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Krishna Madaparthiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• American Sign Language Education
• Deaf Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation
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Krishna Madaparthi serves as a Senior Lecturer in American Sign Language & Interpreting Education at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. A Deaf Canadian raised in Ottawa, Ontario, he brings extensive international teaching experience spanning community settings, post-secondary institutions, and Japan's NPO-Japanese ASL Signer Society where he taught Deaf and hearing Japanese signers. His educational credentials include: Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) in Network Technology from Carleton University & Algonquin College Master of Arts in ASL Education (MASLED) from Gallaudet University SLIC’s CEFR Certification and American Sign Language Instructor Certification Madaparthi's research focuses on ASL pedagogy and assessment frameworks, particularly through his role as research assistant for Dr. Kristin Snoddon’s ASL-Parent research programs implementing the Common European Framework of Reference. His work bridges Deaf education theory with practical application across diverse linguistic contexts, emphasizing second-language acquisition for ASL learners. Professional recognition includes: Appreciation Award from Japan's NPO-Japanese ASL Signer Society (2021) Gallaudet University's Dr. Nathie L. Marbury Award (2021) Carleton University's Raving Raven for Teaching Excellence (2018) He actively shapes the field through leadership roles as Board Director of the Ontario Association of Sign Language Interpreters (OASLI) and committee service for CASLI and SLIC. His teaching methodology integrates community engagement through initiatives like ASL Coffee Nights and Ottawa Deaf Centre's Summer Sign Camp, while his research contributes to standardized sign language assessment frameworks. Beyond academia, Madaparthi explores global cuisines and outdoor activities including international hiking and camping expeditions.

Marco Bianchiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• runology
• historical sociolinguistics
• textual research
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Marco Bianchi serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Nordic Languages at Uppsala University, where he also acts as Proinspector at Gotland Nation. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Editor of Futhark: International Journal of Runic Studies and member of the Samnordisk runetext database committee. His educational trajectory includes a PhD in Nordic Languages from Uppsala University (2010) and a lic.phil. degree in general history, Old Norse philology, and comparative Old Germanic linguistics from the University of Zurich (2003). PhD in Nordic Languages, Uppsala University (2010) lic.phil. in History/Old Norse/Comparative Germanic Linguistics, University of Zurich (2003) Bianchi's research centers on runology, historical sociolinguistics, and Germanic language history, with particular emphasis on textual boundaries and sociocultural contexts of runic inscriptions. His current Eternity Runes Project investigates interdisciplinary connections between epigraphy, semiotics, and Viking Age communication practices, revealing how runestones functioned as social media in early Scandinavian societies. Methodologically, he bridges digital humanities with traditional philological analysis to decode multilinear inscriptions and para-graphic elements. His 12+ publications since 2007 demonstrate consistent focus on runic studies, evolving from technical analyses of inscription boundaries (2012) to contemporary digital corpus management (2022). Key thematic clusters include sociolinguistic interpretations of runestones, editorial standardization for international databases, and critical reassessments of historical runology pioneers like Otto von Friesen. Bianchi actively shapes the field through graduate supervision and editorial stewardship, mentoring students like Sonja Entzenberg and Simon Karlin Björk while guiding Futhark 's publication strategy. His work receives international recognition through citations in Wikipedia and academic discourse, though formal awards aren't documented.

Malihe Alikhaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• AI Ethics
• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
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Malihe Alikhani is an Assistant Professor at Khoury College of Computer Sciences , Northeastern University , a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution specializing in AI policy, and serves as the Ethics Chair of the Association for Computational Linguistics . She is also a member of the Northeastern Ethics Institute . Her research focuses on developing AI systems that enhance communication, decision-making, and knowledge-sharing through rigorous integration of cognitive and social sciences with machine learning. Her work spans academic, policy, and applied research domains, emphasizing contextual AI systems. She leads the Contextual AI Lab , which develops models capturing human interpretation to support collaborative meaning construction between humans and machines. Her recent publications address uncertainty modeling in dialogue systems, bias mitigation in sign language processing, and ethical AI frameworks. Key contributions include: Advancing sign language understanding in NLP Developing uncertainty-aware dialogue systems Creating discourse-coherent task-oriented dialogue frameworks Formalizing equity in text generation Scientific Awards: Best Theme Paper Award (ACL 2021) Best Paper Award (UAI 2022) She mentors students and researchers in areas spanning sign language processing, dialogue systems, and ethical AI. Her lab collaborates with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities and cognitive science experts to ensure inclusive AI development.

John Guttagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Biological and Medical Devices and Systems
• Graphics and Vision
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John Guttag is the Dugald C. Jackson Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His work focuses on AI-driven healthcare solutions, biomedical systems, and advanced computer vision applications. He leads research in medical image analysis, machine learning reliability, and healthcare equity. Guttag's contributions include innovative frameworks like MultiMorph and Scale-Space Hypernetworks, addressing challenges in medical imaging and clinical decision-making. Affiliations: MIT Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Department (EECS) Research emphasizes AI for healthcare, particularly in segmentation, predictive analytics, and ethical algorithm design. Notable projects include real-time fraud detection systems and studies on racial disparities in clinical risk scores. His work bridges computer science with clinical practice through tools like Voxelmorph for medical image registration and ScribblePrompt for interactive biomedical segmentation. Recent publications highlight advancements in uncertainty-aware AI, contrastive learning, and scalable medical data processing. Guttag’s methodologies prioritize practical clinical applications, aiming to improve diagnostics and healthcare workflows. His lab develops open-source tools and frameworks that enhance accessibility to advanced medical imaging technologies.

Stan Sclaroffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Pattern Recognition
• Machine Learning
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Stan Sclaroff is a Professor of Computer Science and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Boston University. He holds affiliated faculty status in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning, with expertise in tracking, human motion analysis, and multimedia retrieval systems. He co-leads the Image and Video Computing research group and has contributed pioneering work like the ImageRover content-based image retrieval system. Education: PhD in Media Arts & Sciences from MIT (1995), SM from MIT (1991), and BS in Computer Science and English from Tufts University (1984). Research Interests: Human motion tracking, sign language analysis, deformable shape matching, and multimedia indexing. Notable contributions include early work on content-based image retrieval and foundational techniques in video analysis. Honors: IEEE & IAPR Fellowships, NSF CAREER Award (1996), ONR Young Investigator Award (1996), and BU's Mentor of the Year (2018). Over 40+ students advised, many now in academia and industry leadership roles. Key roles: Chair of BU Computer Science (2007–2013), Associate Dean for Mathematical & Computational Sciences (2015–2018), Interim Dean (2018–2019), and current Dean since 2019.

Grzegorz Chrupałaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
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Grzegorz Chrupała is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence , Tilburg University, where he leads research in computational approaches to multimodal communication. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Saarland University's Spoken Language Systems group and earned his PhD from Dublin City University's School of Computing. His research bridges biological and artificial computation , focusing on enabling machines to learn language from multimodal data (speech, gestures, visual-auditory stimuli) as children do naturally. This involves developing and interpreting deep learning architectures, analyzing emergent representations, and advancing speech technology for under-resourced languages. Key themes include Visually grounded speech modeling Feature attribution and model interpretability Human-inspired learning paradigms BlackboxNLP workshop leadership His recent publications examine speech model reliability , lexical tone encoding , and contextual dependencies in NLP systems. He mentors a team of PhD candidates and alumni working on topics like user-centric interpretability, bioacoustics, and disentangled speech representations. He also serves on the board of the Dutch Open Speech Technology Foundation, chairs Interspeech 2025 tutorials, and contributes as an Action Editor for TACL.

E. Mara Greenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Deaf Anthropology
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E. Mara Green serves as an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College, where she teaches anthropological theory, linguistic anthropology, disability studies, and South Asian cultures through the lens of deaf, queer, and feminist frameworks. Her research program investigates the ethical foundations of communication, emphasizing that mutual understanding requires both linguistic resources and social commitment to connection. Green's ethnographic work in Nepal examines deaf communities using Nepali Sign Language (NSL) and natural sign systems, revealing how communication practices intersect with caste, ethnicity, and bodily experience. Current projects explore NSL signers' parenting experiences and communicative strategies of queer and trans Nepalis across modalities, employing methodologies including video ethnography, participant observation, and linguistic analysis to document embodied interaction. Her 10 publications (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent theoretical innovation at the intersection of linguistic anthropology and deaf studies, challenging Western linguistic frameworks by centering Nepali signers' own theories of language. Key contributions include analyses of gesture pragmatics, sign language ideologies, and moral dimensions of international deaf encounters, culminating in the 2024 monograph Making Sense: Language, Ethics, and Understanding in Deaf Nepal . At Barnard, Green advises anthropology majors and mentors linguistics special majors through petition processes. While specific grant details are unreported, her inclusion in Barnard's 2020 faculty awards announcement suggests institutional recognition of research excellence through mechanisms like Fulbright support.

• Sociolinguistics
• Anthropology
• Deaf Geographies
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Professor Annelies Kusters is a sociolinguist specializing in sign language ideologies, deaf mobilities, and communication practices at Heriot-Watt University (School of Social Sciences). She holds a PhD from the University of Bristol (2012) and previously worked at the Max Planck Institute. Her research integrates ethnography, film, and visual methods to explore multilingualism, transnational deaf spaces, and media representation. Key projects include the ERC-funded MobileDeaf initiative (2017–2023), focusing on deaf mobilities and translanguaging. Research interests span sign language ideologies, deaf media, transnationalism, and ethnographic methodologies. She leads SIGNS@HWU, fostering interdisciplinary research on sign languages and deaf communities. Awards include the European Research Council Starting Grant (2016) and the Francis Maginn Award (2023). Teaching focuses on Deaf Studies and sociolinguistics, with a commitment to mentoring deaf scholars. Notable grants include £1.5M ERC funding and collaborations with the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust. Publications emphasize International Sign, deaf media representation, and family language policy. She advises on policy, interpreter training, and media production, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Leadership roles include Co-Director of Engagement (School of Social Sciences) and Programme Director for the MA British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating, and Applied Language Studies).

• Semiotics
• Digital Culture
• Continental Philosophy
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Professor Kristian Bankov holds a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Semiotics from New Bulgarian University (2023). He serves as Professor in the Southeast European Center for Semiotic Studies at NBU. Director of Southeast European Center for Semiotic Studies since 2007 General Secretary of International Association for Semiotic Studies (2014-2024) Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Public Relations at NBU (2011-2012) Chief Organizer of the annual Early Fall School of Semiotics since 2006 His research spans multiple dimensions of semiotics: Continental philosophy of language and Bergson's philosophy Sociosemiotics and identity studies Consumer society and digital culture Artificial intelligence and new media Semiotics of economic transactions Digital education and technological transformation Recent publications focus on digital culture, economic sign systems, and digital transformation with particular attention to: Digital semiosphere and platfospheres Monetary semiotics and digital currencies Social media analysis and consumer rituals Trust systems and digital experience economy Identity formation in post-truth environments Audiovisual translation in digital culture

Giorgio Nisiniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
• 20th-Century Italian Fiction
• Literature and Cinema
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Giorgio Nisini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic work focuses on 20th-century and new-millennium Italian fiction, interrelationships between literary and cinematic languages, and the intersection of literature, publishing, and cultural industry. Research Interests: Modern/Contemporary Italian Literature, Neorealism, Great War Memoirs, Literary Canon, Publishing Studies. Key Collaborations: Co-director of academic projects with Université de Dschang (Camerun); member of Società Italiana per lo studio della modernità letteraria and Consiglio Scientifico of Master in Editoria, Giornalismo e Management Culturale. Notable Publications: Italian Neorealism. Writings, Images, Society (Perrone, 2014); editor of Carteggio Corrado Alvaro and Vito Laterza (Laterza, 2019). Scientific Awards: Corrado Alvaro Opera Prima Prize; Finalist Premio Tondelli; Finalist Premio Strega (LXV edition); Forum Traiani Prize for Narrative. Recent Articles: Focus on Laterza publishing archive (2025), Pasolini's wartime discourse (2025), Wilcock's surrealism (2022), and Great War memory studies (2021). He organizes cultural events as Artistic Director of Emporio Letterario di Pienza and President of Premio Letterario "Corrado Alvaro-Libero Bigiaretti". His teaching includes Contemporary Italian Literature courses across Philology, Publishing, and Sign Language interpreting programs.

Steve Nicolleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African languages
• Bible translation
• language change
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Dr. Steve Nicolle is a Professor specializing in Linguistics with extensive field experience in African language development and Bible translation. He teaches advanced courses including Discourse Analysis, Semantics & Pragmatics, and Historical & Comparative Linguistics, drawing on decades of practical translation work across East Africa. 1993–1996: D.Phil. in Linguistics, University of York, UK 1992–1993: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (UK teaching qualification) in English as a Second/Foreign Language, University College of North Wales, Bangor, UK 1988–1992: B.A. in Linguistics with Philosophy, University of York, UK Nicolle's research centers on African languages (particularly Bantu languages like Digo), Bible translation methodologies, language change processes, and text-level linguistic analysis. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical translation challenges, emphasizing how cultural context shapes discourse structures and semantic interpretation in low-resource languages. He has direct involvement with over 60 languages including Deaf Sign Languages through his consultancy work. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on eastern Bantu narrative structures (2012-2017), with recurring themes of grammaticalization, demonstrative functions, and discourse analysis applied to translation. His work uniquely combines Bible translation training materials with academic research on language change, demonstrating how theoretical linguistics directly informs practical language development projects in African communities.

Roman Krivkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Old Church Slavonic
• Byzantine Hymnography
• Slavic Epigraphy
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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

Zhizhong Hanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• 3D Computer Vision
• Digital Geometry Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Zhizhong Han serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University, specializing in 3D computer vision and artificial intelligence. Prior to his current position, he completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from Northwestern Polytechnical University (2009) Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from Northwestern Polytechnical University (2012) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from Northwestern Polytechnical University (2017) Dr. Han's research centers on 3D Computer Vision , Digital Geometry Processing , and 3D Deep Learning , with emphasis on interpreting 3D structures through point clouds, meshes, and voxel grids. His work tackles fundamental challenges in shape recognition, segmentation, and reconstruction, often leveraging unsupervised learning frameworks to model complex 3D geometries without extensive labeled data. His publication record reveals a concentrated research trajectory in geometric deep learning, evidenced by 10+ papers at premier venues including CVPR, ICCV, and NeurIPS. Key innovations include differentiable rendering techniques, multi-view representation learning, and novel architectures for 3D shape completion—demonstrating consistent contributions to advancing 3D scene understanding capabilities. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Deep Learning (CSC4760) and specialized topics in 3D shape analysis (CSC6991), with upcoming instruction in Computer Vision (CSC4860) for Fall 2025. No student advising details or grant funding information were provided. Research activities appear centered on algorithmic development for 3D vision tasks, though specific laboratory affiliations or collaborative teams were not mentioned in the available text.

Ellen Rusheمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Deep Learning
• Sign Language Recognition
• Domain Adaptation
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Dr. Ellen Rushe is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University's School of Computing specializing in deep learning with limited supervision. Her research develops solutions for audio-visual data challenges including sign language recognition (SignOn Project), novelty detection, and domain adaptation for sports analytics. Previously a Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin and Postdoctoral Fellow at UCD, she holds an MSc in Computer Science from UCD and BA in Music Technology from Maynooth University. Research focuses on: Limited-label learning paradigms Sign language recognition for low-resource languages Domain adaptation in sports video analysis Novelty detection in data streams

Rachel Mayberryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
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Rachel Mayberry's Academic Profile Rachel I. Mayberry is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), where she holds affiliations with the Center for Research on Language, Cognitive Science Program, and the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA). She holds a Ph.D. from McGill University, M.Sc. from Washington University, and B.A. from Drake University. Her work focuses on the critical period for language acquisition through sign language and deafness studies. Her research integrates psycholinguistic and neuroimaging methods to explore how delayed language exposure impacts syntactic processing, brain development, and reading proficiency in deaf individuals. Key areas include neurolinguistic processing differences between early and late first-language learners of ASL, the role of modality in syntactic comprehension, and the relationship between gesture and language development. Mayberry teaches courses such as Sign Language and Its Culture (Lign 7), Child Language Acquisition (Lign 171), and Biology and Environment in Language Acquisition (Lign 282). She has received grants from NIH, the Kavli Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. Her work has been published in high-impact journals like Developmental Science , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , and Brain and Language . Notable contributions include demonstrating that critical period effects are stronger for first-language acquisition than second-language learning, and revealing how early language deprivation alters neural language pathways in adulthood. Her lab collaborates with institutions like the Salk Institute and UCSD's Neuroscience Program to bridge cognitive science and linguistics.