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Hedieh Hashemi Hosseinabad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology at the University of North Texas. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Cincinnati, a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP), she has 14+ years of clinical experience specializing in children with cleft palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Her research focuses on two core areas: (1) factors influencing speech intelligibility in VPI, including acoustic and perceptual measures, and (2) persistent speech disorders in children with cleft palate, particularly those with co-occurring syndromic conditions. She employs multidisciplinary methods such as ultrasound biofeedback, high-speed nasopharyngoscopy, and acoustic analysis to assess and treat speech disorders. Her work analyzes speech characteristics across vowel contexts, velopharyngeal mechanisms, and surgical outcomes. Recent studies explore the impact of noise environments, listener expertise, and lexical factors on speech intelligibility. She has contributed to improving clinical protocols for speech assessment and therapy in cleft palate populations. Her research and clinical practice emphasize translational approaches to enhance speech outcomes and quality of life for affected children. Collaborations include cleft care teams in Iran, as reflected in studies involving the Isfahan Cleft Care Team.

• Cleft Palate Speech Assessment
• Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI)
• Speech Intelligibility
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Nassima B. Abdelli-Beruh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Long Island University (LIU Post), within the School of Visual Arts, Communications and Digital Technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), and previously served as an assistant professor at NYU before joining LIU in 2006. D.E.U.G., University of Paris X - France M.A., University of Paris X - France Ph.D., The Graduate Center, CUNY Her research centers on speech science, with a focus on vocal fry , voicing contrasts , and acoustic correlates of speech production in both Parisian French and American English. She investigates phonetic phenomena such as regressive voicing assimilation in French stops and the prevalence and acoustic patterns of vocal fry in young adult speakers. Her work bridges experimental cognitive psychology and clinical linguistics. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in acoustic phonetics and sociophonetic variation , particularly in voice quality and speech production. Her studies frequently analyze stop consonants, sibilants, and glottal phonation across languages, using rigorous acoustic measurements. The recurring themes include vocal fry , voicing assimilation , and cross-linguistic speech patterns . Professional Affiliation: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Dr. Abdelli-Beruh has contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of speech production mechanisms. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, her sustained publication record indicates active research mentorship and scholarly engagement. Her work on vocal fry has received international media attention, reflecting its public and academic impact. She is actively involved in advancing knowledge in speech sciences through empirical research and academic collaboration, with no indication of part-time or retired status.

• Speech Sciences
• Voice
• Acoustic Correlates of Voicing Assimilation
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James Frank is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (1993), a J.D. from Ohio Northern University (1977), and earlier degrees from the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on police behavior, officer decision-making, citizen attitudes toward policing, sentencing disparities, and wrongful conviction. Frank has led numerous federally and state-funded projects examining technology in policing, officer recruitment, and community strategies. Education: Ph.D., Criminal Justice and Criminology (Michigan State University, 1993) J.D. (Ohio Northern University College of Law, 1977) M.S., Criminal Justice (University of Cincinnati, 1983) B.A., American History (University of Cincinnati, 1974) Research Interests: Dr. Frank’s work addresses systemic challenges in policing, including racial disparities in traffic stops, the impact of non-emergency call systems, and the implementation of problem-solving strategies. His studies also explore juror understanding of death penalty instructions and collateral consequences of convictions. He has published widely in journals like Justice Quarterly , Police Quarterly , and Criminology and Public Policy . Grants & Awards: Frank has secured over $3 million in grants from agencies like the National Institute of Justice and U.S. Department of Justice. Notable honors include the 2011 Michigan State University Alumni Wall of Fame and the 1997 University of Cincinnati Faculty Achievement Award. Service & Leadership: He served as President of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2013) and held editorial roles at Police Quarterly and Policing: An International Journal . His service spans university committees, professional organizations, and criminal justice policy advisory roles.

• Police Behavior
• Officer Decision Making
• Citizen Attitudes Toward Police
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Alec Marantz is a Silver Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. He joined NYU in 2006 from MIT, where he served as Department Head and Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor. As Chair of NYU's Linguistics Department (2007–2013), he co-founded the Distributed Morphology theory. His research bridges linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience, focusing on morphology, syntax, and neurolinguistics. His work uses MEG neuroimaging to study how language is processed in the brain, emphasizing cross-linguistic studies (e.g., Arabic, Hindi). He directs the Neuroscience of Language Lab (NeLLab), exploring neural correlates of linguistic structure and computations. Marantz's research highlights language universals and the brain's mechanisms for processing complex linguistic structures. His key contributions include pioneering the 'full decomposition' model of morphological complexity and advancing MEG methods for studying language. NeLLab's Abu Dhabi branch focuses on understudied languages like Arabic, enhancing cross-linguistic understanding. Marantz's work integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroimaging, addressing how syntax and morphology are represented neurally. His research spans topics such as word structure, predictive processing, and the neural basis of language acquisition. Marantz has advised numerous researchers and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. His labs investigate language processing across modalities (speech production, listening, reading), emphasizing both cognitive and neural mechanisms. Recent studies explore how the brain predicts linguistic structure and handles ambiguity. While no formal awards are listed, his global influence and foundational work in neurolinguistics are widely recognized. Future directions include expanding cross-linguistic studies and refining MEG techniques to map language-specific neural signatures. His work continues to bridge generative linguistics with empirical neuroscience, offering insights into the biological foundations of language.

• Neurolinguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Florian Jaeger is a Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Computer Science at the University of Rochester, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (2006). His research focuses on computational models of human speech perception and production, adaptive language processing, Bayesian inference, and advanced statistical methods for analyzing linguistic data. Key areas include the integration of contextual cues, normalization in speech perception, and the interplay between predictability and phonological patterns. Education: PhD, Stanford University, 2006 Research interests span cognitive science, linguistics, and neuroscience, with a focus on how listeners adapt to unfamiliar accents, maintain perceptual information, and process language incrementally. He explores theoretical frameworks like Bayesian models to explain language comprehension and production. His work bridges experimental psycholinguistics and computational modeling, addressing topics such as sociolinguistic perception, speech variability, and language learning across the lifespan. His articles frequently examine mechanisms of speech perception adaptation, normalization accounts, and cross-linguistic comparisons (e.g., Central Swedish vowel spaces). Notable contributions include studies on error-driven adaptation in reading, maintenance of subcategorical speech information, and the role of entropy in sentence processing. Jaeger’s methods emphasize rigorous statistical analysis (GLMMs, GAMMs) to dissect complex linguistic phenomena. He leads research on language production efficiency, linking linguistic patterns to communicative goals, and investigates how prior experience shapes perception. His lab addresses questions like how listeners infer talker-specific or general linguistic patterns and how these processes constrain language evolution. No scientific awards are listed here, but his impactful contributions are evident in his extensive publication record.

• Cognitive Science
• Linguistics
• Speech Perception
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Renate Delucchi Danhier is a researcher at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Technical University of Dortmund, where she has held positions as Temporary Academic Councilor (2018–2026) and Research Assistant (2015–2018). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Linguistics from Heidelberg University and an M.A. in German as a Foreign Language, Classical Archaeology, and Egyptology. Doctorate: Comparative Linguistics, Heidelberg University (2015) Master of Arts: German as a Foreign Language Philology, Classical Archaeology, Egyptology, Heidelberg University (2008) Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, multilingualism, bilingual education, language and cognition, and the role of language in inclusion. She investigates how linguistic structures affect perception, particularly in spatial and educational contexts. Her work often integrates eye-tracking methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with Barbara Mertins. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend in psycholinguistics, with emphasis on comparative analysis of German and Spanish, syntactic features in educational texts, and multilingual cognition. Her recent work extends into data visualization and diversity in cognition, showing a growing interest in humanistic data representation. She has contributed to significant interdisciplinary projects such as 'Psycholinguistic Foundations of Inclusion' and co-edited special issues on diversity in cognition. Renate Delucchi Danhier has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She has not listed any advisees or students. There is no information about labs or research teams she leads, but her collaborative publications suggest active participation in research groups focused on language, cognition, and education.

• Psycholinguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Multilingualism
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Dr. Elaine Schmidt serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. She concurrently holds positions as Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders and Honorary Associate at Macquarie University, Sydney, conducting research through the Cambridge Processing and Acquisition of Language Lab (CamLAB). Her doctoral training was completed at the University of Cambridge under Dr. Brechtje Post, focusing on bilingual acquisition of prosody. This foundation led to postdoctoral work at Macquarie University's Child Language Lab with Distinguished Professor Katherine Demuth. Dr. Schmidt's research spans language acquisition, processing, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, phonetics/phonology, prosody, and speech perception. She investigates how prosodic cues operate in monolingual and bilingual contexts using EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral methodologies, with particular emphasis on intonation's role in syntactic disambiguation and speech rhythm development. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on prosodic processing across populations, demonstrating how linguistic experience shapes perception of intonational contours and how subvocal prosody aids syntactic parsing. Key methodological approaches include multimodal measurement techniques applied to cross-linguistic comparisons between English varieties and bilingual acquisition contexts. No major scientific awards were documented in available sources. She has led multiple research projects including EEG/eye-tracking studies on subvocal prosody in sentence processing and syntactic disambiguation in children, plus investigations into categorical/gradient intonation processing and L2 acquisition of Australian English intonation. Collaborations span Macquarie University's Cognitive Science and Psychology departments. No student advising roles were specified. Dr. Schmidt maintains active affiliations with Cambridge's CamLAB and Macquarie University's Child Language Lab, supported by ARC Centre of Excellence funding for cognition and disorders research.

• Language acquisition
• Language processing
• Psycholinguistics
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Margaret Lei is a Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages at The Chinese University of Hong Kong . She holds a PhD in Linguistics and actively contributes to research in language acquisition, syntax, and the intersection of language and numerical cognition. Prior to her current position, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Lab Manager at CUHK's Language Acquisition Laboratory and as a part-time lecturer at HKUST. BEng (Information Engineering) - CUHK PgDip (Psychology) - CUHK MA (Linguistics) - CUHK MPhil (Linguistics) - CUHK PhD (Linguistics) - CUHK Research Interests: Margaret specializes in first and second language acquisition , with particular focus on semantics and syntax in Chinese dialects. Her work explores: • Quantifier acquisition in Cantonese and Mandarin • Cardinal/ordinal number development in L1 Cantonese • Language's role in numerical cognition • Syntactic change in Hong Kong Cantonese • Early grammar in Shanghainese-speaking children • Quantifier scope and aspect interaction Scientific Contributions: Her publications demonstrate expertise in quantification theory , aspect interpretation , and tonal language acquisition . She has received special recognition through the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong's 2017 Outstanding PhD Thesis Award. 2017 : Linguistic Society of Hong Kong Outstanding PhD Thesis Award 2022 : CUHK Faculty of Arts Outstanding Teaching Award Teaching Portfolio: At CUHK, she teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate courses including: • Foundations in Language Acquisition (LING5103A/B/C) • Linguistic Argumentation (LING2007/2008) • Language Acquisition for Speech-Language-Pathology (SLPA5403) Her work extends to interdisciplinary collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine's Speech Therapy Division.

• First and Second Language Acquisition
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Dr. Agnieszka Konopka is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, where she conducts research and teaches while actively accepting PhD students for supervision. Her office is located in Room G33 of the William Guild Building on the University of Aberdeen campus. Her academic appointments include: Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen SONA and research participation coordinator Associate Editor, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General Editorial Board Member, Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition Editorial Board Member, Applied Psycholinguistics Dr. Konopka's research focuses on the cognitive mechanisms underlying language production and memory for language. She investigates how speakers plan and formulate messages and sentences across different languages, examining incrementality and flexibility in message and sentence formulation. Her work also bridges bilingual sentence processing with reconstructive memory research to understand how language learning affects memory for linguistic information. Her research interests include: Language production and message formulation Sentence formulation and incrementality Cross-linguistic differences in language processing Linguistic diversity and bilingualism Syntax and memory for language Source memory and metacognition Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology, with recent work expanding into cross-cultural aspects of emotion recognition and social category influences on cognitive processes. She frequently employs eye-tracking and other experimental methodologies to examine the precise time-course of linguistic processing. Her teaching responsibilities include: Memory & Language Methodology B MRes programme instruction Dr. Konopka maintains an active presence in the academic community through her editorial roles and continues to advance research at the intersection of language, cognition, and social processes.

• Language production
• Message formulation
• Sentence formulation
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Stewart McCauley, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying language development, particularly how variability in these mechanisms influences outcomes in typically developing individuals and those with developmental language disorders. He employs methodologies including computational modeling, behavioral measures, and electroencephalography (EEG). He teaches courses such as CSD 3116 (Neuroscience of Speech and Hearing), CSD 4145 (Developmental Language Disorders), and CSD 1015 (Introduction to Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders). His research interests span language development, statistical learning, computational modeling, and neurocognitive aspects of language processing. Recent work explores multiword units’ impact on syntactic errors in children, cross-linguistic models of child language, and individual differences in statistical learning. McCauley actively seeks PhD students for collaborative research projects. His articles frequently investigate language learning mechanisms, emphasizing computational approaches and cross-linguistic perspectives. He is affiliated with the University of Iowa’s Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center and maintains an active Google Scholar profile.

• Language Development
• Cognitive Mechanisms
• Speech-Language Pathology
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Eva Liina Asu-Garcia is an Associate Professor of Phonetics at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics (0.80 position), and an Associate Professor of Swedish Language at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (0.20 position). She has been affiliated with the University of Tartu since 1995, holding various academic positions including Lecturer, Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and now Associate Professor. She also served as Head of Department at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Asu-Garcia earned her Doctoral degree in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge in 2004, with her dissertation titled 'The Phonetics and Phonology of Estonian Intonation,' supervised by Prof. Francis Nolan. Prior to this, she completed an M. Phil in English and Applied Linguistics (1996-1997) and a B.A. in English Language and Literature (1989-1995) from Tartu University. Her research primarily focuses on phonetics, with special emphasis on Estonian intonation, prosody, and speech production. She investigates the acoustic and articulatory properties of Estonian quantity distinctions, intonation patterns in various discourse contexts, and cross-linguistic aspects of phonetics, particularly in relation to Swedish and Spanish language learners. Her work often combines experimental methods with theoretical linguistics to understand how prosody functions in communication. She has published extensively in international journals and conference proceedings, with recent work examining multimodal aspects of speech, cross-cultural perception of vocalizations, and the documentation of endangered language varieties. Dr. Asu-Garcia has received numerous awards and scholarships throughout her career, including the Kordelin Foundation Scholarship (2016, 2006), Valter Niilus award (2010), and several Cambridge Overseas Trust scholarships. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations including the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), International Phonetics Association (IPA), and the British Association of Academic Phoneticians (BAAP). She currently supervises PhD student Katrin Leppik (researching Estonian vowel categories and quantity degrees in Spanish L1 speakers) and Master's student Vootele Valter (studying Ruhnu Swedish language clusivity). She has successfully supervised several other students to completion of their degrees. Dr. Asu-Garcia also leads research projects funded by the Ministry of Education and Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers, focusing on multimodal analysis of spoken Estonian and documentation of Ruhnu Swedish dialect.

• Phonetics
• Estonian Intonation
• Prosody
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Susan Nittrouer is Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Florida, where she heads the Speech Development Laboratory. She has held faculty positions at Utah State University and the Ohio State University prior to her current appointment. Dr. Nittrouer received her PhD in 1985 from the City University of New York in Speech and Hearing Science, following a Master's degree in deaf education from Smith College where she taught for five years. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree from West Chester University. Her research focuses on how children learn language and what goes wrong when they encounter challenges, with special interest in children with hearing loss and dyslexia. Dr. Nittrouer aims to develop more effective intervention strategies for children facing language-learning difficulties. Her work spans multiple areas including language development, speech production, phonological processing, and the effects of hearing loss on cognitive and linguistic abilities. Dr. Nittrouer's recent publications demonstrate her continued focus on understanding the relationship between auditory processing, speech perception, and language development in children with hearing challenges. Her work increasingly incorporates sophisticated methods like electromagnetic articulography to examine speech motor control and coordination. Alumna of the Year 2023 from Graduate Center of the City University of New York Honors of the Association 2023 from American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Dr. Nittrouer has been actively mentoring students through various courses including Fundamentals of Hearing, Special Clinical, and Public Health and Health Professions Senior Honors Thesis. She has received multiple research grants, most notably from the National Institutes of Health (NIDCD), including the current "Poverty-Related Risk Factors for Auditory and Language Deficits in Children" project where she serves as Principal Investigator. She leads the Speech Development Laboratory at the University of Florida, which focuses on understanding language acquisition processes in typically developing children and those with hearing challenges.

• Language Development
• Speech Development
• Hearing Loss
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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.

• Heritage Language Learning
• Spanish Dialect Contact
• Spanglish
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Debra Titone is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Language & Multilingualism (Tier I) at McGill University's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on bilingualism, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neuroscience, examining how bilingual experiences influence language processing, cognitive control, and brain function across lifespan. She employs methodologies like eye-tracking, neuroimaging, and social network analysis to address questions about language ambiguity, executive function, and sociolinguistic factors affecting language use. Her research interests span figurative language comprehension, neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, dyslexia), and the impact of multilingual environments on cognition. She leads the McGill Language and Multilingualism Laboratory, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to understanding language in diverse contexts. Key findings include the role of bilingualism in modifying brain connectivity and cognitive resilience. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Language & Multilingualism (Tier I) Advising & Grants: Guided graduate and undergraduate trainees in experimental studies, including Palma, Gullifer, and Tiv. Focuses on grants related to bilingual cognition, aging, and clinical applications. Labs/Teams: McGill Language and Multilingualism Laboratory.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Bilingualism
• Language Processing
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Martin Corley is a Professor of Speech, Language, and Cognition and Head of Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a full-time academic position and has been affiliated with the University of Edinburgh since 1995, after completing his PhD at the University of Exeter. His research focuses on speech production and comprehension, particularly the role of disfluencies (e.g., 'um,' 'er,' silent pauses) in communication, employing methods like eye-tracking, EEG, and ultrasound imaging. Corley teaches courses such as the MSc in Univariate Statistics and Methodology using R. He currently supervises PhD students Wei Li (Lead), Esperanza Badaya (Lead), and Nora Wolf (Secondary). His work has led to over 50 publications, including studies on scalar quantifier interpretation, deception detection, and the cognitive processing of non-literal language. He is actively involved in academic recruitment, recently advertising a teaching-focused Lecturer position in Psychology. Corley’s research interests span psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and neurolinguistics, with a focus on real-time language processing and social reasoning. He collaborates internationally and maintains a Google Scholar profile and personal website (martincorley.org). His Erdős number is 4, indicating academic collaboration proximity to Paul Erdős.

• Speech Production
• Language Comprehension
• Psycholinguistics
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