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Mayur Naikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Programming Languages
• Artificial Intelligence
• Neurosymbolic Programming
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mayur Naik is the Misra Family Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research lies at the intersection of programming languages and artificial intelligence, with a current focus on neurosymbolic programming, trustworthy AI for healthcare, and AI-enabled software engineering tools. Education & Career: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University (2008) – advisor Alex Aiken M.S. in Computer Science, Purdue University (2003) – advisor Jens Palsberg B.E. in Computer Science, BITS Pilani (1999) Former faculty at Georgia Institute of Technology and researcher at Intel Labs, Berkeley Research Interests: Naik’s group develops languages, algorithms, and compilers for neurosymbolic programming, an emerging paradigm that unites symbolic reasoning with data-driven learning. Their flagship system is the open-source Scallop language and toolchain, applied to computer vision, cybersecurity, medicine, and bioinformatics. He also investigates AI-assisted programming tools that boost productivity and software quality by marrying traditional program analysis with modern machine learning. Recent Highlights: In 2024 he was named Misra Family Professor; his former student Elizabeth Dinella received the 2025 ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Dissertation Award; his team released IRIS , an LLM-assisted static analysis framework for security vulnerabilities, and published the first comprehensive book on Neurosymbolic Programming in Scallop . Teaching: He regularly teaches CIS 5470 (Software Analysis) every Fall and CIS 5500 (Database Systems) every Spring, both of which are also delivered in Penn’s MCIT Online and Georgia Tech’s OMSCS programs. Advising & Service: Naik has graduated 8 Ph.D. students and mentored numerous postdocs and undergraduates; many alumni now hold faculty or research positions worldwide. He has served on organizing, program, and steering committees for premier venues such as PLDI, POPL, OOPSLA, SPLASH, ESEC/FSE, ISSTA, SAS, and others.

Bo Yaoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurocognitive Mechanisms
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Bo Yao is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Lancaster University Department of Psychology , with a research focus on cognitive neuroscience of language and inner speech . His work investigates neurocognitive mechanisms of inner speech , verbal hallucinations , abstract conceptual processing , and discourse reading , employing EEG , fMRI , eye tracking , and computational modeling . Education PhD in Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Glasgow (2012) Research Fellow, University of Kent (2012-2013) Lecturer, University of Manchester (2013-2016) His research explores how inner speech encodes language meaning to influence cognition and its link to auditory verbal hallucinations through predictive coding frameworks . He also engages in cross-disciplinary work on alpine grassland ecology (Journal of Ecology, 2022). Recent articles span themes including theta phase-locking in silent reading , lateralisation of hallucinations , and rhythmic foundations of inner thought . Collaborations span institutions in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Scientific Awards ESRC Future Research Leaders (£270,778) Bial Foundation Grant (€45,000) British Academy/Leverhulme Grant (£9,942) EPS Grants (£3,500 + £2,000) Bo directs the Language, Inner Speech, and Neuroscience (LISN) Lab , supervising PhD students in inner speech , bilingualism , and neurocognitive mechanisms . He actively participates in research organizing and is a member of professional bodies like the Higher Education Academy and Organization for Human Brain Mapping .

• German Didactics
• Language Teaching
• Early Childhood Literacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicole Neumeister is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for German Language and Literature at Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg (PH Ludwigsburg). She serves as Deputy Head of the Academic Examination Office and is actively involved in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Care. Her work bridges academic administration, language education, and pedagogical research. Education: Studied primary and secondary school teaching at PH Ludwigsburg, completed a doctorate in the research group 'Being able to explain' at Universities of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg and Freiburg. Neumeister's research focuses on German didactics , emphasizing language acquisition , orthography , reading aloud , orality , and explanatory strategies in educational contexts. Her work explores how students develop language competence through classroom activities and textual analysis. Her recent publications (2017–2019) examine literacy development in preschoolers, technical term usage , and creative writing instruction . Earlier works (2008–2013) focus on idiomatic expressions , subjunctive mood in literature, and spatial reasoning in language tasks. She has contributed extensively to 'German – Teaching Practice for Grades 5 to 10', a journal dedicated to secondary-level German education. Her involvement in the QM Steering Group and the SPA 'Early Childhood Education and Care' highlights her commitment to academic quality and early childhood pedagogy.

Kiel Christiansonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• syntactic parsing
• sentence comprehension
• reading
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kiel Christianson is a Professor and current Department Chair (until August 15, 2025) in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He also holds professorial appointments in Psychology, Linguistics, and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His interdisciplinary work bridges cognitive psychology, linguistics, and education. Dr. Christianson's research focuses on psycholinguistics, with particular expertise in syntactic parsing, sentence comprehension in reading and listening, bilingualism, and morphological processing. His work employs eye-tracking methodologies to investigate how readers process language in real-time. He directs the Psycholinguistics Lab, which conducts cutting-edge research in language processing. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding garden-path sentences, agreement processing, and the role of working memory in language comprehension. His recent work has increasingly focused on cross-linguistic comparisons and second language acquisition. two-time Fulbright recipient NSF CAREER Award (2009-2014) University of Illinois Campus Award for Excellence in Advising Undergraduate Research (2019) Illinois College of Education Distinguished Scholar (2019) Illinois College of Education David Zola Career Teaching Excellence Award (2020) Dr. Christianson also serves as Director of the Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education (SLATE) Program at the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. He teaches courses including EPSY 401: Child Language and Education and EPSY 590: Advanced Seminar in Educational Psychology, and has received recognition for his excellence in teaching and advising.

Eleanor Dickeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics of Greek and Latin
• History of Greek and Latin
• Ancient scholarship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eleanor Dickey is a Professor of Classics at the University of Reading, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She holds the position of Professor of Classics and oversees Study Abroad programs. Prior to her appointment at Reading, she taught at the University of Ottawa (1995-99), Columbia University (1999-2007), and the University of Exeter (2007-13). She is actively involved with the Centre for Language, Text, and Power (CeLM) research group at Reading and teaches regularly at the JACT Greek summer school in Bryanston, where she co-directed a student performance of Alcestis in Greek in 2010. She also runs the Reading Ancient Schoolroom, an annual event that recreates the ancient school experience for modern students. Dickey received her BA and MA from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania in 1989, followed by an MPhil from Balliol College, Oxford in 1991, and a DPhil from Merton College, Oxford in 1994. Her doctoral work was conducted under the supervision of Anna Morpurgo Davies. Notably, she began studying Greek at age 18, which gives her particular empathy for students who begin ancient languages at university. Professor Dickey's research spans multiple interconnected areas within Classics and Linguistics, all centered around rigorous analysis of language to illuminate ancient texts and thought processes. Her primary interests include the sociolinguistics of Greek and Latin, examining how factors like age, gender, and social class influenced ancient language use; the historical development of these languages from Indo-European through antiquity; ancient scholarship and language teaching practices; and language contact in antiquity, particularly focusing on Greek speakers learning Latin and the influence of Latin on Greek. Her work demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary approaches that bridge Classics and Linguistics. Her publication record reveals a clear scholarly trajectory from early work on forms of address in Greek and Latin to more comprehensive studies of ancient language contact, scholarship, and pedagogy. Recent publications focus on Latin loanwords in Ancient Greek, the Hermeneumata Pseudodositheana texts, and ancient language teaching methodologies. Her work consistently combines deep philological expertise with linguistic theory, making significant contributions to both fields while maintaining accessibility for educators and students. Mellon Foundation support AHRC funding British Academy grants Leverhulme Trust support Fellowships at Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington DC All Souls College Oxford Professor Dickey is deeply committed to teaching and educational innovation. Despite her impressive research output, she has stated that she "love[s] teaching even more" than research because it allows her to "pass on to others the precious gift my teachers gave me, namely knowing Latin and Greek really well." Her dedication to pedagogy is evident in her numerous educational publications designed to make ancient languages more accessible to modern learners, including textbooks and adapted versions of ancient language-learning materials. Her work with the Reading Ancient Schoolroom demonstrates her innovative approach to teaching ancient languages and culture through experiential learning. Professor Dickey is actively involved with the Centre for Language, Text, and Power (CeLM) research group at the University of Reading. Her collaborative work extends beyond her institution through numerous co-authored publications and international research visits. She is married to Philomen Probert, a classical linguist at Wolfson College Oxford, with whom she has co-authored scholarly work, creating a productive academic partnership that spans institutions.

Andrew Headمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-computer interaction
• Programming tools
• Interactive reading systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Head is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He leads research on interactive reading and reasoning systems, working closely with Benjamin Pierce from PLClub and Chris Callison-Burch from PennNLP. He co-leads the Penn Human-Computer Interaction (Penn HCI) group alongside Danaé Metaxa and serves as a faculty affiliate for Penn's MindCORE center. His research focuses on developing technology for interactive reading and reasoning, with specific goals of helping scientists get more from their readings, making mathematical notation understandable, assisting programmers with AI comprehension tools, and accelerating programmers in writing correctness proofs. His group follows a systems-centric HCI approach, conducting in-depth user studies followed by building interactive systems that are published at top venues like ACM CHI and UIST. His publication record shows strong focus on human-computer interaction applied to programming environments, reading systems, and mathematical notation. Recent work demonstrates growing integration of AI techniques into interactive systems, particularly for code explanation and document augmentation. His research bridges theoretical programming language concepts with practical user needs. Best Paper Award, ICSE 2024 for Property-Based Testing in Practice Best Paper Award, CHI 2023 for CiteSee Nominated for Best Paper Award, CHI 2023 for Colaroid $1M NSF grant for Property-based Testing for the People project (2024) Professor Head advises multiple PhD students including Alyssa Hwang, Litao Yan, Hita Kambhamettu, Jeff Tao, Jessica Shi, and Xiaorui Liu. His group works closely with PLClub and PennNLP researchers, and he has secured significant funding including a $1M NSF grant. His lab develops working interactive systems that emerge from thorough user studies, focusing on practical applications of HCI research.

Katrin Altمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Language Development in Daycare and Primary School
• Philosophical Inquiry with Children
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katrin Alt is a Professor at the Department of Social Work, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on childhood education, language development in daycare, and philosophical inquiry with children. Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Research on ESD skills through philosophical conversations Expertise in digital competencies and inclusive learning She contributes to programs like Bücher-Kita Bremen and leads projects such as DiaGramm (dialogic reading for grammar skills). Her memberships include the International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children (ICPIC) and the Society for Didactics of General Education (GDSU). Notable publications include: Wer bin ich? Kinder befragen sich selbst (2025) Kinder entdecken Sprache (2024) Philosophizing with Children in the Community of Inquiry (2022)

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psycholinguistics
• Language Comprehension
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joost Rommers is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Aberdeen's School of Psychology, where he leads research on language processing mechanisms. His lab employs EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral experiments to investigate predictive processing in language comprehension and production, with additional focus on memory and learning systems. His research specialisms span Cognitive Neuroscience , Psycholinguistics , and the Psychology of Memory and Learning . Current work examines how predictive mechanisms operate across language comprehension and production domains, with particular interest in how expectations shape neural processing and memory formation. His methodology integrates electrophysiological measures with behavioral paradigms to uncover temporal dynamics of language processing. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on predictive processing mechanisms, with dominant methodologies including ERP studies (47%), eye-tracking (20%), and lesion-based approaches (7%). Key thematic clusters include neural signatures of prediction errors (33%), memory consequences of predictability (27%), and oscillatory dynamics in speech production (20%). His work frequently bridges language comprehension and production domains, demonstrating cross-paradigm theoretical integration. Dr. Rommers actively supervises PhD students and currently recruits for projects on neural mechanisms of predictive processing in language. His teaching portfolio includes advanced methodology courses and core psychology modules.

Vitória Piaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language production
• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vitória Piai is an Associate Professor at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour within Radboud University Nijmegen . She leads the Language Function and Dysfunction Lab , focusing on the interplay between language production, comprehension, and cognitive neuroscience through behavioral studies, electrophysiology, and neuroimaging. Research Interests: Bi-directional approach connecting cognitive neuroscience with clinical language disorders Neural oscillations in language processing Neuroplasticity after brain damage Word production mechanisms in neurological populations Key Methodologies: Behavioral measures, EEG/MEG, diffusion-weighted imaging, and non-invasive brain stimulation. Her work bridges psycholinguistics with clinical applications, particularly in aphasia and cognitive impairment. Notable Scientific Contributions: Investigating temporal lobe white matter differences between humans and chimps, stroke lesion effects on MEG reconstruction, and neurocognitive impacts of head/neck cancer treatments. Her recent publications focus on semantic control networks and neural oscillations in speech production. Students and Collaborators: Supervises PhD candidates Irina Chupina , Christina Papoutsi , Arushi Garg , and Adrian Jodzio . Collaborates with researchers across Europe on aphasia studies, neuroplasticity, and cognitive-linguistic interactions.

Natascha Roosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroplasticity
• Lateralization
• Electrophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natascha Roos is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Radboud University working in the Language Function and Dysfunction research group under Vitória Piai. Her work investigates neuroplasticity in language processing following brain lesions, utilizing EEG and MEG to track millisecond-scale reorganization of neural networks during language tasks in both stroke patients and healthy subjects. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (2019-2024), Radboud University MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2016-2018), Radboud University BA in Linguistics (2013-2016), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany Roos specializes in electrophysiological investigations of language neuroplasticity, with core expertise in aphasia rehabilitation, neural oscillations, and context-driven lexical access. Her research examines how sentence context accelerates word production, the role of alpha-beta power decreases in temporal-parietal networks, and cross-session reliability of neuroimaging measures for clinical applications. She employs paradigms like the Concise Language Paradigm (CLaP) to bridge comprehension and production mechanisms. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on context-guided language processing using multimodal neuroimaging. Recent work demonstrates how constrained sentences facilitate lexical access through left-hemisphere networks, with strong test-retest reliability in MEG/EEG metrics. Key findings highlight dissociable neural circuits for visual versus contextual word production and the potential of oscillatory dynamics as biomarkers for language recovery post-stroke. Roos collaborates with Vitória Piai, Atsuko Takashima, and Robert Oostenveld within the Donders Institute research ecosystem, contributing to stroke rehabilitation science through rigorous electrophysiological methodology. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and clinical aphasiology, with implications for targeted neurorehabilitation protocols.

Jana Reifegersteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory and Language
• Aging
• Language Production
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jana Reifegerste is an Assistant Professor (research track) and Director of the Aging Brain & Cognition (ABC) Lab in the Department of Neurology at Georgetown University. Her research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of language processing across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on how aging affects morphological, syntactic, and lexical aspects of language. Education: 2014: PhD in Social Sciences (Psycholinguistics), Radboud University (Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics), Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Thesis: "Morphological Processing in younger and older people: Evidence for flexible dual-route access" 2010: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, McGill University, Canada Dr. Reifegerste's research explores the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, language processing, and aging. Her work investigates how different aspects of language (morphology, syntax, lexicon) are affected by aging, examining both healthy aging and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. She employs a range of methodologies including behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, and neuroimaging to understand the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying language changes across the lifespan. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how aging impacts language processing, with particular attention to morphological processing, bilingualism in aging populations, and the relationship between cognitive decline and specific language abilities. Her research shows that while some aspects of language (particularly those relying on declarative memory) decline with age, others (particularly rule-based grammatical processing) remain relatively preserved. Scientific Awards: 2022: Conference travel grant from Potsdam Graduate School 2021: Personnel Grant (to hire a post-bac student) from Potsdam Graduate School 2020: Conference travel grant from Potsdam Graduate School 2015-2017: Annual Conference travel grants from Potsdam Graduate School 2010-2013: PhD scholarship from Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften 2010: Dean's Honour List (top 10% of graduating class) at McGill University 2008: Study abroad scholarship from German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Dr. Reifegerste has successfully mentored numerous students at various levels, including PhD candidates Kirill Elin and Aleksandra Trifonova, and undergraduate researchers such as Lauren Russell. Her research has been supported by significant grants including an NSF Research Grant ($500,000) as Co-PI on "The nature and emergence of lexical difficulties in aging adults" and a German Science Foundation (DFG) Principal Investigator Position (€330,000) for "The Effects of Cognitive Changes across the Adult Lifespan on Lexical and Grammatical Processing." She has also contributed to the academic community through editorial work, serving on the editorial board of "Bilingualism: Language and Cognition" and reviewing for numerous journals and grant agencies. As Director of the Aging Brain & Cognition (ABC) Lab at Georgetown University, Dr. Reifegerste leads a research team investigating how cognitive changes across the adult lifespan affect language processing. Her lab employs interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive neuroscience, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics to understand the mechanisms underlying language changes in aging.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Speech and language
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharon Geva is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. She joined ARU in 2022 following post-doctoral positions at University College London's Institute of Child Health and Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Neuroimaging. Her academic background includes: PhD in Clinical Neuroscience from University of Cambridge MSc in Neuroscience from University of Oxford BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Biology from The Hebrew University, Jerusalem Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy UKCGE Recognised Research Supervisor status Geva's research program centers on cognitive neuroscience approaches to language, memory, and inner speech across the lifespan. She investigates cognitive processing and impairments following brain damage using multimodal methods including structural/functional MRI and neuropsychological testing. Key research domains include: Brain mechanisms underlying speech/language impairments and recovery after stroke Variability in inner speech in healthy adults and post-stroke populations Relationships between inner speech and other cognitive functions Neurodevelopmental aspects of language and memory systems Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on neural correlates of language processing, with emphasis on lesion-symptom mapping in stroke survivors, cerebellar contributions to speech, inner speech measurement, and neuroplasticity in language recovery. Research frequently employs advanced neuroimaging (fMRI) combined with behavioral analysis across adult and pediatric populations. Geva actively supervises research students in areas including acquired language disorders, normal language processing, short-term memory, and inner speech variability. She leads modules in Imaging and Diagnostics in Cognitive Neuroscience , Mind and Behaviour , and Current Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience . As a member of ARU's Centre for Mind and Behaviour, she collaborates on interdisciplinary neuroscience initiatives and serves as Topic Editor for Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (Rising Stars in Speech and Language 2023).

Ranjit Jhalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Type Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ranjit Jhala is a Professor of Computer Science Engineering in the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. His office is located in CSE 3110, and he can be reached at (858) 534-1420 or via email at jhala@cs.ucsd.edu. He is affiliated with the Programming Systems Group at UCSD. Dr. Jhala's primary research interests lie in Programming Languages and Software Engineering, with a specific focus on techniques for building reliable computer systems. His work integrates concepts from Type Systems, Model Checking, Program Analysis, and Automated Deduction. He has established himself as a leading researcher in refinement types and program verification. His research portfolio includes several major projects: Flux for advanced dataflow analysis, Interaction-based Program Analytics for understanding developer behavior, Liquid Haskell for bringing refinement types to functional programming, and Timing Channels for analyzing and preventing security vulnerabilities. These projects demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach spanning programming languages, software engineering, and computer security. Dr. Jhala's publication record shows consistent contributions to top-tier venues including PLDI, POPL, OOPSLA, ICFP, OSDI for programming languages and systems work, and CCS, USENIX Security, and S&P for security-related research. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in program verification. He has been active in the academic community through tutorials such as the CAV 2019 Tutorial on Verification with Refinement Types and has shared insights on academic presentation through his ICFP @ PLMW 2018 talk 'How to design talks.' Dr. Jhala is currently teaching CSE 130: Programming Languages and CSE 230: Graduate Programming Languages for Winter 2025, continuing his commitment to education in programming languages.

Lisa Palmqvistمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
• Intellectual Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Palmqvist is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg , affiliated with the Department of Education and Special Education . Her work bridges academic research and practical pedagogy, focusing on improving educational and life outcomes for individuals with intellectual and communicative disabilities . Her research interests include: Adaptive reading instruction Assistive technology in special education Teacher self-efficacy and pedagogical innovations Student participation in decision-making Speech-sound production and literacy links Everyday planning skills development Recent publications highlight trends in: Combining phonics and comprehension tools (2024) Digital interventions for speech and reading (2024) App-based literacy programs (2023) Longitudinal studies on planning abilities (2021-2020) Lisa also teaches special education and scientific methods and statistics on special education programs, supervising student theses while leading the ÖLAS project (2024) for reading education improvements in adapted schools.

Chien-Jer Charles Linمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chien-Jer Charles Lin is an Associate Professor at the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science Program at Indiana University Bloomington . As director of the Language and Cognition Lab , he investigates the interface of grammar, cognition, and society, with a focus on Mandarin Chinese and cross-linguistic comparisons. Education: PhD in Linguistics from the University of Arizona (2006) His research integrates psycholinguistic experiments (eye-tracking, EEG), corpus analysis , and sociolinguistic fieldwork to study: Processing of head-final structures (e.g., Chinese relative clauses) Cognitive effects of tone sandhi and phonetic orthography Discourse relations (causals, concessives, counterfactuals) Linguistic bias and sociopolitical identity in language variation His 15 most recent articles (2015–2024) reflect interdisciplinary focus on: Mandarin phonology (tone sandhi, neutral tones) Syntactic typology and parsing universals Translation syntax and corpus authenticity metrics Lexical ambiguity and metaphorical polysemy Discourse coherence and cognitive load Scientific Awards : Trustees’ Teaching Award (IU, 2016) Young Scholar Award (IACL, 2010) PACLIC-19 International Young Scholar Award (2005) Fulbright Scholarship (2001–2003) He advises graduate students across IU’s Cognitive Science Program , Psychological and Brain Sciences , and Second Language Studies , and has secured grants from IU’s Research Equipment Fund, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation, and Mellon Innovating International Research Fellowship.