جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computational Social Science
• Econophysics
• Political and Media Debates
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Raphael Heiko Heiberger is a Professor and Head of the Computational Social Science department (Sowi VII) at the Institute for Social Sciences, University of Stuttgart. His research bridges social and computer sciences, applying computational methods to analyze social phenomena. He maintains active collaborations across disciplines including computer science, political science, communication science, public health, educational research, civil engineering, and natural history. Professor Heiberger's research focuses on computational social science with specific interests in econophysics, political and media debates, and the science of science. Methodologically, he specializes in natural language processing, machine learning, social network analysis, and agent-based simulations. His work demonstrates how computational approaches can provide new insights into complex social systems and phenomena ranging from economic crises to scientific careers. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary computational approaches to social science questions, with particular emphasis on text analysis, network analysis, and simulation methods. His work spans political science, sociology, education, and public health, demonstrating the versatility of computational social science methods across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Professor Heiberger is an active member of the DGS Social Network Analysis Section and has co-organized the Trier Summer School on Social Network Analysis for several years. He leads a research project on ABD funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFB) and is part of the EU Horizon 2020 project 'Protect' focused on international refugee protection. His research has secured significant funding from national and international sources, supporting interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge computational methods with substantive social science questions. His work demonstrates how computational approaches can transform traditional social science research paradigms. The Computational Social Science department under his leadership maintains strong connections with various research communities, fostering innovative approaches to studying social phenomena through computational lenses. His research group actively engages with both theoretical social science frameworks and cutting-edge computational methodologies.

• Usage-based construction grammar
• Applied linguistics
• Posthumanist linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tan Arda Gedik is a doctoral researcher at the Chair of Language and Cognition (Alexander von Humboldt-Professur) at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where he investigates the effects of literacy on morphosyntax in native Turkish speakers. He concurrently teaches an introduction to psycholinguistics at Bilkent University and works as a part-time English instructor at Berlitz Ankara, demonstrating his commitment to both research and practical language education. Gedik's research spans three interconnected strands: applying usage-based construction grammar to language teaching applications, investigating literacy-related individual differences in Turkish morphosyntactic knowledge, and converging posthumanism with applied linguistics. His work on Turkish syntax, particularly on evidentiality and the unevidentiality construction, has generated significant scholarly interest. He has developed specialized corpora including the MEBET corpus for analyzing English textbooks in Turkey and the EUEE corpus for examining university entrance exams. His publication record reveals a clear trajectory from traditional linguistic analysis toward more interdisciplinary approaches that integrate cognitive linguistics with posthumanist philosophy. Gedik's work increasingly examines how language reflects and shapes our relationship with the environment and non-human entities, while simultaneously challenging traditional assumptions about native speaker competence and literacy effects. His research on individual differences in constructional knowledge has important implications for language teaching methodology and teacher training programs. Gedik has presented his research at numerous international conferences across Europe and North America, including events at Cornell University, Arizona State University, and the University of Bergen. His collaborative work with scholars like Zeynep Arpaözü and Yağmur Su Kolsal demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary research that bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education.

Aine Itoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Prediction
• Non-native Language Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Aine Ito is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on language prediction mechanisms, non-native language processing, bilingualism, and the role of orthographic information in comprehension. She uses eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral experiments to investigate these areas. Education: PhD in Psychology (2016), University of Edinburgh MA in Linguistic Studies (2012), University of Essex BA in Chinese (2011), East China Normal University Research Interests: Her work explores real-time language comprehension challenges faced by non-native speakers, particularly in predicting linguistic input. She examines how orthographic cues influence listening comprehension and develops methods to enhance L2 processing through predictive mechanisms. Grants & Funding: MOE Tier 1 Grant (2025–2028): Prediction adaptation in bilinguals NUS Humanities Seed Fund (2023–2024): Bilingual spoken language corpus Academic Research Fund (2022–2025): Enhancing prediction for L2 comprehension Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Bilingualism and Language Processing Lab at NUS, focusing on bilingual comprehension and L2 learning. Collaborates internationally on projects involving register variation, cognitive models, and prediction mechanisms.

Gunnar Jacobمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psycholinguistics
• Morphological Processing
• Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gunnar Jacob is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Mannheim's Department of English (School of Humanities). His research focuses on psycholinguistic mechanisms in morphological and syntactic processing across native, bilingual, and heritage speakers. He holds a psychology degree from the University of Münster and a doctorate in experimental psycholinguistics from the University of Dundee. Key research interests include structural priming effects, bilingual cognitive systems, and the role of orthography in second language morphological processing. His work spans experimental methodologies in translation studies, heritage language maintenance, and age-of-acquisition effects. Recent studies explore constituent order influences and cross-linguistic priming paradigms. Publications highlight innovative approaches to measuring lexical retrieval challenges in L2 learners and uncovering sensitive periods in morphological processing. His collaborative research bridges experimental psychology with linguistic typology, advancing our understanding of bilingual cognitive architectures. Consultation hours: Thursdays 2–3 p.m. or by appointment.

Simona Sbrannaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Second Language Acquisition
• Prosody
• Interactional Fluency
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simona Sbranna is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Linguistics – Phonetics , University of Cologne, specializing in second language acquisition, prosody, and interactional fluency. Her work focuses on the multidimensional aspects of L2 development, including emotional and multimodal feedback signals. Education: MA in Modern Languages and Literatures (University of Salerno, 2018), PhD in Linguistics (University of Cologne, 2023). Key Research Areas: L2 prosodic competence, backchannel signals, gaze behavior, interactional fluency, and the emotional dimensions of language learning. Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters examining prosody, fluency, and multimodal communication in L1 and L2 contexts. Her recent work explores the integration of quantitative metrics for assessing L2 interactional fluency, including vocal feedback and eye gaze patterns. She has developed training programs for German language learners based on her research findings. Notable awards include the IPA PhD Thesis Award (2024) and the Franco Ferrero Award (2022). She has received multiple scholarships from a.r.t.e.s., Mercator Institute, and DAAD. Simona teaches courses on second language learning theories and laboratory phonology at the University of Cologne. She collaborates with international institutions and participates in conferences like Speech Prosody and AISV. Labs & Teams: She works within the Skills and Structures in Language and Cognition research project, focusing on prosodic and interactional aspects of language acquisition.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• Language Didactics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Zeynep Kalkavan-Aydin is a distinguished academic at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, where she serves as Professor for German as a Foreign and Second Language and Head of Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs in this field. She is also Deputy Institute Director at the Institute for German Language and Literature and holds several significant leadership roles including Member of the Senate Committee for International Affairs and Directorium Member of the Language Center. Her international collaborations span across Jordan, Colombia, Bolivia, and Turkey, with particular emphasis on the DAAD|BMBF-funded 'International Graduate School German as a Foreign Language' partnership with German Jordanian University. Professor Kalkavan-Aydin's research centers on multilingualism in educational contexts, with specific focus on how students' entire linguistic repertoires can be leveraged as resources in German language teaching. Her work examines translanguaging practices, multilingual scaffolding strategies, literacy acquisition in multilingual settings, and teacher professionalization. She approaches multilingualism not as a challenge to be overcome but as a valuable asset that enhances cognitive processing and language development when strategically integrated into pedagogical practices. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with numerous high-impact publications in 2024-2025, particularly focusing on multilingual classroom interaction, professional development for language teachers, and language education for professional contexts. Her research employs rigorous video-based classroom analysis to document authentic teaching practices and their impact on student learning in multilingual environments. DAAD|BMBF funding for 'International Graduate School German as a Foreign Language' (2020-2026) Ministry of Science, Research and Arts Baden-Württemberg funding for 'Professional Teaching Perception in Vocational Teaching' Erasmus+ funding for 'Integration of Language and Subject Learning in Multilingual Settings' As a supervisor, Professor Kalkavan-Aydin leads the Joint PhD Program 'German as a Foreign Language' between PH Freiburg and German Jordanian University, currently mentoring six doctoral candidates. Her supervision style emphasizes empirical classroom research, with particular focus on video-based analysis of multilingual interaction patterns. She actively involves her students in international research collaborations and professional development networks, providing them with opportunities to present at major conferences and publish in high-impact journals. Professor Kalkavan-Aydin leads the Multilingual Classroom Interaction (MuCI) Research Group, which conducts video-based studies of language teaching practices across different educational contexts. Her team develops professional learning communities where teachers collaboratively analyze classroom videos to enhance their professional perception of multilingual interaction patterns. The group's work bridges theoretical research and practical application, creating resources for teacher training that are directly informed by empirical classroom observations.

浅野 友紀مشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Speech Perception
• Phonetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuki Asano is an Associate Professor at Hokkaido University, holding a full-time faculty position since 2019. Her research centers on psycholinguistics, examining how language and music experience shapes speech perception and production through experimental methodologies including eye-tracking and EEG. Her academic background includes: PhD in Linguistics from University of Konstanz, Germany (2016) Master's in Foreign Language Education from Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany (2010) Bachelor's in German and Japanese Linguistics from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (2007) Asano investigates sound structure acquisition, linguistic information storage/access, working memory dependence on acquired languages, and cross-linguistic influences on speech/music perception. Her methodological expertise spans psycholinguistic behavioral experiments, statistical analysis using R, and experimental design for language research. Her publication portfolio demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of linguistics, psychology, and statistics, with recurring themes in non-native speech processing, phonetic contrasts, and language testing frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Jung Fellow at Akademie der Wissenschaft und Literatur, Mainz (2016) She teaches advanced courses in Experimental Methodology, Statistics, Speech Perception, Language and Music Acquisition, and Language Testing Theory, emphasizing hands-on data analysis and academic writing skills.