جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Roger Levyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roger P. Levy is a Professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT, leading the Computational Psycholinguistics Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Stanford University (2005) and has held faculty positions at UC San Diego and the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on computational models of language processing, integrating psycholinguistic experiments, large datasets, and information-theoretic principles to understand human language comprehension and production. Key research areas include expectation-based processing, uncertainty management, and the interplay between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. He has pioneered methods to evaluate neural language models against human cognitive processes, emphasizing incremental parsing and real-time comprehension. Levy has received prestigious awards, including the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and Guggenheim Fellowship. He is President of the Cognitive Science Society (2024–2025) and Chair of the MIT Faculty (2025–2027). His work bridges theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and AI, with grants from NSF, NIH, and MIT-IBM collaborations. Notable contributions include the 'noisy-channel model' of sentence comprehension, studies on Mandarin classifier production, and the development of tools like SyntaxGym for evaluating language models. His lab's work has advanced understanding of how humans and machines process language incrementally and under uncertainty.

Albert Sharraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Culture
• Political Activism
• Criminology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Albert Sharra is a Joint-postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand and University of Edinburgh, and an Honorary Fellow in the Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His academic work spans digital culture, political activism, criminology, and media studies with a strong focus on African contexts. He also serves as an Affiliate at Edinburgh's Centre for Data, Culture & Society, Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities (IASH), and Affiliate at the Edinburgh Futures Institute's Media & Communications Cluster. Dr. Sharra's research falls within two main areas: 'digital culture, society and the state' examining how technologies transform political activism and state responses through policing and surveillance; and journalism/media culture focusing on technological transformations in Global South media. His work includes building the first comprehensive dataset of policing in Malawi since 1953 and editing a Special Issue on Digital State Surveillance of Political Activists in Africa for the Journal of Southern African Studies. His research interests encompass digital citizenship, online victimization, criminology in online spaces, and the future of journalism in Africa. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on BBC's legacy in African broadcasting, digital political activism in Southern Africa, and transformations in African newsrooms. The research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach connecting digital sociology, political science, media studies, and criminology with particular attention to postcolonial contexts and decolonial frameworks. His work often employs comparative analysis across multiple African countries including Malawi, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. IASH Susan Manning Grant at Edinburgh (2024) Joe Ebrahim Prize for Best Honours Dissertation (awarded to student) Multi-award-winning journalist with decade of newsroom experience Dr. Sharra actively supervises PhD and Master's students across institutions, with current advisees researching digital finance and women empowerment, philanthropic humanitarianism, fact-checking in Africa, political transitions, and cold war diplomacy. He has secured over €65,000 in professional development grants for African journalists through partnerships with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Friedrich Naumann Foundation, training over 500 media personnel across multiple African countries. His current projects include examining the Universal Periodic Review mechanism for human rights monitoring and investigating 'Tech companies and compensation for traditional media'.

Mitsuhiko Otaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonology
• Lexical Development
• Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mitsuhiko Ota is a faculty member in the Department of Linguistics and English Language at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. His research focuses on phonological and lexical development across languages, emphasizing first and second language acquisition, the role of linguistic input in child language development, and individual differences in phonological processing. He leads the Edinburgh Laboratory for Language Development (ELfLanD) and has contributed to major projects like the Wee Science consortium. Education: B.A. in Law from Sophia University, M.A. in Linguistics from Columbia University, Ph.D. in Linguistics from Georgetown University. Academic career includes ESRC-funded projects on phonotactic constraints and language transmission, and collaborative studies on autism-related speech perception differences. Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate courses on first/second language acquisition, research methods in developmental linguistics, and guided research on language learning. Current supervision of PhD students focuses on phonological and lexical development. Key contributions include: corpus development (Edinburgh and Ota Corpora), experimental studies on reduplication effects in word learning, and cross-linguistic analyses of speech perception in Japanese, Mandarin, and Swedish. His work has been supported by ESRC, British Academy, and Autism Speaks grants. Lab affiliations: ELfLanD within the Wee Science network conducting developmental research. Active in academic publishing with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2000.

Matthew Husbandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Husband is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics at the University of Oxford, and a Tutorial Fellow at St. Hugh's College. His research focuses on the syntax-semantics interface and language processing, employing behavioral and neurophysiological methods such as acceptability judgments, eye-tracking, electroencephalography (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). He leads the Language and Brain Laboratory, investigating how sentence meanings are composed and represented in the brain. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental psychology, exploring questions like the neural mechanisms supporting sentence meaning composition and the cognitive processes underlying real-time language processing. Key areas include probabilistic prediction in language comprehension, event semantics, and the role of context in meaning construction. Recent studies address topics such as topichood effects, scalar implicatures, and the dissociation between prediction and integration processes in neural language networks. Matthew’s contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on methodological rigor and cross-disciplinary approaches. His research has been supported by the Language and Brain Lab infrastructure at Oxford, emphasizing collaborative work with neuroscientists and computational modelers.

Colin Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Professor Colin Phillips is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Oxford (since January 2024) and a Professorial Fellow at Somerville College. He previously held a long-term position at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, exploring how children learn language structures, cognitive encodings of syntax, and interdisciplinary connections in language science. His work spans areas like linguistic illusions, prediction mechanisms, and the interplay between speaking and comprehension. Phillips advocates for cross-disciplinary collaboration in language studies, bridging fields from education to engineering. He maintains ties with the University of Maryland while returning to Oxford, where he studied medieval German as an undergraduate. Education: Undergraduate degree in medieval German at the University of Oxford; 33-year career in the United States. Research interests include the unconscious complexity of language structures, cognitive neuroscience of language processing, and preparing students for interdisciplinary careers. He leads the Language & Brain Lab and collaborates with teams on topics like syntactic predictions and NPI illusions. His recent articles emphasize experimental methods (ERP, EEG) and computational modeling, reflecting trends in real-time language processing, bilingualism, and syntax-semantics interaction. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publications highlight significant contributions to psycholinguistics and syntax research. Advising and grants: Phillips mentors students through interdisciplinary projects and promotes public engagement with language science. Labs and teams include collaborations with the Language & Brain Lab and the Romance Linguistics department.

Riitta Salmelinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroimaging
• Brain Research
• Language Function
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Riitta Salmelin is a Professor at Aalto University, affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. Her research focuses on noninvasive neuroimaging techniques such as MEG and fMRI to investigate the neural basis of human cognition, particularly language function. She explores how computational models can bridge behavioral and neuroimaging data to understand language processing in health and disorders. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining experimental neuroscience with machine learning and language technology. Key research interests include cortical dynamics during language tasks, developmental language disorders, and the heritability of neural activity. She develops methods to analyze MEG data reproducibly and collaborates on clinical applications like dementia risk screening using AI tools. Her studies often involve children and adult populations, addressing topics such as speech perception, semantic processing, and neural connectivity. Publications highlight advancements in decoding semantic representations, improving MEG signal analysis, and understanding individual differences in brain activity. Her contributions advance both fundamental neuroscience and translational applications in clinical settings.

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Science
• Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Simon Garrod is a Professor affiliated with the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on cognitive science, psycholinguistics, and the neuroscience of communication. He has made significant contributions to understanding dialogue processes, alignment in social interaction, and the evolution of communication systems. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, often employing methods from neuroscience, experimental semiotics, and behavioral studies. Key research interests include the mechanisms of alignment in dialogue, the cognitive basis of language evolution, and the neural underpinnings of communication. Garrod’s studies often involve cross-cultural comparisons and interdisciplinary collaborations, such as with neuroscientists and computer scientists. He has explored topics like shared symbols, predictive processing in language, and the role of attention in syntactic choices. His publications span over 30 years, with recent work emphasizing interactive alignment, cultural ratcheting in communication systems, and the integration of production and comprehension processes. Garrod is also involved in exploring the role of social interaction in shaping language structure and brain mechanisms underlying conversation.

Brian McElreeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Information Processing
• Human Memory
• Psycholinguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brian McElree is a Professor of Psychology at New York University (NYU), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Columbia University (1990), an M.Phil. from Columbia (1989), an M.A. from Western Ontario (1984), and a B.Sc. from Toronto (1982). His research focuses on human information processing, human memory, and psycholinguistics, with a particular emphasis on sentence comprehension, memory retrieval mechanisms, and the cognitive processes underlying linguistic dependency resolution. His work integrates experimental psychology, neurolinguistics, and cognitive modeling to explore how language is processed in real time. Key contributions include studies on retrieval interference in sentence processing, the role of working memory in syntactic and semantic composition, and the dynamics of attention and memory during language comprehension. He has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Experimental Psychology and Journal of Memory and Language . McElree is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Psychonomic Society. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and other agencies, though specific grant details are not provided in the text. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Sarah Creelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Development
• Music Perception
• Cognitive Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Creel is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on language development, music perception, and cognitive control, with a particular emphasis on how perceptual and cognitive processes interact in early childhood. She employs eye-tracking methods and experimental designs to investigate topics such as word recognition, accented speech comprehension, and cross-domain entrainment effects between music and language. Key research interests include the role of auditory perception in language acquisition, the influence of bilingualism on cognitive processing, and the developmental stages of perceptual flexibility. Her work bridges linguistics, psychology, and music cognition, often addressing questions about how prior experience shapes current perceptual judgments. Creel directs the LASR (Language Acquisition and Sound Recognition) lab, which explores how children and adults process auditory information across different contexts. She has contributed to understanding the interplay between talker identity, language context, and lexical access. Recent studies examine how tonal language backgrounds affect musical pitch perception and how phonetic variability impacts word learning. Her publications highlight themes like accent detection, the continuity of language learning processes, and the challenges of learning similar-sounding words. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive peer-reviewed contributions reflect recognition in cognitive science and developmental linguistics.

Drew E. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social cognition
• Teaching and learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Drew E. Walker is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on social cognition and the intersection of teaching/learning with computational models, particularly exploring humor comprehension, cognitive biases, and human-AI interaction. He is affiliated with UCSD's Cognitive Science Department and contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs. Research Highlights: Investigates humor detection and LLM performance comparisons Re-examines classic social psychology concepts like the correspondence bias Explores pedagogical applications of memes in math education Developed the 'cheerleader effect' theory explaining group perception biases Key Findings: Demonstrates that human-AI humor comprehension differences arise from contextual understanding gaps, and social judgments about group members depend on hierarchical visual encoding. His work bridges cognitive science with emerging AI technologies. Publications Trends: Recent work (2023) emphasizes Large Language Model behavior analysis, while earlier research (2010-2015) addressed developmental cognition and biomechanics. The most frequently addressed themes are cognitive biases, social perception, and learning mechanisms. Grants & Teaching: Active in curriculum development for cognitive science education and has advised multiple interdisciplinary research projects, though specific grant details are not listed here.

Anja Arnholdمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Prosody
• Phonology
• Phonetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anja Arnhold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta (since 2016). She holds a PhD from Goethe-University Frankfurt (2013) and an MA from the University of Potsdam (2007), both under supervision of Caroline Féry. Her research focuses on experimental phonology, prosody, and information structure, with special emphasis on prosodic typology across languages like Finnish, Inuit, Mandarin, and Kalaallisut. She directs the Prosody Lab at the University of Alberta, equipped with advanced recording facilities and analysis tools. Her research projects include SSHRC-funded studies on prosody of new vs. shared information in Canadian English and linguistic complexity in marking information structure across languages. She has received the 2025 Faculty of Arts Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentorship Award, and serves on the advisory board of Phonological Data & Analysis . She teaches courses such as Phonological Theory, Prosody, and Phonetics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Key research contributions include work on prosodic focus marking in multiple languages, typological studies of stress systems (e.g., Plains Cree), and the interplay between syntax and prosody in marking information structure. Her lab investigates production and perception of prosodic features using acoustic analysis and experimental methods.

• Psycholinguistics
• Socio-psycho-linguistics
• Children's pronoun processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juhani Järvikivi is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, socio-psycho-linguistics, and developmental aspects of language processing. He employs methods like eye-tracking and pupillometry to study pronoun resolution, accented speech comprehension, and individual differences in language processing. Järvikivi's work often intersects with cognitive science, exploring how factors like political ideology, personality traits, and foreign accent influence real-time language comprehension. He teaches courses in psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and directed research, emphasizing experimental methodologies. His research has been published in top journals such as Cognitive Science , Applied Psycholinguistics , and Frontiers in Psychology . Key contributions include studies on children's pronoun processing, the role of prosody in focus marking, and the impact of accent on speech perception. Research Interests: Psycholinguistics, socio-psycholinguistics, developmental language processing, accented speech, pupil dilation as a cognitive measure, and visual world paradigms. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Notable collaborations involve investigating the ENglish Reading Online (ENRO) project and developing tools like the PupilPre and VWPre packages for preprocessing psycholinguistic data. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with cognitive and experimental approaches, contributing to our understanding of language processing in both monolingual and multilingual contexts.

Melody Bucknerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• educational technology
• digital literacies
• creative literacies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melody Buckner serves as Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies within the University of Arizona's College of Education, while concurrently holding the administrative position of Associate Vice Provost of Digital Learning since 2019. In this dual capacity, she directs institutional strategy for online education implementation and alignment with university mission through collaboration with academic leadership. Her formal education includes: Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Arizona State University Master’s in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University PhD in Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies from the University of Arizona (2015) Dr. Buckner's research centers on educational technology , digital/creative literacies , and multicultural education , with emphasis on narrative-based pedagogical approaches. Her work investigates how digital storytelling enhances reflective assessment in global contexts, particularly within study abroad programs, while exploring technology's role in bridging cultural divides through innovative literacy practices. She examines gaming mechanics as motivational frameworks for learning and develops frameworks for 21st-century skill integration. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on leveraging digital tools for experiential learning, with increasing emphasis on narrative pedagogy in instructional design since 2018. Her research demonstrates practical applications of sociocultural theory in online environments, particularly regarding non-traditional student engagement. She established Arizona Online's integrated office for instructional design, visual design, video production, and quality assurance, creating institutional infrastructure for digital learning. Her work with the Youth Literacy Network exemplifies community-based technology integration for mentoring programs, reflecting her commitment to practical applications of educational technology.

Vicky Laiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Figurative Language
• Emotion and Language
• Language and Thought
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vicky Lai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, holding dual appointments in the Cognition & Neural Systems program and the Cognitive Science Program. As a Courtesy Faculty member in the Department of Linguistics and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language Laboratory, she leads interdisciplinary research on language processing and its neural underpinnings. Her primary research interests include figurative language comprehension (metaphors, irony), emotion-language interactions, and the relationship between linguistic structures and cognitive processes. Her work explores how metaphor shapes abstract concept learning, the role of emotion in language processing across age groups, and cross-linguistic influences in bilingual speakers. She teaches courses such as 'Neural Basis of Language' and 'Language and Thought,' integrating cognitive neuroscience methodologies with linguistic theory. Dr. Lai’s research employs EEG/ERP techniques to study real-time neural dynamics during language processing. Her recent studies investigate how emotional context modulates metaphor interpretation, the cognitive mechanisms behind irony comprehension, and the neurobiological basis of aging-related changes in affective language processing. She has published extensively in cognitive neuroscience and psycholinguistics journals, with a focus on advancing understanding of embodied cognition and linguistic relativity.

Janet Nicolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Comprehension and Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janet Nicol is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, with a primary title in Linguistics and joint appointments in Cognitive Science and the Graduate Program in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching. She holds affiliations with the Neurogenic Communication Disorders Research program. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Linguistics from McGill University, an M.S. in Human Communication Disorders, and a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Brain Sciences from MIT. Her research focuses on bilingualism, second language acquisition, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying language comprehension and production. She employs advanced methodologies such as eye-tracking and neuroimaging to study lexical selection, agreement processing, and the impact of proficiency on language learning. Nicol also explores positive psychology, integrating its principles into language education contexts. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like PSY 325 - Cognitive Psychology , PSY 384 - Positive Psychology , and PSY 440 - The Bilingual Mind . Nicol’s work bridges linguistic theory with empirical research, emphasizing practical applications in language pedagogy and bilingualism. Her research has explored topics ranging from anaphora resolution in syntax to the neurocognitive underpinnings of second-language processing. Nicol collaborates across disciplines, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in cognitive science and language acquisition.