جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mel Hallمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Legal Psychology
• Criminological Psychology
• E-learning
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Mel Hall is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Staffordshire University since 2004. Their academic affiliations include roles at the University of Bristol (1998-2001) and University of Sussex (2001-2004). They hold a degree from the University of Greenwich (1998), with research experience in experimental psychology projects focusing on working memory and learning disabilities. Research interests span legal/criminological psychology, cyberpsychology, and e-learning applications. Key enterprise collaborations include projects with Peugeot, NHS organizations, and Staffordshire County Council. Teaching responsibilities include module leadership for 'People Behaving Badly', 'Psychology of Crime', and supervision of Level 6 dissertations. Publications emphasize pedagogical innovations in technology-enhanced learning and cognitive psychology. Notable work includes studies on self-efficacy in Web 2.0 contexts and the impact of instructional frameworks on juror decision-making. Awards include institutional recognitions such as Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities and Social Inclusion. Their research contributes to understanding memory processes and legal psychology applications.

Alexandra Gottardoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reading in Second Language Learners
• Word Reading
• Reading Comprehension
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Alexandra Gottardo is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on reading development in second language learners, with particular expertise in word reading, reading comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition. She investigates language processing across diverse populations including English language learners and refugee children. Her primary research examines cognitive and linguistic factors influencing reading skills in bilingual populations. Current projects explore cross-linguistic transfer of literacy skills, the impact of socioemotional factors on language acquisition in refugee populations, and effectiveness of teacher training programs for literacy instruction in multilingual contexts. Research publications demonstrate strong emphasis on applied educational interventions, particularly in teacher professional development programs in Kenya. Recent work examines blended learning approaches for literacy instruction and the impact of technology on teacher training. Dr. Gottardo's research employs longitudinal and cross-cultural methodologies to examine language development across different writing systems and cultural contexts, with significant work on Arabic-speaking populations. She maintains active collaborations with international researchers and institutions, particularly in literacy program development and evaluation. Her work contributes significantly to understanding literacy acquisition in multilingual and marginalized populations.

• Cultural Evolution
• Cognition
• Historical Dynamics
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Helena Miton is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior specializing in the interplay between cognitive processes and cultural evolution. She holds a BA in Sociology from Université Paris IV Sorbonne (2012), a Master in Cognitive Science from EHESS & ENS Ulm (2014), and a PhD in Cognitive Science from Central European University (2019). Following her doctorate, she completed an Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute. Her research focuses on how cognitive mechanisms shape cultural transmission, organizational forms, and technological development. Key interests include cultural evolution, historical dynamics, and the cognitive foundations of social systems. Methodologically, she employs computational models, archival data analysis, and experimental approaches. Research Trends : Recent work explores writing system evolution, motor constraints on cultural artifacts, and the cultural transmission of tacit knowledge. Her 2025 paper on letter shape phonology highlights emergent patterns in writing systems, while 2023 studies on Zipf’s Law reveal universal abbreviation principles. Awards : Disciplinary Diversity & Inclusion Award (2021), Best Dissertation Award (2021), Best Student Paper (2017) Teaching : Teaches HRMGT 212: Organizational Principles from Unusual Places (2024-2025) Though no formal labs are listed, her interdisciplinary work bridges cognitive science, sociology, and organizational theory.

Kanad Mandkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Speech Processing
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Dr. Kanad Mandke is a Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on developmental neuroscience, particularly investigating the neural mechanisms underlying speech processing and language acquisition in children with and without developmental disorders like dyslexia. His research employs advanced neuroimaging techniques including EEG, MEG, and computational modeling to explore how auditory and multisensory information is encoded in the brain. Key research areas include: Rhythmic auditory processing and its role in literacy development Neural correlates of speech perception deficits in dyslexia Development of binaural hearing capabilities Machine learning applications in decoding neural speech representations His publications demonstrate a strong focus on understanding atypical brain responses to speech stimuli in pediatric populations. Recent studies have explored beta-band EEG oscillations, low-frequency cortical encoding, and temporal fine structure sensitivity in dyslexia. Collaborative work includes multilayer network analysis of brain connectivity in musicians and infants' early language acquisition processes. Dr. Mandke's research also addresses translational aspects such as identifying neurophysiological markers for developmental disorders and advancing our understanding of cognitive reserve mechanisms through informational complexity analysis.

Bruce Hayesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonology
• Phonotactics
• Metrics
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Bruce Hayes is Professor of Linguistics at UCLA, specializing in phonological theory and computational modeling of language. His research investigates sound patterns across languages using experimental and computational methods. Research explores metrical stress theory, phonotactic learning, and the application of maximum entropy models to poetic metrics. Developed software tools for phonological analysis including UCLA-PPP and Optimality Theory software. Authored 'Metrical Stress Theory' and 'Introductory Phonology' textbooks. Current projects examine gradient well-formedness in phonology and the role of phonetic grounding in phonological constraints.

Margaret Friendمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Learning
• Literacy Development
• Bilingualism
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Margaret Friend is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Sciences and Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida (1994) and has held academic affiliations with the University of California, Berkeley; Université de Genéve; and UCSF. Her research focuses on language learning, literacy development, and bilingualism, particularly in Spanish-English contexts. She has led NIH-funded studies on bilingual vocabulary assessment and the impact of socioeconomic factors on early language acquisition. Key research interests include lexical development in bilingual children, the cognitive benefits of code-switching, and the psychometric properties of vocabulary assessment tools like the Computerized Comprehension Task (CCT). She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Development , and has secured $12M+ in federal grants. Her work bridges developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, and education policy. Notable contributions include developing cross-linguistic assessment tools (e.g., Spanish Web-CCT) and advancing understanding of how early language environments shape cognitive trajectories. Awards include the 2018 Outstanding Dissertation Award and 2019 Becky Award for mentoring. She advises numerous graduate students on topics like pandemic impacts on childcare and Spanish-English language preservation. Her lab collaborates internationally, with recent work in Argentina and France. She also engages in public outreach via media appearances and K-12 educational initiatives.

• Speech Processing
• Forensic Phonetics
• Speech Recognition
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Florian Schiel is a Professor and senior researcher at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München's Institute of Phonetics and Speech Processing. He holds the chair of Phonetic Speech Processing and leads research in speech technology, forensic phonetics, and sound change modeling. Previously, he directed the Bavarian Archive for Speech Signals (BAS) from 1996 to 2010 and founded BAS Services Schiel in 2005. He earned his habilitation in 2001, focusing on the interplay between speech technology and phonology. Education: Dipl.-Ing and Dr.-Ing (Electrical Engineering, TU Munich, 1990 and 1993); Habilitation (Philosophical Faculty, LMU, 2001) Key Projects: VERBMOBIL, SmartKom, BITS, SmartWeb; Agent-Based Modeling of Sound Change His research interests include speech corpus production, forensic phonetics, and analyzing large-scale speech data. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to the Alcohol Language Corpus (ALC) and the MAUS phonetic segmentation tool.

Antoinette A. Barffourمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Pedagogy
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Contact
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Dr. Antoinette A. Barffour is an Associate Professor in the Languages, Cultures and Religions Department at Missouri State University (MSU), Springfield. She specializes in French and Applied Linguistics, serving as a proactive advisor for first-generation and international students, and directs study abroad programs for French-speaking countries and Ghana. Her roles include teaching courses on French linguistics, translation, and interdisciplinary studies of culture. Education: PhD in Romance Languages (French/Applied Linguistics), University of Alabama (2016) MA in French Linguistics, Indiana University (2012) MA in International Affairs and Administration, MSU (2010) Master Lettres: Sciences du Langage, Université de Strasbourg (2008) Research Interests: Her work focuses on second language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, language contact phenomena (e.g., code-switching, lexical borrowing), and the sociopolitical dimensions of language use in Africa. She examines how historical and political processes shape language endangerment and development of indigenous African languages like Twi/Akan. Awards & Grants: Recipient of multiple grants including the FACE Foundation’s Tournées Film Festival Grant (2020–2023) and Missouri State’s Diversity Scholar Award (2022). Recognized as a “Master Advisor” (2019) and honored with the Joffre and Zodie B. Whisenton Award (2016). Advising & Outreach: Leads proactive advising initiatives for underrepresented students and coordinates international educational programs, fostering global awareness through study abroad opportunities. She mentors students in linguistic research and cultural studies. Labs/Teams: Engages in collaborative research on African linguistics and applied pedagogy, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in language revitalization and multicultural education.

Mahchid Namaziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Language Disorders
• Bilingualism
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Kean University (Union, NJ) within The College of Health Professions and Human Services. She earned her PhD from McGill University in 2010 and has 27 years of clinical experience across three countries. Her expertise spans developmental language disorders in multilingual children, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and interprofessional education. She established the MENA constituency group in 2019 to empower clinicians in Middle East and North Africa regions. Dr. Namazi’s research focuses on bilingual language development, cultural-linguistic diversity in clinical practice, and equity in special education. She serves as a language editor for the Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research and is a coordinating committee member of ASHA’s SIG 14. Her work emphasizes fostering diversity through interdisciplinary collaboration, reflected in programs like the Neuro Allies initiative, an autism specialization track for graduate students. She has received the CJS Editors' Choice Award (2014) for impactful research in surgical outcomes. In teaching, she emphasizes critical thinking and practical application, using clinical case studies to bridge theory and practice. Courses include Speech and Language Development , Bilingual Language Disorders , and Research Design . Her leadership in curriculum development and peer review underscores her commitment to advancing inclusive healthcare practices.

Bridget Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Linguistics
• Acoustic Phonetics
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Bridget L. Anderson is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at Old Dominion University and Director of Tidewater Voices: An Oral History and Dialect Project. She specializes in acoustic phonetics, sociolinguistics, and forensic linguistics, with expertise in American regional dialects including Appalachian and Southern Englishes. Her research examines language variation, dialect accommodation patterns, and forensic linguistic applications. Publications analyze vowel accommodation in Cherokee English, sociophonetic strategies in migrant communities, and cognitive processing in clinical communication contexts. Honors include the SCHEV Rising Star Faculty Award and Ruth Harrell Favorite Professor Award. Forensic linguistics casework applies linguistic analysis to legal investigations, complementing academic research on oral history documentation and dialect preservation.

Corinne Fredouilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automatic Speech Processing
• Health Informatics
• Speech Disorders Analysis
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Corinne Fredouille is a Professor in Computer Science at Avignon Université, affiliated with the Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon (LIA), part of the UFR STS faculty. She specializes in Automatic Speech Processing, particularly for clinical applications in healthcare, focusing on speech and voice disorders linked to neurodegenerative diseases, strokes, and head/neck cancers. Co-leader of the LIAVignon partnership chair in AI, she leads interdisciplinary research integrating AI tools for objective clinical assessment and therapeutic management. Her research emphasizes developing acoustic-phonetic decoding methods and deep learning models to evaluate speech intelligibility and quality. Collaborations include partnerships with industrial firms and international startups, such as a recent e-education project with a Nantes-based startup. She is a core member of the LIA, which is part of the Brain and Language Research Institute (LABEX) and founding member of Carnot Institute 'Cognition' and Convergences Institute 'Language, Communication and Brain Institute.' Key contributions include the TYPALOC and C2SI corpora for speech disorder analysis and the development of tools like the Neuro-Concept Detector framework. Her work bridges computational linguistics with clinical needs, addressing gaps in automated speech disorder assessment in data-scarce contexts.

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Text Analysis Tools
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Francisco Javier Carreras Riudavets is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Systems, University of La Laguna. His research focuses on natural language processing, computational linguistics, and the development of specialized software tools for Spanish text analysis. He leads projects like the TIP toolkit, including Estilometría TIP and FreeConj-TIP, which address morphological analysis, syntactic disambiguation, and lexical processing. His work integrates XML-based dictionaries, syntactic tree analysis, and tools for parliamentary text retrieval (DiSeCan). He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in digital humanities and education, contributing to projects such as Excerpta Search and SententiApp for Latin texts preservation. His teaching innovations include virtual programming labs and concept mapping in computer science education.

Yunjuan Heمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Phonetics
• Phonology
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Dr. Yunjuan He is a Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of North Georgia, specializing in Chinese language education. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Florida, an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Victoria (Canada), and a B.A. in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Beijing Language and Culture University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, phonetics, phonology, and Chinese pedagogy. Key themes include the impact of linguistic, social, and pedagogical factors on L2 sound system acquisition, and the development of effective language teaching methodologies. She has led UNG's Chinese STARTALK program and received multiple awards, including the UNG Presidential Academic Innovation Award (2013, 2018) and the UNG Teaching Excellence Award (2015). Dr. He teaches a wide range of Chinese language courses (elementary to advanced), linguistics, and culture-related modules. Her publications explore topics like Mandarin tone sandhi rule application, phonetic training efficacy, and cross-cultural language learning through film. Recent work combines empirical research with pedagogical innovation in language education. Awards: UNG Presidential Academic Innovation Award (2013, 2018) UNG Teaching Excellence Award (2015) Grants/Leadership: PI & Director of UNG Chinese STARTALK Program (2019, 2021-2023)

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Psycholinguistics
• Gender Studies in STEM
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Randy Newman is a Professor at Acadia University, serving as Head of Department. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and gender disparities in STEM fields. He holds a B.Sc. from Mount Allison University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from Dalhousie University. Research interests include brain mechanisms underlying reading/speech processes using ERP and eye tracking, and interventions addressing the gender gap in computer science/engineering. Current work examines spelling's impact on spoken word recognition and the effect of girls-only science activities on career aspirations. Publications span neuroimaging studies of dyslexia, phonological processing in reading, and spoken word recognition mechanisms. Advised five honours students between 2015-2017 focusing on neuroimaging techniques and developmental studies. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

David Prieto Garcia-Secoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History of the Spanish Lexicon
• History of Spanish Lexicography
• Historical Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Prieto García-Seco is a Senior Lecturer (tenured) at the University of Murcia, Department of Spanish Language and General Linguistics, within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Doctorate from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2011) with a thesis on lexical creativity in Tirso de Molina, awarded the Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado. His research focuses on the history of the Spanish lexicon and Spanish lexicography, particularly the evolution of dictionaries and lexical sources from the 17th century to modern times. Education: PhD in Spanish Language and Linguistics (2011), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Masters and undergraduate studies in Spanish Language and Literature Research Interests: His work explores historical lexicography, the influence of Golden Age authors on dictionaries, and the evolution of Spanish lexical entries. He has published extensively on topics like the reception of Tirso de Molina’s lexical innovations in dictionaries, the discovery of a retouched 1780 RAE dictionary edition, and the analysis of marginal lexical processes such as false segmentation. Publications: Over 20 books and articles, including major works like *Cuatro siglos de lexicografía española* (2014) and *Un eslabón recuperado de la lexicografía española* (2021). His research appears in journals like *Boletín de la Real Academia Española*, *Revista de Lexicografía*, and *Rilce*. Awards: Recipient of the Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (2011) and the FPU research grant (2004–2008). Teaching & Leadership: Teaches Spanish language courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Coordinated the MALTA Master’s program (2012–2016) and currently serves as editor of *Revista de Investigación Lingüística*. Active in academic outreach, contributing to *Rinconete* (Centro Virtual Cervantes) since 2012. International Engagement: Delivered lectures at institutions such as the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Universidad de Leipzig, and Masaryk University. Participated in over 40 national and international conferences.