Lexical Tone Processing Professors and Supervisors

Franziska Köderمشاهده پروفایل

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University of OsloNorway

Franziska Köder is a Researcher and Lab Manager at the University of Oslo's Centre for Multilingualism in Society and Science (MultiLing). She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and an MA in German Language & Literature and Philosophy from the University of Heidelberg. Her work focuses on experimental pragmatics, semantics, and language acquisition, particularly investigating how attention and multilingualism influence pragmatic development in children and adults with ADHD. She leads the AttCom project exploring ADHD and multilingualism's impact on pragmatic skills, and co-leads the PolkaNorski project studying Polish-Norwegian multilingualism. She manages MultiLing’s Socio-Cognitive Laboratory and co-founded the interdisciplinary EyeHub network for eye-tracking research. Key research methods include eye-tracking, behavioral tasks, and questionnaires to study figurative speech, pronoun processing, and pragmatic development. Her recent work bridges clinical linguistics and cognitive science, addressing how neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD interact with multilingualism and communication. Projects emphasize translational research with practical implications for language education and clinical practice.

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Carmen Kungمشاهده پروفایل

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Macquarie UniversityAustralia

Carmen Kung is an Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics, affiliated with the Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS). She concurrently holds a Senior Research Scientist position at the National Acoustic Laboratories since April 2020. Her research focuses on real-time language processing, particularly how prosody influences semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic comprehension in diverse populations including monolinguals, second-language learners, and hearing-impaired individuals. She employs advanced techniques such as eye-tracking, EEG, MEG, and behavioral measures. External roles include collaborations with the National Acoustic Laboratories, emphasizing auditory research. Key projects include CLaS initiatives (2019-2021) and Phonetics Laboratory facilities (2015), where she contributed to interdisciplinary language and speech research. Her work spans pediatric audiology, healthcare policy for Indigenous populations, and neurocognitive mechanisms of language processing. Recent studies address ear health checks for Aboriginal children and clinical practices for hearing loss. Over 14 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to language neuroscience and applied public health. Her research impacts include developing tools like PLUM and HATS for hearing screening in Indigenous communities, recognized in news and academic platforms. She collaborates internationally, with projects emphasizing cross-cultural and clinical applications of linguistics.

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Dan Jurafskyمشاهده پروفایل

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Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)Switzerland

Dr. Dan Jurafsky is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics within Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences. His work spans computational linguistics, natural language processing, and AI ethics, with a particular focus on language model behavior, speech recognition, and ethical implications of anthropomorphism in AI systems. His recent research explores HumT for measuring human-like tone in LLMs, AnthroScore for anthropomorphism detection, and methods for improving low-resource language support through data augmentation and multilingual representation learning. He has also developed open-source tools like string2string for string algorithms. Jurafsky's publications address critical issues in NLP, including grounding gaps in conversational models, causal interpretability in linguistic tasks, and representational biases in multilingual models. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, from educational NLP tools to Sumerian transliteration datasets, while advocating for rigorous statistical power analysis and ethical model evaluation.

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Hongming Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Hongming Zhang is a Professor of Chinese Linguistics and Head of the Chinese Language and Linguistics Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1994. He also directs the UW-Tianjin Summer Chinese Program and holds editorial leadership roles in major journals and book series in Chinese linguistics. Ph.D., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1992) M.A., University of California at San Diego, Linguistics (1990) M.A., Fudan University, Chinese Linguistics (1984) B.A., Fudan University, Chinese Language (1981) His research focuses on the syntax-phonology interface, prosodic phonology, poetic prosody, and the history of the Chinese language. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of tone sandhi, tonal representation in dialects, and the linguistic structure of classical Chinese poetry. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and literary analysis, particularly in the context of historical and dialectal variation. The most recent articles highlight a strong trend in prosodic studies across Chinese dialects, historical phonology, and the linguistic analysis of classical poetry. His publications consistently emphasize empirical data from understudied dialects and integrate formal linguistic theory with philological insights. Vilas Associate Award (UW-Madison, 2003–05) Chiang Ching Kuo Research Grants (1997–99, 2005–06) Chern Shiing-shen Chair Professor (Nankai University, 2006) Chang Jiang Scholar Chair Professor (China MOE, 2009) Teacher of the Year 2015 (Wisconsin Association of Chinese Language Teachers) Distinguished Guest Professor (multiple Chinese universities) Professor Zhang has advised numerous students and led curriculum development in Chinese language and linguistics. He has secured research grants from prestigious foundations and has held leadership roles in international scholarly organizations. He is currently executive editor of the International Journal of Chinese Linguistics and series editor for Routledge Studies in Chinese Linguistics . He leads a research group focused on prosodic theory and Chinese linguistic analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary projects connecting linguistics, literature, and language education.

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Xiangdong Xingمشاهده پروفایل

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School for Advanced Studies in the Social SciencesFrance

Xiangdong Xing is a Distinguished Professor and Changjiang Scholar at Shaanxi Normal University, leading the Language Resource Development Research Center. He holds a PhD from Shandong University (2000) and completed postdoctoral research at Nankai University (2000-2003). His research focuses on tone sandhi, Mandarin dialectology, and syntax-morphology interfaces, with over 100 publications and authored works on Shaanxi dialects. During April 2019, he participated in EHESS's Visiting Professors Program, delivering lectures on topics such as word tone dynamics, nominal diminutives, and Guanzhong dialect syntax-semantics. His work emphasizes methodological advancements in dialect surveys and typological studies of Mainland East Asia. Education: PhD, Shandong University (2000) Postdoctoral Research, Nankai University (2000-2003) Research interests include the interplay between lexical tone systems and morphosyntactic structures, particularly in Western Mandarin and Jin dialects. His recent work investigates reduplication patterns and their implications for nominal morphology. He has pioneered studies on deadjectival nouns in Guanzhong dialects, revealing their prosodic and syntactic functions. Recent lectures at EHESS highlighted advancements in understanding tone sandhi’s role in lexical and grammatical processes. These presentations contributed to broader discussions on areal typology in East Asian languages. Awards: Changjiang Scholar Xing heads research initiatives focusing on language resource development, integrating empirical fieldwork with theoretical linguistics. His current projects aim to refine methodologies for dialect documentation and comparative analysis.

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Stephen Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GroningenNetherlands

Stephen Jones is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Bernoulli Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Mathematics. His research focuses on the intersection of grammatical theory and cognitive models of language processing, particularly the syntax-prosody interface in Korean and English. He holds a DPhil in General Linguistics from the University of Oxford (2019) and has taught undergraduate linguistics courses at both Oxford and Groningen. Key research areas include Lexical Functional Grammar (LFG), Dynamic Syntax, and computational modeling using the ACT-R architecture. He has also held visiting academic roles at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics. Awards include the MPhil to DPhil Progress Scholarship from Kellogg College, Oxford. His work bridges formal linguistics and cognitive science, with recent publications exploring Korean question focus, Dutch clitic pronouns, and cross-linguistic lexical tone learning. Grants include funding for computational modeling projects and participation in international conferences on syntax and psycholinguistics.

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Thomas Pellardمشاهده پروفایل

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School for Advanced Studies in the Social SciencesFrance

Thomas Pellard is a Research Officer at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), affiliated with the Center for Linguistic Research on East Asia (CRLAO), a joint research unit of CNRS, EHESS, and INALCO. His professional address is CRLAO, INALCO, 2 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris. Dr. Pellard specializes in historical and comparative linguistics of Ryukyuan languages and Japanese. His research spans descriptive linguistics of endangered languages, computational approaches to linguistic analysis, and methodological critiques of language family proposals. He has made significant contributions to understanding Japanese dialects, particularly regarding rendaku (sequential voicing) patterns, accent systems, and the historical development of Japonic languages. His scholarly work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, archaeology, and genetics, while maintaining rigorous methodological standards in historical-comparative work. Recent publications reveal increasing integration of spatial statistics and computational tools in linguistic analysis, particularly for documenting endangered languages. Pellard has co-organized significant academic events including the 38th Paris Meeting on East Asian Linguistics and the Phon-udl workshop on phonetic approaches to under-endowed languages. His research notebook at cipanglo.hypotheses.org serves as a platform for sharing thoughts on languages and linguistics, particularly focused on Japanese languages. His academic collaborations span multiple institutions and countries, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from Japanese universities and international colleagues working on East Asian linguistics, computational methods, and language evolution.

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Stefan Elmerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ZurichSwitzerland

Stefan Elmer is a Senior Researcher at ETH Zurich specializing in computational neuroscience of speech and hearing. His work investigates neural mechanisms of language processing, bilingualism, and music cognition, with emphasis on how musical expertise influences speech perception and word learning across the lifespan using EEG and neuroimaging techniques. Dr. Elmer's research spans speech neuroscience, hearing neuroscience, and bilingualism, focusing on neural plasticity in interpreters and musicians. Key studies examine cognitive load during simultaneous interpretation, neural correlates of absolute pitch, and age-related changes in temporal speech processing. His work demonstrates how experience in music or language reshapes brain connectivity in dorsal/ventral streams. Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals consistent themes: neural adaptations in simultaneous interpreters, music-language interactions in word learning, and clinical applications for tinnitus/hearing loss. His research highlights EEG-based biomarkers for individual cognitive profiles and lifespan effects of expertise on auditory processing. Dr. Elmer contributes to ETH Zurich's Computational Neuroscience of Speech & Hearing group, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to unravel auditory processing mechanisms through collaborative projects bridging neuroscience, linguistics, and clinical audiology.

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Harald Baayenمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TübingenGermany

Harald Baayen is a Professor at the University of Tübingen within its Faculty of Humanities, Department of Linguistics . His work spans computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, and phonetics, with a focus on discriminative learning models for lexical processing. After studying under Geert Booij in Amsterdam (PhD 1989), he held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (1990-1998), Radboud University (Associate Professor via Dutch Science Foundation award), and the University of Alberta (Full Professor 2007-2011). His 2011 Alexander von Humboldt Award and 2025 Honorary Doctorate from Tartu reflect his scholarly impact. Education: PhD in General Linguistics (Amsterdam, 1989) Awards: Alexander von Humboldt (2011), Dutch Science Foundation Career Advancement (1998) Teaching: Courses in Linguistics for Cognitive Science and Statistical Methods since 2011 at Tübingen Research Synthesis Baayen's research bridges computational modeling and empirical phonetics . Notable projects include: Linear Discriminative Learning (2019): A unified framework for morphological processing without morphemes Articulatory Phonetics : Using EMA and ultrasound to study dialect variation and articulation practice effects Statistical Methods : Pioneering generalized additive models and quantile regression in psycholinguistic analysis His 2025 publications explore Mandarin-English semantic differences , Ukrainian grammatical number , and deep learning alternatives to discriminative frameworks. His work consistently challenges traditional morphological theories by integrating discriminative learning with real-world phonetic data .

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Alexander Francisمشاهده پروفایل

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Purdue UniversityUnited States

Dr. Alexander Francis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University's Auditory Perceptual Learning Laboratory , within the College of Health and Human Sciences. His work bridges linguistics, cognitive psychology, and auditory neuroscience , focusing on phonetic learning and the interplay between perceptual experience and speech processing. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago (1999). His research investigates how native and non-native listeners adapt to speech sounds across diverse conditions, including: Speech perception in noisy environments Lexical tone acquisition in tone and non-tone language speakers Impact of hearing impairment on auditory processing Psychoacoustic mechanisms in selective attention Development of native-like speech perception in bilinguals Applications of speech technology for hearing aids and cochlear implants Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, spanning speech processing (2025) , autonomic arousal analysis (2024) , and neurodegenerative speech patterns (2023) . His work intersects with cognitive science, biomedical engineering, and environmental psychology. Lab Affiliation: Auditory Perceptual Learning Laboratory at Purdue University.

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Liquan Liuمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Technology SydneyAustralia

Liquan Liu is a Senior Lecturer and First-Year Experience Officer at the Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and is a member of the INSIGHT: Institute for Innovative Solutions for Wellbeing and Health UTS Research Centre and the UTS LGBTIQA+ Research Network. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education, and Gender Equality. University of Technology Sydney (Current) Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS at Utrecht University (2008–2014) School of Psychology and MARCS BabyLab at Western Sydney University (2015–2024) Center for Multilingualism in Society across the Lifespan at the University of Oslo (2019–2021) Dr. Liu's research focuses on internal and external factors that shape early childhood cognition and development. He examines internal mechanisms such as initial biases, learning processes, and health indicators, alongside external influences including exposure quality, socio-economic status, and human-technology interaction. His recent work spans language development, the interplay between language and emotion, multilingualism and multiculturalism, and children's engagement with technology including digital media and virtual agents. His research employs experimental methods to understand how children learn and how to better support their learning. His publication record shows a strong focus on infant language perception, tone discrimination across different language backgrounds, social evaluation in infants, and bilingual development. His work often employs cross-linguistic, multi-lab approaches to investigate fundamental questions about language acquisition and cognitive development. Recent publications also extend into clinical psychology domains including eating disorders and alcohol use. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship awarded by the European Commission Vice-Chancellor's Professional Development Scholarship from Western Sydney University Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies from Forest Hill Foundation ARC Center of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language Transdisciplinary and Innovation Grant As an educator, Dr. Liu teaches courses including Developmental Psychology and supervises research projects. He is known for his approachable and engaging teaching style, and enjoys collaborating with students on innovative ideas and projects. His media impact includes articles in The Conversation and Future Makers discussing how lockdowns affected multilingual families and how bilingual babies demonstrate enhanced musical perception.

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