Alexander Lubotsky is a full professor of Comparative Indo-European Linguistics at Leiden University since 1999, with a career spanning over four decades. His affiliations include leadership roles in major academic institutions and editorial responsibilities for key linguistic series. Education: PhD in Comparative Indo-European Linguistics from Leiden University (1987), MA (doctoraal, 1980), and BA (kandidaats, 1978) in Indo-Iranian studies; Linguistics training at Lomonosov University, Moscow (1973–1976). Lubotsky's research focuses on Indo-European and Indo-Iranian linguistics, etymology, and historical phonology. His work involves analyzing Vedic and Old Iranian texts, tracing non-Indo-European substrates in Indo-Iranian languages, and studying the Phrygian language. His publications reflect a concentration on semantic shifts, phonological patterns, and comparative methodologies. Notable scientific awards include membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) since 2003. He has secured significant grants from NWO and Brill for the Indo-European Etymological Dictionary project, as well as a HERA grant for interdisciplinary studies on ancient European multilingualism. Administrative roles include chairing his department and the Linguistic Olympics, while editorial service highlights his leadership in Leiden Studies in Indo-European and Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series .
Gerlinde Mautner is a Full Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) , where she has held a chair since 2000. Her research focuses on the intersection of language with business and legal frameworks , combining corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis . She has published extensively on topics like marketized language, interdisciplinary methodology, and linguistic landscapes. PhD in English from University of Vienna Habilitation (1997) at WU Visiting professorships at Cass Business School, Durham Business School, and Nottingham Business School Her methodological expertise includes mixed methods research and corpus-assisted discourse studies . Recent work examines large language models and public signage through discourse analysis. She has held leadership roles at WU as Vice-Rector for International Relations (1998-2002) and Head of Department (2005-2015), and served as Vice-President for Humanities at the Austrian Science Fund until 2024. Her textbooks on academic writing reflect her commitment to pedagogy across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs. Notable trends in her 15 most recent publications include: Challenges of AI in discourse studies (2024) Methodological integration of corpus linguistics with qualitative analysis (2024) Analysis of managerial language evolution (2020) Critique of marketization in education (2005)
Susanne Kopf is a Lecturer at the Institute for English Business Communication at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), where she holds a venia docendi in applied linguistics. With a PhD from Lancaster University, UK, she specializes in critical discourse analysis with a focus on digital communication platforms and their social implications. PhD in Applied Linguistics, Lancaster University, UK Venia Docendi (Habilitation) in Applied Linguistics, WU Wien Dr. Kopf's research sits at the intersection of Critical Discourse Studies and corpus linguistic methods, examining how digital platforms shape communication and power dynamics. Her work particularly focuses on Wikipedia as a site of knowledge production, EU representation in digital spaces, and social media discourse surrounding political events like Brexit. Her methodological approach uniquely combines qualitative linguistic analysis with quantitative corpus methods to uncover patterns in large-scale digital communication. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on digital discourse practices across multiple platforms. Her work shows how Wikipedia functions as a transnational public sphere, how social media platforms moderate content through vague policies, and how political events like Brexit are discursively constructed across different cultural contexts. These studies collectively demonstrate how digital communication both reflects and shapes broader social and political dynamics. Oberösterreichische Talentförderungsprämie Alois Mock science prize While specific details about her advising activities aren't provided in the available information, Dr. Kopf's extensive publication record and editorial work (including co-editing 'Discourses of Brexit' with Routledge) demonstrate significant scholarly leadership. Her research has been supported through academic positions at WU Wien that have enabled her substantial contributions to the field of digital discourse studies. Dr. Kopf maintains active research collaborations across European institutions, as evidenced by her multi-authored publications. Though not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, her research focus on Wikipedia and digital platforms suggests engagement with digital humanities research groups and potentially corpus linguistics laboratories that support her methodological approach to analyzing large-scale digital communication.
Arne Ziegler is a full Professor at the Institute of German Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, Austria. His academic career spans over two decades, with current leadership of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF)-supported Special Research Programme 'German in Austria' (DiÖ), running from 2016 to 2026. He maintains active roles in international academic governance and editorial boards. Professor Ziegler's research centers on grammatical variation in Standard German , with particular emphasis on Austrian German dialects, urban sociolinguistics, and youth language phenomena. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications, examining how regional, social, and historical factors shape language structures. Key contributions include the development of the 'Variant Grammar of Standard German' – a comprehensive digital reference work documenting areal grammatical differences across German-speaking regions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on urban language dynamics, grammatical variation patterns, and reference grammar development. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through quantitative analysis of spoken interaction, spatial distribution mapping of linguistic features, and interdisciplinary approaches combining sociolinguistics with historical text analysis. The 'German in Austria' project represents the cornerstone of his current research, investigating language variation, contact phenomena, and speaker perception across Austria. Professor Ziegler has secured significant competitive funding including three major FWF projects: 'German in Austria' (2016-2026), 'Youth language(s) in Austria' (2013-2016), and 'Variant Grammar of Standard German' (2015-2018). These initiatives involve extensive collaboration with researchers across German-speaking countries and support large-scale empirical investigations into contemporary language use. He holds prominent leadership positions including Chair of the International Association for German Studies (IVG) since 2000, Chair of the Society for German Language History since 2008, and editorial roles for 'Technical language' (International Advisory Board) and 'Contingentia' (Editorial Board). His academic service extends to co-editing six major book series including 'Writings on the German Language in Austria' (Peter Lang) and 'Lingua Historica Germanica' (de Gruyter), significantly shaping publication venues for German linguistic research.
Stefano Quaglia is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies , University of Graz. His research focuses on syntax and its interfaces with morphology and semantics , using Italian as a comparative framework within and beyond Romance languages. Email: stefano.quaglia@uni-graz.at Office: Room 003303056, Merangasse 70/III, Graz, Austria Consultation Hours: Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Research interests include: Spatial expressions and functional sentence structure Long-distance dependencies Language contact phenomena Particle verbs and clausal organization Wh-movement and information structure Cross-linguistic syntactic analysis Recent publications highlight empirical and theoretical work on verbal theme vowels , Slavic prefix ordering , and L3 transfer dynamics . His studies integrate synchronic analysis with diachronic and contact linguistics frameworks. Articles demonstrate trends in: Syntax-morphology interfaces : Allomorphy, prefix stacking, particle systems Comparative Romance-Slavic analysis : Extraction patterns, convergence phenomena Language acquisition : CLI effects in bilingual/multilingual contexts Prosodic constraints : Stress and phrasing in particle verbs Information structure : Wh-questions in Romance
Martina Werner is a Senior Postdoc and Research Fellow at the Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities (ÖAW), affiliated with the Institute of German Studies at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies. She holds a habilitation in German Linguistics from the University of Vienna (2019) and a PhD from LMU Munich (2009). Her academic appointments include visiting professorships at Universität Würzburg (2024–2025) and LMU Munich (2019–2020), along with a guest professorship at the University of Vienna (2017/2018). Research Focus: Werner specializes in morphology, historical linguistics, and corpus-based approaches. Her work explores grammar theory, language change, syntax-morphology interfaces, and digital humanities methodologies. Current projects include FWF-funded research on relational adjectives in historical German (RAHiG) and the diachrony of nominalized infinitives. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2016–2025) predominantly analyze diachronic morphology in German, focusing on nominalization patterns, compound structures, and suffix evolution. Corpus linguistics methodologies underpin her investigations into grammaticalization, language variation, and comparative Germanic linguistics. A strong interdisciplinary thread connects linguistic theory with empirical data analysis. Awards & Grants: FWF Project Funding: RAHiG – Relational Adjectives in the History of German (2019–2026) Elise Richter Project Grant: Diachrony of the Nominalized Infinitive in German (2014–2019) LMUMentoring Excellence Program (2008–2011) HWP Doctoral Scholarship (2005–2006) Academic Service: Werner co-leads research teams at ÖAW's Digital Humanities Centre, collaborates internationally on Germanic linguistics projects, and supervises academic initiatives through the Vienna Linguistic Society. Her teaching covers historical linguistics, morphology, and language development at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Jüri Allik is a Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Tartu, Estonia, holding roles such as Head of the Institute of Psychology (2002–2013), Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1996–2001), and Chairman of the Estonian Science Foundation (2003–2009). His research focuses on cognitive science, cross-cultural psychology, personality, and visual perception. He has been awarded the Estonian National Science Award twice and is a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences since 2010. His academic contributions span editorial roles in journals like Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology and Trames . Notable publications include studies on cross-cultural personality variations, visual perception theories, and neurobiological links to psychological traits. Awards highlight his impact in social sciences and neuroscience. Research interests integrate cognitive and affective neuroscience with cultural psychology, emphasizing global trait comparisons and perceptual mechanisms. His work often employs large-scale international collaborations, as seen in studies of self-esteem and personality across nations.
Roman Krivko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Slavonic Studies , University of Vienna. His research focuses on Old Church Slavonic , Byzantine hymnography , and historical linguistics of Slavic languages. Specializes in medieval Slavic epigraphy and liturgical text analysis Key contributor to studies on Christian traditions in Slavic contexts Active editor and researcher in international Slavic studies Research Themes include: Quantitative analysis of loanwords in Slavic Gospels Textological studies of service menaia and kontakia Historical development of Old Bulgarian language Linguistic networks in Central/Eastern Europe Scientific Contributions span Editorial work on Slověne journal Notable publications on the Temnić inscription and Samuil's epigraph Collaborations with institutions like Vinogradov Russian Language Institute
Stefan Esders is Professor of Late Antique and Early Medieval History at Freie Universität Berlin's Friedrich Meinecke Institute, where he has held a full professorship since 2006. Previously, he served as University Lecturer in Ancient and Medieval History at the University of Bochum (2000-2006) and Assistant Professor of Medieval History there (1995-2000). His academic journey began with studies in History and Classics at Heidelberg, Freiburg, and Oxford, culminating in a state exam in 1990 and a doctoral dissertation in 1993 with summa cum laude. His educational background includes: 1982-1990: History and Classics (Latin) at Heidelberg, Freiburg, and Oxford 1990: State exam 1991-1993: Doctoral Fellow in Ancient History, University of Freiburg 1993: Dissertation 'Römische Rechtstradition und merowingisches Königtum' (summa cum laude) 1993-1994: Postdoctoral Fellow, Max-Planck-Institute for History, Göttingen 1994-1995: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Münster 2004: Habilitation in Medieval History and Auxiliary Sciences, University of Bochum Esders' research focuses on the transformations of late Roman culture across Visigothic Spain, Lombard Italy, and Merovingian Gaul, with particular emphasis on legal history, Mediterranean communication (400-900 CE), and the history of oaths in antiquity and the Middle Ages. His work bridges institutional, social, and cultural history, examining how legal texts and practices shaped political legitimacy and social structures during the transition from antiquity to the early Middle Ages. He has made significant contributions to understanding the reception of Roman law in post-Roman kingdoms and the development of early medieval legal pluralism. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on legal texts, oath practices, and political legitimacy across the early medieval Mediterranean world. Esders demonstrates how legal traditions were adapted and transformed as Roman imperial structures gave way to regional kingdoms, with particular attention to the interplay between ethnic identity, religious affiliation, and legal practice. His work increasingly employs comparative approaches, examining parallel developments across different regions of the former Roman Empire to reveal broader patterns of continuity and change. His scholarly recognition includes: Corresponding Member, Monumenta Germaniae Historica (2019-present) Fellow, Humanities Council and Program in Medieval Studies, Princeton University (2019) Member, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2013) Ordentliches Mitglied der Academia Europaea (since 2021) Distinguished Fellow of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2025/26) Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America (since 2025) As an active scholar, Esders serves on editorial boards including Speculum. A Journal of Medieval Studies and has edited numerous volumes on early medieval legal history. He has been instrumental in collaborative research projects examining Mediterranean connectivity in the early Middle Ages and has supervised numerous doctoral students. Currently, he serves as speaker of the doctoral program 'Ancient Histories, Languages and Texts' within the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies. His work is characterized by meticulous textual analysis combined with broader theoretical frameworks examining political legitimacy, legal pluralism, and the transformation of social structures during the crucial period between the 5th and 10th centuries CE. Esders maintains active international collaborations, particularly with scholars in Mediterranean countries, reflecting his focus on cross-regional connections during the early medieval period.
Hans Petter Graver is a Professor of Law at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law, where he has served since 1993. He held leadership roles including Dean (2008–2016) and Director of ARENA Centre for European Studies (2001–2003). His research focuses on legal theory, judicial ethics, and European law. He has advised governments on legislation and served as President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (2019–2021). Education: Cand. Jur (1980), Dr. Juris (1986) from University of Oslo. Notable works include Judges Against Justice (2015) and studies on Norwegian Supreme Court during WWII occupation. Awards include four honorary doctorates and the King's Gold Medal (1998). Research interests span administrative law, competition law, legal rhetoric, and rule of law resilience. He has published widely in English, German, and Norwegian, with translations into multiple languages. Current projects examine judicial behavior under authoritarian pressure and legal responses to climate change.
Dr. Vincenzo De Maio is a PostDoc Researcher at the Department of Computational Sustainability, Faculty of Informatics, Technische Universität Wien. His research spans quantum computing, edge computing, distributed systems, and sustainable computing, with a focus on hybrid quantum-classical systems and edge AI applications. Current projects: HPQC (2023–2025), ThEMIS FWF (2024–2027), TRITON FWF (2023–2027) Previous projects: RUCON (2016–2023), SWAIN (2021–2024) His research explores the integration of quantum computing with classical systems, particularly in software engineering, workflow decomposition, and hyperparameter optimization. He also works on edge computing for smart cities, environmental monitoring, and traffic safety applications. Recent publications analyze quantum compilation bottlenecks, hybrid quantum-classical workflow orchestration, and quantum neural network optimization. He supervises master's theses on topics like quantum edge benchmarking and hyperparameter tuning. Key collaborations with Prof. Ivona Brandic and others Active in IEEE/ACM conferences and Springer publications
Yun Fu is a tenured Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, with a joint appointment in the Khoury College of Computer Science. He has established himself as a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence, with over 500 publications in top-tier venues including IEEE/ACM transactions and major AI conferences. His work spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications, with significant impact in computer vision and machine learning. Professor Fu earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His academic career progressed from Assistant Professor at SUNY Buffalo to his current position as tenured Professor at Northeastern University, where he has held appointments since 2012. His educational background includes a Beckman Graduate Fellowship at UIUC (2007-2008). His research focuses on advancing Artificial Intelligence with particular emphasis on Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Machine Learning. His seminal work includes the "Residual Dense Network for Image Super-Resolution" presented at CVPR 2018, which was ranked among the Top 10 Most Influential CVPR papers. His research interests span image processing, anomaly detection, multimodal learning, and trajectory prediction, with applications ranging from healthcare to consumer technology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward developing efficient and robust AI systems that bridge computer vision with language understanding. His work increasingly focuses on multimodal learning, trajectory prediction for multi-agent systems, anomaly detection in complex environments, and model validation techniques for black-box systems, while maintaining practical applications in real-world scenarios. Professor Fu's extensive recognition includes: Fellow of IEEE (2018), OSA (2019), SPIE (2018), IAPR (2016), AAIA (2021), and AAAI (2025) Member of Academia Europaea (2022) and European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2023) Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (2023) Multiple Young Investigator Awards from NAE, ONR, ARO, IEEE, ACM, and INNS 12 Best Paper Awards from major conferences Industrial Research Awards from Google, Amazon, Samsung, JPMorgan, and others Professor Fu has successfully mentored numerous Ph.D. students who now hold prominent positions in academia and industry at institutions including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Adobe, and major universities. His entrepreneurial ventures include founding Giaran (acquired by Shiseido in 2017) and co-founding TVision Insights, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into real-world impact. He has secured significant research funding from both government agencies and industry partners. As the PI and Founding Director of the SmiLe Lab at Northeastern University, Professor Fu leads a dynamic research group focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and Computer Vision. The lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics, with ongoing projects in efficient deep learning, multimodal understanding, and practical AI applications.
Marcel Weber is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Science at the Department of Philosophy, University of Geneva, with a focus on the philosophy of life sciences and general philosophy of science. He also teaches general epistemology and modern philosophy, particularly Kant. PhD in Philosophy (1996, University of Konstanz) Habilitation (2002, Leibniz University Hannover) Previous roles: SNSF Professor at University of Basel (2004–2009), Full Professor at University of Konstanz (2009–2011), and visiting appointments at institutions like University of California, Irvine, and Max Planck-Institute for the History of Science. His research spans the intersection of biology and philosophy, emphasizing evolvability, causality in biological systems, and the ontology of biological functions. Key projects include collaborations with the Institute of Genetics and Genomics of Geneva (iGE3), NCCR Evolving Language, and the DACH project on Inferentialism and Bayesianism. Marcel Weber's recent publications explore evolutionary developmental biology, causal specificity, and the metaphysics of biological modalities. His work often integrates experimental practices across levels of biological organization and critiques deterministic versus probabilistic interpretations in evolutionary theory. 2012: Elected to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina 1996: Science Prize of the District of Constance He has edited volumes on probabilities in science, philosophical confirmation, and collective epistemology. His laboratory affiliations include interdisciplinary groups like 'What if? On Counterfactual Claims' and lgBig (Lake Geneva Biological Interest Group).
Matti Miestamo is a Professor of General Linguistics at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of General Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts. He previously held a professorship at Stockholm University (2011–2018) and has held research positions at institutions including the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (2006–2011) and the University of Antwerp (2005–2006). His expertise spans language typology, documentation, and theoretical linguistics with a focus on negation, interrogatives, and language complexity. He has supervised 4 completed, 2 submitted, and 8 ongoing PhD students at the University of Helsinki. Education: PhD in General Linguistics from the University of Helsinki (2003). Awards include membership in the Academia Europaea (2019), Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters (2019), and Societas Scientiarum Fennica (2017). Notable honors include the Joseph Greenberg Award (2005) and Burgen Scholar Award (2004). Research Interests: Language typology and documentation Negation structures across languages Uralic languages, particularly Skolt Saami Grammatical complexity theories Methodological approaches to linguistic sampling Professional Roles: Editor of the Nordic Journal of Linguistics (2012–present) Director of the Finnish doctoral training network Langnet (2016–2019) Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki (2017) Teaching and Outreach: Extensive teaching experience in linguistics at multiple institutions, including summer schools in Tartu and Saari Manor. Active in academic assessment roles, including professorship and docent evaluations in universities across Europe.
Florian Wegscheider is a full professor at the Private University of Education of the Diocese of Linz, holding the chair for Liturgical Studies since 2024. As director of the Institute for Science Transfer, he bridges theological research with educational practice. Director of Institute for Science Transfer Professor for Liturgical Studies since 2024 PostDoc at University of Vienna (2020-2022) Assistant Professor at Catholic Private University Linz (2019-2020) His research focuses on liturgical theology, sacramental theory, and religious education, particularly exploring: Advent/Octave worship patterns Eastern liturgical traditions Lay participation in sacraments Historical liturgical reforms Pandemic-era ritual adaptations Ecumenical liturgical potential Recent publications analyze liturgical identity (Roman rite), sacramental symbolism (Eucharistic theology), and historical liturgics (Ennodius of Pavia). He maintains active roles in international theological advisory boards and academic editorial work. Key honors include: Doctoral & habilitation degrees with distinction Venia docendi from University of Vienna Erasmus teaching appointments in Germany Founder of Open Access Journal 'Ex Fonte' He contributes to church-state dialogue as expert member for Austrian Ministry of Defense and coordinates citizen science initiatives.
