جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Josef Ruppenhoferمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Language Processing for Educational Applications
• Corpus Linguistics
• Frame Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Josef Ruppenhofer is a computational linguist working as a Researcher at FernUniversität in Hagen, where he contributes to the CATALPA research cluster. Since March 2023, he has served as a Research Assistant at the research professorship for Computational Linguistics in the DAKODA project, which focuses on applying NLP methods to study second language acquisition. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education technology. Dr. Ruppenhofer earned his PhD in Linguistics from the University of California at Berkeley in 2004, following MA degrees from UC Berkeley (1999) and the University of Colorado at Boulder (1997). His academic journey includes postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, Saarland University, Hildesheim University, and the Leibniz-Institute for the German Language. Ruppenhofer's research centers on applying computational methods to linguistic phenomena, with particular expertise in frame semantics, construction grammar, and corpus linguistics. His work spans educational applications of NLP, sentiment analysis, and the challenging domain of offensive language detection. He has developed innovative approaches for analyzing learner language corpora and identifying implicit forms of abusive language that deviate from social norms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of theoretical linguistics and practical language technology applications. His work shows increasing specialization in analyzing implicit forms of abusive language and developing methods for operationalizing developmental stages in second language acquisition, particularly for German as a foreign language. The DAKODA project represents a major focus of his current research trajectory. Ruppenhofer actively contributes to the computational linguistics community through his work on FrameNet (celebrating its 25th anniversary in his 2024 publications) and the development of linguistic resources for analyzing user-generated content and parliamentary discourse. His methodological approach consistently combines theoretical linguistic insights with practical computational techniques. As a member of the CATALPA research cluster, Ruppenhofer collaborates with an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of language education, theoretical linguistics, and computational methods. His current work in the DAKODA project involves building tools and methodologies for analyzing learner corpora to better understand developmental stages in second language acquisition.

Yunchuan Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Heritage Languages
• Experimental Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yunchuan Chen is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in both the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Department of Linguistics at Duke University. He is also a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. His research focuses on experimental approaches to grammars, second language acquisition, and heritage languages, particularly examining languages such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, Thai, and Nuosu Yi. He advocates for meaning-based approaches to language teaching and learning. Chen holds a Ph.D. (2019) and M.A. (2012) in Linguistics from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His work has been recognized with awards including the 2025 SEATJ Teacher of the Year Award and the 2021 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese Teaching. His research trends emphasize experimental methods to analyze syntactic structures (e.g., quantifier scope, relative clauses) across languages, with a focus on heritage language speakers and L2 learners. Recent studies explore cross-linguistic influence and bilingual processing, reflecting his dual interest in theoretical linguistics and applied language education. Awards: 2025 SEATJ Teacher of the Year Award 2021 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award Chen teaches advanced language courses (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Chinese) and specializes in second language pedagogy. His courses include East Asian Languages as Second Languages and Japanese Language & Society , reflecting his commitment to both academic research and practical language instruction.

Pauline Jacobsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Natural Language Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pauline Jacobson is a Professor of Linguistics at Brown University, where she has served since 1975. Her research focuses on formal semantics, particularly the syntax-semantics interface, advocating for direct compositionality and variable-free semantics. She has held visiting positions at Ohio State, Harvard, and other institutions, and has contributed to summer institutes in linguistics worldwide. She earned her BA in Anthropology (1968) and PhD in Linguistics (1977) from UC Berkeley. Her work emphasizes eliminating intermediate levels like 'Logical Form' and explores phenomena such as negation, ellipsis, and binding within a variable-free framework. Prof. Jacobson has served as editor-in-chief of Linguistics and Philosophy , chaired panels for NSF and Fulbright, and participates in editorial boards. Her research trends reflect a sustained engagement with syntactic and semantic compositionality, challenging traditional assumptions about linguistic structure. Her advising and grants include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses on syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. She is affiliated with Brown’s Department of Linguistics and has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives in formal linguistics and cognitive science.

Meghann Peaceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Meghann Peace, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at St. Mary’s University. She specializes in heritage language acquisition, Spanish dialects, and Spanglish. Research examines identity negotiation among Mexican-American students, dialect contact in study abroad, and critical pedagogy. Articles focus on sociolinguistic justice and community-based language reclamation. She developed the innovative course 'Spanish for Immigration, Human Rights and Community Engagement' and is a frequent media commentator on Spanglish.

Craig Chambersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Communication
• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Craig Chambers is a Professor and Department Chair in the University of Toronto Department of Psychology. His research focuses on human communication , cognitive science , and psycholinguistics , particularly language processing across the lifespan and communication with social robots . Education: B.A. in Linguistics, York University M.A. in Linguistics, University of Toronto M.A. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester Ph.D. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and Linguistics, University of Rochester His lab investigates how speakers balance verbal and non-verbal information (gestures, intonation, environmental context) to convey meaning, and how listeners integrate these cues during comprehension. Recent studies explore pragmatic inferences , lexical competition , age-related differences in language processing, and social robotics applications . Key article trends include child language acquisition , speech perception in aging populations, multimodal communication , and language prediction mechanisms . Lab activities blend rigorous scientific inquiry with playful experimentation, including initiatives like "The PAL LAB PLAYS!"

Noga Zaslavskyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language
• Machine Learning
• Information Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noga Zaslavsky is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at New York University , focusing on understanding language, learning, and reasoning through machine learning and information theory . Interdisciplinary work bridging cognitive science , neural networks , and language evolution Research on emergent communication , semantic compression , and human-AI alignment Recent publications (2024-2023) emphasize: Information-theoretic models for language and cognition Human concept learning under compression constraints ANN-brain alignment with realistic training Emergent communication in complex environments Universals in conceptual representation across languages Scientific awards : ELSC Prize for Outstanding Publication (2018) Her work explores pragmatic reasoning , semantic systems , and evolutionary dynamics through computational principles.

• Procedural Law
• Gender Violence
• Arbitration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ana Montesinos García is a Professor at the Universitat de València's Faculty of Law, specializing in Administrative Law. Her research focuses on procedural law, gender violence, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with legal systems. She is affiliated with the CEMUVIG Center for Multidisciplinary Studies in Gender Violence and the MedArb research group. Education : PhD from Universitat de València (2006), thesis on Online Arbitration. Research Interests : Cover AI ethics in justice, predictive algorithms, arbitration mechanisms, gender violence, and consumer rights. Her work addresses procedural fairness, algorithmic bias, and digital legal technologies. Publications : Recent articles examine AI applications in judicial processes, gender violence risk assessment algorithms, and multidisciplinary approaches to algorithmic justice. Contact : ana.montesinos@uv.es

Augustin Speyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
• German Grammar
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Augustin Speyer serves as a W3-Professor for Systematics and Grammar of the German Language at Saarland University's Faculty of Language and Literature. His research focuses on historical syntax, information structure, and discourse relations in German language evolution. He leads the Chair for Systematics and Grammar of the German Language (Lehrstuhl für Systematik und Grammatik der deutschen Sprache) at Campus A2 2, Room 3.13 in Saarbrücken. PhD in Linguistics from University of Pennsylvania (2007) Habilitation at Saarland University (2010) Promotion in Latin Philology from University of Tübingen (2002) Speyer's research centers on diachronic syntax with particular emphasis on word order phenomena, information density constraints, and clause architecture evolution in German. His work bridges formal linguistic theory with historical data, examining how syntactic structures like topicalization, causal clauses, and relative clauses have transformed from Old High German through Early New High German to contemporary varieties. He employs both corpus-based methodologies and theoretical frameworks from generative grammar. His publication trends reveal sustained focus on German syntax evolution, with recent work expanding into dialectal variation (particularly Rhenish-Franconian), information structure constraints, and cross-linguistic discourse relations. The research demonstrates consistent methodological sophistication combining historical corpus analysis with contemporary syntactic theory. Speyer actively supervises graduate research through his Master's and Doctoral Colloquium, collaborating with colleagues including Prof. Dr. Ingo Reich and Prof. Dr. Remus Gergel. His teaching portfolio includes core linguistics courses such as Phonology and Morphology, Introduction to Linguistics, and specialized seminars on German syntax and generative grammar.

David P. Corinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurolinguistics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sign Language Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David P. Corina is a Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Director of the Cognitive Neurolinguistics Laboratory at the Center for Mind and Brain. His research bridges cognitive neuroscience and linguistics, specializing in signed and spoken language processing across deaf and hearing populations. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Psychology and Cognitive Science, UC San Diego (1991) M.A. in Linguistics, Gallaudet University (1983) B.S. in Educational Psychology, New York University (1982, magna cum laude) Corina investigates neural mechanisms of language comprehension and production, focusing on American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken language. His work examines developmental trajectories in deaf children, neurological impairments, and the interplay between language and gesture processing. Using EEG/ERP, fMRI, and behavioral methods, his lab explores brain plasticity and sensory adaptation in language systems, with particular emphasis on visual-spatial processing in signers. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal three dominant research threads: (1) structural and functional brain differences in multilingual speakers, (2) electrophysiological responses to language in cochlear implant users, and (3) age-related changes in sign language processing. His work consistently demonstrates how language modality shapes neural organization while highlighting cross-linguistic commonalities. Scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Global Scholar, United States Fulbright Commission (2019-2020) Corina has held significant academic leadership roles including Chair of UC Davis' Undergraduate Cognitive Science Program (2018-2023) and Program Committee Chair for the Society for Neurobiology of Language (2016-2018). He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for NIH study sections, scholarly journals, and international funding agencies, contributing to peer review in neuroscience and linguistics. He directs the Cognitive Neurolinguistics Laboratory, which integrates interdisciplinary approaches to study language-brain relationships through collaborative projects with deaf communities, neurologists, and developmental psychologists.

Natalia Gagarinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingual and Multilingual Acquisition
• Language Development
• Child Language Disorders
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Natalia Gagarina is Head of the 'Language Development & Multilingualism' research area at Leibniz-ZAS and holds professorships at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Uppsala University. Her work focuses on bilingual language acquisition, narrative structures, and assessment methods for multilingual children. She leads four ZAS projects and collaborates with institutions worldwide, including Goethe-Universität, Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, and University of Saskatchewan. Education: Habilitation in Language Acquisition (Humboldt-Universität, 2011), PhD in Linguistics (Herzen State Pedagogical University, 1999). Extensive postdoctoral research at Vienna University and ZAS Berlin. Research Interests: Monolingual/bilingual language development, morphosyntax, discourse analysis, heritage language maintenance, and language assessment tools like MAIN and LITMUS. Current projects investigate pandemic impacts on immigrant communities and narrative competence in DLD. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles (2025 highlights include PREVIC vocabulary measure, Education's role in narrative comprehension, and heritage language syntax studies). Recent work emphasizes computational methods (BERT-based annotation) and cross-linguistic comparisons. Awards: Corresponding member of Austrian Academy (2020), AcademiaNet recognition (2020), and multiple teaching/materials awards. Active in policy advocacy for multilingual education. Grants & Leadership: Vice Director of ZAS (2020–), coordinator of Multilingual Language Development and Assessment Lab (MultiLADA). Supervises interdisciplinary teams analyzing narrative structures across 17+ languages. Labs/Teams: MultiLADA Lab focuses on narrative assessment tools. Collaborates with global networks including COST Action LITMUS and BIVEM initiative.

Evelyn Ferstlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Evelyn Ferstl is a Professor of Cognitive Science and Gender Studies at the University of Freiburg, affiliated with the Institute of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Colorado (1994) and a Habilitation in Psychology from the University of Leipzig (2006). Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, neuroanatomy of language comprehension, and gender-sensitive language. She has held roles such as Director of the Department of Cognitive Science and Gender Research, and currently serves on committees including the Hermann Paul Center for Linguistics and the Gender Circle of the University of Freiburg. Education: PhD in Cognitive Psychology, University of Colorado, 1994 MA in Cognitive Psychology, University of Colorado, 1991 Diploma in Mathematics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 1987 Research Interests: Psycholinguistics, functional neuroanatomy of text comprehension, pragmatic aspects of language (e.g., idioms, humor), gender studies, and emotion-cognition interactions. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as gender-sensitive language, discourse processing, and neuroimaging studies of language comprehension. Recent work includes studies on non-binary gender markers and emotional language processing. Grants & Advising: Supervised doctoral theses and led projects on gender language and cognitive neuroscience. Member of research networks like the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience and the Society for Cognitive Science. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations at the Hermann-Paul School of Language Sciences and Freiburg Brain Imaging (FBI).

Jeffrey Lidzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Lidz is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Maryland's College of Arts and Humanities. He directs the Project on Children's Language Learning and the Infant and Child Studies Consortium, while serving on the executive committees of the Maryland Language Science Center and Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program. His research integrates syntax, semantics, and developmental psychology to investigate language acquisition mechanisms. Jeff's research examines how infants and children construct syntactic representations through cross-linguistic comparisons (English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Tsez, etc.), focusing on: Filler-gap dependencies in 18-month-olds Syntactic bootstrapping for verb meaning acquisition Cognitive constraints on quantifier interpretation Reflexive/pronoun binding and Principle C Statistical learning limitations in early language development Interface between Universal Grammar and input processing Hallmarks of his work include: Identifying structure-dependent interpretation in infants Modeling parser-grammar interactions during acquisition Investigating psychophysics of quantification Exploring cross-linguistic variation in syntactic dependencies Training students in developmental psychology and computational methods Co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Developmental Linguistics Notable awards and roles: Editor-in-Chief, Language Acquisition (2012-2021) Collaborations with institutions like Johns Hopkins, Rutgers, and University of Pennsylvania His students have pursued careers at UCLA, Amazon, University of Toronto, and other research institutions. Current lab members work on syntactic dependencies, prosody-syntax interactions, and computational models of language learning.

• Grammatical Gender
• Dialectal Variation
• Norwegian Syntax and Morphology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ragnhild Eik is an Associate Professor of Nordic Linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based in the Department of Language and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities. She is affiliated with the AcqVA research group and the GenVAC project, focusing on grammatical gender variation in Norwegian dialects. Her research explores syntax, morphology, dialectal variation, and language change, particularly in Norwegian and Sami languages. Eik teaches grammar, Norwegian as a second language, and scientific theory. Eik holds a PhD in Nordic Linguistics from NTNU (2019), supervised by Professors Tor Åfarli and Terje Lohndal, and an MA in Linguistics from NTNU (2014). Her doctoral work centered on Norwegian compound syntax. Her research interests include grammatical gender decline, dialectal variation, argument structure, and multilingualism. Recent work examines feminine gender loss in Norwegian dialects, documented in articles like "The decline of feminine gender: a cross-dialectal study" (2024) and "Ho trakka han på foten – ein eksoskeletal analyse av possessivt objekt" (2024). She also studies compound-internal language mixing in American Norwegian (2022) and verb semantics comparisons (2021). Eik actively disseminates research through media appearances (e.g., NRK radio) and public lectures. She collaborates with the GenVAC team on large-scale dialect data collection and participates in international conferences like Microvariation and Microchange in Scandinavian Languages (2024). Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and experimental methods, contributing to understanding language change dynamics.

Jakub Dotlacilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Semantics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jakub Dotlacil is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Language Sciences and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University . His research bridges language, logic, and information with a focus on computational and cognitive modeling. Research Themes : Incremental language interpretation, presupposition resolution, cue-based retrieval, eye-tracking experiments, and artificial intelligence applications in linguistics. Grants : Principal Investigator for an ERC Consolidator Grant and co-PI for an NWO Vrije Competitie Grant . Teaching : Involved in MSc Artificial Intelligence , BSc Artificial Intelligence , and BA Linguistics programs. Publications highlight trends in psycholinguistics , computational modeling , and semantic-cognitive integration . His work connects linguistic theory to cognitive processing via eye-tracking and ACT-R simulations . Scientific Awards ERC Consolidator Grant NWO Vrije Competitie Grant Advising : Supervises PhD students Li Kloostra , Philine Link , TIjn Schmitz , and Jan Winkowski , with co-supervision from Leendert van Maanen and Rick Nouwen . Collaborates on projects like the Computational Linguistics group and pyactr package development.

Agnes Kunaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical linguistics
• History of medical language
• Doctor–patient communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ágnes Kuna is a habilitated associate professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Humanities, attached to the Department of Applied Linguistics and Phonetics and to the Institute of Hungarian Linguistics and Finno-Ugric Studies. She additionally heads the Hungarian Medical Language Research Group and directs the DiAGram Functional Linguistics Center, both at ELTE. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Hungarian linguistics), ELTE, 2012 PhD in Linguistics (cognitive linguistics), ELTE, 2016 Research focus: Kuna’s work integrates cognitive and pragmatic perspectives to explore the history and communicative patterns of medical language. She investigates doctor–patient interaction, text-type evolution of medical prescriptions from the 16th–17th centuries, metapragmatic awareness in clinical encounters, and the role of sociocultural factors such as politeness and flattery in healthcare communication. Publication trends: Her recent output blends historical discourse analysis with modern clinical pragmatics, tracing genre development across early modern Hungarian medical manuscripts while simultaneously analyzing present-day Hungarian healthcare interactions for metapragmatic and interpersonal features. Contact: kuna.agnes@btk.elte.hu | (+36 1) 485-5200/5189 | Room A/249, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/A.