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Christine Montecillo Leiderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bilingualism
• Multilingual Learners
• Teacher Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Montecillo Leider is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Multilingual Learner Education at the School of Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell. A Filipina-American second-generation immigrant raised in Southeast Alaska, her work bridges bilingualism, teacher education, and civil rights in language policy through clinical and research roles at Boston University and UMass Lowell. Education: PhD and MA in Curriculum & Instruction from Boston College, BA in Psychology and Spanish from University of Portland. Research: Focuses on bilingual language practices, teacher beliefs about language variation, and equity in multilingual education policy, with recent work on critical disciplinary literacy, duoethnography as a methodological haven for women of color, and humanizing pedagogies for multilingual students. Leadership: Vice-President of Massachusetts Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL), chair of the Massachusetts English Learner and Bilingual Advisory Council, and Associate Editor for the Journal of Multilingual Theory and Practice. Publications: Her scholarship includes analyses of state-level teacher credentialing, asset-based approaches in distance education, and linguistic identity frameworks. Recent trends examine equity in college access for multilingual learners and critical consciousness in teacher assessment. Engagement: Dr. Leider actively shares her work via Twitter (@cmleider) and Instagram, and leads federally funded initiatives like ROPESS to support bilingual certification pathways in immigrant communities.

Dmitry Idiatovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• African Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Diachronic Linguistics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dmitry Idiatov is a Director of Research at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) within the LLACAN laboratory (Language, Languages and Cultures of Africa), focusing on African Linguistics , particularly Mande and Adamawa languages. He holds a PhD in Linguistics and Literature from the University of Antwerp (2007), a Master's degree in Oriental and African Studies from Saint Petersburg State University (2003), and a Bachelor's degree in Oriental and African Studies from the same institution (2001). His research spans comparative/diachronic linguistics , typology , phonetics , and language documentation . His scholarly work emphasizes interrogative pronominals , non-selective markers , and clause-final negation patterns . He explores diachronic typology, linguistic prehistory, and areal diffusion in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly through studies on labial-velar stops , nasal vowel systems , and logophoricity . He is actively involved in projects like the BULB initiative for under-resourced language documentation and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Folia Linguistica Historica and Mandenkan . His conference organization includes workshops on areal phenomena and negation patterns in African languages. Contact: dmitry.idiatov@cnrs.fr . Official website: Dmitry Idiatov's Academic Profile .

• Berber linguistics
• dialectology
• grammaticalization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Naït Zerad Kamal is a University Professor at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), specializing in Berber linguistics within the Africa and Indian Ocean department. His academic work focuses on the Berber language family, with particular expertise in Kabyle and Tuareg languages. As Head of the Berber section and a member of the LACNAD research board, he plays a significant role in shaping Berber language studies at INALCO. Professor Kamal's research interests span Berber linguistics, dialectology, grammaticalization processes, lexicology, lexicography, translation studies, and linguistic planning. His work demonstrates deep engagement with both theoretical linguistic frameworks and practical language documentation. He has made substantial contributions to understanding the structural properties of Berber languages, their historical development, and their contemporary sociolinguistic status. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on Berber language documentation and analysis over two decades, with a notable intensification of output around 2020-2021. The publications demonstrate expertise across multiple Berber varieties (Kabyle, Tuareg, Libyan Berber), with particular attention to grammatical structures, lexical semantics, and the institutionalization of Tamazight. His recent work shows increasing engagement with digital humanities approaches, as evidenced by the 2020 project digitizing the Arabic-Berber lexicon of Ibn Tunart. Professor Kamal has demonstrated leadership in the field through edited volumes honoring prominent scholars like Salem Chaker and Abdellah Bounfour, indicating his standing within the international Berber studies community. His collaborative work with researchers like D. Merolla, D. Caubet, and S. Djemai shows active engagement with a broader scholarly network.

• Sociolinguistics
• Polish Dialectology
• Dialectal Lexicography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Stanisław Cygan, prof. UJK is a linguist affiliated with Jan Kochanowski University. He holds a habilitation in humanities (linguistics-Polish) and has served as a supervisor for doctoral dissertations and reviewer in habilitation procedures. His academic role focuses on Polish philology and dialectological studies. MA in Polish Philology (1989) - Higher Pedagogical University of Kraków PhD in Linguistics (1999) - University of Warsaw Habilitation (2012) - Pedagogical University of Kraków His research focuses on rural language changes, Polish dialectology, linguistic awareness in rural communities, and dialectal lexicography. He has contributed significantly to understanding linguistic transformations in the Świętokrzyskie region and Opoczno dialects. Dr. Cygan's recent publications examine linguistic consciousness in rural populations, dialectal preservation challenges, and historical dialect sources. These works span from 2002 to 2019, with particular emphasis on analyzing rural speech patterns in literary works and regional publications. As an academic, he has supervised two doctoral dissertations and participated in habilitation committees. His editorial work includes multiple volumes exploring the interplay between language and cultural identity.

• Lexicography
• Corpus Linguistics
• Terminology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zaida Bartolomé Díaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in lexicography and corpus linguistics with a focus on French architectural terminology. She actively contributes to research groups GIR IATEXT (Linguistic Variation and Change) and the Institute for Textual Analysis and Applications (IU). Her educational credentials include: Doctorate in Philology (2022), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Dr. Bartolomé Díaz's research centers on lexicographic methodology and corpus-based analysis , particularly examining architectural vocabulary evolution in French through historical dictionaries (e.g., 1762 Academy Dictionary), contemporary usage patterns, and metaphorical expressions. She develops bilingual French-Spanish lexicons using computational tools like Sketch Engine and explores AI applications for domain-specific terminology. Her 2020-2024 publications reveal consistent methodological innovation, combining corpus linguistics with digital lexicography to analyze discrepancies between official terminology recommendations and real-world language use. Key thematic threads include architectural metaphor systems, historical lexical change, and interoperable resource design for specialized translation. Dr. Bartolomé Díaz has supervised three 2024 undergraduate theses covering advertising discourse (YSL perfumes), cross-linguistic slang phenomena (verlan/vesre/back slang), and literary representations of modernity, reflecting her expertise in French sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. She maintains active research within GIR IATEXT and the Institute for Textual Analysis and Applications, focusing on corpus-driven studies of linguistic variation and lexicographic resource development for specialized domains.

Predrag Simonovićمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ichthyology
• Fisheries Biology
• Fish Morphology and Systematics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Predrag Simonović is a Full Professor at the Department of Comparative Morphology and Systematics of Animals, Institute of Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. He has held significant leadership positions including Director of the Institute of Zoology (2005-2010), Vice-Dean for Education (2001-2002), and Head of the Department of Morphology, Systematics and Phylogeny of Animals (2011-2014). He is also the Founder and Head of the Center for Genotyping of Fisheries Resources (2012-2025) and serves as a Scientific Advisor at the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković". Dr. Simonović earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology (1987), Master's in Biological Sciences (1992), and Doctorate in Biological Sciences (1996), all from the University of Belgrade. His academic career progressed from Student-Demonstrator in 1984 to Full Professor in 2011, with steady advancement through the academic ranks. Simonović's research focuses on Ichthyology, Fisheries Biology, Fish Morphology and Systematics, and Biology of Allochthonous and Invasive Fish Species . His work addresses critical issues in biodiversity conservation, evolutionary biology, and sustainable fisheries management, with particular emphasis on brown trout diversity in the Western Balkans. His research integrates molecular genetics, morphometric analysis, and ecological studies to understand fish population dynamics and the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. A significant portion of his work examines the threats posed by non-native species introductions and climate change to native fish biodiversity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on brown trout diversity conservation, invasive species management, and climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems. His work spans from detailed morphological studies of fish species to broad assessments of ecosystem risks. A notable trend is his increasing engagement with international collaborative research addressing transboundary conservation challenges in the Balkan Peninsula and Adriatic region. Dr. Simonović has led numerous significant research projects including: Conservation of brown trout diversity in Serbia (2001-2005, 2004-2005) Effects of cyanide spill from the Baia Mare gold mine on fish (2000) Evolution in heterogeneous environments (2011-2020) Risk assessment of the River Jadar ecosystem related to mining activities He has also participated in major international projects including EU FP7 project GLOBAQUA and ICPDR's Joint Danube Survey 2. As a visiting professor, he has contributed to academic programs at universities in Banja Luka, Montenegro, and Kragujevac, sharing his expertise in evolution, zoological systematics, and vertebrate morphology. His laboratory work primarily focuses on fish genetics, morphology, and biodiversity assessment, with special attention to the conservation of native fish species in the Balkan region.

Adriana Diazمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Critical Intercultural Language Pedagogy
• Decolonial Theories
• Applied Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adriana Diaz is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Cultures , University of Queensland. With a PhD in Critical Intercultural Language Pedagogy, she specializes in challenging Eurocentric language education frameworks through decolonial theories and social justice principles. Education: BA (Hons), Griffith University; PhD, Griffith University. Research Areas: Critical language pedagogy, intercultural communication, sociolinguistics, multicultural education. Her work explores: Intersectional power dynamics in language classrooms Decolonial approaches to Spanish language teaching Resistance to monolingualism in Australian education Open-access educational resources for inclusive pedagogy Gender-neutral language practices in Spanish instruction Coloniality in language textbooks Scientific Awards: UQ Early Career Researcher Open grant (2018–2019) UQ Teaching Innovation Grants Open grant (2016–2018) Supervision: Dr. Diaz currently advises PhD candidates on topics including intercultural capability development, foreign language retention in Queensland, and early literacy policies. She has completed supervision of projects on language assessment, Saudi English teaching, and multicultural community belonging.

Ilana Mushinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Ilana Mushin is a linguist affiliated with the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland . Her research focuses on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the study of Australian First Nations Languages, particularly Garrwa. She is a Chief Investigator on the ARC Discovery Project 'Conversational Interaction in Aboriginal and Remote Australia' (CIARA) and has authored/edited multiple publications on Aboriginal English, classroom interaction, and linguistic typology. Research Interests : Discourse-Cognition-Grammar Interface, Epistemic Stance, Conversation Analysis, Narrative Structure, Language Maintenance, Indigenous Pedagogy. Supervision : Advised PhD/Master's students on topics including Bahasa Indonesian discourse, Vietnamese social competence, and Hijazi Arabic modals. Grants : ARC Discovery Projects (2018-2024, 2015-2019, 2014-2017), MRFF Indigenous Health Research Grant (2021-2023). Publications : Over 60 works including books on Garrwa grammar, Aboriginal English, and edited volumes on Indigenous language and social identity.

Damian Vergara Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Sociology of Language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Damian Vergara Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico and coordinator of the Sabine Ulibarrí Spanish as a Heritage Language Program. His work bridges academic research and practical application, particularly in sociolinguistic and forensic contexts. Education : PhD (2009), MA (2003), and BUS (1999) from the University of New Mexico Research Interests span sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and forensic linguistics, with a focus on: Language change and variation in Spanish Usage-based theories of linguistic representation Spanish as a Heritage Language in the Southwest Forensic applications of bilingual police interactions His book Categorization and Constructional Change in Spanish Expressions of 'Becoming' (2009) examines constructional evolution over eight centuries. He applies linguistic expertise as a court witness addressing miscommunications in bilingual legal contexts. Contact : damianvw@unm.edu | Office: Room 417, Ortega Hall

Béla Adamikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Vulgar Latin
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Béla Adamik is a Habilitated Associate Professor at the Institute of Ancient and Classical Studies of Eötvös Loránd University, holding a position in the Department of Latin since 2010. He leads the MTA Lendület (Momentum) Computational Latin Dialectology Research Group and serves on the editorial board of Antique Studies . His career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2001-2010) and Teaching Assistant (1995-2001), with habilitation in Linguistics (2009) and PhD in Literary Studies (2000). Adamik's research focuses on Latin linguistics , particularly vulgar Latin dialectology and language policy in the Roman Empire . He has developed the Computerized Historical Linguistic Database of Latin Inscriptions of the Imperial Age (LLDB) to analyze vowel/consonant mergers, case system transformations, and syncope patterns across provinces like Africa, Gaul, and the Danubian regions. His work bridges computational methods with traditional epigraphic analysis. Recent publications track Latin vowel mergers (2024) and Gallic/Germanic Latin transformations (2023), using LLDB to reveal regional diversification and phonological trends. He challenges assumptions about Danubian and Dalmatian Latin, showing non-unified developments and their implications for Romance language origins. Scientific awards include the MTA János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2001-2004), Zoltán Magyary Postdoctoral Scholarship (2004-2005), and leadership of the Lendület Research Group (2015-2020). He participates in international colloquia on Latin linguistics and organized workshops on computational dialectology (2016-2019).

Rachel Klassenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Second Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rachel Klassen is a Researcher in Second Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway , leading the GenBiLex Project within the LAVA Group . She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics (2016) and M.A. (2011) from the University of Ottawa , and an Honours B.A. in Languages (2008) from Wilfrid Laurier University . Research Focus : Asymmetric grammatical gender systems, bilingual lexicon structure, L1/L2 processing of morphology, code-switching agreement strategies, and L2 vocabulary variation. Methodologies : Eye-tracking, EEG/ERPs, experimental design, corpus analysis (e.g., TenTen, OpenSubtitles). Her recent publications (2013–2019) span topics like derivation/compounding affixes , gender representation in bilinguals, and code-switching constraints . She collaborates with scholars like Juana M. Liceras, analyzing bilingual grammars through morphosyntactic and psycholinguistic lenses. Contact : rachel.klassen@uit.no | @klassen_rachel

• Grammatical theory
• Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL)
• Language variation and change
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Zeinab Taha is a Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies at The American University in Cairo (AUC), holding a PhD from Georgetown University (1995) with over 30 years of experience in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL). She previously served as director of the Arabic Language Institute (ALI) and co-director of the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) at AUC. Her educational background includes: PhD from Georgetown University (1995) MA in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language from AUC Her research focuses on: Grammatical theory Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) Language variation and change Language and communication Her scholarly work centers on applied and theoretical linguistics, particularly grammatical structures and sociolinguistic variations in Arabic language contexts. Professor Taha has taught Assessment for Learning (AFL) at all levels and has been integral to AUC's MA TAFL program since 2005, contributing to curriculum development through her leadership in institutional language programs.

Christine Meklenborg Nilsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Generative Linguistics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christine Meklenborg Nilsen is a Professor and Head of Department at ILOS (University of Oslo) , specializing in theoretical linguistics with a focus on Verb-Second (V2) structures in Old French and Germanic languages. Her work contrasts historical syntax across languages, including topics like topicalization and resumptive structures that challenge V2 constraints. Research Interests : Verb-Second (V2) syntactic constraints Historical evolution of Romance and Germanic languages Clitic clusters and word order changes Cartographic approach to syntax Projects : Led the Traces of History (2013–2017) project on V2 retention in Germanic vs. Romance languages. Currently leads ILOS Department, limiting active research/teaching. Collaborations : Co-edited influential works on V2 languages with Oxford University Press. Active in Grammar and Meaning and Language Change research groups.

Jaime Huntمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language Contact
• Language Shift and Maintenance
• Heritage Languages
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Jaime Hunt is a Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, based in the Pathways and Academic Learning Support unit within the College of Human and Social Futures. She coordinates and teaches linguistics courses in the Open Foundation program and has previously taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses on language contact, heritage languages, and sociolinguistics, particularly within German-speaking communities in Australia. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle Master of Arts in Linguistics, University of New England Master of Applied Linguistics, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Newcastle Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle Research Focus: Dr Hunt’s research spans several key areas in linguistics. Her work on language contact explores how English influences German through Anglicisms, examining both lexical and structural changes. She investigates language shift and maintenance among German-speaking heritage communities in Australia, focusing on intergenerational transmission and identity. Her studies in heritage languages emphasize German as a heritage language, analyzing its cultural and linguistic preservation. She also contributes to language policy research, examining how institutional policies shape language use and identity in multilingual societies. Research Trends: Her publications reflect a consistent focus on German-English language contact, heritage language maintenance, and the sociolinguistic dynamics of migrant communities. Recent work includes corpus-based studies of spoken German, family language policy, and the role of education and media in language preservation. Awards and Recognition: Best Publication Award, English Language and Foundation Studies Centre (2015) Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award, English Language and Foundation Studies Centre (2014) Supervision and Grants: Dr Hunt currently supervises three PhD students and has completed one. She has led or co-led 12 research grants totaling over $27,000, including projects funded by the Australian Linguistic Society, University of Newcastle, and international institutions like Humboldt University and Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt. Collaborations and Exhibitions: She has held visiting scholar positions in Germany, Austria, and Poland. Her collaborative exhibition Heimat in the Hunter (2025) at the Newcastle Museum showcases her research on German-speaking communities in the region.

Larisa Leisiöمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Contacts
• Samoyedic Languages
• Non-Standard Varieties of Russian
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Larisa Leisiö is a Professor at the University of Eastern Finland's School of Humanities, specializing in Russian language with a focus on language contacts, Samoyedic languages, and non-standard varieties of Russian. Her research integrates typological and usage-based approaches, examining phenomena like code-switching, possessive noun phrases, and gender integration of Finnish loanwords in Russian. She has conducted extensive fieldwork across Siberia (Nganasans, Forest Enets, Nenets) and among European Russian-Finnish communities. Professor, University of Eastern Finland Research: Language contact, Samoyedic languages, Russian dialectology Fieldwork: Siberian indigenous communities, Finland Russians Publications: 15 most recent explore code-switching, language preservation, and morphosyntactic evolution Her work addresses both theoretical linguistic issues and practical challenges, such as Ukrainian refugee integration and Russian academic activism against war. She contributes to projects like the Language Bridge Between Ukraine and Finland while maintaining a focus on endangered language revitalization through technology.