جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Charles Denrocheمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive linguistics
• Metaphor and metonymy
• Discourse analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charles Denroche is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies at the University of Westminster, based in the School of Humanities within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His interdisciplinary career combines bioscience (Magdalen College, Oxford) with advanced linguistics (PhD UCL-IOE, PGDip Westminster, PGCE TESOL IOE), and extensive professional experience as translator, lexicographer and language educator. Education & Training MA in Bioscience – Magdalen College, University of Oxford PhD in Education (Linguistics) – UCL Institute of Education, University of London Post-Graduate Diploma in Linguistics – University of Westminster PGCE TESOL – UCL Institute of Education Certificate in English Phonology – International Phonetic Association Studies in Italian Language & Literature – University of Florence Studies in Germanistik & Anglistik – Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf Research Interests Denroche’s work centres on how meaning is made through language. His research integrates cognitive linguistics , semiotics and translation studies to explore the roles of metaphor and metonymy in discourse, multimodal communication and pedagogy. He is particularly interested in the cognitive processes that underlie figurative language, the interface between grammar and semantics, and how these insights can inform translator training and language education. Current projects extend his theory of metonymic processing to literary translation collaboration and the analysis of visual and multimodal texts, aiming to bridge theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and professional practice. Recent Publications & Trends Over the past decade Denroche has produced a coherent body of work that moves from foundational theory-building—most notably the 2015 monograph Metonymy and Language —to innovative methodological applications such as using drawing as a research tool for metaphor-led discourse analysis. Across 15 key outputs (2011-2024), the research trajectory shows a consistent focus on metaphtonymy (the interplay of metaphor and metonymy) at text level and on developing practical frameworks for translators, educators and discourse analysts. Honours & Awards Award of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2008) – Westminster Exchange, University of Westminster Doctoral Supervision & Grants Denroche currently supervises one active doctoral researcher (MPhil/PhD) investigating metaphor in Arabic urban literature. He welcomes applications from prospective postgraduate students in the areas of figurative language, semiotics/multimodality, discourse analysis and translation/interpreting studies. Professional Memberships & Service International Association for Cognitive Semiotics (IACS) Researching and Applying Metaphor (RaAM) External examiner for Birkbeck, University of Hertfordshire, UCL Institute of Education Reviewer for American Journal of Semiotics , Journal of Pragmatics , Language and Cognition , Cognitive Linguistics Studies , Metaphor and the Social World

Ben Swiftمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Computational Art & Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ben Swift is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Cybernetics, ANU, specializing in AI, computational art, and cybernetics. He leads the Cybernetic Studio, an interdisciplinary collective exploring cybernetic systems through hardware/software/people collaborations. As a livecoding artist, he performs globally and co-founded the ANU Laptop Ensemble. His research spans generative AI, open-source tools like Extempore, and UX design. Education: PhD in Computer Science (ANU) Projects: Australia's Digital Economy (2022), The Augmented Web (2019) Research focuses on AI creativity, biofeedback interfaces, and computational music. His work bridges technical innovation with artistic expression, evident in projects like TSPNet and adversarial camera systems. Key contributions include Extempore’s development and studies in live coding disruption. Awards unspecified but recognized internationally for interdisciplinary impact.

Dai O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Deaf Studies
• British Sign Language
• Deaf Space
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dai O'Brien is an Associate Professor of British Sign Language and Deaf Studies at York St John University, where he has worked since 2012. As a deaf academic who uses British Sign Language, he brings unique lived experience to his teaching and research in Deaf Studies. Dr O'Brien's educational background includes: BSc Hons in Biological Sciences from University of Bristol MSc in Deaf Studies from University of Bristol MRes in Sociology from University of Bristol PhD in Sociology from University of Bristol His research focuses on deaf space - how deaf people navigate and creatively transform environments not designed for them. His work explores deaf young people's transition to adulthood, responses to loss of deaf community spaces, and the experiences of deaf academics in higher education. He has a growing interest in deaf people's involvement in radical left politics and applies Bourdieu's and Lefebvre's theories to understand deaf spatial experiences. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the intersection of deaf identity with broader social and political movements, particularly through spatial theory. His work demonstrates increasing attention to deaf-led research methodologies and the application of visual methods in Deaf Studies. Dr O'Brien actively supervises postgraduate researchers and has contributed significantly to making higher education more accessible for deaf students and staff through initiatives like the LIdIA Position Statement on making higher education more Deaf-friendly. He serves on the Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education Advisory Board and co-organizes the Bridging the Gap conference series, which strengthens connections between deaf communities and higher education institutions. His professional service includes peer reviewing for major journals and evaluating research grants for organizations like the European Research Council.

Anna Shustermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conceptual Development
• Language and Cognition
• Numerical Cognition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anna Shusterman is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Wesleyan University, where she has taught and directed research in the Cognitive Development Laboratories since 2007. She co-founded and serves as co-chair of Wesleyan's College of Education Studies, established in 2020. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Brown University Graduate studies and post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University's Laboratory for Developmental Studies under Elizabeth Spelke and Susan Carey Dr. Shusterman's research centers on conceptual development in children, with a focus on the interplay between language and cognition in spatial and numerical domains. She investigates how language shapes children's understanding of numbers and space, and develops methodological approaches for translating developmental science into practical preschool classroom applications. Her work explores how young children perceive and learn about the world through simple, engaging games. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on numerical cognition, language acquisition, and spatial reasoning. Key themes include language's role in math development, early numeracy in diverse populations (particularly deaf and hard of hearing children), and implementation of research-based math activities in preschool settings. Her work demonstrates how language exposure in any modality supports numerical concept development and how grammatical structures influence number word acquisition. Dr. Shusterman has secured significant research funding including NSF CAREER grants and collaborative research awards. She mentors undergraduate researchers in her laboratory and actively bridges academic research with practical educational applications through her work with the College of Education Studies. She directs the Blue Lab within Wesleyan's Cognitive Development Laboratories, located in Judd Hall. The NSF-funded lab conducts studies with children under 12 from central Connecticut preschools, schools, and daycare centers, using fun games to investigate how children think about numbers, space, language, and social concepts.

Annette Riosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Translation
• Text Simplification
• Multimodal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annette Rios is a Researcher at the University of Zurich within the Language, Technology and Accessibility group. Her work focuses on machine translation , text simplification , and sign language translation , particularly for multilingual and indigenous language contexts. Research highlights include contributions to the European EASIER project on sign language translation, the ZurichNLP consortium, and the development of tools for emotion detection and gender bias reduction in NLP systems. She has published extensively in top-tier venues like ACL and WMT, with a focus on multimodal translation and German language processing . Developed emotion_detection GitHub repository for German emotion analysis Contributed to ContraPro and ContraWSD projects on translation evaluation Created datasets for German text simplification and emotion detection Her publications reveal a strong emphasis on machine translation (7/15 recent works), sign language technology (3/15), and text simplification (2/15). While no formal advising is documented in the provided text, she has mentored GitHub contributors to her repositories. Current research directions include improving multimodal translation systems and expanding emotion detection capabilities beyond English.

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Semantics and Pragmatics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Rathmann is a Professor for Sign Language Interpreting at the Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences , Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic journey includes prior roles at the University of Hamburg, University of Bristol, and The Ohio State University. PhD in Linguistics (2005), University of Texas at Austin MA in Linguistics (2000), University of Texas at Austin Research Interests : Rathmann specializes in sign language linguistics , focusing on morphosyntactic processes, semantics, and pragmatics. His work explores L1/L2 acquisition , multilingualism, language contact, and the implementation of the CEFR for sign languages . He also investigates Deaf Studies , discourse analysis, and language rights within international contexts. Scientific Contributions include publications on verb agreement, language standardization, and bilingual co-activation. His 2024 work on Signbank 2.0 and VisuoLab emphasizes digital resources for sign languages. Alexander von Humboldt Polish Honorary Research Scholarship (2016-2020) Professional Engagement : Rathmann serves on editorial boards (e.g., Frontiers in Psychology ) and scientific committees, including the SignON Project and the German Deaf Association . He advocates for early sign language access and language rights for deaf children.

Dina Danishمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conceptual Art
• Language and Art
• Performance Art
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dina Danish (b. 1981, Paris) is an Egyptian-Danish artist and educator working at the intersection of language, historical reinterpretation, and conceptual practice. She holds a Lecturer position at the Fine Arts department of KABK in The Hague and serves as a teaching mentor at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam . Guest teaching roles include the Sandberg Institute and American University in Cairo . Education : BA from American University in Cairo; MFA from California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Residencies : Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Spinola Banna Italy, PiST/// Istanbul, A.i.R. Dubai, Affiliated Fellow at American Academy in Rome Her research explores humor, mistranslation, and overlooked historical moments , often through video art, performance, and text-based installations . Key themes include linguistic structures, cultural memory, and Dadaist methodologies . Recent projects examine ancient motifs in contemporary art (e.g., Jean-Baptiste Maitre) and political commentary through playful abstraction . Notable exhibitions at SFMOMA, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Kunsthall Oslo highlight her focus on translation errors, sound poetry, and archival interventions . Volkskrant Award finalist Abraaj Art Prize nominee Illy Present Future Prize recipient Celeste Award nominee Barclay Simpson Award nominee Dina collaborates with institutions like Hotel Maria Kapel and De Nederlandsche Bank , and co-curated a Rijksakademie anniversary exhibition. Her work is represented by galleries in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich.

Na'ama Pat-Elمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Semitic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Na'ama Pat-El is a Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures Graduate Studies Committee (MELC GSC). She holds a Ph.D. (2008) in Semitic Philology from Harvard University, preceded by studies at Hebrew University under Gideon Goldenberg and Harvard under John Huehnergard. Education: Ph.D., 2008, Harvard University (Semitic Philology) B.A. and M.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem Her research focuses on Comparative Semitic Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Syntax, and Language Contact , with a particular emphasis on syntactic change and morphological evolution. She investigates phenomena such as the development of verbal paradigms, plural morphemes, and copulae across Semitic languages, including Akkadian, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Recent publications address topics like the nondevelopment of third-person nominative pronouns in Semitic perfect/stative paradigms, the diachronic shift of East Semitic subordination markers into West Semitic indicative markers, and the reevaluation of Hebrew 'sign' terminology through epigraphic and comparative evidence. Her work also challenges assumptions about paired body part gender assignment in Semitic languages. Selected Publications (2025–2020) explore: Proto-Semitic verbal morphology Historical syntax in Akkadian and Neo-Assyrian Plural-gender mismatches in Hebrew Substrate influences in Levantine Arabic Biblical text linguistics

Yang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mobile Systems
• Wearable Sensing Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yang Liu is an incoming Assistant Professor at Florida State University (Fall 2025) and currently a Senior Research Associate and Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. She holds a B.E. in Software Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University (2016) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong (2020), advised by Prof. Zhenjiang Li. Her research focuses on intelligent mobile/wearable sensing technologies, combining AI and signal processing to advance applications in human-computer interaction (HCI), smart health, and IoT. She has received notable awards such as the 2024 N2Women Rising Star Award and the 2021 ACM SIGBED Doctoral Thesis Award. Research interests span mobile systems, AI-driven wearable sensing, privacy in human interactions, and healthcare monitoring. Key projects include RespEar (earable-based respiratory monitoring), SmarTeeth (toothbrushing tracking), and WearIoT (privacy-aware wearable systems). She mentors students in areas like biomedical signal processing and secure wearable systems. Teaching includes Mobile/Wearable Systems courses at Cambridge and previously at City University of Hong Kong. Education: B.E. Software Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University (2016) Ph.D. Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong (2020) Grants & Services: Organizing roles in ACM SIGCOMM, IEEE ICPADS, and multiple conference TPCs. Invited talks at Columbia University, Purdue University, and others. Her work bridges mobile computing with health applications, addressing both technological innovation and societal impacts through over 30 peer-reviewed publications and industry collaborations.

Hermann Neyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• statistical classification
• machine learning
• automatic speech recognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sen. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hermann Ney is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Chair of Computer Science 6 (Human Language Technology and Pattern Recognition). His primary affiliation is with the Department of Computer Science, where he leads research and teaching activities. Research Interests: Statistical classification and machine learning Automatic speech recognition Statistical machine translation Text/image/sign language recognition Image and object recognition Teaching: Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks Speech Recognition Digital Processing of Speech and Image Signals Language Modeling Statistical Natural Language Processing Advanced Topics in Statistical Modeling Full course details available here . Publications are accessible via the publication page and Google Scholar profile.

Paola D’Andreaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Classical Reception
• Comparative Literature
• Neo-Latin Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paola D’Andrea is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Classical Reception Studies at the University of Oslo’s Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Previously, she held a lectureship in Comparative Literature at NTNU Trondheim (2018–2020), where she taught modules in Literary Theory and supervised student theses. Her research focuses on the intersection of Classical Reception, Neo-Latin studies, and translational practices, particularly in Fascist Italy and 19th-century Scottish literature. Education : - D.Phil. (Classical Languages and Literature), University of Oxford (2016) - MA Modern Humanities (summa cum laude), Università degli Studi di Milano (2010) - BA Humanities (summa cum laude), Università degli Studi di Milano (2007) Research Focus : Her monograph Il latino allo specchio. Riflessi dell’antico nel romanzo di Stendhal (under revision) explores classical influences in French literature. Current projects include the use of Latin in Fascist Italy’s public sphere. Key themes in her work are national identity formation, intertextuality, and the role of antiquity in modern political and literary contexts. Teaching : Expertise spans Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, and Literary Theory. At NTNU, she designed innovative group learning modules combining essay writing and focus groups. Lab/Team : Affiliated with the project New Signs of Antiquity: The Uses of Latin in the Public Culture of Fascist Italy (1922–1943) and the Classical Ages - Research Cluster at UiO.

Keenan Craneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Scientific Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Keenan Crane is the Michael B. Donohue Associate Professor of Computer Science and Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University , with membership in the Center for Nonlinear Analysis and mentorship in the Geometry Collective . His research bridges differential geometry and computer science to develop fundamental algorithms for geometric data processing. Education : BS from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, PhD from Caltech Fellowships : Google PhD Fellow, NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Research focuses on Discrete Differential Geometry , addressing PDE solutions, mesh processing, and geometric modeling through methods like: Walk on Spheres for PDEs Intrinsic Triangulations for robust geometry Repulsive Energy formulations for collision avoidance Recent publications span 2025–2021 , emphasizing grid-free algorithms , anisotropic mesh generation , and differentiable systems . Scientific accolades include Packard Fellowship and NSF CAREER Award . Students include Nicole Feng , Olga Gutan , and Zoë Marschner . During his 2024 sabbatical at Roblox , he does not accept new researchers. Key software contributions include Penrose (math diagram generation) and I♥Mesh (domain-specific language for mesh algorithms).

Skyler Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• AI
• Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Skyler Wang is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at McGill University, specializing in AI, technology, and human-computer interaction. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and previously served as a Sociologist at Meta’s FAIR lab. His research critically examines sociotechnical systems' epistemic cultures and social impacts, focusing on AI-driven human-machine interactions in health, relational contexts, and digital platforms. His research interests include AI ethics, platform societies, digital intimacy, and multilingual systems. Notable works include the book project Sharing Bodies in the Sharing Economy , exploring Couchsurfing’s sociosexual dynamics, and applied AI projects like No Language Left Behind (doubling machine translation languages) and SeamlessM4T (awarded TIME’s 2023 Best Inventions). Teaching focuses on Technology & Society, Artificial Intelligence & Society, and Digital Intimacy. Advising roles include Major/Minor and Honours Sociology students. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations through McGill’s Quebec Inter-University Centre for Social Statistics and global AI ethics initiatives. Education: Ph.D. Sociology, UC Berkeley (2023) Key Affiliations: Meta FAIR Lab (prior), McGill Department of Sociology Publications in Nature , CSCW , Big Data & Society , and media features in WIRED, CNN, and NPR

• Computational Linguistics
• Text Summarization
• Information Extraction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Horacio Saggion is the Chair in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He leads the TALN Group and the Large Scale Text Understanding Systems Lab. His research focuses on Computational Linguistics, with specialties in Text Summarization, Information Extraction, and Semantic Analysis. He coordinates the Horizon Europe iDEM project on inclusive democratic spaces and previously led the SignON project for Sign Language Translation. Key technologies include the SUMMA Summarization system and the Dr Inventor Text Mining Library. Education: PhD, MSc, and Licenciatura in Computer Science. Research Interests: Text simplification for accessibility, sign language translation, misinformation detection, and ethical AI applications. His work bridges natural language processing with societal needs such as clear communication in public administration. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of iDEM (Horizon Europe), PI of SignON, Simplext, and Able to Include. Involved in BEA shared tasks and CLEF labs. Active in organizing workshops like TSAR at EMNLP. Labs & Teams: Head of TALN Group and Text Understanding Lab. Collaborations include Universitat Pompeu Fabra's interdisciplinary initiatives and industry partnerships for technology commercialization.

Jurgita Astrauskienėمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Audiovisual Translation
• Dubbing
• Media Accessibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jurgita Astrauskienė is an Associate Professor at Vilnius University's Kaunas Faculty within the Institute of Languages, Literature and Translation Studies . She specializes in audiovisual translation , dubbing , and media accessibility , with a focus on cultural adaptation in animated films and inclusive translation practices. Lectures on translation theory and practice Researches cultural references in AVT Active in European academic associations Research Interests : Translation of culture-specific items in film Accessibility solutions for deaf/hard-of-hearing audiences Historical and contemporary AVT practices in Lithuania Comparative analysis of dubbing vs. subtitling Terminology standardization in AVT Humor and wordplay translation in animation Publication Trends show consistent focus on: Cultural adaptation in animated films (Coco, Luca, Encanto) Terminology challenges in AVT Profanity and taboo translation Technological advancements in media accessibility Comparative studies of Lithuanian AVT modes Historical analysis of translation practices