Neil Powell is a Lecturer and University Teacher at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, affiliated with the Communications Research Group. He holds a BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University (1985). His professional background includes work at BAe Dynamics (Hatfield) in VLSI design and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs), followed by a role as Senior Experimental Officer managing VLSI teaching facilities. Currently, he focuses on teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules while maintaining research interests in VLSI design, low-power systems, and residue number systems through student project supervision. Education: BSc in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University (1985) Research Interests: Neil's work spans foundational and applied areas of electrical engineering, including advanced VLSI design methodologies, optimization of low-power electronic systems, and computational techniques in residue number systems. He retains a strong practical focus through hands-on teaching and student project mentorship in these domains. Teaching & Roles: As a Senior Experimental Officer and MSc tutor, he develops and delivers modules in VLSI, HDLs, and computer arithmetic, integrating industry-relevant skills into curricula. His teaching emphasizes practical laboratory work and project-based learning. Research Group: Active member of the Communications Research Group within the School, contributing to interdisciplinary projects.
Ricardo Julião was a Researcher affiliated with the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanities, specifically within the Department of Classics. His work focused on ancient medical theories, particularly Galen's contributions to understanding memory, anatomy, and neurological concepts. He contributed to interdisciplinary projects examining the intersection of classical philosophy, medical history, and cultural semiotics. Research interests included the historical development of memory concepts in antiquity, Galenic anatomical frameworks, and the evolution of medical thought across eras. His publications explored topics like Galen’s anatomical descriptions of memory, memory loss in ancient medicine, and cross-cultural interpretations of movement and bodily functions. Julião collaborated with scholars such as Philip van der Eijk, Roberto Lo Presti, and Chiara Thumiger on projects like Medicine of the Mind and The Soul is an Octopus . While no formal awards are listed, his academic contributions were part of prestigious initiatives like the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship program. His work remains accessible through publications in journals like Medicina nei Secoli and edited volumes by Brill and Edition Topoi.
Michael Obiri-Yeboah is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University's Department of Linguistics, part of the College. He holds a PhD from the University of California San Diego (2021), and MA and BA degrees from the University of Ghana in Linguistics and the Study of Religions. His research focuses on phonological patterns using fieldwork and experimental methods, with special attention to Gua and Akan languages. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Language, Sounds of Language, and Field Methods. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of California-San Diego (2021) M.Phil in Linguistics, University of Ghana B.A. in Linguistics and the Study of Religions, University of Ghana Research interests encompass phonological phrasing, vowel harmony, tone encoding in music, and language endangerment documentation. His work bridges formal phonological analysis with empirical fieldwork, particularly in understudied languages like Gua. Recent studies investigate Akan tone systems' cross-modal representation and perceptual near-merger in ATR contrasts. Publications explore topics ranging from Gua's syntactic-melodic marking to cross-linguistic numeral systems. His teaching and research emphasize practical methodologies, including field methods and language documentation strategies. No scientific awards are listed, and no grants or advising details are provided. He speaks Gua, Akan, English, and Ghanaian Pidgin English.
Jaime Pérez González is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. His research focuses on morphology, syntax, and semantics with a special emphasis on Mayan languages, including language documentation, revitalization, and ethical methodologies in linguistic fieldwork. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin (2021), an MA from El Colegio de México (2012), and a BA in Hispanic Language and Literatures from Universidad Michoacana (2009). His research explores the interplay between morphology, syntax, and semantics in agglutinative languages, particularly in underdocumented Mayan varieties like Mocho’. Projects include a descriptive grammar of Mocho’, language preservation initiatives, and the development of Tseltal language tools. He emphasizes community engagement in linguistic work and has published on ethical principles in fieldwork methodologies. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as LING 101, LING 80, and advanced seminars in linguistic theory and field methods. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, advocating for equitable collaboration with Indigenous communities in language documentation and revitalization efforts. Key projects include the Documentation of Mocho’ and bilingual publications like El conejo y el coyote . He actively reviews for journals like Native American and Indigenous Studies and contributes to language archiving guidelines. His research highlights the importance of integrating local knowledge systems into linguistic scholarship.
Heidi Brøseth is an Associate Professor in Norwegian Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education, NTNU. She holds a PhD and has served in various academic leadership roles, including membership in the Nordic network GRADIMO and the GrammaKiKK research group. Her research focuses on grammar didactics, generative grammar applications in education, and teacher training in linguistics. Notable awards include the SINTEF Prize for Pedagogical Excellence (2012/13) and recognition as a Merittert Underviser (NTNU). Educational background includes a Postdoctoral fellowship (2007–2009) and PhD studies (2003–2007) at NTNU. She has led projects like PROSJEKTIL (innovative teacher education) and KOSEN (comparative language analysis). Her teaching focuses on inquiry-based methods and Socratic dialogue to enhance students' grammatical reasoning. Research interests span grammar teaching methodologies, teacher knowledge assessment, and the cognitive foundations of linguistic structures. She has authored/co-authored textbooks such as Språket som system: Norsk språkstruktur (2019) and contributed to international conferences on grammar didactics. Current work emphasizes bridging theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications. Publications highlight her analysis of textbook grammar terminology, student teacher misconceptions, and generative grammar frameworks in Norwegian education. She actively collaborates with Nordic institutions and has supervised multiple master’s theses on topics like possessive phrases in Norwegian as a second language and temporal aspects in deaf sign languages.
Professor Lutz Marten is a distinguished academic at SOAS University of London, holding the position of Professor of General and African Linguistics. He serves as Head of the SOAS Doctoral School and has previously led the Department of Linguistics and acted as Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on formal linguistics, syntax, semantics, and historical linguistics, with a specialization in Bantu languages like Swahili, Herero, and Bemba. He leads projects on morphosyntactic variation, language contact, and the dynamics of linguistic change, including a Leverhulme-funded study on Bantu languages and a British Academy project on Kitaveta. He has authored books such as Colloquial Swahili and contributes to academic journals like Transactions of the Philological Society . His editorial roles and international collaborations highlight his global influence in African linguistics. Education: MA, PhD (London School of Economics) PGCLTHE (Open University) Undergraduate studies at the University of Hamburg Research Interests: Formal Linguistics (Dynamic Syntax) Bantu morphosyntax and typology Language contact and sociolinguistics Historical linguistics and language change Projects: British Academy-funded description of Kitaveta Leverhulme Trust project on Bantu variation Language for Lockdown initiative His recent articles explore topics like Swahili morphosyntactic borrowing, politeness strategies in urban youth languages, and typological covariation in Bantu focus marking. Active in academic governance, he chairs the REF2021 sub-panel for Area Studies and advises the London Confucius Institute.
Ambra Tamina Jacqueline Ottersbach is a researcher and teaching associate in the Department of German Studies/Linguistics at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She works under the Chair of German Studies/Linguistics led by Prof. Dr. Petra M. Vogel, contributing to both research and academic instruction. Her research focuses on onomastics , particularly the linguistic structure and cultural motivations behind naming practices for birds and technical devices. She employs comparative and descriptive methods in German and cross-linguistically, especially in German-Swedish contexts. Her work intersects with syntax , phonology , and dialectology , as evidenced by her involvement in the "Dialect Atlas of Central West Germany" (DMW) project. The two most recent publications reflect a strong thematic trend in creative naming and anthropomorphization in language, analyzing pet-like names for machines and symbolic motifs in avian nomenclature. These works fall within broader domains of cultural linguistics and lexical innovation . Member, Society for German Language (GfdS) Member, QVM Commission of Faculty I, University of Siegen (since December 2023) Member, Examination Board for German Studies, University of Siegen (since April 2025) She has taught courses in Syntax and Phonology & Graphematics across multiple semesters, demonstrating active engagement in academic mentoring and curriculum delivery. Her role includes supervising student groups and contributing to academic governance. Ambra Ottersbach has been consistently involved in the "Dialect Atlas of Central West Germany" (DMW) project, indicating sustained collaboration in empirical linguistic research. Her work environment emphasizes interdisciplinary and data-driven approaches to German linguistics.
Martin Diller is a Researcher at the International Center for Computational Logic (ICCL) at TU Dresden, where he has been since May 2019. He is part of the 'Logic Programming and Argumentation' group led by Sarah Gaggl. His current research focuses on formal models of argumentation and their application in AI systems, particularly within the SEMECO interdisciplinary cluster on AI-assisted regulatory workflows for medical systems and cybersecurity. Education: Holds a joint MSc in Computational Logic from TU Wien, TU Dresden, and University of Bolzano (via the EMCL program with an Erasmus Mundus scholarship). Previously completed a MA in Philosophy (Logic & Epistemology) and BSc in Computer Science at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina, with postgraduate funding from CONICET. Also conducted research internships at University of Aberdeen, UCL, NICTA (Canberra), and others. Key Projects: Active in the Transregional Collaborative Research Center ‘Foundations of Perspicuous Software Systems’ (2019–2022), and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (2023). Currently leads research in probabilistic argumentation and flexible dispute derivations for assumption-based arguments. Key Contributions: Developed the 'flexABle' system for argumentation framework analysis, contributed to admissibility criteria in probabilistic argumentation, and advanced methods for integrating natural language processing with formal argumentation systems. Grants & Funding: Involved in EU-funded interdisciplinary projects and German collaborative research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Logic Programming and Argumentation group at ICCL, collaborating with institutions worldwide.
Paul Ziche is Professor of History of Philosophy at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He currently serves as Director of the Descartes Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Sciences and Humanities (2023-present) and is a member of Utrecht University's Open Science platform. He has held numerous leadership positions including Director of Research for the Research Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies (2018-2021), Chairman of the Descartes Centre Board (2014-2023), and Head of Department for Philosophy and Religious Studies during two separate periods. PhD in Philosophy (1992-1995), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Habilitation for Philosophy (2003), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München M.A. in Philosophy with minors in physics and psychology (1992) Post-Graduate Studies at Balliol College, Oxford (1989/1990) Undergraduate studies in physics and philosophy, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1986-1992) Professor Ziche's research focuses on German idealism, particularly the works of Schelling, Hegel, and Kant, with special attention to the history and philosophy of science around 1900. His expertise spans natural philosophy, history of psychology, and the relationship between creative humanities and scientific thought. He examines how philosophical concepts transitioned from romantic frameworks to more analytical approaches, with particular interest in how emotions, atmospheres, and epistemic frameworks functioned in 19th and early 20th century thought. His work often explores the intersections between philosophy, science, and cultural history, revealing how conceptual frameworks shaped scientific and philosophical developments. Analysis of Professor Ziche's recent scholarly activities reveals a consistent focus on the history of philosophical concepts, particularly examining how 19th and early 20th century thinkers navigated the relationship between science and philosophy. His work frequently addresses Schelling's philosophy of nature, the development of scientific concepts, and the role of emotions in philosophical discourse. A notable trend is his exploration of 'atmospheric epistemology' and how conceptual frameworks evolved during periods of scientific and philosophical transition, particularly around 1900. His research demonstrates how philosophical concepts function as bridges between specialized disciplines and broader intellectual frameworks. Professor Ziche has served as primary supervisor for doctoral candidates, including defense of the thesis 'Pars melior nostri: The Structure of Spinoza's Intellect' in 2018. He has coordinated multiple research master's programs and served on examination committees for humanities programs. His leadership roles in research institutes and centers have involved significant grant proposal management and quality control for PhD programs, demonstrating his commitment to advancing philosophical research and education. As Director of the Descartes Centre for the History and Philosophy of the Sciences and Humanities, Professor Ziche leads an interdisciplinary research team focused on the historical development of scientific and philosophical concepts. The center serves as a hub for scholars examining the intersections between science, philosophy, and cultural history, with particular strength in 19th and early 20th century European thought. His work with the Open Science platform at Utrecht University demonstrates engagement with contemporary issues in academic research practices while maintaining deep connections to historical perspectives on knowledge production.
Jinpeng Wang is affiliated with Nanjing University and presented research at SPLASH 2023 in Cascais, Portugal. His work focuses on programming languages, formal verification, and digital circuit design, with a specific contribution to operational semantics for Verilog in 2023.
Marcelo Arenas is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. He is a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), former director of the Millennium Institute for Foundational Research on Data, and co-founder of the Center for Semantic Web Research. His Ph.D. in Computer Science was obtained from the University of Toronto in 2005. Research interests include data management , applications of logic in computer science , and Semantic Web technologies. He has published extensively on topics such as SPARQL query complexity , graph database systems , and incomplete database theory , with notable works like MillenniumDB and Foundations of Data Exchange . Scientific accolades: 2016 SWSA Ten-Year Award for "Semantics and Complexity of SPARQL" IBM Ph.D. Fellowship (2004) Nine Best Paper Awards across PODS, ISWC, ICDT, ESWC, WWW, and NeurIPS His work on approximate counting algorithms (e.g., FPRAS for #NFA) and explainable AI frameworks has influenced database theory, while serving on program committees for ICDT 2015, ISWC 2015, and PODS 2018 demonstrates leadership in the field. Current projects focus on probabilistic explanations for decision trees and temporal regular path queries in knowledge graphs.
Professor James Martin is a distinguished academic in Linguistics at the University of Sydney, holding a Personal Chair. Elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 1998 and awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003, his work spans systemic functional linguistics, discourse semantics, and educational applications. BA(Hons) (York, Canada) MA (Toronto) PhD (Essex) His research focuses on functional grammar, genre analysis, and multimodal discourse, with applications in clinical, educational, and forensic contexts. He has pioneered work in paralanguage modeling and transdisciplinary approaches to language studies. Recent publications include works on historical discourse, Korean grammar, infographics in education, and Filipino language analysis. His edited volumes and series with Bloomsbury highlight his leadership in systemic functional linguistics. Co-authored book on youth justice conferencing (2018) Editor of "Studies in Systemic Functional Linguistics" series Contributions to language description across English, Korean, Spanish, and Filipino Professor Martin supervises PhD students exploring topics like Indonesian language education, physiotherapy communication, and crime discourse analysis. His collaborative projects with institutions in China, Chile, and Indonesia reflect his global academic engagement.
Mark Döring is a Researcher at the Institute for German Language and Literature within Department 3: Linguistics and Information Sciences at the University of Hildesheim. He has been working in this position since October 2017, focusing on text linguistics with a specialization in digital communication and social media discourse. His academic background includes an MA in German Linguistics from the University of Hamburg (2014-2017) and a BA in German Language and Literature and Philosophy from the same institution (2010-2014), with a semester abroad at Charles University in Prague (2015-2016). Döring's research centers on text linguistics, discourse linguistics, and language in new media, particularly social networks. His dissertation project examined university postings as a text type in higher education marketing through a text-linguistic analysis of German universities' communication on Facebook and Twitter. He has also conducted text-linguistic descriptions of Corona notices during the first lockdown period. His scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on how institutions communicate in digital spaces, with special attention to temporal and spatial references, text type networking, and discourse patterns in social media contexts. His recent publications and conference presentations demonstrate significant engagement with temporality cues in university social media communications, missing or delayed texts in institutional marketing, and comparative analyses of public discourse topics. Döring is an active member of the Society for Applied Linguistics (GAL) and serves on the Ethics Committee as Deputy Scientific Staff Group representative. As an educator, Döring teaches courses including Introduction to Linguistics, Text Linguistics, Text Type Linguistics, Writing Didactics, Political Linguistics, and Digital Literacy. His supervision of bachelor's theses covers diverse topics such as emoji usage as informality markers, text coherence in educational materials, cognitive metaphors in advertising and migration discourse, and text-image relations in social media platforms.
Ricardo Muñoz Martín is a Full Professor at the Department of Interpretation and Translation, University of Bologna (Italy). His academic career spans institutions including Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, University of Granada, and University of California. He specializes in Cognitive Translation & Interpreting Studies, with expertise in translation technology, empirical research methods, and multilingual communication cognition. PhD in Hispanic Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley Diplomatura in Translation & Interpreting, Universidad de Granada Research interests integrate cognitive science with translation studies, focusing on process analysis, AI-assisted translation, and biometric metrics like heart rate variability. His work explores the indivisibility of translation acts and the evolution of empirical methodologies in the field. Recent publications emphasize quantitative empirical frameworks, cognitive load analysis in collaborative translation, and AI integration in interpreter training. Grants from Italy, Spain, Poland, and China support his research on translation technology and cognitive effort measurement. Co-director of the MC2 Lab (Cognitive Translation Summer School) Principal investigator in grants like "Big Sistah" (remote worker wellbeing) and "Attention, emotions and translation" He actively participates in international conferences, including keynote speeches at the 7th TTI Conference and panels at the 11th EST Congress.
Daniele Francesco Santamaria is Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Catania. His research spans knowledge engineering, semantic web ontologies, blockchain technologies, cybersecurity, and digital humanities. Key projects include: POC4COMMERCE (ONTOCHAIN initiative for blockchain e-commerce) PECS (Privacy-Enrooted Car Systems for automotive data security) GODSCAPES (ontological approaches in archaeology) His work integrates computational logic with practical applications in agent systems, IoT interoperability, and legal language processing. Publications focus on semantic blockchain frameworks, smart contract modeling, and ontological reasoning systems. Editorial roles include reviewer, program committee member, and workshop organizer (Semantic Shields I, SWTHS 18). Certifications: Nvidia Cuda programming, IBM Mainframe, Computer Forensics.
