Prof. Dr. Angelika Braun is a full Professor of Phonetics at the University of Trier since October 2009, with a career spanning forensic phonetics, sociophonetics, and cross-cultural speech analysis. She previously held roles at the Bundeskriminalamt (Wiesbaden/Düsseldorf) and Philipps-Universität Marburg, where she habilitated in Phonetics and Speech Processing (2000). Her work bridges academic research with forensic practice. Research Focus: Her Sociophonetics (language and emotions, gender-specific speech) Forensic Phonetics (speaker identification, voice analysis) Contrastive and Hawaiian Phonetics Speech prosody and toxin effects (smoking, alcohol) Intercultural dubbing studies Academic Contributions: Over 15 recent articles explore voice quality, emotional speech, forensic age estimation, and cross-cultural dubbing effects. Key conferences include Interspeech, International Congress of Phonetic Sciences, and ISCA. Her work appears in journals like Forensic Linguistics and The Phonetician . Scientific Honors: Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Founder Member and former Chairperson of the International Association for Forensic Phonetics (IAFP) Life-Member of the International Phonetic Association (IPA) Leadership roles in ISPhS and GAL Practical Impact: Developed the Almeida-Braun Transcription System for dialect analysis and contributed to forensic audio enhancement protocols (e.g., Rodney King case). Serves as reviewer for Language and Speech , Forensic Linguistics , and JIPA . Collaborates on longitudinal studies of vocal aging and speaker identification.
Professor Antje Gumz holds a Professorship for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy with a focus on Depth Psychology-Based Psychotherapy at the Psychologische Hochschule Berlin (PHB). She leads a dedicated working group focused on psychotherapy research and training, with particular emphasis on therapeutic relationship skills, alliance ruptures, and psychodynamic concepts. Her academic work bridges clinical practice and scientific research, contributing significantly to the field of psychotherapy. Dr. Gumz's research interests span multiple dimensions of psychotherapy, with particular focus on measuring and training therapeutic relationship skills, including alliance ruptures, facilitative interpersonal skills, dealing with transference/countertransference, and enactments. She investigates mediators of therapy success and the role of language and voice in psychotherapy, bringing a unique perspective that integrates psychodynamic and systems theory concepts. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the therapist's role in therapeutic tensions and crises, and how these can be transformed into opportunities for therapeutic advancement. Professor Gumz has published extensively on psychotherapy techniques and training, with numerous publications in leading journals. Her recent work focuses on the development of assessment tools like the Psychodynamic Intervention List (PIL) and the Mediators of Change in Psychotherapy Inventory (MoCPI). Her research demonstrates how specific verbal techniques relate to session quality and therapeutic outcomes, providing empirical support for clinical practice. Heigl Foundation Research Grant (2019-2025) for therapist interpersonal skills research German Psychoanalytic Society Research Grant (2017-2019) for therapeutic techniques studies Professor Gumz actively supervises numerous doctoral students and research assistants, fostering the next generation of psychotherapy researchers. Her work extends beyond academia through collaborations with multiple psychotherapy training institutes across Germany. She has developed innovative training approaches like the Modified Alliance-Focused Training with Doubling (MAFT-D) to improve therapists' competencies in handling therapeutic tensions. Her research group maintains strong national and international collaborations, contributing to evidence-based psychotherapy training and improved treatment outcomes.
Ulrich Schroeders is a Professor of Psychological Diagnostics at the University of Kassel, where he has been employed since October 2017. His work focuses on developing and validating psychological assessment tools, with particular expertise in cognitive diagnostics and educational measurement. He teaches various programs for approximately 500 students annually and serves as a supervisor for teacher training students preparing for their oral state examinations in Pedagogy/Psychology. Dr. Schroeders earned his PhD from Humboldt University of Berlin in 2010 with a dissertation titled "Measurement of Cognitive Abilities Using Modern Technologies: Artifacts, Equivalence, and New Constructs." Prior to that, he completed his Diploma in Psychology at Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg in 2004 with a thesis on diagnosing dyscalculia in first-grade students. His research spans several key areas in psychological assessment. He specializes in technology-based competency diagnostics, developing innovative methods for measuring cognitive abilities and school competencies. A significant portion of his work involves applying Machine Learning and metaheuristics to psychometric problems, particularly in structural equation modeling. His methodological expertise includes advancing techniques in Local Structural Equation Modeling (LSEM) and Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM), with applications across educational and clinical psychology contexts. Analysis of Dr. Schroeders' recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational approaches to psychological assessment. His work frequently employs optimization algorithms like Ant Colony Optimization and Bee Swarm Optimization to address challenges in test construction and validation. There's a clear trajectory toward game-based and technology-enhanced assessment methods, as seen in studies using Mastermind and Wordle as assessment tools. His research also demonstrates growing interest in applying machine learning to predict behavioral outcomes, including juvenile delinquency, suicide risk, and psychotherapy outcomes. Dr. Schroeders has secured significant research funding, including projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Hector Foundation. His current projects include "Facing the Replication Crisis in Machine Learning Modeling" (2025-2027) and "PINGUIN: Potenzialidentifikation IN der GrUndschule" (2024-2027), which focuses on identifying elementary students' initial competencies. He leads the development of the BEFKI assessment system (Berliner Test zur Erfassung fluider und kristalliner Intelligenz), which includes versions for different age groups (5-7, 8-10, and 11+). His methodological toolbox includes specialized approaches for test construction and validation, particularly focusing on optimization algorithms applied to psychological measurement problems.
Dr. Gesa Schaadt is a postdoctoral research scientist at the Clinic of Cognitive Neurology , University of Leipzig, affiliated with the Medical Faculty . Holding a PhD in Psychology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, her work focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying speech processing and language development in children, particularly those with writing difficulties and dyslexia. She has held research positions at both Humboldt-Universität and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Education AS-Level (Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Spanish), King Edward VI Sixth Form College (2003) University Entrance Certificate (Advanced Courses: English, Biology), Rübekamp School (2005) Diploma in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2011) Doctor of Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2016) Research Interests encompass visual-auditory speech integration, developmental language disorders, and the hormonal impacts on language acquisition during 'mini-puberty'. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and clinical neurology, utilizing neuroimaging and behavioral methods. Scientific Awards include fellowship support during her PhD studies at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (2011-2013). Current Work investigates neurocognitive pathways in language development and disorders, combining insights from cognitive psychology and neurology.
Prof. Yu-Seop Kim is a Professor at the School of Software, Hallym University, Chuncheon-si, Republic of Korea. He holds a B.Eng. in Computer Science from Sogang University (1992), and M.Eng. (1994) and D.Eng. (2000) in Computer Engineering from Seoul National University. His academic work is centered on the integration of artificial intelligence with biomedical applications. B.Eng., Department of Computer Science, Sogang University, 1992 M.Eng., Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, 1994 D.Eng., Computer Engineering, Seoul National University, 2000 His research interests lie at the intersection of bioinformatics, computational intelligence, natural language processing, and deep learning , with a strong emphasis on medical applications. He actively explores how AI can assist in clinical diagnostics and healthcare documentation. The recent trend in his publications demonstrates a focus on AI-driven medical image analysis and automated clinical text generation . His work leverages convolutional neural networks and language models to interpret brain CT scans, detect aortic dissection, and augment medical reports for cerebrovascular diseases. These efforts reflect a consistent effort to bridge machine learning with real-world clinical challenges. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his collaborative research output suggests active engagement in academic and clinical partnerships. Prof. Kim has advised multiple researchers and co-authored numerous publications, particularly in journals like Applied Sciences and Journal of Clinical Medicine . Although specific grant information is not mentioned, his research likely involves funding for AI in healthcare. He collaborates with colleagues such as Byoung-Doo Oh, Chulho Kim, and Bitnarae Kim, indicating a multidisciplinary team approach. His work appears to be conducted within a research group or lab focused on AI for medical imaging and language processing , potentially involving students and clinical collaborators from affiliated institutions like Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital. This environment supports translational research from algorithm development to clinical validation.
Professor Gesa Hartwigsen is a leading cognitive neuroscientist holding dual appointments as Professor for Cognitive and Biological Psychology at Leipzig University and Lise Meitner Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS). She leads the Research Group Cognition and Plasticity, focusing on neural networks for higher cognitive functions, adaptive plasticity in cognition, and language network reorganization after stroke. Her educational background includes: Studies of Psychology (Dipl.-Psych., 2001-2006) at Kiel University PhD in Neurology (Dr. phil., 2007-2010) at Kiel University Habilitation in Psychology (2018) at University of Potsdam Hartwigsen's research spans cognitive neuroscience with particular emphasis on language processing, neural plasticity, and brain stimulation techniques. Her work investigates how brain networks support semantic cognition, how they adapt following neurological damage, and how they change across the lifespan. She employs advanced methodologies including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), functional MRI, and concurrent TMS-fMRI to establish causal relationships in neural processing. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on language networks, executive control mechanisms, and neural plasticity. Her work increasingly integrates advanced computational approaches with neurostimulation to understand semantic processing, speech comprehension in challenging environments, and recovery from language disorders. A significant trend is her development of methodological frameworks for concurrent TMS-fMRI, establishing new standards in the field. Her notable scientific recognition includes: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023-2027) for "The Flexible Brain: (Re-)shaping Adaptation in Semantic Cognition" NVIDIA GPU grant (Titan Xp Donation) Hartwigsen has secured substantial research funding, including multiple DFG projects as Principal Investigator. Her current DFG Research Unit (2023-2026) focuses on "Modulation of brain networks for memory and learning by transcranial electrical stimulation," where she serves as PI. She has successfully led multiple interdisciplinary projects examining language networks, neural plasticity, and brain stimulation effects. At the MPI CBS, she leads the Cognition and Plasticity research group, which investigates how brain networks support cognitive functions and adapt to challenges. Her team employs a multimodal approach combining neurostimulation, neuroimaging, and behavioral methods to understand the causal architecture of cognitive networks, particularly in language processing and semantic cognition.
Prof. Dr. Marcus Hasselhorn is Acting Director at DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Educational Research and Information and serves as a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Goethe University Frankfurt's Department 05 Psychology & Sports Science . His career spans over 25 years of leadership roles in educational research, including geschäftsführender Direktor (2012-2019) at DIPF and speaker of the Hessian LOEWE Center IDeA (2008-2019). Professor of Psychology (2007-present) at DIPF Former Director roles (2012-2019) and ongoing Scientific Board membership Leadership in Leibniz Research Network Bildungspotenziale (2013-2025) Research focuses on the ontogenesis of learning prerequisites , learning disorders , and educational diagnostics , particularly examining individual development and adaptive education for at-risk children. His recent work includes computerized learning assessment systems ( LONDI , iLearn ), language acquisition interventions ( BiSS-Transfer ), and inclusive education frameworks ( INCLASS ). Scientific engagement includes: President of German Psychological Society (2006-2008) Editorial leadership in Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft (2017-2024) Scientific Board member at IDeA Center (2008-present) Advisory roles in Mercator Institute (2013-present) and Kassel University Council (2010-present) Active in developing diagnostic tools like the Frostig Developmental Test of Visual Perception-3 and leading the BRISE initiative for early childhood education. Current projects address neurobehavioral development ( ReAL ), mental health in schools ( Mentale Gesundheit ), and language acquisition ( TRIO ).
Patricia Martinkova is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, Charles University , a Senior Researcher leading the Department of Statistical Modelling at the Institute of Computer Science, Czech Academy of Sciences , and an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington (Statistics and Social Sciences). She is also the founder of the Computational Psychometrics Group and the Center for Educational Measurement and Psychometrics at Charles University. Her research focuses on advanced psychometric models and estimators for granular insights in education, psychology, and health, with emphasis on inter-rater reliability , differential item functioning (DIF) , and reproducible research via tools like ShinyItemAnalysis . She has developed software packages ( difNLR , SIAmodules , SIAtools ) and authored the book Computational Aspects of Psychometric Methods. With R (2023). Recent projects include the 2025–2027 EduCoDe (Czech Science Foundation) and 2024–2028 Digital Technologies and Wellbeing (EU-funded). She has received recognition as a Fulbright Alumna (2013–2015) and organized the IMPS 2024 conference (570+ participants). Teaching includes courses on Statistical Methods in Psychometrics and Item Response Theory , incorporating active learning and R-based tools.
Daniela Sammler is an Adjunct Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt and Research Group Leader of the Neurocognition of Music and Language research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt/Main. She has established herself as a leading researcher at the intersection of music cognition, language processing, and neuroscience, with a particular focus on prosody, syntax, and the neural mechanisms underlying both speech and musical processing. Education 2025: Adjunct Professor, Goethe University Frankfurt/M. 2022: Venia Legendi, Goethe University Frankfurt/M. 2018: Habilitation and Venia Legendi, University of Leipzig (Topic: Intonation in speech and music) 2004-2008: Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, University of Leipzig and MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig (Topic: Syntax in language and music) 1997-2004: Psychology studies at University of Leipzig and Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (Diploma from Leipzig) Research Interests Daniela Sammler's research focuses on the neurocognitive foundations of music and language processing , with particular emphasis on how prosody, melody, and syntax are represented and processed in the brain. Her work explores the common neural mechanisms underlying speech and music, investigating how the brain processes intonation patterns in both domains. She has made significant contributions to understanding the dorsal and ventral pathways for prosody and the neuroanatomical overlap of syntax processing in music and language. Her research employs a variety of methodologies including fMRI, EEG, intracranial ERP studies, and behavioral experiments with both healthy participants and patient populations. She has conducted groundbreaking work on amusia and language disorders , prosodic structure building , and the neural bases of musical joint action . Analysis of her recent publications reveals a growing focus on interpersonal musical interaction, interbrain synchrony, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying collaborative music-making. Scientific Awards Gold Medal for outstanding achievements in the preservation of historic monuments in Europe (2012) Otto Hahn Medal of the Max Planck Society (2010) Otto Hahn Award of the Max Planck Society (2010) Poster Award, Organization of Human Brain Mapping (2010) Research Leadership and Grants Since 2020, Dr. Sammler has led the Neurocognition of Music and Language research group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. Prior to this, she headed the Otto Hahn Group Neural Bases of Intonation in Speech and Music at the MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences from 2013-2020, which was funded through her Otto Hahn Award. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the Max Planck Society and other funding bodies, enabling her to establish cutting-edge research programs at the intersection of music, language, and neuroscience. She currently leads multiple research projects including "Neural Networks for Real-Time Joint Music Performance: Piano duos in the MR-scanner" and "Cognitive drivers of interbrain synchrony during musical interaction," which investigate the complex cognitive and neural processes underlying musical collaboration. Her research group has also explored how vocal tone carries information about emotional state and speaker intention through prosody. Research Environment Dr. Sammler's research group operates within the Department of Music at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt. Her lab employs state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques including fMRI, EEG, and intracranial recordings to investigate the neural substrates of music and language processing. The research environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between neuroscientists, linguists, musicologists, and cognitive scientists, creating a rich intellectual space for exploring the complex relationships between music and language.
Sandra Martin is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, where she works in the Lise Meitner Research Group Cognition and Plasticity. Her research combines neuroimaging and neuromodulation methods with graph theory, large language models, and behavioral modeling to explore cognitive changes across the adult lifespan, with a particular focus on age-related changes in memory processes and their interaction with executive functions. Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2018-2023) from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig M.Sc. in European Master of Clinical Linguistics (2014) from University of Potsdam, Germany & University of Groningen, The Netherlands B.A. in Linguistics (2012) from Humboldt University Berlin, Germany Research Interests: Dr. Martin's research focuses on cognitive aging , neurolinguistics , and network neuroscience . She investigates how domain-general networks contribute to language prediction and semantic cognition across the adult lifespan. Her work often employs non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to understand the causal roles of specific brain regions in cognitive processes. She is particularly interested in how executive resources shape language predictability effects and how these relationships change with age. She's a strong advocate for open and reproducible research practices including preregistration and registered reports. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding the neural mechanisms of semantic cognition and language processing across the lifespan. She combines multiple methodologies including fMRI, TMS, graph theory, and computational modeling to investigate how brain networks reorganize with age and how this affects cognitive performance. Her work has important implications for understanding cognitive aging and developing interventions for language disorders like aphasia. Scientific Awards: Doctoral fellowship from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) Advising and Grants: Dr. Martin has been involved in several research projects, including a DFG-funded project on 'The role of domain-general networks in natural language predictions' together with Prof. Dr. Gesa Hartwigsen (Leipzig University) and Prof. Dr. Jonas Obleser (University of Lübeck). While there's no explicit mention of students she's formally advising, her role as a postdoc suggests she likely mentors junior researchers. She actively promotes open and reproducible research practices and co-organized a symposium on Good Scientific Practice titled 'Doing Good – Scientific Practice under Review'. Labs and Teams: Dr. Martin is part of the Lise Meitner Research Group Cognition and Plasticity at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. She collaborates with researchers from Leipzig University and University of Lübeck. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams combining expertise in cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and clinical neurology, particularly in studying aphasia and language recovery after stroke. Her research group maintains open science practices with code and data available on GitLab and OSF.
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schröder holds the full professorship (W3) of German Studies/Linguistics at the University of Duisburg-Essen , where he leads research at the Institute of German Studies (Faculty of Humanities). His academic career includes a Magister in Linguistics from University of Bonn (1991), PhD in Philosophical Linguistics (1997), and Habilitation in Language and Communication Sciences (2003). Education: Magisterabschluss (1991), University of Bonn Dr. phil. (1997), University of Bonn Habilitation (2003), University of Bonn His research bridges computational linguistics with cognitive science, focusing on prosodic analysis in mathematical proof texts, autism spectrum disorder communication studies, and corpus-based linguistic resource development. He directs the Naproche Project for computational proof checking and the AEET institute for early modern text digitization. Key projects include: Mathematical proof text modeling with frame semantics Prosody perception in autism through speech synthesis Corpus portal korpora.org development German-Namibia institute partnership Media-intensive linguistics training modules (MiLCA) He collaborates across institutions like University Hospital Freiburg, TU Dresden, and University of Bonn, with leadership roles in the European Society for Philosophy and Psychology and German Society for Computational Linguistics . His work involves speech synthesis uncertainty modeling, Kant text digitization, and Frege's arithmetic analysis.
MA Silke Lipinski is a Research Associate at the Institute of Psychology , Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction within the Faculty of Life Sciences . She coordinates the Center for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) at the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) and serves as a PPI consultant at the Berlin-Potsdam site. Her work bridges academia and community advocacy, focusing on participatory research models. Institution: Humboldt University of Berlin Department: Department of Psychology Role: Research Associate & PPI Coordinator Contact: silke.lipinski@hu-berlin.de Research Focus: Her work centers on Autism Spectrum Disorders , emphasizing participatory research methods , patient and public involvement (PPI) , and improving mental health care accessibility for autistic adults. She advocates for co-creating healthcare solutions with affected communities. Publications (2019-2024): Silke Lipinski’s research spans autism-focused psychotherapy, PPI integration in mental health systems, and self-help resource design. Her work appears in journals like Der Nervenarzt , Autism in Adulthood , and Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , with recent emphasis on interdisciplinary guideline development and national mental health infrastructure. Labs & Teams: She collaborates with the Dziobek-Lab and contributes to the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), driving stakeholder engagement and translational research initiatives.
Kerem Böge is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and lecturer at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, where he leads the Psychotic Disorders Research Department. His work focuses on developing novel psychotherapeutic approaches for mental illnesses, particularly in migration contexts, and conducting interdisciplinary global health projects emphasizing capacity building, public attitudes, and stigma research in low- and middle-income countries. Primary Affiliation: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Research Themes: Migration and mental health, mindfulness-based interventions, digital mental health solutions, schizophrenia spectrum disorders Geographic Focus: Low- and middle-income countries, Vietnam, Germany Research Expertise Dr. Böge's research combines clinical practice with global health initiatives, exploring: Psychotherapeutic interventions for auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms Integration of oxytocin and mindfulness-based therapies Public attitudes toward mental illness across cultures Digital health tools for relapse monitoring and treatment engagement Cultural adaptation of diagnostic tools like the MINI-AR Publication Trends (2023-2025) His recent work emphasizes: Multicenter clinical trials for schizophrenia spectrum disorders Scientific analysis of mindfulness and empathy in psychosis Stigma research across Germany, Vietnam, India, and Turkey Development of culturally sensitive assessment tools Evaluation of digital mental health platforms Cross-national comparisons of treatment approaches Professional Context Dr. Böge operates in interdisciplinary spaces between clinical practice, research methodology, and global health policy. His roles include: Leading research on psychotic disorders Developing innovative treatment frameworks (PRoGO) Conducting cross-cultural studies on mental health literacy Training and education on mindfulness-based interventions Advocating for terminology reform in psychiatric diagnosis
Astrid Haase is a Research Fellow in the Department of Educational Psychology at Georg-August-University Göttingen, where she has been employed since 2020. Her research focuses on the psychological foundations of literacy development, with particular emphasis on morphological awareness and its connections to reading and writing skills in both monolingual and multilingual contexts. She actively contributes to the German Psychological Society and the Society for Scientific Studies of Reading. Dr. Haase's educational background includes: M.Sc. in Psychology from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2014) B.Sc. in Psychology from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2011) Diploma in Psychology from University of Kent in Canterbury, UK (2010) Her research examines how morphological awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate word parts—contributes to literacy development across different language contexts. She investigates these processes in both monolingual German speakers and bilingual/multilingual learners, with particular focus on Arabic-German bilingual children. Her work explores the cognitive foundations of literacy acquisition and develops interventions to improve written language skills across diverse learner populations through projects like Morph.B. and ViaS (Reading aloud in all languages), which examines how reading aloud in multiple languages can support literacy development in multilingual settings. Analysis of Dr. Haase's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of morphological awareness, bilingualism, and literacy development. Her work consistently examines how linguistic knowledge transfers across languages and affects reading and writing skills, with an increasing emphasis on practical applications through interventions like the ViaS project. Her research spans cognitive, developmental, and educational psychology perspectives, creating a comprehensive understanding of literacy acquisition processes across different age groups and language backgrounds. At Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Haase teaches courses including Scientific In-Depth Study: Learning Psychology, Diagnostic Basics and Performance Assessment, and Educational Psychology I. Her teaching integrates her research expertise with practical educational applications, particularly in the areas of learning disorders and educational diagnostics. She is also involved with ZEWIL (Central Scientific Institution for Teacher Education), contributing to teacher training programs.
Dr. Anna Rosenkranz is a researcher at the Institute for German Linguistics, specializing in Clinical Linguistics at Philipps-Universität Marburg. She holds a visiting professorship at the Department of Educational and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cologne (2024-2025), focusing on language disorders in neurologically impaired populations. Her career spans institutions including Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Reading, with a PhD in Linguistics (2015). Current affiliations: Philipps-Universität Marburg (since 2019), University of Cologne (2024-2025) Education: PhD Linguistics (Bochum), MA Speech Science (Marburg), BA Linguistics (Bochum) Rosenkranz's research bridges clinical linguistics and neuropsychology, focusing on: Executive function contributions to word retrieval in aphasia Complex semantic processing in cognitive communication disorders Diagnostic tools for subtle post-brain-injury communication deficits Psycholinguistic models of verbal fluency in psychiatric and neurological conditions Digital participation barriers for speech-language impaired individuals Her work emphasizes practical applications in speech therapy, including the development of the KomplexSem test and FAVRES-D assessment. Recent publications analyze digital accessibility challenges, semantic processing, and cognitive-linguistic interactions across conditions like schizophrenia and dementia. Professional activities include: Co-developer of cognitive-communication screening tools (CCCABI-DE, KomplexSem) Coordinator of continuing education programs (2022-2024) Keynote speaker at international workshops on language production and neurorehabilitation Contributor to BMBF-funded projects on 'small disciplines with high potential'
