جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emilia Djonovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
• Multiliteracies
• Multimodal Discourse Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emilia Djonov is an Associate Professor in the Macquarie School of Education at Macquarie University, with affiliations to the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and The Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (CRECE). Her research focuses on multimodal communication, early childhood literacy, and the role of technology in education. She leads major projects like Language for Learning - MQ TaLK and MQ Toddler TaLK, investigating language environments and learning-oriented talk in early childhood settings. Her teaching expertise spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in language and literacy, emphasizing innovative digital technologies and reflective learning. She serves as an Associate Editor for Linguistics and Education and editorial board member for journals like Multimodal Communication and Journal of Early Childhood Literacy . Research interests include multimodality, social semiotics, and multilingualism, with a focus on how modes (language, visuals, gestures) and technologies shape learning. Key areas of study involve children’s literacy development, digital tools in education, and cross-cultural language experiences. Emilia supervises numerous PhD and Master’s students, guiding projects on topics like multilingual toys, EFL apps, and heritage language maintenance. She has completed over a dozen research projects, including analyses of EFL textbooks and digital documentation apps in early childhood education. Key Projects: MQ TaLK (ARC Discovery, 2018–2023), MQ Toddler TaLK (NSW Department of Education, 2021–2023) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Linguistics and Education ; Editorial Board Member, Multimodal Communication , Multimodality & Society , and Journal of Early Childhood Literacy Labs/Teams: CRECE, Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre

• Neuroimaging
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Developmental Neuropsychiatry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bradley Peterson is a Professor of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and serves as the Division Chief of Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). He joined USC and CHLA in 2014 after prior roles at Columbia University and Yale University. Education: MD from University of Wisconsin Medical School (1987), Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowships at Yale and Columbia Research Focus: Dr. Peterson specializes in neuroimaging technologies to study psychiatric disorders and therapeutic mechanisms across the lifespan. His work spans conditions like Autism, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and environmental toxin impacts on brain development. Publications: Recent studies examine prenatal environmental exposures, maternal nutrition, and brain connectivity in psychiatric disorders. He employs multimodal MRI and SPECT to map developmental trajectories. Scientific Awards: Dean’s Teaching Award (USC, 2017) Blanche Ittleson Award (APA, 2012) John J. Weber Prize (Columbia, 2007) Outstanding Mentor (AACAP, 2014 & 2006) Grants & Collaborations: His research involves collaborations with institutions like CHLA and CTSI, focusing on precision medicine and developmental brain disorders. Labs: Leads the Institute for the Developing Mind at CHLA, integrating neuroimaging with behavioral science to study early brain development.

Lieve Mackenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Translation Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lieve Macken is Associate Professor at Ghent University's Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. With 28 years of experience in language technology, she leads research in machine translation, natural language processing, and translation technology applications. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation through the Language and Translation Technology Team (LT3). Dr. Macken's research focuses on machine translation evaluation, human-machine interaction in translation workflows, literary translation with MT, and educational applications of translation technology. Her work spans multiple dimensions including quality assessment metrics, eye-tracking studies of translation processes, syntactic difficulty prediction, and specialized applications for asylum seekers and language learners. She has pioneered research on translationese in machine translation output and developed methodologies for assessing translation quality through both process and product metrics. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the intersection of large language models with traditional machine translation systems, particularly in literary contexts. She investigates how different translation workflows impact textual characteristics, reading effort, and translator productivity. A significant portion of her recent work addresses social applications of translation technology, particularly through the MaTIAS project serving asylum seekers, and educational applications through projects like WiLMa and IVESS. Guest editor of Special Issue 'Advances in Computer-Aided Translation Technology' in Informatics journal (2019) Extensive experience as reviewer/referee for journals, conferences, and research projects External examiner for seven PhD candidates Dr. Macken has supervised numerous PhD projects including Joke Daems' work on translation robots, Arda Tezcan's research on MT quality estimation, and Bram Vanroy's study of syntactic difficulties in translation. She currently supervises the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodovska Curie Fellowship of Paola Ruffo and multiple PhD projects including Margot Fonteyne's WiLMa project and Jasper Degraeuwe's IVESS project. Her research is funded through diverse channels including Horizon Europe, BOF UGent, FWO, and AMIF grants. She coordinates the postgraduate program Computer-Assisted Language Mediation and co-coordinates the European Master's in Technology for Translation and Interpreting (EM-TTI), teaching courses in Computer-Assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Dissertation. As coordinator of the Language and Translation Technology Team (LT3), Dr. Macken leads a vibrant research group that regularly presents at major conferences including MT Summit, EAMT, and ICTIC. The team's work spans theoretical research in translation technology and practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in scholarly communication, language education, and social integration.

Thi Kim Anh Dangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Teacher education
• TESOL
• Education policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Thi Kim Anh Dang is a Senior Lecturer (TESOL and Languages Education) at Monash University's Faculty of Education. Previously, she held roles at Melbourne Graduate School of Education and La Trobe University. Her research focuses on teacher education, sociocultural theory, Indigenous education, and English-medium instruction (EMI) globalization impacts. She has published widely in international journals and authored 'Education Policy: Mapping the Landscape and Scope' (2016). Education: PhD in Teacher Education (University of Melbourne, 2014) with a sociocultural activity theoretical study of paired-placements; M.Ed (2002) on genre-based ESL writing pedagogy; B.Ed (Honours) in English Language Teaching (Vietnam National University, 1996). Research Interests: Teacher education, professional learning, TESOL, education policy, sociocultural activity theory, Indigenous education. She has consulted on projects addressing Indigenous student engagement in business education and EMI implementation strategies. Awards: Early Career Researcher Commendation (AARE 2015), Vietnam's Excellent Research Supervision Award (2007), and multiple scholarships/fellowships for academic excellence. Collaborations: Key projects include EMI professional learning programs in China and Germany, and Indigenous education initiatives in Australia. She leads the AARE Teacher Education & Research Innovation SIG.

Andreas K. Engelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas K. Engel serves as Director of the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology at the Center for Experimental Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). His research focuses on neural oscillations, brain dynamics, and neurophysiological mechanisms in health and disease, particularly employing EEG, MEG, and brain stimulation techniques like tACS to study cognitive processes, motor control, and multisensory integration. Current affiliation: Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, UKE Academic rank: Professor Email: ak.engel@uke.de Key research areas include: Neural oscillations and synchronization Neurodegenerative disease mechanisms (Parkinson's) Brain-computer interface development Neural coupling during social interactions Cortical network dynamics Neuromodulation techniques Recent publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing multisensory integration, phase-amplitude coupling, and applying stimulation methods to modulate cortical activity patterns. His work bridges computational neuroscience with clinical applications in movement disorders and cognitive impairments.

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Development
• Social Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine O'Doherty is an Associate Instructional Professor in the Department of Psychology and The College at the University of Chicago, where she has taught since 2015. Her courses include Social Cognitive Development, Child Development in the Classroom, and Developmental Psychology, as well as contributing to the College’s Mind series. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University. Her research focuses on young children’s learning through social interactions, including direct engagement and indirect methods like overheard conversations. She investigates how media, such as video, influences learning, particularly through coviewing interventions and third-party interactions. Her work also explores symbolic media environments, dual representation theories, and challenges in transferring knowledge between manipulative tools and written solutions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She has advised no students or mentored research teams in the documented information. Her contributions to education emphasize bridging developmental theory with classroom practices, reflecting her dual role as a researcher and educator.

Hiroshi Matsumotoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanese Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hiroshi Matsumoto, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Japanese Language and Culture at Soka University of America. He specializes in second language acquisition and Japanese linguistics, focusing on teacher talk efficacy, learner language analysis, and study abroad programs' impact. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical pedagogy to enhance cultural understanding through language education. Education: PhD in Second Language Acquisition Research and Japanese Linguistics, University of Washington MEd in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Washington BA in Applied Linguistics, Kyoto University, Japan Research Interests: Student perceptions of teacher talk in Japanese language classrooms Analysis of learner language among American university students Japanese language acquisition in study abroad contexts His work emphasizes innovative educational strategies for fostering cross-cultural competence and improving language learning outcomes. Key Contributions: Published extensively on teacher talk efficacy and learner comprehension Edited special issues on second language acquisition and pedagogy Recipient of grants and awards for research on study abroad motivations and language learning experiences Labs/Teams: Collaborates with academic institutions globally to advance language education research and curriculum design.

Nell K. Dukeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Literacy Development
• Informational Text Instruction
• Comprehension Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nell K. Duke is a Professor in the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan. Her work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty, with expertise in informational reading/writing, comprehension instruction, and equity in education. She has held leadership roles as Co-Principal Investigator on projects funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, National Science Foundation, and others. Duke has received numerous awards, including the P. David Pearson Scholarly Influence Award (2014) and recognition from prominent educational organizations. Her research emphasizes evidence-based strategies for literacy improvement, including project-based learning and family engagement. Notable books include Beyond Bedtime Stories and Inside Information . Duke also advocates for improving educational research training and consults with policy organizations. Her grants include initiatives like 'Interdisciplinary PBL Grade 1 Curriculum' (2021–2023) and efforts to narrow achievement gaps in social studies literacy. Education Background: Not explicitly listed in text; focus on academic career milestones. Grants & Funding: Includes projects on early childhood literacy, curriculum development, and scalable educational interventions. Publications span journals like Young Children , Elementary School Journal , and book chapters addressing literacy pedagogy, assessment, and equity. She actively disseminates knowledge via speaking engagements and social media (@nellkduke).

Giulia Togatoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Translation Studies
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giulia Togato is an Associate Professor of Translation Studies at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), where she leads the CoHaBiT PsyLing Lab (Cognitive, Behavioral, Bilingualism, Translation). Previously, she held academic roles at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Granada. Her research focuses on bilingualism, translation, and cognitive psychology, emphasizing differences between trained and untrained bilinguals. She teaches courses in psycholinguistics, translation theory, and consecutive interpreting, spanning undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Togato actively collaborates internationally and advises on integrating cognitive research with AI in language services through her role at GLOBO Language Solutions. Education includes a PhD in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (University of Granada), dual Master’s degrees in Experimental Psychology and Translation, and a BA in Translation and Intercultural Communication (University of Bologna). She has designed 20 courses and taught 65 sections across three languages, with a focus on interdisciplinary methods. Research interests highlight cognitive flexibility in interpreting, bilingual expertise, and the neurocognitive basis of translation. Her work appears in journals like Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology and British Journal of Psychology , with contributions to edited volumes such as The Routledge Handbook of Translation, Interpreting and Bilingualism . Awarded multiple RSCA Grants from CSULB’s College of Liberal Arts (2022–2026) and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Seal of Excellence, she also holds prestigious fellowships in cognitive neuroscience and translation studies. Her lab, CoHaBiT PsyLing, explores bilingualism, behavior, and translation through a psycholinguistic lens.

David E. Lowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literacy
• Teacher Preparation
• Secondary English Language Arts
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David E. Low is a Professor in the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education at California State University, Fresno's Kremen School of Education and Human Development. His research examines critical multimodal literacy practices of children and youth in diverse learning spaces, with particular expertise in comics, visual literacy, and critical pedagogy. Dr. Low previously served as Assistant Professor (2015-2020) before advancing to Associate Professor and ultimately Professor. Dr. Low earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, M.A. from New York University, and B.A. from the University of Arizona. His educational background in language, literacy, and culture informs his current research and teaching approaches which center on critical praxis and dismantling educational status quos that harm learners. Dr. Low's research focuses on intersections among multiliteracies, multimodality, racial and cultural identity, antideficit and antiracist pedagogies, popular culture/media, and critical multicultural education. His recent book "Transgressive Humor in Classrooms" (Routledge, 2024) explores humor as a form of social critique in secondary ELA classrooms. He has published extensively in top journals including Journal of Literacy Research, Research in the Teaching of English, Language Arts, and English Education, with over 30 scholarly publications to his name. Dr. Low's scholarly trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with visual and multimodal literacies, particularly comics and graphic narratives, as tools for critical inquiry, social justice education, and identity exploration. His work spans teacher education, children's literature analysis, and critical examinations of representation across multiple disciplines including mathematics, gender studies, and cultural identity. Dr. Low has received significant recognition for his scholarship: Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy (2023) Divergent Publication Award (2023) Keynote speaker at NCTEAR (2025) As an academic leader, Dr. Low chairs the University Personnel Committee at Fresno State (2020-present) and serves on the Executive Committee of ELATE (2023-27). He previously served as the School of Education's Faculty Assembly President (2017-18), co-chaired the Research Committee (2016-19) and Dandoy Committee (2017-23), and convened the César Chávez Education Conference (2017). His teaching focuses on mentoring pre- and in-service teachers to develop frameworks that honor students' cultural and intellectual legacies. He oversees the College's ongoing partnership with the Fresno American Indian Health Project (2015-present). Dr. Low serves on the Editorial Review Boards of Research in the Teaching of English and English Journal. He previously served as Section Editor for Language Arts (vols. 97 and 98, 2019-21) and co-edited a special issue of English Teaching: Practice and Critique. He is past chair and program chair of the AERA Literature SIG (2015-19) and a past member of NCTE's Standing Committee on Research (2018-21).

Helen Abadianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literacy Education
• Curriculum Development
• Multicultural Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen R. Abadiano is a Professor of Literacy Education and Interim Associate Dean in the School of Education at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University in Language, Literature, and Reading Education. Her expertise spans literacy pedagogy, curriculum development, multicultural education, and teacher training. She teaches graduate courses such as Seminar in Literacy Research & Assessment and Practicum for Literacy Coach . Education : PhD in Language, Literature, and Reading Education (The Ohio State University, 1993) MAT in Reading Education (University of the Philippines, 1997) Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (University of Saint Agustin, 1966) Research Interests : Dr. Abadiano focuses on literacy for diverse populations, second language acquisition, family literacy, and educational leadership. She has led initiatives like the BIMEC Program for children of incarcerated parents and Family Literacy in the 21st Century . Publications & Awards : She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited numerous journals, including the New England Reading Association Journal . Awards include the CCSU Distinguished Service Award (2011) and recognition for community service through literacy advocacy. Grants & Leadership : She secured grants totaling over $2M for literacy programs. As Interim Associate Dean, she oversees accreditation and curriculum reforms. She has served on accreditation teams for NECHE and CAEP. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with P-12 schools on literacy initiatives and mentorship programs for future educators.

Steven L. Smallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Aphasia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven L. Small is a Professor of Neurology and Ashbel Smith Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas , where he serves as Dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences . His leadership focuses on expanding neuroscience research, strengthening partnerships with institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and advancing the university's status as a top-tier research institution. Dr. Small's research pioneers the understanding of human brain anatomy and physiology , particularly in language comprehension/production and distributed brain networks. His translational work explores language recovery after stroke through imitation-based therapies , emphasizing neurobiologically plausible models derived from primate auditory systems. He has published extensively on network-level neurology , developmental plasticity , and biomarker discovery in neurotrauma. His recent publications (2020-2025) span topics including central autonomic network alterations in sports impact, salience network development , neurofilament biomarkers , and precision neurology . These works demonstrate interdisciplinary focus in neuroimaging , developmental neuroscience , and clinical neurorehabilitation . Dr. Small founded the Society for the Neurobiology of Language and co-founded the MIT Press open access journal Neurobiology of Language . He previously served as Chair of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine (2010-2017) and established Chicago's first high-field MRI research center at the University of Chicago (1999). He maintains affiliations with the Department of Neurology at UT Dallas and Department of Neuroscience at UT Southwestern.

• Software Engineering
• Formal Methods
• Model-Driven Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexander Raschke is a Professor at the University of Ulm, affiliated with the Institute of Software Engineering and Compiler Construction. His research focuses on formal methods, model-driven engineering, software safety and security, and abstract state machines. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including works on collaborative modeling frameworks, security analysis techniques, and programming by demonstration. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Ulm (2009). As an academic, he has organized and chaired conferences such as ABZ (2020, 2021), demonstrating leadership in the formal methods community. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software systems, emphasizing safety-critical and self-adaptive systems. Notable contributions include the development of EditQL—a textual query language for evolving models—and frameworks for attack-tree generation in cybersecurity.

Michael Kaschakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Processing
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Michael Kaschak is Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, studying language production and comprehension processes. His research examines how social, cognitive, and perceptual factors influence language choices, and how action planning systems interact with linguistic comprehension. Dr. Kaschak leads the Language and Cognitive Processes Laboratory, investigating embodied cognition through experimental paradigms. His research focuses on structural priming effects, action-sentence compatibility, dialogue alignment, and embodied language processing. Recent publications explore hysteresis in spatial language, reproducibility in embodiment research, and structural persistence in conversations. Work consistently integrates psycholinguistic experimentation with theoretical modeling. Dr. Kaschak has contributed methodological advances for studying language embodiment and maintains collaborations through multi-lab replication initiatives. His research received funding from National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health.

• Biomedical Ontologies
• Medical Informatics
• Semantic Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yehoshua Perl is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Structural Analysis of Biomedical Ontologies Center at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on biomedical ontologies, semantic networks, and quality assurance methodologies for medical terminologies. He leads projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Library of Medicine, including frameworks for auditing biomedical ontologies and developing interface terminologies to improve EHR usability. His work integrates computational methods like large language models and convolutional neural networks with ontology engineering to address challenges in medical informatics. Key research interests include ontology evolution visualization, SNOMED CT refinement, and the application of abstraction networks for knowledge summarization. He has pioneered methodologies for auditing complex concepts in ontologies such as ChEBI, NCIt, and Gene Ontology. Recent projects emphasize improving patient comprehension of EHRs through AI-driven simplification and clinical entity recognition systems. Federal Grants: Family-Based Framework Of Quality Assurance For Biomedical Ontologies (NIH, 2015–2019) Taxonomies Supporting Orientation, Navigation and Auditing of Terminologies (NLM, 2007–2011) His publications span ontology design patterns, semantic type assignments, and visualization tools like BLUSNO for SNOMED CT. He collaborates internationally on standards for ontology reuse and has contributed to the CIDO coronavirus ontology. Current work includes leveraging generative AI for hierarchical relationship prediction and EHR annotation frameworks tailored to cardiology and other specialties.