Laura Kalin is an Associate Professor in the Program in Linguistics at Princeton University, where she has been since 2016. She currently serves as the Acting Director of the Program (since Fall 2024) and previously held the role of Associate Director (since Fall 2023). Her research focuses on syntax and morphology, particularly allomorphy, infixation, agreement, and nominal licensing. Recent work explores root and pattern morpho-phono-syntax through typological studies of diverse languages including Turoyo, Senaya (Neo-Aramaic), Nancowry (Austroasiatic), Kurmanji (Indo-Iranian), Malagasy (Austronesian), and Hixkaryana (Carib). No specific scientific awards or grant details are mentioned in the provided text.
Dr. Sławomir Zdziebko serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English-Polish Comparative Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. His academic career demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity with publications spanning from 2008 to 2023 across multiple international linguistics venues. His research profile encompasses: Theoretical phonology with emphasis on Polish palatalization processes Morpho-phonological interfaces in Slavic languages Scottish English phonetics and phonology Government Phonology and Element Theory frameworks Comparative Polish-English linguistic structures Syntax-semantics interface phenomena in Polish Dr. Zdziebko's scholarly output reveals an evolving research trajectory from early work on Scottish Vowel Length Rule (2009-2012) to increasingly sophisticated analyses of Polish morphophonological phenomena. His recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate deep engagement with theoretical frameworks like Element Theory applied to Polish palatalization, while maintaining empirical grounding in Slavic linguistic data. His work consistently bridges formal linguistic theory with concrete analysis of Polish language structures. His academic service includes organizing the 'Young Linguists in Dialogue' conference series (2008, 2010, 2012) and presenting research at numerous international conferences across Europe including events in Leipzig, Jerusalem, Vienna, and Manchester. His publication record in journals like LINGUISTIC REVIEW, Studies in Polish Linguistics, and Acta Linguistica Academica reflects recognition within the theoretical linguistics community.
Dr. Marina Gomila Albal is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), holding a PhD in Philology and Philosophy (2022). She was a Juan de la Cierva Fellow at the CSIC in 2024. Her research focuses on historical morpho-syntax and dialectal variation in Spanish, particularly medieval pronoun systems and language contact phenomena. Specializes in diachronic and dialectal changes in Iberian Romance languages Member of the HIPERTEXT research group at UIB Current work includes the Historical Atlas of Spanish maps Her scholarly work combines corpus-based analysis of pre-1800 Spanish documents with comparative studies of Catalan, Galician, and Portuguese traditions. Publications span prestigious venues like Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie and Bulletin of Hispanic Studies . She has presented at major conferences including the Societas Linguistica Europaea (Athens 2023) and German Association of Hispanists (Graz 2023). Teaching areas include: Syntax (I and II) Phonetics and Phonology Spanish Language History (I and II) Textual Linguistics Social and Geographical Variation Technical Writing Scientific achievements: Juan de la Cierva Fellowship (CSIC, 2024) Plenary speaker at 37th AJIHLE Congress (Madrid 2023) Invited speaker at URPP Language and Space Colloquium (Zurich 2023)
Elisa Di Domenico is an Associate Professor in the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, where she specializes in Glottology and Linguistics (L-LIN/01). She has been in this role since December 30, 2011, and is actively engaged in teaching and research. Her research interests include theoretical and descriptive linguistics, psycholinguistics, multilingualism, second language acquisition, morpho-syntax, and speech-related properties, with a regional focus on Germanic, Romance, and Balkan languages. She integrates these interests into her teaching, particularly in courses related to general linguistics, psycholinguistics in advertising and marketing, and language acquisition in digital contexts. Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic profile reflects a sustained engagement with linguistic theory and cognitive aspects of language. Her teaching spans multiple degree programs such as Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World, Advertising Communication, Storytelling and Image Culture, and Digital Humanities for Italian, indicating interdisciplinary reach. She has previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florence and a research position at the Institute of Psychology of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome. She was also a member of the Interdepartmental Center for Cognitive Studies on Language at the University of Siena (2001–2011) and has served as an adjunct professor at the universities of Perugia, Siena, and Bologna. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Elisa Di Domenico advises students in linguistics and language acquisition topics and has contributed to academic training through structured degree programs. She has not received any listed grants in the provided material. She is affiliated with research groups focused on cognitive studies of language, though no current lab or team name is explicitly mentioned.
William J. Hanna is a Part-Time Lecturer in Linguistics at Gordon College, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He has been teaching Sociolinguistics since 2020. With 36 years of experience in Thailand, he previously taught linguistics at two universities there and contributed to Bible translation projects for minority languages. Education: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, Lehigh University M.A. in Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington His research centers on the syntax and morphology of Southeast Asian languages, particularly Tai Lue (Dai Lue). His work includes lexicography, language documentation, and the study of numeral classifiers and expressive forms. He emphasizes the linguistic structures of understudied languages and their cultural contexts. Hanna's recent publications show a strong trend in language documentation and lexicography, especially for the Tai Lue language. His work spans dictionaries, syntactic analysis, and digital language resources, reflecting a commitment to preserving and analyzing minority languages of Southeast Asia. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. William J. Hanna has not advised any named students in the provided information and there is no mention of grants. However, his long-term engagement in linguistic fieldwork and collaborative translation projects suggests informal mentorship and project-based funding, particularly in applied and community linguistics. He is associated with digital language documentation efforts, particularly through the Webonary platform, and has worked with teams of pastors on translation, indicating collaboration in community-based linguistic teams focused on minority language development.
Deak Kirkham is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds. His expertise includes second language teaching, EAP course design for Business and Mathematics, and pedagogical linguistics, with a unique focus on Esperanto. BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics (1998, Class I) MA Syntax and Semantics (1999, Distinction) Cambridge ESOL Celta (2003) Cambridge ESOL Delta (2005) He coordinates in-sessional EAP support for the School of Mathematics and leads summer pre-sessional programs. His research explores the role of colloquial English in language pedagogy and the application of phonological, morpho-syntactic, and semantic concepts to second language teaching.
Joanna Morris serves as Associate Professor of Psychology at Providence College, holding a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (1998). Her academic home is the Department of Psychology within the institution's structure. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1998 Dr. Morris specializes in morphological processing with emphasis on neural mechanisms and developmental trajectories. Her research integrates cognitive psychology , clinical linguistics , and computational modeling to investigate language processing in both typical and disordered populations. Key methodologies include ERP (Event-Related Potentials) studies and deep learning neural network simulations, particularly examining orthographic-to-semantic transitions and morphosyntactic decomposition. Analysis of her 2013-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on morphological decomposition's role in language comprehension, bridging theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroscience across developmental, clinical, and computational domains. Her work demonstrates particular attention to storage-computation interactions in morphosyntax and clinical applications in language disorders. No scientific awards were referenced in available materials. Information regarding graduate student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in the source documentation.
Saint-Joanis Olena is a Lecturer at INALCO's Department of Slavic Languages and Literature, specializing in Ukrainian language processing and pedagogy. She coordinates the Erasmus+ project EUkraine Forum and co-organizes the Rencontres des linguistes du CREE conference. Her work involves developing online pedagogical tools for Ukrainian through the Erasmus+ Lesser-Used Languages Classroom project. Her research focuses on formalizing Ukrainian language structures within the NooJ framework, including verb aspect relations, morphological grammars, and language variant formalization. She has presented at multiple international NooJ conferences and TALN-RECITAL, with publications in edited volumes and conference proceedings. She teaches Ukrainian language courses at all undergraduate and master's levels, including written practice, grammar exercises, and media language, while also developing continuing education programs. Her technical contributions include Ukrainian dictionary creation and disambiguation grammar implementations for NLP applications.
David J Medeiros is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at California State University, Northridge. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses on language in society, languages of California, syntax, morphology, language acquisition, and computational linguistics, as well as graduate courses in acquisition and syntax. His research focuses on generative syntax, morphology, imperatives, and the morpho-syntax of Polynesian languages. Education : Ph.D. (2013) from University of Michigan, B.A. (2004) from University of Oregon Research Interests : David’s work bridges theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and computational approaches, emphasizing the structural properties of Polynesian languages and first language acquisition mechanisms.
Prof. Dr. Flavia Adani is a Professor of Language Development at the Free University of Berlin (Department of Education and Psychology) since 2019. Previously, she held a Junior Professorship for Language Acquisition Disorders at the University of Potsdam (2010-2018) and conducted postdoctoral research at institutions in Paris. Her work bridges psycholinguistics , syntax , and developmental disorders , with a focus on typical/atypical language development , autism , and Down syndrome . She employs eyetracking to study sentence processing in children and adults. Education: PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, and Cognitive Neuroscience (University of Milano-Bicocca, 2008, 'Excellent'); Laurea in Kommunikationswissenschaften (University of Siena, 2003, '110/110 cum laude') Her research explores how syntactic structures , number morphology , and cognitive constraints influence language comprehension. Recent studies examine bilingual children , relative clause processing , and diagnostic tools for developmental disorders. Her 2025 article on morphosyntactic assessment reflects ongoing innovation in language disorder diagnostics . She serves as Deputy Chair of the Institutional Council at Dahlem School of Education (2021-2025) Erasmus Coordinator for Special Education Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Child Language Her interdisciplinary work integrates linguistic theory with experimental methodology .
Laura Davies Brenier is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , affiliated with the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures and the European Union Center . Her work bridges sign language studies with Slavic linguistics , focusing on (Morpho)syntax, diachronic linguistics, and borderland dialects. Education : BA in Russian Language and Literature from Beloit College (1997); PhD in Slavic and Theoretical Linguistics from Princeton University (2005). Her research centers on Slavic sign languages , particularly in the Czech Republic and Russia, with attention to morphosyntax and phonemics (cheremics). She also explores animacy hierarchies in spoken Slavic languages and dialects such as "po naszymu" in Český Těšín/Polski Cieszyn, Upper/Lower Sorbian in Germany, and Silesian dialects. Recent publications highlight pedagogical approaches to language instruction, including cultural integration and accessibility for visually impaired learners. Her work spans linguistic anthropology, sign language documentation, and sociolinguistic variation in borderland regions. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to language pedagogy and Slavic sign language research are notable.
