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Lisette de Jonge-Hoekstraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Multimodal Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisette de Jonge-Hoekstra is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Developmental Psychology , part of the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on multimodal communication, cognitive development, and the interplay between gestures, speech, and complex dynamical systems. She explores how children's hand movements and speech patterns coordinate during learning and problem-solving tasks, emphasizing embodied cognition and ecological psychology frameworks. Her expertise spans developmental psychology, educational research, and the application of complexity science to understanding cognitive variability. She has contributed to methodologies using motion capture and computational tools like OpenPose to analyze movement data. Dr. de Jonge-Hoekstra has organized academic events such as the Heymans Colloquium on embodied music pedagogy and participates in editorial roles for Frontiers in Psychology . Research Awards: Recipient of the Aanjaagfonds Universiteit van het Noorden (2023). Teaching Roles: Leads courses on academic skills, research methods, and complexity in developmental psychology for bachelor and master programs. Key Projects: Investigates 'Differentiatie Binnenstebuiten' and hosts the 'Podcast grow with the flow'. Her work bridges Piagetian theory with modern dynamical systems approaches.

Christina Bergmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Early Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Bergmann is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, where she works within the Language Development Department . She previously conducted postdoctoral research at the Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives et Psycholinguistique (Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris) and completed her PhD at Radboud University Nijmegen and the International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences . B.Sc. in Cognitive Science (University of Osnabrück, 2007) M.Sc. in Cognitive Neuroscience (Radboud University, 2009) PhD in Early Language Acquisition (Radboud University & Max Planck Research School, 2014) Her research focuses on how infants develop language skills despite variable environments, using experimental studies, large-scale collaborations, corpus analysis, meta-analyses, and computational models. She investigates how parental beliefs and input variability affect infant language acquisition. Christina's publications demonstrate expertise in computational modeling of speech processing, infant word recognition, and pronoun comprehension. Her work spans interdisciplinary approaches combining psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on methodological transparency and collaborative research practices. Marie Skłodowska-Curie individual fellowship She has collaborated with leading researchers like Alejandrina Cristia and Emmanuel Dupoux , and contributes to platforms such as CogTales to support junior female cognitive scientists. Her career has been supported by institutions including the Dutch Science Organisation (NWO) , Fondation Pierre-Gilles de Gennes , and Ecole de Neurosciences Paris .

Thomas Tienkampمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Speech Motor Control
• Clinical Phonetics
• Articulation Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Tienkamp is a researcher at the University of Groningen , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Medical Sciences (Netherlands). His work bridges clinical phonetics , speech motor control , and computational linguistics , focusing on oral cancer and neurological speech disorders like Parkinson’s disease. His research employs electromagnetic articulography and acoustic analysis to study motor equivalence strategies post-surgery. Key Collaborations: Netherlands Cancer Institute, Erasmus Medical Centre, Boston University Research Tools: SPRAAKLAB mobile laboratory, pupillometry, formant perturbation experiments Research Trends: Recent publications (2024–2025) explore vowel space dynamics in Parkinson’s disease, auditory-motor adaptation in aging, and technology development for speech-impaired patients. His systematic review on post-surgical speech recovery highlights interdisciplinary applications of kinematic methods in clinical settings. Labs & Networks: Co-developer of SPRAAKLAB , a mobile platform for speech data collection, and contributor to international speech production seminars. Supervised by Prof. Martijn Wieling and Dr. Defne Abur as part of his PhD project.

• Digital Humanities
• Text Analysis
• Computer Vision for Historical Images
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Melvin Wevers is a researcher at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, specializing in Digital Humanities with a focus on historical research methodologies. His work bridges traditional historical scholarship with computational approaches, particularly in text analysis and computer vision applications for historical datasets. He maintains an active affiliation with the KNAW Humanities Cluster in Amsterdam, demonstrating his standing in the Dutch academic community. Wevers' research interests span multiple interdisciplinary domains including Digital Humanities methodology, historical data science, and computational approaches to historical sources. His work particularly focuses on analyzing historical visual materials, text corpora, and structured historical datasets like those from the Dutch East India Company. He has developed innovative approaches for analyzing historical advertisements, gender representations in media, and temporal patterns in historical discourse. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward multimodal analysis, combining text and image processing techniques to extract deeper insights from historical sources. Wevers has been particularly active in developing frameworks for analyzing historical photographs, parliamentary debates, and large-scale historical datasets using machine learning approaches. His work on the Dutch East India Company workforce represents a significant contribution to economic history methodology. Wevers has also contributed to methodological discussions in Digital Humanities, particularly around text mining ethics and the 'multimodal turn' in the field. His work on the EDDe framework demonstrates his commitment to developing robust analytical tools for complex historical data. As an educator, Wevers has developed teaching materials for audio analysis with Python, indicating his commitment to sharing computational methods with students and colleagues. His GitHub repository shows recent activity in March 2024, confirming his ongoing engagement with practical computational approaches to humanities research.

Nienke Meulmanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Second Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Electrophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nienke Meulman is Head of the Cluster Team Mathematics at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen. She holds a PhD in Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience, awarded in 2023 for her dissertation on second language processing and electrophysiological methods. Her research focuses on the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying second language acquisition, employing event-related brain potentials (ERPs) and advanced statistical techniques like generalized additive modeling (GAM). Education: PhD in Linguistics (2023, University of Groningen), supervised by Prof. Martijn Wieling and Prof. Monika Schmid. Her work is part of the NWO Vici-funded project on bilingual development, led by Prof. Schmid. She previously contributed to studies on grammatical gender processing in L2 learners and critical period effects. Research interests include L2 syntax and morphology processing, ERP methodology, statistical modeling in language research, and the impact of first language influence on second language acquisition. Her publications emphasize methodological innovations to enhance ERP data analysis, particularly in capturing individual differences. Key contributions include demonstrating the absence of a strict critical period for L2 grammar learning and introducing GAM-based metrics for studying L2 ERP data. Her research has been featured in Research Methods in Applied Linguistics , PLoS ONE , and Frontiers in Psychology . Awards: Winner of the 1st prize BCN poster awards (2014). Media coverage includes articles in Kennislink , The Independent , and Genootschap Onze Taal . She collaborates with the Center for Language and Cognition and the Research School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences. Her team oversees academic advising and program coordination in Mathematics and related fields at the University of Groningen.

Simone Ashbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Communication and Cognition
• Human-Centered Design
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simone Ashby is an Assistant Professor in Communication and Cognition at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. Her work bridges ethnography, human-centered design, speech science, and computational linguistics to explore how technology can empower communities and transform data into meaningful media. She teaches courses such as Human Centered Design and Responsible UX Design , emphasizing ethical and inclusive practices. Her research focuses on AI’s impact on artistic processes, speculative futures, and manifesto creation as a tool for collective visioning. Key projects include the Artistic Process Futures and AI initiative and the Futures of Europe collaboration. She has also explored AI ethics in creative contexts, such as the risks and opportunities of tools like ChatGPT. Research Interests: AI in Art, Ethical Design, Surrealism, Cultural Heritage, and Digital Literacy. Awards: 10-Year Technical Impact Award (2015), Honourable Mention Award (2019). Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in publications like What can we do with a page? Atelier Bozar x Surrealism (2024) and MANIFESTO! Art + AI edition (2023). She collaborates with artists, technologists, and policymakers to address societal challenges through creative, participatory methods.

Dong Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Sociolinguistics
• Computational Social Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dong Nguyen is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Information and Computing Sciences. She leads the NLP and Society Lab and is affiliated with the Utrecht Young Academy. Her research focuses on natural language processing, computational sociolinguistics, and data diversity in NLP. PhD (University of Twente, 2014) Master's (Carnegie Mellon University, 2009) Bachelor's (University of Twente, 2007) Her research explores computational text analysis for social science questions, measuring NLP model biases, and understanding language variation in digital spaces. She has published extensively on these topics in venues like EMNLP, ACL, and Royal Society Open Science. Recent publications analyze geographical language variation, urban dictionary semantics, and model evaluation methods. She heads the DataDivers ERC-funded project (2025-2029) investigating data diversity in NLP. Notable scientific awards: ERC Starting Grant (2024) KNAW Early Career Award (2019) Veni grant (2019) Gerrit van Dijk Award (2018) Alan Turing Institute Fellowship (2016) Fulbright Scholarship (2009) She has served as Area Chair for ACL, EMNLP, and FAccT conferences, and as Senior Area Chair for EACL and NAACL. Her teaching includes courses on AI research methods, social computing, and human-centered machine learning.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Intercultural Communication
• Syntax (Generative Framework)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuela Pinto is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, with affiliations to the Institute for Language Sciences and the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research theme. Her work bridges formal linguistics (Generative Grammar) with applied language education, focusing on second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and intercultural communication. PhD in Linguistics (Utrecht, 1997) - Thesis: Licensing and Interpretation of Inverted Subjects in Italian MA in General Linguistics (Utrecht, 1991) MA in German Language/Literature (Italy, 1986) Research spans child language development, bilingualism, and societal applications through projects like: Coloring Book - Digital method for assessing language comprehension in children KleurenSchat - Dutch vocabulary assessment tool Nederlands voor Alle Kinderen (NvAK) - Language tracking for newcomer children Community Engaged Learning projects with migrants' organizations Recent publications focus on: Syntactic theory and microcontact phenomena Ecological validity in language testing Aspectual properties in L2 acquisition Intercultural pragmatics in advertising She has received research grants for: Heritage Storytelling projects Bidirectional Storytelling initiatives Additional contributions include: Coordinating typological databases Organizing international conferences (Going Romance, ISB symposia) Founding Growingupbilingual.org information service

Isabelle van der Vegtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Extremism
• Political Violence
• Terrorism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Isabelle van der Vegt is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, Utrecht University, specializing in extremism, political violence, and computational linguistics. She holds a PhD in Security and Crime Science from University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on understanding online extremism and threats to public figures through text data analysis, notably developing the Grievance Dictionary—a tool for automated linguistic threat assessment. Previously, she worked as a scientific project manager at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security’s Research and Documentation Center (WODC). Her expertise spans applied data science, security in open societies, and computational social science. She has published in journals like Crime Science , Journal of Computational Social Science , and Behavior Research Methods . She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management and actively promotes open science practices through initiatives like the European Network for Open Criminology. Van der Vegt’s work bridges criminology, linguistics, and technology, addressing real-world challenges such as hate speech detection and lone-actor violence prevention. She collaborates internationally, organizing workshops on methods for studying extremism and contributing to interdisciplinary projects on threat assessment and counterterrorism.

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• World Englishes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katharina Pabst is an Assistant Professor of English Linguistics at Radboud University, affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Centre for Language Studies. Her research focuses on language variation and change, employing quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze sociolinguistic, contextual, and cognitive factors. She investigates topics like phonological processes in Canadian English, gender representation in textbooks, and the impact of technology on language norms. Teaching roles include coordinating courses on Language Variation and Change, Sociolinguistics, and Syntax. She emphasizes inclusive education and scholarly teaching practices, contributing to resources like TRILL (Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Linguistics). She actively participates in committees such as the Linguistic Society of America’s Committee on Gender Equity in Linguistics (COGEL). Dr. Pabst holds an Excellence in Teaching Award from the University at Buffalo (2016). Her work bridges sociolinguistic theory and pedagogical innovation, with publications in journals and conference proceedings. She also engages in community-based research, examining language use during cognitive decline and the effects of pandemic disruptions on language maintenance.

Vera Dekkersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Inclusion in sports
• Disability studies
• Youth sports participation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vera Dekkers is a researcher and lecturer at Inholland University, affiliated with the Lectorate Power of Sport and Exercise. Her work focuses on fostering inclusion in sports for youth with disabilities, emphasizing policy development, educational material creation, and cross-cultural collaboration. She leads the SEDY2 project, funded by the EU, which aims to enhance inclusion in mainstream sports clubs through shared best practices. Her research spans qualitative studies on youth perspectives, parent insights, and sports professional attitudes across Finland, Lithuania, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Key contributions include the Inclusion Handbook for Sport Clubs , an Educational Material Toolkit for educators, and multi-lingual publications addressing regional challenges. Vera collaborates with international partners to design tools like the Hobby Finder Tool to increase sports participation. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation, advocating for accessible and inclusive sports environments. Publications highlight themes such as digital accessibility, online focus group methodologies, and the impact of mobile apps on health behaviors. She has contributed to neighborhood-based sport initiatives and policy evaluations, demonstrating a commitment to both academic rigor and real-world application.

Nanna Hiltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Citizen Science
• Sociolinguistics
• Experimental Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nanna Hilton is an Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Groningen's Campus Fryslân, affiliated with the Department of Frisian Language and Culture and the Language Technology and Culture faculty. She holds a PhD from the University of York (2006-2010) and has held roles including Assistant Professor (2010-2017) and Project Coordinator for the MA Multilingualism program. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, experimental linguistics, and citizen science, particularly in minority language preservation. Notable projects include the 'Stimmen' citizen science initiative and the 'Multilingual Melodies' study on bilingual prosody. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary work on linguistic salience using ERP and pupilometry techniques. Hilton has received awards such as membership in De Jonge Akademie (2019) and a NWA-IDG Grant (2019). Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and minority language studies. She supervises research projects on topics like prosodic features in bilingual speakers and technology-based language documentation. Her work frequently addresses Frisian and Scandinavian languages, exploring dialect levelling, language attitudes, and the role of technology in linguistic research. She collaborates internationally and has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes.

Nanna Haug Hiltonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Danish Language Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nanna Haug Hilton is an External Researcher at the University of Groningen's Campus Fryslân, affiliated with the Language Technology and Culture (LTC) department. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, linguistic variation, and minority languages, with particular emphasis on Frisian, Danish, and Swedish. She actively employs technology-driven methods, such as smartphone data collection and citizen science initiatives like the 'Stimmen' project, to study language dynamics. Academic Roles: External Researcher at Campus Fryslân (University of Groningen) Key Affiliations: Language Technology and Culture department Editorial Contributions: Co-editor of Linguistics Vanguard (2019–2020) Her research interests include linguistic salience, language attitudes, and the intersection of technology with sociolinguistic studies. Notable projects explore perceptual salience through ERPs and pupil dilation studies, as well as the role of dialect variation in robotics (e.g., NWA-IDG Grant on dialect-speaking robots for elderly communication). Recent work highlights her contributions to Scandinavian language comparisons, citizen science applications, and sociolinguistic methodologies. She has published extensively in journals like Nordic Journal of Linguistics and Ampersand , with over 40 peer-reviewed outputs. Awards include membership in De Jonge Akademie (2019) and the Young Academy Groningen (2018). Awards: De Jonge Akademie (2019), NWA-IDG Grant (2019) Grants: Robotics and dialect comprehension (2019) Her work extends to public engagement, including media appearances and workshops on Frisian language preservation. She has supervised two graduate students and remains active in organizing international conferences like IClave 10 (2019).

• Computational Linguistics
• Online Extremism
• Radicalisation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Isabelle van der Vegt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Utrecht University, where she conducts research at the intersection of computational linguistics, criminology, and social science. Her work focuses on understanding online extremism, radicalisation, and targeted violence through innovative linguistic and data-driven methods. She holds a PhD from the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science, supervised by Paul Gill and Bennett Kleinberg. Her educational background includes a Research Master’s in Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences (Psychology + Linguistics) from University College Utrecht. She has held prior research roles at University College London and the Research and Documentation Centre of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. Her research interests include computational linguistics, online hate, threat assessment, and open science methodologies. She is the creator of the Grievance Dictionary , an open-source tool for automatic linguistic threat assessment, which has been translated into Dutch, German, and Italian. Her publications span journals such as Crime Science , Terrorism and Political Violence , and Behavior Research Methods , with a strong focus on methodological rigor and transparency. Her recent publications reflect a consistent trend in analyzing language use in extremist contexts, developing tools for automated threat detection, and advancing methodological standards in the study of online violence. She emphasizes ethical considerations in computational approaches to security and advocates for open science practices. She is actively involved in academic collaboration, having co-organized a Lorentz workshop on methods for studying hate and extremism online and co-editing an upcoming open-access book on the topic with Ryan Scrivens and Sandy Schumann. Her work has received support from interdisciplinary research networks and is frequently shared through open platforms like Open Science Framework and GitHub. Isabelle van der Vegt is affiliated with the European Network for Open Criminology and promotes transparency in criminological research. She has no listed advisees at this time but plays a mentorship role through workshops and collaborative projects. She is not part of a named lab but contributes to broader research collectives focused on extremism, security, and computational social science.

Mara van der Ploegمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Language Learning
• Applied Linguistics
• Phonetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mara van der Ploeg is a researcher at the Faculty of Arts , affiliated with the Neurolinguistics and Language Development (NLD) group. Her work intersects applied linguistics, neurolinguistics, and gerontology, focusing on late-life language acquisition, cognitive benefits of education for seniors, and phonetic processing in multilingual contexts. Expertise in third-age language learning , plurilingual pedagogies , and speech intelligibility Active in English-medium instruction research and phonetic convergence studies Recipient of Gratama Grant and Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Grant (2019) Her recent publications emphasize autonomous learning in seniors, language instruction methodologies , and cognitive stimulation through education. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Florida and focus on implicit-explicit language learning frameworks. Notable contributions include: Studying formant adaptation in Dutch children (2023) Investigating alcohol's impact on pronunciation in L1 vs. L2 (2019) Proposing innovative pedagogical models for seniors (2019)