جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ulf Dalvad Berthelsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Linguistics
• Educational Technology
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ulf Dalvad Berthelsen is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture. His research focuses on literacy, technology integration in education, and computational thinking pedagogy. He develops digital corpus-based methods to study written language development and advocates for integrating new digital literacies into teaching, including AI and computational tools. Key research areas include corpus linguistics, educational technology, and the normative implications of computation. He collaborates on projects like ATEL (Automated Tracking of Early Literacy Skills) and GBL.21 (Game-Based Learning). Recent publications explore AI-generated text analysis, student writing patterns, and computational thinking in K-12 education. Education Background: Ph.D. in relevant field (specific details not explicitly stated). Notable Projects: ATEL: Teaching platform for early literacy tracking (2018–2023) GBL.21: Game-Based Learning in Education (2018–) Berthelsen emphasizes bridging humanities and computational methods, focusing on democratic implications of technology. His work spans theoretical studies and practical pedagogical applications, with a strong emphasis on data-driven educational improvement.

Max Falkenbergمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Climate Communication
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Max Falkenberg is a Research Fellow in the Department of Network and Data Science at Central European University (CEU), Vienna, Austria, and holds Visiting Fellow positions at the Institute for Sustainable Resources at University College London (UCL) and the Inverse Complexity Group at IT:U in Linz, Austria. He earned his PhD in Physics from Imperial College London (2022) and completed a postdoc in Mathematics at City, University of London (2024). His research applies network science and computational methods to study political polarization, climate communication, climate finance, and structural dynamics of social systems. Dr. Falkenberg’s work bridges computational social science with policy analysis. Notable contributions include datasets on Indian microblogging platform Koo, reports on climate tipping points for COP28, and analyses of fossil fuel finance in banking sectors. His findings have been featured in media outlets like The Guardian, Bloomberg, and BBC World Service. He has also advised policy forums such as the UK Parliament’s EFRA Select Committee and presented at institutions like the Bank of England and Spotify. Education: PhD Physics (Imperial College London), MSci Physics (Imperial College London) Key Projects: Climate finance modeling, Koo dataset analysis, COP28 climate policy report Media Contributions: Interviews with The Times, AFP Paris, and TVP World His policy-oriented research includes op-eds in The Banker (Financial Times) and collaborations with think-tanks. Falkenberg’s interdisciplinary approach integrates network science, statistical inference, and AI to address global challenges in sustainability and governance.

Eric Hunterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Voice Use
• Signal Processing
• Biomechanics of Speech
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Hunter, PhD, is the Department Executive Officer (DEO) and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa, as well as the Harriet B. and Harold S. Brady Chair in Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on occupational voice use in educators, signal processing, biomechanics of speech articulators, and muscle mechanics. A Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, his work bridges clinical voice disorders and interdisciplinary collaboration in health research. Previously, he served as Senior Associate Dean for Research at Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences and directed the Trifecta Initiative for Interdisciplinary Health Research. His NIH-funded studies prioritize teacher vocal wellness, classroom acoustics, and biophysical models of voice production. Research Interests: Voice Biomechanics Acoustic Voice Analysis Teacher Vocal Health Signal Processing Interdisciplinary Health Research Swallowing-Voice Interactions Lab & Collaborations: The Voice Biomechanics and Acoustics Lab (V-BAL) at UI unites experts in acoustics, engineering, linguistics, and clinical practice. Key projects include developing machine learning tools for voice disorder screening and understanding vocal effort in multilingual speakers. Awards: Fellow, Acoustical Society of America Advising & Grants: Leads NIH-funded projects on vocal load and fatigue. Collaborates with educators and administrators to design interventions for workplace voice preservation.

• Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Drug Response Genetics
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Dr. Nita Limdi is a Professor and Associate Dean for Genomic Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine. She holds joint appointments in the Departments of Neurology, Epidemiology, and Pharmacology. Her research focuses on pharmacogenomics, particularly the genetic and environmental factors influencing drug response, with emphasis on anticoagulants and antiplatelet therapies. Dr. Limdi leads the Pharmacogenomics Implementation Program at the Hugh Kaul Personalized Medicine Institute, advancing clinical translation and overcoming barriers to genomic medicine adoption. She also chairs the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) and collaborates with international consortia like the International Warfarin Pharmacogenetics Consortium (IWPC). Dr. Limdi’s work integrates clinical, genetic, and socio-demographic data to address health disparities, especially in African American populations. She oversees multidisciplinary teams across multiple UAB centers, including the Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE) and the Comprehensive Neuroscience Center. Her leadership roles include serving as an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow and member of the Healthcare Leadership Academy. Grant funding spans NIH initiatives in kidney research, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, and translational science. Her teaching includes mentoring over 20 postdoctoral trainees and junior faculty in pharmacogenomics, clinical trials, and biostatistics. Key research themes include warfarin dosing genetics, polygenic risk scores for chronic diseases, and genomic implementation in diverse populations.

Amanda Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Academic Writing
• English Grammar
• Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Williams is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Writing Core Program at the University College of the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a B.A. in English from UTSA (2002) and an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of North Texas (2004). Her thesis focused on Southern American speech patterns, specifically 'Present Tense Marking as a Synopsis of Southern American Speech.' She has taught writing and grammar courses at UTSA since 2004, instructing courses like Freshman Composition and Structures of English. Amanda collaborates with the Tomas Rivera Center on grant-funded initiatives to enhance graduate writing support. Her professional interests span academic writing pedagogy and language variation. In addition to her academic role, she contributes to music ministries and youth programs at her church, engages in culinary arts as a foodie, and enjoys literature, music, and films. Courses she currently teaches include WRC 1013/1023 (writing fundamentals) and ENG courses on English syntax.

• Linguistics
• Morphology
• Phonology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ignacio Montoya is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics in the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on morphology, phonology, cognitive approaches to grammar, language variation, and the revitalization of Indigenous and endangered languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from The Graduate Center, CUNY (2017), alongside degrees in Educational Leadership and Psychology. Education: Ph.D., Linguistics, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2017 M.A., Linguistics, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 2013 M.A., Educational Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2007 B.A., Psychology, Harvard College, 1997 Research Interests: Montoya combines functionalist theoretical perspectives with applied linguistics, particularly in endangered language preservation. His work spans Romance and Semitic language families, emphasizing usage-based models of grammar and historical language change. He has contributed to studies on Hebrew gutturals, comparative root systems, and bilingual child language acquisition. Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising roles are listed in the provided text, though his expertise suggests potential involvement in linguistics research initiatives. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the text.

Leah Fabianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Sound Disorders
• Bilingual Language Acquisition
• Equitable Assessment Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leah Fabiano, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a Professor and Director of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her work focuses on developing equitable diagnostic methods for bilingual children with speech sound disorders, with strong commitments to social justice and dismantling structural inequities in academia. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Center for Research in Language, University of California San Diego/San Diego State University PhD in Communication Sciences, Temple University MS in Speech-Language Pathology, SUNY Fredonia BS in Speech-Language Pathology, SUNY Fredonia Research Focus: Dr. Fabiano leads research on reducing misdiagnosis of speech disorders in bilingual Latinx Spanish-English speaking children. Her lab develops culturally responsive assessment protocols that differentiate typical bilingual development from clinical disorders. She pioneers methods examining language interaction effects, sociolinguistic influences, and cross-linguistic transfer in phonological acquisition. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2024) demonstrate three key themes: 1) Critical analyses of assessment bias and raciolinguistic ideologies in clinical practice, 2) Empirical studies on phonological transfer patterns in Spanish-English bilinguals, and 3) Methodological innovations for equitable service eligibility determination. Her work consistently integrates sociolinguistic frameworks with clinical applications. Awards: Fellowship of the Association, ASHA (2024) Edith Sayer Auslander Emerging Visionary Award (2021) Excellence in Diversity Award, CAPCSD (2018) Academic Leadership: Dr. Fabiano directs a research lab focused on bilingual phonological acquisition and trains graduate students in culturally responsive clinical practices. She has led institutional reforms in graduate admissions through holistic review processes at Hispanic-serving institutions.

Georgina Alvarez Moreraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Second Language Acquisition
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Georgina Alvarez Morera is a Language Lecturer in Catalan at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Modern Languages, specifically within the Sub-faculty of Spanish. She holds a PhD in Humanities from Universitat Rovira i Virgili, alongside a double degree in Spanish and English Philology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, an Erasmus Mundus Master in Teaching Spanish in Multilingual Contexts from Universidad de Deusto, and a MA in Linguistics from UNED. Her research focuses on syntax and semantics of verb-noun constructions, Catalan-Spanish language contact effects, second language acquisition (particularly Catalan as a heritage language), and pedagogical strategies for adult learners. She has authored Catalan L2 teaching materials and is a member of the Societat d'Ensenyament i Recerca del Català com a Llengua Estrangera (SERCLE). Teaching highlights include Catalan language and culture courses at the University of Oxford, including specialized papers on Catalan poetry/prose and modern linguistics. She has prior teaching experience at the Universität Konstanz, Universität Zürich (2016–2019), Universitat Rovira i Virgili (2021–2023), and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2023–2024). Her courses emphasize grammar, translation, writing, and oral communication skills, alongside extended essay supervision in Catalan literature and linguistics. Her research trends, as seen in recent publications, prioritize Catalan syntax and language contact phenomena. She employs corpus-based methods to analyze support verbs and their synthetic correlates, with additional work on historical syntax in 19th-century Spanish in Catalonia and cross-linguistic studies of English and Romance language structures. These works collectively address morphosyntactic variation, diachronic change, and bilingualism's impact on language systems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her advising and grants narrative reflects her focus on teaching and materials development rather than funded research projects or student supervision. She actively contributes to linguistic education through her pedagogical work and academic society involvement, shaping methodologies for heritage language instruction and multilingual contexts.

Karin Donhauserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Register Variation
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Prof. Dr. Karin Donhauser is a Professor at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Institut für deutsche Sprache und Linguistik. She is a core member of the Collaborative Research Center 1412 (CRC 1412) titled 'Register: Language Users’ Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation,' which investigates register knowledge and its situational-functional factors. Her research spans theoretical and applied linguistics, integrating perspectives from variationist studies, psycholinguistics, grammatical theory, and computational methods. Her work contributes to understanding how language users deploy register-specific knowledge across contexts. The CRC 1412, launched in 2020, unites interdisciplinary approaches including phonology, typology, and historical linguistics. Donhauser collaborates extensively with scholars like Alexiadou, Egg, and Krifka, emphasizing collaborative frameworks for linguistic inquiry. Publications include foundational texts like the 2020 REALIS series entry, which synthesizes state-of-the-art register research. Her research bridges theoretical models with empirical data, addressing both synchronic and diachronic dimensions of linguistic variation.

• Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• Language Ideologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Albrecht Fürste is a Researcher affiliated with the Institute for German Language and Linguistics at Humboldt University of Berlin. He is involved in the project C07: The impact of language ideologies on register distinctions in multilingual contexts , which explores the intersection of sociolinguistic factors and language variation in multilingual settings. His work focuses on understanding how language ideologies shape register differences across linguistic contexts. While no specific educational background or awards are listed, his research interests emphasize sociolinguistic methodologies and the application of linguistic analysis to multilingual environments. His current project highlights contributions to understanding language use dynamics in diverse communities. No publications, grants, or advising activities are explicitly detailed in the provided information.

Valia Kordoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Grammar Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. phil. Valia Kordoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, part of the Faculty of Philology and Literature. She specializes in computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, and grammar engineering, with a focus on multiword expressions, treebanking, and language technology applications. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied NLP, emphasizing register analysis and cross-linguistic methodologies. Research Interests: Her research spans computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, grammar engineering (e.g., DeepBank project), and register analysis. She has contributed to projects like GeRMaN (German register marking) and collaborated on international initiatives such as the CRC 1412 on language register. Her work often integrates corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and formal grammar frameworks. Articles Trends: Recent work focuses on register variation across languages, metaphor annotation, and ethical implications of AI. Earlier contributions include studies on Germanic syntax, Greek valence alternations, and treebank construction for spoken language processing. Her publications reflect a blend of theoretical innovation and practical applications in computational linguistics. Grants and Labs: She has been involved in collaborative research centers and EU-funded projects, though specific grants are not detailed here. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams exploring language use in situated contexts and technological applications. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department’s research initiatives on language technology and register studies, contributing to projects like the TraMOOC consortium for machine translation of educational content.

Tonjes Veenstraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Linguistic Theory
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tonjes Veenstra is a Researcher and Research Associate at the Leibniz Centre for General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin, focusing on linguistic theory and sociolinguistics. He leads the DFG project A02 on speaker choice in creole communities (Bislama/Morisien) within the SFB 1412 'Register' research initiative. As a founding member of SEEPiCLA and President of IACPL, he bridges creole studies with postcolonial linguistics. Roles: Research Associate (ZAS), DFG Project Lead, IACPL President Research Focus: Syntax-morphology interfaces, sociolinguistic modeling of language variation/contact, biocultural diversity in postcolonial societies His work combines fieldwork in creole societies with theoretical insights, emphasizing the role of colonial dynamics in linguistic evolution. Key projects address Bislama (Vanuatu) and Morisien (Mauritius) variation patterns, linking grammatical innovation to social stratification. Publications span creole syntax, language contact, and biodiversity, with recent contributions on multilingualism in creole contexts. He actively engages in global academic networks, presenting at conferences like ICAME and NWAV. Labs/Teams: Involved in SFB 1412 teams and the Leibniz Research Network Biodiversity.

Adib Mehrabiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Audio Signal Processing
• Acoustic Engineering
• Machine Listening
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adib Mehrabi is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London and Principal Audio Researcher at Sonos Inc. His research focuses on audio signal processing, vocal imitation systems, and acoustic environment modeling. Mehrabi holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London and has contributed extensively to spatial audio technologies, room acoustics analysis, and binaural rendering systems. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied audio engineering, including projects on vocal mimicry for content retrieval, multichannel audio calibration, and real-time head-tracking systems. Mehrabi's research emphasizes practical applications in smart home audio systems and perceptual audio quality assessment. Key technical contributions include room-informed binaural rendering algorithms, self-calibrating playback device systems, and phase-based acoustic parameter estimation. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise spanning signal processing, machine learning, and sociolinguistic studies of bilingual speech patterns. Advising and grants: No specific advising roles or grant information provided in source texts. Current affiliations include dual roles at Queen Mary and Sonos Inc., indicating industry-academia collaboration in audio innovation. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sonos' research division and Queen Mary's Linguistics department research groups focused on experimental phonetics and computational linguistics.

• Cancer Biology
• Genetics
• Inherited Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pragna I. Patel serves as Professor of Cancer Biology in the Department of Cancer Biology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and holds the leadership role of Director of Instructional Practices and Curriculum. Previously, she was Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at USC until March 2025, following a 16-year tenure as faculty at Baylor College of Medicine from 1987 to 2003. Her educational credentials include: Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning Design and Technology, USC Rossier School of Education, 2019 Dr. Patel's research centers on the molecular genetics of inherited disorders including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A, Friedreich ataxia, and congenital generalized hypertrichosis, with her laboratory pioneering DNA-based diagnostic tests and therapeutic development. She concurrently investigates population genetics through extensive studies of Asian Indian populations across 15 languages, examining genetic structure and the impact of endogamous marital practices. Her educational scholarship focuses on innovative pedagogy, having created USC's first asynchronous graduate course in biochemistry methods and directing active-learning master's programs. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2006-2020) reveals consistent themes in genetic mechanisms of disease, population diversity, and molecular diagnostics, with particular emphasis on congenital disorders, dental anomalies, and spinal cord pathologies. Her work bridges basic science and clinical translation through animal models and human population studies. No specific scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Patel has spearheaded curricular innovation through her M.Ed.-informed development of graduate-level biochemistry methodology courses, though grant funding details remain unspecified. Her leadership in instructional design complements her laboratory research in genetic disease mechanisms. Her research laboratory employs cell culture and animal models to investigate gene regulation in inherited disorders while advancing population genetics research on Asian Indian communities, maintaining a dual focus on disease mechanism discovery and therapeutic development.

Katherine Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Development
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Katherine White is a Professor specializing in developmental research, particularly focusing on infant and toddler language acquisition. She leads the Developmental Research Area and directs the Lab for Infant Development and Language. Her academic background includes a BA from Cornell University and a PhD from Brown University. Her research investigates how infants and toddlers perceive and learn speech sounds, process linguistic variability (e.g., accents, disfluencies), and integrate social cues with linguistic information. Key topics include the impact of speaker identity, visual speech cues, and sociolinguistic factors on early language development. She has pioneered studies on accent adaptation, phonological biases, and the role of disfluencies in word learning. Her work often employs large-scale collaborative projects like ManyBabies 5 to investigate universal developmental patterns. She emphasizes methodological rigor, particularly addressing experimenter identity as a confounding variable in developmental studies. The Lab for Infant Development and Language uses advanced tools like SMART-T for anticipatory eye-tracking paradigms to study real-time language processing in infants. Publications span topics from phonetic category acquisition to the sociolinguistic dimensions of childhood language use, with contributions to understanding how children navigate linguistic diversity and social context.