جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Fabio Wolkensteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Democratic theory
• Political parties and representation
• Political ideologies (Christian Democracy, Social Democracy)
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Prof. Fabio Wolkenstein is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Vienna, and Head of Department. He holds a PhD in Political Theory from the London School of Economics (2016), an M.Sc. in Political Sociology (LSE, 2011), and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Vienna (2009). Research Interests: Wolkenstein specializes in democratic theory, political parties, representation, and Christian/Social Democracy. His work explores democratic backsliding, institutional reforms, and transnational party dynamics. He has conducted research at Aarhus University (2017–2021), Goethe University Frankfurt, and the University of Amsterdam (2020–2021). Publications: His recent works include Political Representation as Communicative Practice (2025), Democratic Regressions: Subversions of Popular Rule (2023), and Die dunkle Seite der Christdemokratie (2019). He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles on democratic theory, party systems, and constitutionalism. Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on the 2024 project 'Social justice or cancel culture? Gender-just language and academic freedom in Germany' (funded by external grants). Previously held a VENI Grant from NWO (2020–2021) for research on party reforms. Labs/Teams: Engaged with transnational research networks on democratic theory and EU party systems. Collaborates with scholars at Goethe University, Freie Universität Berlin, and the London School of Economics.

Fierro Maribelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Medieval Islamic History
• History of Al-Andalus
• Islamic Law
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Dr. Maribel Fierro is a distinguished Research Professor at the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Mediterranean and Near East (ILC) , part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid. She has held this prestigious position since 2005 after serving as Scientific Researcher at CSIC's Arabic Studies Department (1992-2005) and previous academic appointments at Universidad Complutense Madrid (1983-1987). Education: Dr. in Semitic Philology (1985), Universidad Complutense Madrid Visiting appointments: Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), Hebrew University (Jerusalem), École des Hautes Études (Paris) Her scholarly work focuses on Medieval Islamic History with particular emphasis on Al-Andalus, Islamic Law, Heresy and Orthodoxy, Political Legitimacy, and Gender Studies. She directed the European Research Council Advanced Grant project Knowledge, Heresy and Political Culture in the Islamic West (8th-15th centuries) (2009-2014). Notable publications include foundational studies on: Ẓāhirī legal school adoption in Islamic Spain Violence against women in Andalusi legal texts Heretical movements in Islamic political culture Christian-Muslim relations during Almoravid/Almohad periods Manuscript circulation networks in Islamic West Prophetic legitimacy narratives in cross-cultural contexts Scientific honors include: 2014: R. Stephen Humphreys Distinguished Scholar (UC Santa Barbara) 2011: Waldo G. Leland Prize (American Historical Association) Prof. Fierro serves on academic committees including the Italian MIUR evaluation board since 2011, and has held editorial leadership roles in major Islamic studies journals since 1989, currently serving as editor for Der Islam and Intellectual History of the Islamicate World .

Bruce Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual language
• Visual memory
• Research management
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Bruce Brown is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Brighton , overseeing research across life, physical, social sciences, and arts and humanities. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Architecture (1989–2006) and Head of the Department of Design (1984–1989). Administrative Leadership : REF2014/RAE2008 Chair, International Governor at Shenkar College, and advisor to academic bodies in Hong Kong, Portugal, and Italy. Research Interests : Visual memory, arts education, and research leadership, with publications spanning design history, spatial design, and cultural policy. Scientific Awards : 2007 WHO’s WHO (A&C Black) 2005 Honorary Fellow (University for the Creative Arts) 2004 Honorary Fellow (Royal College of Art) 1985 Elected Member (Designers and Art Directors Association) 1978 Sanderson and Herbert Read Awards (Royal College of Art) 1970 Elected Fellow (Royal Society of Arts) Articles focus on visual communication, design policy, and cultural memory, reflecting his expertise in design research and higher education leadership . He is currently an Editor of Design Issues: Research Journal (MIT Press).

Anja Feldmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet Measurement
• Network Performance Debugging
• Software-Defined Networking
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Anja Feldmann is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrücken and Professor of Internet Network Architectures at Technische Universität Berlin (since 2006). Previously she held a full professorship at Technische Universität München (2002–2006) and conducted research at AT&T Labs Research , Saarland University , and Carnegie Mellon University , where she earned her Ph.D. in 1995. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1995 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1991 Diplom in Computer Science, Universität Paderborn, 1990 Research Interests Anja Feldmann’s research centers on measurement-driven understanding of the Internet. She tackles challenges such as software-defined networking , cloud-network interactions , performance debugging , and traffic characterization . A growing focus is the privacy and security of networked systems, evidenced by recent studies on online tracking, DNS security, and disinformation ecosystems. Her group designs scalable measurement platforms that combine passive and active monitoring , programmable data planes , and machine-learning analytics to dissect phenomena ranging from terabit-scale traffic to covert tracking on illegal streaming sites. Recent Publication Themes The 2021-2025 publications reveal a methodological evolution toward large-scale, longitudinal measurement . Topics include: Impact of global events (COVID-19, CrowdStrike outage) on Internet traffic Cross-country tracking ecosystems and privacy leaks DNS root and routing plane stability and security ML-driven real-time monitoring at terabit speeds Disinformation campaigns on encrypted messaging platforms Scientific Awards Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2011) – Germany’s highest research honor Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2011) Elected Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2009) Advising & Grants While individual student names are not listed, Prof. Feldmann leads a vibrant team at MPI-INF’s Internet Architecture department. She has supervised numerous doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers whose work is reflected in the co-authored papers. Funding sources include the German Research Foundation (DFG) via the Leibniz Prize and EU Horizon projects, although explicit grant numbers are not provided in the source material. Labs & Teams She heads the Internet Architecture department at MPI-INF, located at the Saarland Informatics Campus . The department operates state-of-the-art measurement infrastructure—including programmable switches, honeynets, and global vantage points—to support empirical network science.

Joanna Jurewiczمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indian philosophy
• Vedic studies
• Cognitive linguistics
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Joanna Jurewicz serves as Professor at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Oriental Studies within the Department of South Asian Studies. Elected to Academia Europaea in 2002 following her habilitation, she maintains active scholarly engagement in Vedic studies and cognitive linguistics. Her institutional affiliation spans decades, rooted in Warsaw's Indological tradition since her 1990 doctorate. Her research centers on cognitive-linguistic analysis of the Ṛgveda, examining metaphorical structures, conceptual formation in archaic thought, and philosophical continuities into Upaniṣadic literature. Key contributions include deconstructing Vedic concepts of self (ātmán), desire (kāma), and cosmic order through frameworks like "fire cognition" and spatial metaphors. This interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, philosophy, and religious studies to reveal systematic cognitive patterns in ancient Indian thought. Jurewicz's publication trajectory shows consistent focus on Ṛgvedic semantics since the 1990s, evolving toward comprehensive analyses of Indian philosophical development. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through cognitive linguistics applied to classical texts, influencing contemporary Indological scholarship across Central and Eastern Europe. Prime Minister Award for outstanding academic achievements (2010) for 'Fire and Cognition in the Ṛgveda' Member of Academia Europaea (2002) Her editorial leadership includes co-editing significant volumes like 'Symbolism of Meadows and Pastures in Ancient Beliefs' and 'Cultural Conditions of Development in Asia and Africa.' Jurewicz actively participates in commemorative academic projects, such as the 50th Anniversary of Indological Studies at Warsaw University (2003/2004), where she contributed analyses of ritual language and hydraulic metaphors. Her scholarly network extends across European Indological conferences, evidenced by collaborations with institutions like the Polish Semiotic Society and University of Warsaw Press.

• Italian Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Literary Theory
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Giancarlo Alfano is Full Professor of Italian Literature at the University of Naples Federico II, where he coordinates the Philology Doctorate. He also participates in the Doctoral College in Texts, Traditions and Cultures of the Book at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM). 2005-2014: Associate Professor at Seconda Università di Napoli 2015-2018: Associate Professor at University of Palermo 2018-present: Full Professor at University of Naples Federico II 2018-2024: Senior Member of ERC Project DISCOMPOSE 2019-2023: President of National Scientific Abilitation Commission His research spans Italian literature , comparative literature , and cultural history , with a focus on disaster narratives, Renaissance poetry, and impostor themes. His 15 most recent articles cover disaster communication in early modern Naples, belatedness in Tasso's Gerusalemme Liberata , and Renaissance hermeneutics. Edinburgh Gadda Prize (2012) Premio Pino Zac per la Satira Politica (2015) Premio Napoli (2017) He leads post-doctoral funding at University of Naples and SSM, contributes to the interdisciplinary project “Renaissances, Mots et usages d'une catégorie historiographique” , and serves on the FNRS (Belgium) Scientific Commission (SHS-3).

• Legal Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Data Protection and Privacy
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Erich Schweighofer serves as Associate Professor at the University of Vienna within the Institute for European, International and Comparative Law, specifically affiliated with the Department of International Law and International Relations. His research activities are centered at the Juridicum building (Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna), where he maintains an active office presence with scheduled consultation hours. His scholarly focus spans Legal Informatics , Artificial Intelligence and Law , Data Protection , and Legal Knowledge Representation , with particular emphasis on explainable AI systems for legal contexts and formal methodologies for translating legal norms into computational frameworks. This interdisciplinary work bridges jurisprudence and computer science through projects examining biometric regulation, autonomous vehicle governance, and natural language processing applications in legal domains. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic progression toward operationalizing legal principles in AI systems, with increasing focus on transparency mechanisms, temporal logic for dynamic regulations, and cross-jurisdictional compliance challenges. His work predominantly appears in the International Legal Informatics Symposium (IRIS) proceedings and JURIX conferences, reflecting deep engagement with the legal informatics community. Professor Schweighofer leads a dedicated research team including project assistants Mag. Jessica Fleisch, Mag. Jonas Pfister, Felix Schmautzer, and Mag. Jakob Zanol, while actively participating in the University of Vienna's Working Group on Legal Informatics (Arbeitsgruppe Rechtsinformatik). His collaborative approach extends to organizing the biennial IRIS symposium, which has established itself as a cornerstone event for European legal informatics scholarship since 1998.

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Stephanie Marx, MA, is a Lecturer in Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna, Austria. Her teaching includes courses on modern German literature , literary theory , and cultural analysis , with a focus on topics such as female rage, care practices, and precarious social structures. Department: Department of Literary and Cultural Studies Teaching Focus: Literary theory, contemporary German fiction, gender and cultural studies Research Interests span: Gender dynamics in literature and academia Intersections of care and narrative Exile and Holocaust literature Political failure in literary representation Reportage as a literary-journalistic hybrid Language theory in Barthesian fragments Key Publications and projects reflect themes of care ethics , revolutionary storytelling , and gender representation in both literary and academic contexts. Her recent work explores connections between care practices and poetic forms , popular realism , and intergenerational feminist discourse .

Axel Polleresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Graphs
• Ontology Reasoning
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Axel Polleres is a full professor at the Institute for Data, Process and Knowledge Management in Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). He leads the department of Information Systems and Operations Management while maintaining active research in knowledge graphs, semantic web technologies, and ontology engineering. PhD and Habilitation from Vienna University of Technology Former positions at University of Innsbruck, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, DERI Ireland, and Siemens AG Co-chair of W3C SPARQL working group Editorial board member for Semantic Web Journal and IJSWIS His research focuses on: Querying and reasoning over ontologies Graph schema languages (SHACL, SPARQL) Wikidata constraint formalization Ontology reuse in collaborative platforms Crisis management knowledge graphs FAIR data principles implementation Recent publications analyze knowledge graph evolution, constraint validation methodologies, and semantic web standardization efforts. Key topics include: OWL/RDF interoperability solutions Unit conversion systems for Wikidata Partition-based query processing frameworks Network resilience analysis for urban planning Open data platform discovery tools Temporal analysis of collaborative knowledge graphs He has co-organized major conferences like ISWC2023 and ESWC workshops while maintaining active roles in European research projects. Current work involves spatiotemporal knowledge graphs for city resilience and semantic web infrastructure development.

Fang Weiguiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Chinese Culture
• Comparative Literature
• Conceptual History
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Weigui Fang is a Distinguished Professor at the School of Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University (BNU), and holds the title of Yangtze River Scholar, China's highest academic honor. He serves as Chairman of the Academic Council of the Centre for Studies of Literary Theories and Director of the Centre for Literature and the History of Ideas at BNU. His academic career includes habilitation in Germany, a rare achievement for Chinese scholars. Fang’s research focuses on comparative literature, conceptual history, and Sinology, with over 140 scholarly articles and major monographs in Chinese, German, and English. He has organized influential international conferences fostering dialogue between Chinese and European scholars. Education: BA from Shanghai International Studies University (1981), PhD in Comparative Literature from Technical University of Aachen (1992), and habilitation at Erlangen University (2002). Awards include State Council Special Allowances and the National Natural Science Award. Research interests span modern Chinese literature and culture, sociology of literature, and conceptual history. His publications explore cultural concepts, transnational intellectual exchange, and comparative methodologies. Fang’s work bridges Eastern and Western scholarly traditions, making him a leading figure in humanities research.

Dirk Geeraertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lexical Semantics
• Lexicology
• Cognitive Linguistics
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Dirk Geeraerts is a full Professor of Linguistics at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), where he has held a faculty position since 1993. He studied Germanic languages (Dutch and English) and holds a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, earning his PhD in 1981. His academic career includes professorships at the Kortrijk campus of the University of Leuven (1986–1993) and the University of Leiden (1985–1986), as well as foundational research at the Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie (1977–1985). Research Focus : Geeraerts specializes in lexical semantics , lexicology , and cognitive linguistics , particularly examining social variation , diachronic change , and empirical semantic methods . His work bridges theoretical and applied lexicography, notably through his editorial role in the Van Dale Groot woordenboek van de Nederlandse taal (1995–2005). Scientific Contributions : Founded the international journal Cognitive Linguistics Co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Linguistics Managing editor of the Cognitive Linguistics Research monograph series Honors and Awards : 1978: L.K. Engels Award 1992: Flemish Government Award for Wat er in een woord zit 2003: Member of the Royal Academy for Dutch Language and Literature (KANTL) 2020: Matthias de Vries Medal for Dutch lexicology contributions Labs and Teams : Established the Quantitative Lexicology and Variational Linguistics (QLVL) research group at the University of Leuven, advancing empirical approaches to lexical and semantic studies.

Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genre theory
• Modern and contemporary Japanese literature
• Intercultural relations
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Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit is a Professor (Senior Professor since 2016) at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese Studies, with a focus on literature and cultural studies. She has held significant academic positions including Director of the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies (2010–2015) and Director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo (1996–2004). Her scholarship bridges modern Japanese literature, transnational cultural dialogues, and translation theory. Research Interests: Genre theory, autobiography, intercultural relations, lexicography, and food/hospitality studies. Publications: Extensive monographs, edited volumes, and critical essays on Japanese literary identity, self-representation, and transcultural dynamics. Awards: Federal Order of Merit (2024), Japan-Foundation Prize (2021), NIHU Prize (2014), Leopoldina membership (2013), and Order of the Rising Sun (2011). Key Contributions: Prominent works include foundational research on the shishōsetsu genre, critical lexicography projects, and interdisciplinary explorations of Japanese cultural modernization. Her academic career spans institutions in Germany and Japan, emphasizing the intersection of textual analysis and sociocultural phenomena.

• Medieval Literature
• Digital Humanities
• German Studies
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Manfred Kern serves as Professor and Head of the Department of German Studies at Paris Lodron University Salzburg. With an extensive publication record dating back to 1995 and continuing through 2025, he maintains an active research profile in medieval literature and digital humanities. His leadership role as department head and project manager for significant research initiatives demonstrates his standing within the academic community. Professor Kern's research interests center on medieval literary cultures, particularly through the lens of digital humanities. His work on the Wenceslas Bible represents a significant interdisciplinary contribution, combining traditional philological approaches with cutting-edge computer vision techniques. His recent editorial work on disability representation in art ( Kunst und Gebrechen ) demonstrates expanding scholarly interests at the intersection of cultural history and visual studies. His research consistently bridges historical scholarship with contemporary methodological innovations. Kern's publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from traditional literary studies toward digital humanities applications. His most recent work (2024-2025) shows a strong emphasis on computational analysis of historical manuscripts, particularly the Wenceslas Bible project, while simultaneously developing theoretical frameworks for understanding disability representation in historical art contexts. This dual focus represents a sophisticated integration of technical and humanistic approaches to cultural heritage. As project manager for significant research initiatives including WB-DEA (The Wenceslas Bible - Digital Edition and Analysis, 2022-2024), TALC_ME (Textual and Literary Cultures in Medieval Europe, 2014-2017), and ALIENA (Old literature re-aestheticized in the experience space, 2010-2013), Professor Kern has secured substantial research funding and built collaborative networks across institutions. His organizational role in numerous academic events, including the IZMF lecture series and the In Nomine conference on medieval naming practices, further demonstrates his leadership in the field. Professor Kern actively participates in departmental and university governance, serving on habilitation committees and appointment committees (Berufungskommission). His academic service extends to editorial work and conference organization, reflecting his commitment to scholarly community building. His leadership of the German Studies department at Paris Lodron University Salzburg positions him at the center of academic activity in his field.

Christine Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Recommender Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Algorithmic Fairness
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Christine Bauer is a University Professor at the University of Salzburg specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces. She serves as Head of the program area 'InterMediation. Music—Effect—Analysis' (2024-2028) and is actively involved in the EXDIGIT project (Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies) running from 2022 to 2028. Her work spans computer science, social sciences, and economics, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals related to education and responsible innovation. Her research focuses on recommender systems, particularly examining fairness, gender bias, and ethical considerations in music recommendation algorithms. She investigates how choice models and ranking strategies impact gender imbalance in music recommendations, explores value alignment in news recommenders, and develops frameworks for evaluating conversational agents. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technical algorithm development with social science perspectives to create more equitable and transparent recommendation systems. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary evaluation frameworks for recommender systems, with particular emphasis on fairness metrics, gender bias mitigation, and stakeholder-centered perspectives. Her work increasingly addresses the social implications of algorithmic decision-making, especially in music streaming contexts where artist diversity and representation are critical concerns. She has been instrumental in establishing evaluation standards that consider multiple stakeholder perspectives beyond just end-users. Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2024, Senior category Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2023, Senior category Best Reviewer Award @ UMAP 2022 Best Reviewer Award @ RecSys 2019 CPDP 2013 Multidisciplinary Privacy Research Award Professor Bauer actively mentors through conference workshops and serves as an Independent Ethics Advisor (2023-2025). She has secured significant research funding through projects like EXDIGIT and has contributed to numerous grant-funded initiatives focused on digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies. Her organizational activities include chairing major conferences such as the European Conference on Information Retrieval (2026) and the Human-Computer Interaction Conference of the Alpine region (2026). She leads research teams focused on recommender systems evaluation, particularly through the Perspectives on Evaluation of Recommender Systems (PERSPECTIVES) workshop series and the Music Recommender Systems (MuRS) workshops. Her current work with the EXDIGIT project involves collaboration with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies.

Jennifer Culbertsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Experimental linguistics
• Syntax
• Morphology
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Jennifer Culbertson is an Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh, where she has been a faculty member since 2014 when she took up a Chancellor's Fellowship, later being promoted to Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in 2018. She is a founding member of the Centre for Language Evolution at Edinburgh and maintains an active research program in experimental linguistics and cognitive science. Dr. Culbertson obtained her PhD in Cognitive Science from Johns Hopkins University in 2010, with her dissertation receiving the Robert J. Glushko Prize for Outstanding Dissertations in Cognitive Science in 2011. Her primary research investigates how languages are shaped by learning and use, with particular focus on grammatical structures (like word order) and morphological categories (gender and person systems). She employs experimental and computational methods to explore how typological universals arise from properties of the human cognitive system. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and language evolution, examining the cognitive constraints that influence linguistic patterns across diverse languages and learning contexts. She frequently uses artificial language learning paradigms to isolate specific cognitive mechanisms underlying language structure. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on cognitive biases in linguistic structure, particularly in word order and morphological systems. Her research increasingly incorporates cross-population studies (including work with autistic learners) and developmental perspectives to understand how language patterns emerge across different populations and throughout the lifespan. She examines how simplicity principles, communicative efficiency, and statistical learning shape linguistic structure. Dr. Culbertson's scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Robert J. Glushko Prize for Outstanding Dissertations in Cognitive Science (2011) ERC Starting Grant Young Academy of Europe membership (2019) Her research has been supported by over €2 million in funding from the ESRC and ERC. While specific advisees aren't mentioned in the provided text, her active publication record with numerous co-authors suggests she mentors graduate students and early-career researchers. Her work has significant implications for understanding language universals, language acquisition, and the cognitive foundations of linguistic structure. As a founding member of the Centre for Language Evolution at Edinburgh, Dr. Culbertson collaborates with an interdisciplinary team investigating the biological, cognitive, and cultural foundations of human language. Her research often intersects with psychology, cognitive science, and computational linguistics, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of language as both a cognitive and social phenomenon.