جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laurence Meurantمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics (French-LSFB)
• Corpus Linguistics
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Laurence Meurant is a Qualified Researcher at the University of Namur since 2011, leading the LSFB-Lab - the first and only research team dedicated to French Belgian Sign Language (LSFB). She has been instrumental in establishing sign language linguistics in the French-speaking Belgium region since her 2006 PhD thesis on gaze in LSFB. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in bilingual education, serving as scientific expert for Sainte-Marie Inclusive School since 2004. Education: Doctor of Letters (2006) from University of Namur Awards: Van Goethem-Brichant Prize (2004) Beloeil Clinic Prize (2006) Namur Citizen of the Year (2012) Best Educational Book Prize (2022) Her research focuses on LSFB linguistics through corpus studies (including the first representative LSFB corpus), contrastive analysis with French, and multimodal approaches to discourse markers. She leads an 11-member interdisciplinary team working on parallel corpora development and sign language video recognition systems. Recent publications emphasize bilingual education frameworks , sign language technology , and discourse reformulation across spoken and signed modalities. Her scientific activities demonstrate continuous collaboration with educational institutions and technology developers to improve accessibility for deaf communities. As academic spokesperson for technological platforms and member of various university committees, she promotes methodological innovation in human sciences while maintaining active involvement in deaf education policy and sign language recognition .

• Chinese Literature
• German Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Dr. Liu Huiru is a lecturer in Sinology at the Department II of the University of Trier, Germany. He holds a doctorate in German studies and has been teaching Chinese language and literature at German universities since 1992, including positions at Tübingen and Trier. He served as a visiting professor at the University of Mainz (Germersheim) and the University of Göttingen in the fields of Chinese and Sinology during 2013–2014 and 2015–2016. He was also involved in the DFG-funded research project "Poetry in Transition" at the University of Trier in 2017–2018. His research interests include: German and Chinese literature Comparative literature Classical Chinese Confucianism German Romanticism Rainer Maria Rilke Liu Huiru's academic and creative work bridges German and Chinese intellectual traditions. His publications span scholarly analysis and literary creation, reflecting a deep engagement with both cultures. The recent articles and books indicate a sustained focus on literary history, philosophical critique, and cross-cultural dialogue, particularly through the lens of German Romanticism and classical Chinese thought. His bilingual publications in Chinese and German highlight his role as a cultural mediator. His notable works include: “Confucius as Critic” (2006), exploring critical dimensions in Confucian philosophy “Hou chushibiao de ganga” (2009), a nuanced analysis of a classical Chinese political text The History of German Literature. German Literature in the Nineteenth Century (2020), co-authored, representing Chinese scholarship on German literary history In the Zodiac Sign of the Camel. Aphorisms and Poems (2020), showcasing his creative output Co-editing a Festschrift on Chinese intellectual history (2020) Dr. Liu advises no formally listed students in the provided texts and has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He collaborates academically, as seen in co-authored and edited volumes, and has participated in externally funded research projects such as the DFG’s "Poetry in Transition." There is no mention of grants led by him, but his involvement in DFG projects suggests research collaboration. He maintains an office at Campus I, A349, with regular consultation hours, and can be contacted via email. There is no information about specific labs or research teams led by Dr. Liu. However, his participation in the DFG project indicates integration into broader research networks in Sinology and comparative literature at the University of Trier.

• American Sign Language Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Lance Nozot is an affiliate faculty member at Colorado Christian University, Red Rocks Community College, and the University of Northern Colorado, where he teaches American Sign Language and interpreter theory and skills. He is affiliated with the College of Undergraduate Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Colorado Christian University. With 27 years of experience in public education, Dr. Nozot currently teaches ASL at the high school and college levels while contributing to curriculum development in the Douglas County School District. His educational background includes: Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University M.A. in Teaching American Sign Language, University of Northern Colorado M.A. in Information and Learning Technologies, University of Colorado at Denver M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University B.M.E. in Music Education, Colorado Christian University Principal Licensure Preparation, University of Denver Dr. Nozot's research and professional interests focus on aligning curriculum with the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS2020), integrating learning technologies into instruction, and enhancing second language acquisition, particularly in American Sign Language. He is deeply invested in teacher education, professional development, and mentoring, with a strong emphasis on constructivist instructional strategies and authentic assessment methods. His work bridges K–12 education and higher education, aiming to improve pedagogical practices in world language classrooms. Though no publications are listed, his career reflects a consistent engagement with curriculum design, educational technology, and ASL instruction across multiple institutional contexts. Dr. Nozot has not been mentioned as receiving any formal scientific awards. He advises and mentors future educators and ASL interpreters, particularly within Christian educational frameworks, aiming to equip them with communication skills to serve the Deaf community. While no formal grants are mentioned, his involvement in district-level curriculum councils suggests active participation in educational leadership and policy implementation. He is involved in curriculum development teams within the Douglas County School District World Language Curriculum Council, where he contributes to shaping ASL and world language instruction aligned with state standards and technological integration.

Heather Gilbertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Civil Rights Law
• Employment Discrimination
• Dispute Resolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Gilbert is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she teaches courses such as Lawyering as a Business Owner, Advanced Advocacy, and Civil Dispute Resolution. She is also President and Managing Attorney of Gilbert Law, representing plaintiffs in discrimination claims across state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide. Her legal practice focuses on civil rights, accessibility law for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, and dispute resolution. She is a court-certified sign language interpreter in Minnesota and frequently presents Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions for Minnesota attorneys. Ramsey County Bar Association Board Member Second Judicial District Lawyer’s Ethics Committee Member Member of Minnesota Women’s Lawyers Association Active in MSBA Solo Small Experience Council

Ann Boltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education
• Curriculum Development
• Physical Education
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Ann Bolton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Maranatha Baptist University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education. She is a part-time faculty member and alumna of the university, with a long-standing commitment to Christian education and service. MS in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater BS in Elementary Education, Maranatha Baptist University Her research and teaching interests focus on Physical Education , American Sign Language , and Christian educational ministry . She is passionate about mentoring students in fields that integrate faith and service, particularly in underserved areas like deaf ministry and physical education. While no publications are listed, her professional work emphasizes curriculum development, inclusive education, and faith-based teaching practices, reflecting a strong applied and service-oriented approach. Ann Bolton is actively involved in campus and community service, though no formal scientific awards are mentioned. She advises and mentors students informally through teaching and ministry, and has contributed to NCAA grant reporting and educational administration. Her work bridges academics, athletics, and spiritual outreach. She is involved in campus initiatives including the Campus Safety Committee and Maranatha Baptist Academy coaching. Her service extends to church-based deaf ministry, where she interprets services and teaches ASL, and to emergency response volunteering in Jefferson and Dodge County.

Helen Dickeyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Sign Language
• Deaf Studies
• Behavioral Sciences
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Helen Dickey is an Adjunct Instructor in American Sign Language at Maryville College, affiliated with the Division of Behavioral Sciences. She holds a B.A. and M.S. from Western Oregon State College. Research Interests: Her work focuses on American Sign Language-English interpreting, Deaf Studies, and Behavioral Sciences, emphasizing educational frameworks and linguistic practices within Deaf communities. Education: B.A., Western Oregon State College M.S., Western Oregon State College

Inga Katharina Koerteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neuroimaging
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Inga Katharina Koerte is a leading researcher in traumatic brain injury (TBI) at Ludwig-Maximilian-University (LMU) Munich, holding a dual affiliation as Professor of Neurobiological Research in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at LMU and as Lecturer in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on the effects of brain trauma on brain structure and function, with particular emphasis on vulnerable TBI patient cohorts including children, adolescents, and women. She leads the cBRAIN research group at LMU's downtown campus, utilizing advanced multi-sequence MR imaging in humans across the lifespan and in animal models to investigate alterations in brain microstructure, perfusion, biochemistry, viscoelasticity, and neurophysiology following TBI. Dr. Koerte was the first to demonstrate alterations in brain microstructure following repetitive subconcussive head impacts in young athletes without concussion history and structural changes in ice hockey players over a season. Her team has detected signs of accelerated aging and neuroinflammation associated with repetitive brain trauma, identified risk factors, and developed biomarkers for neurodegeneration after brain injury. Her research has significant implications for early diagnosis, therapeutic approaches, and prevention of long-term TBI consequences. She serves as principal investigator for an NIH-funded study on sex differences in sports-related concussion, coordinates the European REPIMPACT study on repetitive head impacts in youth athletes, and co-leads the international ENIGMA initiative for large-scale neuroimaging analyses in sports-related concussion and pediatric TBI. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with a focus on neuroimaging biomarkers for TBI, quality of life assessment after brain injury in children, and the effects of repetitive head impacts across the lifespan. Recent work includes developing disease-specific instruments like QOLIBRI-KIDDY for young children post-TBI, investigating intimate partner violence-related head trauma in women, and advancing classification systems for acute TBI through the NIH-NINDS initiative. Her research bridges clinical neuroscience, neuroimaging technology, and practical applications for TBI diagnosis and management. Principal Investigator: NIH-funded study on sex differences in sports-related concussion (RO1 NINDS) Coordinator: European multi-site REPIMPACT study on repetitive head impacts in youth athletes Co-leader: International ENIGMA initiative for neuroimaging data analysis in sports concussion and pediatric TBI Associate Faculty: Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscience, Munich

• Natural Language Processing
• Dialogue Systems
• Machine Translation
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Luísa Coheur is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), and a researcher at INESC-ID 's Human Language Technologies group. She served on the Management Committee of IST-Taguspark (2020-2023), overseeing pedagogical organization and library services. Education: Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing (IST/Université Blaise-Pascal) Postgraduate in Higher Education Pedagogy (University of Lisbon, 2023) Degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (IST) Research Interests: Specializes in NLP with focus areas in: Dialogue systems and conversational AI Machine translation (including Portuguese Sign Language) Question answering architectures Educational technology and accessibility Cyberbullying detection in social media Her work integrates linguistic theory with machine learning for real-world applications. Publication Trends: Over 120 publications emphasizing machine translation evaluation (e.g., fine-grained error detection), NLP for social good (cyberbullying datasets), sign language processing, and educational tools. Recent works leverage active learning and transformer models for low-resource scenarios. Awards: IST Outstanding Teaching Award (2023) Recognized as 'Excellent Professor' >20 times via IST QUC Advising & Projects: Supervised 10+ PhD and 80+ Master's students. Secured participation in 17 national/international projects (e.g., EU-funded initiatives in NLP). Leads pedagogical innovation like educational escape games for STEM courses. Labs/Teams: Core member of INESC-ID's Human Language Technologies group , developing resources for Portuguese NLP. Collaborates with clinicians on assistive tech (e.g., VITHEA-Kids for autism language skills).

• Philology
• Linguistics
• Arts and Humanities

Dolores Fernández Martínez is a University Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her research focuses on philology, linguistics, and the humanities, particularly within the context of English philology and textual analysis. Main Researcher: Projects like "Análisis del discurso en los prefacios de las gramáticas inglesas del siglo XVIII" (ULPGC2009-04). Advisor: Supervised doctoral thesis on sign language interpreting services by Caridad Rosario Suárez Martín (2023). She is affiliated with the GIR IATEXT (Linguistic Variation and Change) and the IU of Textual Analysis and Applications. Her work spans discourse analysis, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics, often involving collaborations across arts, humanities, and social sciences. Grants include projects funded by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (PID2019-104199GB-100) and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC2009-04). She has contributed to research on lexical Americanisms and paratexts in 18th-century English grammars. Key research groups and labs: GIR IATEXT (Linguistic Variation and Change), IU of Textual Analysis and Applications, and collaborations with the Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work.

• Rehabilitation Sciences
• Sign Language Interpreting
• Sign Language Pedagogy
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Andreas Bittner serves as a Lecturer for Special Tasks at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education. He maintains dual teaching responsibilities in Sign Language Interpreting and Sign Language/Audiology Pedagogy, operating from Ziegelstraße 4 with postal address Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin. His expertise centers on: Rehabilitation Sciences frameworks for sensory impairments Sign language interpretation methodologies Audiology pedagogy for deaf/hard-of-hearing education Communication disorder interventions While his profile lists publication categories (books, articles, conference contributions), specific scholarly output remains undocumented in available materials. His role emphasizes practical teaching over research, with no lab infrastructure or grant activity indicated. As a Lecturer for Special Tasks, Bittner bridges professional practice and academia, focusing on skill-based instruction without traditional research obligations. Prospective students should anticipate hands-on training in sign language systems and rehabilitation techniques within Berlin's clinical and educational networks.

Shadi Rezapourمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational social science
• Natural language processing
• Network analysis
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Shadi Rezapour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics. She serves as Principal Investigator of the SocialNLP Lab and co-director of the DONUTS Lab at Drexel University, focusing on bridging computational methods with social science theories to analyze human language in social contexts. Dr. Rezapour received her educational training at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: PhD in Information Sciences, School of Information Sciences MSc in Information Management, School of Information Sciences Her research lies at the intersection of computational social science and natural language processing (NLP), with a focus on developing "socially-aware" NLP models that incorporate cultural and social contexts to better understand human behavior, attitudes, and cultures through language analysis. She investigates how language shapes public opinion and conveys complex social and cultural information, particularly in online communities and social media platforms. Her work addresses important societal issues including substance use disorder narratives, podcast analysis, controversial topics and polarized viewpoints, and the impact of information products on socio-cultural environments. Dr. Rezapour's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying NLP techniques to social good, with particular emphasis on reducing stigma in substance use conversations, analyzing narratives in media coverage, and examining the societal impacts of AI technologies. Her research combines technical innovation with social relevance, often employing network analysis alongside linguistic approaches to gain deeper insights into human communication patterns. Among her professional recognitions: NCWIT/Bloomberg grant to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration (2020) Dr. Rezapour actively contributes to the academic community through service roles including ICWSM 2025 tutorial co-chair, IC2S2 2024 local co-chair, ACM FAccT proceeding co-chair, and CSCW area chair. She has successfully secured research funding for her work on computational social science and NLP applications, mentoring students and early-career researchers in her labs. As leader of the SocialNLP Lab and co-director of the DONUTS Lab, Dr. Rezapour fosters interdisciplinary research that brings together computer science, linguistics, and social sciences to address complex societal challenges through computational approaches.

ANA MARIA FERNANDEZ SONEIRAمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Spanish Language
• Sign Language
• Translation Studies
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ANA MARIA FERNANDEZ SONEIRA is a full-time Researcher in the Department of Spanish Language at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, University of Vigo (Pontevedra campus). She is actively affiliated with the STYLES research group (Studies of Translation, Interpretation, Oral Languages and Signatures). Her research specializes in Spanish linguistics with concentrated expertise in Spanish Sign Language, particularly quantification structures, alongside broader work in translation theory and oral language systems. Her doctoral thesis Quantification in Spanish Sign Language (2004) established foundational contributions to signed language linguistics under supervision of Dr. Inmaculada C. Báez Montero and Dr. María del Carmen Cabeza Pereiro. Within the STYLES research group, she contributes to interdisciplinary projects examining language interfaces between translation, interpretation, and multimodal communication systems including sign languages. Her methodological approach integrates formal linguistic analysis with sociolinguistic fieldwork in Galician-Spanish bilingual contexts.

• American Sign Language
• Interpreting
• Linguistics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Corey Blount is a Lecturer in American Sign Language Interpreting at the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders. His office is located at NE 1403 South Oxford Center. Education: B.A. in Linguistics, University of Mississippi (2012) M.A. in Modern Languages, University of Mississippi (2015) Research Interests: Blount's academic focus spans American Sign Language pedagogy, interpreting methodologies, linguistic analysis, communication disorders, and modern language applications. His background in linguistics informs his interdisciplinary approach to sign language instruction and accessibility. Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards or honors are documented in the source material.

Jennifer Bealمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Sign Language (ASL) Education
• Deaf Education
• Interpreting Studies
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Dr. Jennifer Beal is a faculty member in the Department of ASL/Interpreting and Deaf Education at Valdosta State University, Georgia. She contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs in this field, focusing on education and interpreting for the deaf community. Email: jsbeal@valdosta.edu Phone: 229.219.1317 Location: 1029 Education Center, Valdosta State University Her research interests include: American Sign Language (ASL) Education Deaf Education Interpreting Studies Linguistics Special Education Language Acquisition

Angela Ellmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• American Sign Language Education
• Deaf Culture
• Sign Language Interpreting
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Angela Ellman serves as an Assistant Professor of Sign Language Interpreting at Augustana University within the Sharon Lust School of Education. She is an active member of the ASL Lab and teaches ASL I through V, Classifiers, and Deaf Culture courses, demonstrating deep commitment to advancing student fluency from foundational skills to conversational proficiency. Her academic credentials include: Master of Arts in Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University (2005) Professor Ellman's professional expertise centers on American Sign Language pedagogy and Deaf cultural studies, with specialized focus on sign language interpreting methodologies. She maintains active certification through the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) and holds a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) score of 4+, reflecting advanced linguistic competency. Her work bridges academic instruction with practical community engagement through conference coordination. She founded Bella & Bash Consulting, providing specialized ASL instruction and conference planning services. Since 2003, she has coordinated major annual events for the National Council of Independent Living and National Association of the Deaf, demonstrating sustained leadership in Deaf community initiatives beyond the classroom.