN) Lab. Research Interests: Inner speech's neural basis, auditory verbal hallucinations, embodied cognition, and psycholinguistics. Recent work examines rhythmic foundations of thought and emotional processing in language. His 2025 publications highlight innovations in parafoveal preview benefits and predictive coding frameworks. Publications span cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, and neuroimaging, with a focus on reading comprehension, speech processing, and emotional word analysis. His work bridges phenomenological experience with neural mechanisms, using meta-analyses and experimental paradigms. Advising and Labs: Supervises students in language cognition and inner speech research. The LISN Lab develops interdisciplinary approaches to understand language and consciousness.

Laura Dominguezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Native Language Attrition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura Dominguez holds a Professorship in Linguistics at the University of Southampton's Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. She serves as Head of Department (2021-2025), REF Champion for Impact, and has held roles including Deputy Head of Department and Head of Research. Her research focuses on formal second language acquisition, bilingualism, native language attrition, and syntactic theory within a generative framework. Key projects include the ESRC-funded SPLLOC corpus initiative and an AHRC project on grammatical attrition. Her research investigates prosodic/syntactic constraints in Spanish word order, L2 acquisition of tense-aspect morphology, and L1 attrition mechanisms in bilinguals. She leads editorial boards for journals like Second Language Research and Spanish Heritage Journal , and holds roles in professional bodies including the ESRC Peer Review College and EuroSLA Executive Committee. Current research emphasizes syntax-theory integration with acquisition studies, leveraging experimental and corpus-based methods. She supervises multiple PhD students in Applied Linguistics and Modern Languages, and accepts new PhD applications. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies of multilingual development.

Ellen Garlandمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Animal Culture
• Social Learning
• Bioacoustics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Ellen Garland is a Principal Research Fellow in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews , Scotland. She is affiliated with the Centre for Biological Diversity, the Scottish Oceans Institute, the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), and the Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution. She leads multiple research projects funded by The Royal Society and is an active Principal Investigator in marine bioacoustics and animal culture. Research Interests: Her primary research focuses on animal culture , social learning , bioacoustics , and behavioural ecology , particularly in cetaceans. She specializes in the cultural transmission, vocal learning, and function of humpback whale song, using vocal sequence analysis to define population structures for conservation. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and biodiversity. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2023–2025) explore humpback whale song complexity, cultural evolution, mating systems, and the parallels between whale song and human language. These studies combine bioacoustics, genetics, and network analysis to understand cultural transmission and population dynamics. Scientific Awards: National Academy of Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship (2012) Academy of Medical Sciences SUSTAIN career programme (2023) ASA Acoustic Expert Multimedia: Honourable mention (2023) Co-lead, UNEP CMS Expert Working Group on Animal Culture (2023) Executive Officer, South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (2019) Advising and Grants: She supervises research and has led multiple funded projects with The Royal Society, including a University Research Fellowship extension (2022–2025) with over £360,000 in funding. She collaborates internationally and mentors early-career researchers. Her lab generates extensive datasets on cetacean vocalizations and genetics. Laboratories and Teams: She is embedded in the Sea Mammal Research Unit and the Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution, working with interdisciplinary teams on marine mammal cognition, communication, and conservation.

Kook-Hee Gilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kook-Hee Gil is a Reader in Applied Linguistics and Graduate Director of English Language and Linguistics at the School of English , University of Sheffield. She teaches undergraduate courses in Linguistic Theory, Semantics, and Second Language Acquisition, and postgraduate courses including 'Current Issues in Second Language Acquisition' and 'Research Methods' within the MA in Applied Linguistics program. Education: BA in English Literature and Linguistics, Chungnam National University (1993) MSc in Applied Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (1994) MSc in Speech and Language Processing, University of Edinburgh (1995) PhD in Linguistics, University of Edinburgh (2000) with thesis on Korean Long-Distance Anaphora Research Interests: Her work focuses on syntax-semantics interface, second language acquisition of quantifiers, mass/count distinction, and pedagogical applications of generative SLA research. She has led workshops at AAAL (2011), GASLA (2013), and LAGB (2016) on these topics. Publications Trends: Her research spans formal linguistics (e.g., quantification, anaphora) and applied linguistics (e.g., classroom implications, textbook analysis). Key areas include L2 acquisition of English/Korean quantifiers, polarity items, and cross-linguistic semantic variability. Projects: She worked on an AHRC-funded project "Strategies of Quantification" at the University of York (2001-2004) before joining Sheffield.

Jon Sterlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Programming Languages
• Semantics
• Type Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Sterling is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on foundational aspects of programming languages and semantics, employing advanced mathematical frameworks such as type theory, category theory, domain theory, and topos theory. He is particularly known for contributions to cubical type theory, synthetic computability, and denotational semantics. His teaching responsibilities include lecturing on Discrete Mathematics (Part IA). Sterling's work bridges theoretical computer science and mathematics, emphasizing formal systems that ensure program correctness and computational adequacy. He has contributed to proof assistants like RedPRL and developed novel approaches to reasoning about higher-order store and effectful computations. His recent research explores topics such as univalent reference types, guarded domain theory, and cost-aware logical frameworks. Notable collaborations include work with Carnegie Mellon University and Aarhus University on foundational type-theoretic systems.

Hannah Cornishمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Cornish is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Her research focuses on the cultural evolution of language and communication systems, particularly examining how structural complexity and adaptive design emerge through processes like iterated learning and social interaction. She employs experimental methods to study laboratory-based models of language evolution, exploring topics such as sequence memory constraints, metaphor-driven linguistic changes, and the dynamics of cumulative cultural transmission. Her work bridges linguistics, cognitive science, and evolutionary biology, with a focus on understanding how human communication systems develop without centralized design. Notable contributions include studies on the emergence of tense/aspect systems, the role of generation turnover in linguistic adaptation, and the interplay between compression and communication efficiency in evolving languages. Cornish’s articles consistently emphasize empirical approaches to uncovering the mechanisms behind language structure, often highlighting the importance of cognitive constraints and cultural dynamics. Her research has been published in venues like Evolution of Language and experimental linguistics journals, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with evolutionary linguistics and cognitive science.

Anand Syeaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Syntax
• Creole Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anand Syea has been a full-time faculty member at the University of Westminster since 1991 and previously served as Head of the Linguistics Section (1997–2004). He is a Professor of Linguistics specialising in theoretical syntax, creole linguistics, language acquisition and language impairment, with a particular focus on Down’s Syndrome populations. Education BA in Linguistics – University College of North Wales, Bangor MA in Applied Linguistics – University of Essex PhD in Linguistics (Syntax) – University of Essex Research Interests His research agenda spans four interconnected domains. First, theoretical syntax , where he works within the Minimalist and Principles-and-Parameters frameworks. Second, creole linguistics , exploring the morphosyntax of English- and French-based creoles and their implications for linguistic theory. Third, language acquisition , investigating both first- and second-language development. Finally, language impairment , especially the linguistic characteristics of Down’s Syndrome speakers of creole languages. Current projects include comprehensive grammatical descriptions of English-based creoles, longitudinal studies of Down’s Syndrome creole speakers, and analyses of language mixing between creoles and Bhojpuri in former plantation colonies. Publications & Scholarly Output Across more than three decades, Syea’s scholarship has appeared in leading journals such as Theoretical Linguistics , Journal of Pidgin and Creole Languages , Linguistics and Acta Linguistica Hafniensia . His book-length works include The Syntax of Mauritian Creole (2013) and A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar of French-based Creoles (2017), with a forthcoming volume on English-based creoles slated for 2024. Doctoral Supervision & Academic Service He welcomes PhD applications in all areas of syntax, especially those focused on creole languages. To date he has supervised or co-supervised multiple doctoral students; the only named example in the provided text is Mr Andrew Booth, whose thesis examined Manx English phonology. Professional Memberships Society of Pidgin and Creole Linguistics Linguistic Association of Great Britain

Guy Emersonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Guy Emerson is a Departmental Early-Career Academic Fellow and Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. He also serves as a College Lecturer at Gonville & Caius College and Executive Director of Cambridge Language Sciences. His research focuses on computational linguistics, particularly functional distributional semantics, probabilistic models, and machine learning applications in natural language processing. He explores how computational models can illuminate linguistic knowledge and advance artificial intelligence. His work integrates formal linguistic theory with data-driven methods, addressing challenges like hypernymy detection, cross-linguistic syntax, and semantic representation. Recent projects include probing lexical semantics limitations, developing scalable distributional models, and leveraging visual data for semantic analysis. Key themes include natural language processing, machine learning, and cross-linguistic studies, with publications in top venues like SemEval workshops and computational linguistics journals. His contributions bridge formal syntax, probabilistic semantics, and scalable computational techniques, emphasizing both theoretical and applied outcomes. Emerson collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary initiatives through Cambridge Language Sciences, fostering connections between linguistics, computer science, and cognitive science. His research has implications for improving NLP systems, semantic modeling, and cross-linguistic computational frameworks.

Yangming Liمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yangming Li is a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cambridge Image Analysis research group. His work bridges applied mathematics, theoretical physics, and machine learning, with a focus on developing innovative models for image analysis, generative processes, and natural language understanding. Research interests include Fourier Neural Operators, diffusion models, generative adversarial networks (GANs), and their applications in solving complex problems across scientific computing and data-driven domains. His recent contributions explore operator learning for PDEs, robust diffusion models under noisy conditions, and adversarial attacks in text watermarking systems. Publications highlight advancements in operator-based neural networks, risk-sensitive generative modeling, and domain-aware NLP frameworks. His methodologies emphasize mathematical rigor while addressing practical challenges like missing data and model expressivity limitations. Active collaborations span interdisciplinary teams at DAMTP and the broader University of Cambridge research community.

Oskari Kuuselaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophical Methodology
• Philosophy of Logic
• Moral Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oskari Kuusela is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies and the Department of Philosophy. His research focuses on philosophical methodology, the philosophy of logic and language, moral philosophy, and the history of analytic philosophy, particularly Ludwig Wittgenstein. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has held postdoctoral fellowships, including a Fulbright Junior Scholarship at the University of Chicago and a position at the Wittgenstein Archives in Bergen, Norway. Education: BA and MA from the University of Helsinki, DPhil from the University of Oxford. Research Interests : Wittgenstein's philosophy, including his methods and conceptions of philosophical statements. Ethics and practical relevance of philosophy, emphasizing moral judgment and conceptual clarity. Philosophical methodology, logic, and the foundations of cognitive science. Projects : Lead projects on transcendental philosophy, the nature of necessity, and Wittgensteinian exercises. Founder of the Nordic Network for Wittgenstein Research. Teaching : Wittgenstein, early analytic philosophy, ethics.