جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dieuwke Hupkesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neural Networks
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
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Dieuwke Hupkes is a Researcher at Meta AI Research and an ELLIS Scholar, focusing on understanding neural networks' ability to process hierarchical structure and generalize compositional patterns. Her work bridges computational linguistics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing interpretability of language models. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (ILLC) and has supervised numerous student theses on neural network analysis and language processing. Notable contributions include the Llama 3 models, GenBench generalization taxonomy, and studies on compositional learning in recurrent networks. Education: PhD in Logic (University of Amsterdam, 2020), MSc in Artificial Intelligence, and earlier studies in Physics. Awards include ELLIS Scholar (2024), CoNLL 2019 Honourable Mention, and MLRC 2022 Best Paper Award. She has taught courses on natural language processing and co-organized workshops on neural network interpretability. Research interests span generalization in NLP, emergent language structures, and alignment of large language models. Her work frequently employs diagnostic classifiers and benchmarking to probe model behavior, with applications to both theoretical understanding and practical model evaluation.

• Language Development
• Cognitive Science
• Developmental Psychology
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Chiara Santolin is a Researcher at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), affiliated with the Speech Acquisition and Perception (SAP) Group since October 2017. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Padova (2016) and an M.Sc. in Experimental Psychology & Cognitive Science (Summa cum Laude, 2013), also from Padova. She conducted postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA, 2016-2017). Education: Ph.D., Psychology, University of Padova (2016) M.Sc., Experimental Psychology & Cognitive Science, University of Padova (2013) Her research explores the mechanisms underlying language acquisition, investigating whether these processes are unique to language or shared across domains. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining studies with human infants and animal models (e.g., domestic chicks) to examine statistical learning, syntactic structures, and categorization. Recent work includes analyzing infants’ preferences for speech prosody, constraints on non-linguistic grammar learning, and cross-species comparisons of visual and auditory learning. Collaborators include Jenny Saffran (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Giorgio Vallortigara (University of Trento), and researchers at the University of Padova. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting findings on topics like bilingual acquisition and infant cognitive development. Chiara’s research bridges developmental psychology, cognitive science, and comparative biology, aiming to uncover universal learning principles and their evolutionary foundations.

• Philosophy of Science
• Cognitive Science
• Artificial Intelligence
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Francesco Bianchini is an Associate Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of Bologna's Department of Philosophy and Communication Studies. He serves as the scientific coordinator of the Knowledge and Cognition Research Center. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and the philosophy of science, with emphasis on simulative cognitive modeling, biologically inspired architectures, and analogical reasoning. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Bologna (2007) and has held academic roles since 2008, including Senior Assistant Professor (2016–2019) and Junior Assistant Professor (2013–2016). Education includes a first-class degree in Philosophy (2001) and a specialization in History and Philosophy education (2003). His work bridges theoretical philosophy, ethics, and empirical studies, addressing topics like AI's ethical dimensions, cognitive architecture design, and historical perspectives on scientific thought. He coordinates university initiatives in AI and interdisciplinary research, such as roles in the ALMA-AI Center and Horizon Europe thematic groups. Research interests span AI philosophy, cognitive modeling, and the epistemology of mind. His articles analyze AI's conceptual foundations, robo-ethics, and the interplay between synthetic biology and artificial systems. Recent work includes studies on generative AI, large language models, and Cartesian influences on cognitive theories. Bianchini’s contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue, integrating philosophical analysis with scientific methodologies. His articles frequently explore foundational questions about intelligence, knowledge representation, and the societal implications of emerging technologies.

William Krugerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Phonology
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William Kruger is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds a PhD in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and specializes in historical linguistics, phonology, syntax, and morphology with a focus on Germanic languages. His research explores topics such as prosodic influences on syntactic structures, diachronic phonological processes in Old and Early Middle English, and morphological ambiguity in Old English dialects. Key contributions include studies on null complementizer distribution, verbal prefixation in Old Northumbrian, and the role of type frequency in phonological generalizations. Kruger’s work appears in journals like Glossa , Canadian Journal of Linguistics , and Journal of Historical Linguistics . He maintains an active academic profile with 73 followers and collaborations with scholars such as Robert Mailhammer and Alexander K Makiyama. His research integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical analysis of historical language data. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement.

John F Moranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• World Language Pedagogy
• Assessment
• Medieval French Language and Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John F Moran is a Clinical Professor in the Department of French Literature, Thought and Culture at New York University (NYU), where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Language Program Director. He previously directed NYU Paris for 15 months and has held roles in NYU’s Residential Life and Housing Services for over a decade. His research focuses on world language pedagogy, medieval French literature, and the history of the French language. Education: Ph.D. and B.A. in French and Linguistics from Tulane University; MS in Applied Linguistics from Georgetown University Administrative Roles: Chief Reader for AP French Language & Culture Exam, former CLEP French Test Development Committee Chair His publications span medieval textual analysis, postcolonial literature, and linguistic studies, with notable works on Old French fabliaux and contemporary Francophone narratives. Moran’s pedagogical innovations emphasize assessment methodologies and language program development, complemented by his extensive residential faculty experience fostering student engagement.

• Linguistics
• Glottology
• Lexicography
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Valentina Piunno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Bergamo, Italy. She specializes in Glottology and Linguistics (sector GLOT-01/A, equivalent to L-LIN/01), with a strong focus on phraseology, lexicography, lexical semantics, and Italian linguistic structures. She teaches courses such as Digital Linguistics, Descriptive and Historical Linguistics, and Text Linguistics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research interests include evaluative phraseological constructions, intensifying structures, color terminology, fixed syntactic schemas, and partially lexically specified constructions in Italian, often with comparative perspectives involving Spanish and French. She also investigates dialectal varieties of Italian from theoretical and lexicographic viewpoints. The most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on meaning patterns at the syntax-lexicon interface, lexicographic practices, and the formal analysis of Italian phraseology. Her work combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies, contributing significantly to the understanding of Italian linguistic structures and their representation in reference works. Expression of patient and caregiver uncertainty in online health communities (2025) Analysis of evaluative phraseologisms in Italian vs. Spanish and French (2025) Color terms and intensifiers in Italian (2024) Fixed-schema constructions in Italian dialects (2024) Lexicographic and lexicological meaning patterns (2024) Schematic phraseologisms and analytical methods (2024) Dr. Piunno has authored numerous book chapters and articles, including editorial contributions, and has published with academic presses such as Walter de Gruyter, Aracne, and Frank & Timme. While no scientific awards or student advisement details are listed, her publication record indicates active scholarly engagement. She is involved in current teaching activities for the 2025–2026 academic year and maintains an office for student reception by appointment.

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Paul H. Portner is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His primary research lies at the intersection of semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, with a particular focus on verbal mood, modality, imperatives, and discourse structure. He is actively engaged in both teaching and research, offering courses ranging from introductory linguistics to advanced seminars in semantics and pragmatics. His educational background includes an A.B. in Philosophy from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where his dissertation was supervised by Barbara Hall Partee. His work has been supported by multiple NSF grants, including projects on clause types and gradable modal expressions. Portner’s research interests center on how grammatical structures encode speaker-addressee relations, politeness, and mood. He explores how meaning is constructed at the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, particularly in imperatives, exclamatives, and modal constructions. His theoretical work is deeply formal, drawing on tools from logic and philosophy of language. His recent publications (2020–2024) show a continued focus on modality, mood selection, and discourse meaning, with applications to cross-linguistic data (e.g., Korean) and computational modeling. Key themes include modal adjectives in media discourse, honorifics, indexical restrictions, and the semantics of belief and desire predicates. Notable scientific contributions include his monographs Modality (2009) and Mood (2018), both published by Oxford University Press, and his co-editorship of major reference works such as the Semantics: An International Handbook of Natural Language Meaning . He has been a frequent lecturer at summer schools, including the LSA Institute and CreteLing, helping to train the next generation of semanticists. He advises and collaborates with researchers such as Miok Pak, Raffaella Zanuttini, and Aynat Rubinstein. He has received research funding from the NSF for projects on clause types and gradable modals, and he continues to lead theoretical and empirical investigations into the structure of meaning in natural language. Portner is affiliated with the Georgetown Linguistics Department and maintains an active research profile, with ongoing work on his book Social Relations in Semantics and Pragmatics , under contract with Oxford University Press.

Lera Boroditskyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• Psychology
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Lera Boroditsky is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. She previously held faculty positions at MIT and Stanford University. Her research focuses on the interplay between language, thought, and perception, particularly how linguistic structures shape cognitive processes such as time perception, spatial reasoning, and causal reasoning. She investigates cross-linguistic differences in mental representations, including how speakers of languages like English, Mandarin, and Indonesian conceptualize time and events differently. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, emphasizing the 'experiential basis of meaning.' Notable contributions include demonstrating that grammatical structures (e.g., gender distinctions in nouns) influence object conceptualization and that spatial metaphors for time (e.g., 'the future is ahead') affect behavior and decision-making. She has also explored how metaphor framing influences societal issues like immigration policy and healthcare attitudes. Awards: Searle Scholar, McDonnell Scholar, NSF Career Award, APA Distinguished Scientist Lecturer Research Highlights: Language and Time Perception, Metaphor and Cognition, Cross-linguistic Cognition Boroditsky’s grants include funding from the McDonnell Foundation and NSF, supporting projects on cultural psychology and cognitive modeling. She advises on experimental and theoretical research in cognitive science, though specific student names are not listed here. Her lab explores topics like embodied cognition and the neural correlates of linguistic relativity.

• English Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Argumentation
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Sarah Bourse is a Lecturer in English Linguistics at the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), University of Toulouse II Jean Jaurès, where she teaches English linguistics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and translation. She is actively involved in research on discourse analysis, argumentation, and natural language processing. Aggregation in Linguistics (2011) Doctorate in Linguistics, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (2017) Qualified in academic sections 7 and 11 (2018) Her research focuses on the linguistic mechanisms of argumentation, particularly in political and crisis discourse. She investigates how language constructs meaning through connectives, metaphors, and loaded words, often combining qualitative discourse analysis with computational methods. Her work spans discourse analysis, semantics, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, and natural language processing , with recent emphasis on the metaphorical framing in public health communication during the pandemic. She explores how linguistic choices shape public perception and ideological positioning. Her publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing argumentative strategies in political discourse , especially in American politics, including the 'war on drugs' metaphor and emotional appeals in drug policy debates. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Blandine Pennec, Patrick Saint-Dizier, and Marie Garnier, bridging linguistics with cognitive science and computational models. Her work appears in journals like Anglophonia and Lexis , and in conference proceedings related to semantic processing and argumentation. Scientific Responsibilities and Service: Elected representative of doctoral students at the Research Commission of the University of Toulouse II Jean Jaurès (2014–2016) Elected representative at the ALLPH@ Doctoral School (2012–2014) Elected representative at the CAS Laboratory (2012–2014) Member of the reading committee of the journal Anglophonia Co-organizer of multiple academic events including conferences and seminars on argumentation and crisis discourse Sarah Bourse has secured editorial and collaborative roles in significant academic projects, such as co-editing special issues and books on argumentation and enunciative duplicity. While no direct mention of grants is found, her involvement in conferences and publications suggests active research funding. She has not advised any students listed in the public record. She contributes to the academic community through organizing seminars and participating in editorial boards, demonstrating leadership in her field.

• Medieval English Literature
• Old and Middle English Philology
• Verse Romances
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

John Ford is a Lecturer at the Institut national universitaire Champollion, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), where he teaches medieval English literature, American literature, and English philology. His academic work bridges the medieval and modern, with a focus on textual analysis, oral-formulaic traditions, and cultural memory. Education: Doctorate (2001), University of Glasgow: 'From Poetry to Poetry: Remaniement and Medieval Techniques of French-to-English Translation of Verse Romance', supervised by Prof. Jeremy J. Smith. Research Interests: Dr. Ford’s research spans medieval English literature, particularly 14th-century verse romances, oral traditions, and formulaicity. He also explores American literature, especially Harper Lee’s works, and the use of medieval allusions in contemporary political discourse like Brexit. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philology, cognitive theory, and cultural studies. Publication Trends: His recent work shows a strong focus on textual criticism, manuscript studies, and the intersection of orality and literacy in medieval texts. He frequently analyzes themes of chivalry, national identity, and historical mythmaking, linking medieval narratives to modern interpretations. Scientific Awards: No awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: There is no explicit information about students or grant funding in the provided materials. However, his editorial and collaborative work, such as co-editing special journal issues, suggests active academic mentorship and research leadership. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), participating in seminars and research axes such as 'Destabilization and resistance' and 'Crises and reconfigurations'. He collaborates with scholars internationally, including Sarali Gintsburg and Asier Barandiaran Amarika, on projects exploring transitional texts and oral traditions.

Serkan Şenerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Turkish Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Serkan Şener is an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University's Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds academic roles in multiple programs including the Cognitive Science Master's Program and Comparative Literature Master's Program. His career spans research and teaching positions at Ankara University and the University of Connecticut, where he completed his PhD in Linguistics (2001-2010). Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Connecticut (2001-2010) MSc in Linguistics, Ankara University (1995-1999) BSc in Linguistics, Ankara University (1991-1995) Research Interests: Focuses on syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and Turkish language structures. His work explores topics like word order variation, code-switching, and syntactic processing in aphasia. He combines formal linguistic theory with experimental methods, including ERP analysis and cognitive psychology approaches. Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 theses (2017–2024), covering topics from syntactic processing to metaphor comprehension. Lead researcher in TÜBİTAK-funded project (2019) analyzing relative clause processing using EEG and time-frequency analysis. Administration: Served as Bologna Coordinator (2011), Program Coordinator (2014), and Erasmus Coordinator (2016) at Yeditepe University. Currently holds Quality Council membership (2018).

Concepción Godevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Spanish Language Teaching
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Concepción Godev is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her academic career spans decades of research and teaching in applied linguistics and translation studies. Ph.D. in Spanish Applied Linguistics (Pennsylvania State University, 1992) Ph.D. in Spanish Applied Linguistics (Universitat de Barcelona, 2006) M.A. in Spanish Literature and Linguistics (Pennsylvania State University, 1988) BA in Spanish Literature and Linguistics (Universidad de Málaga, 1984) Her research focuses on applied linguistics, translation pedagogy, blended learning, and gender inclusivity in Spanish language teaching. She has published extensively on these topics, often integrating technology and cross-cultural analysis into her work. Recent publications highlight her expertise in translation-project management, blended learning effectiveness, and inclusive language practices in educational settings. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language acquisition. As a faculty member, she contributes to curriculum development and interdisciplinary research, with a particular emphasis on leveraging translation to enhance language learning in digital environments.

Savithry Namboodiripadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Contact
• Linguistic Variation
• Language Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Savithry Namboodiripad is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Center for South Asian Studies. Her work focuses on language contact, variation, and decolonial linguistic theory. She holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, and MA/BA degrees from the University of Chicago. Her research integrates psycholinguistic experiments with sociopolitical critiques, particularly examining Malayalam's constituent order flexibility and challenging essentialist notions like the 'native speaker' concept. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of California, San Diego (Completed) MA in Linguistics, University of Chicago BA in Linguistics (Honors), University of Chicago Research interests span language development, syntax, and the intersection of linguistics with disability and colonialism. Recent work emphasizes decolonizing African linguistics and rethinking linguistic methodologies to prioritize equity and justice. Her studies often combine empirical fieldwork with theoretical innovation, such as exploring how shared cognitive strategies drive language change in multilingual contexts. Her publications highlight themes of language equity, dismantling oppressive linguistic frameworks, and centering marginalized voices in scholarship. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her work reflects a commitment to transformative research paradigms.

Dylan Bumfordمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dylan Bumford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, with a particular emphasis on their interfaces with theoretical computer science. He has developed techniques integrating functional programming and type theory into linguistic analysis, particularly leveraging algebraic structures like monads and functors to model natural language composition. His work addresses phenomena such as split-scope definites, distributivity, superlative adjectives, and the dynamics of quantification. Key contributions include analyses of definiteness and its interactions with presupposition, as well as pragmatic models incorporating rational inference over dynamic denotations. Bumford has also contributed to computational linguistics through semantic parsers and calculators, including collaborative work on a type-driven parser using Haskell and Purescript. His teaching spans advanced graduate courses (e.g., Mathematical Structures in Language , Semantic Theory ) and undergraduate courses in semantics and computational linguistics. Education: NYU Dissertation (2017) on split-scope definites Key Projects: Collaborative work with Simon Charlow on 'Effect-driven interpretation' and dynamic semantics frameworks His presentations include invited talks at institutions like Stanford, Penn, and USC, addressing topics ranging from monadic semantics to cross-linguistic studies of exhaustive inferences. Bumford has also participated in experimental research, including a grammar learning project exploring expectation-based learning mechanisms.

Mark J. Elsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Phonology
• Morphology
• Historical Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mark J. Elson is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Virginia, within the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. He plays a key role in academic leadership and undergraduate education in linguistics. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Master of Arts (MA), Harvard University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Harvard University His research centers on theoretical phonology and morphology , with deep specialization in historical linguistics and the Slavic and Balkan language families . He investigates morphosyntactic evolution, analogical change, and the structural development of verbal systems in languages like Macedonian and Italian. His work bridges formal and cognitive approaches to linguistic analysis. His recent publications reveal a focused trajectory on diachronic changes in conjugational paradigms, particularly in South Slavic and Romance languages. Themes include agglutinative tendencies, synthetic tense formation, and the interplay between phonological change and morphological restructuring. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. As Director of Undergraduate Studies, Mark J. Elson is actively involved in curriculum development and student mentorship. While no specific grants or funded projects are listed, his sustained scholarly output indicates ongoing research engagement. He advises undergraduate students in linguistics and contributes to the academic administration of the department. He is affiliated with the Department of Linguistics at the University of Virginia, contributing to both research and educational initiatives within the broader linguistic community.