جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Matthias Nießner is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich , where he leads the Visual Computing Lab . Prior to this, he held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at Stanford University . His work bridges computer vision , graphics , and machine learning , focusing on 3D reconstruction , semantic scene understanding , and AI-driven video synthesis . Prof. Nießner has published over 150 works in top venues like SIGGRAPH , CVPR , and ECCV , with several receiving best paper awards (SIGCHI’14, HPG’15, SPG’18, SIGGRAPH’16 Emerging Tech). His research has garnered international media attention, including features in the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and MIT Technological Review , as well as TV demonstrations (e.g., Jimmy Kimmel Live for Face2Face technology). Awards : TUM-IAS Rudolph Moessbauer Fellowship (2017–ongoing) Google Faculty Award (2017) Nvidia Professor Partnership Award (2018) ERC Starting Grant (2018, €1.5M) Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2019) Research Trends : 3D Gaussian Splatting for real-time rendering Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) with mesh supervision Audio-driven facial animation via diffusion models Latent space diffusion for 3D scenes Self-supervised and zero-shot methods for 3D and image analysis As a co-founder and director of Synthesia Inc. , he drives democratization of synthetic media. His YouTube channel has over 5 million views, reflecting his impact beyond academia.

Martin Haspelmathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Comparative Linguistics
• Language Universals
• Linguistic Typology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Haspelmath is a Senior Research Scientist at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA), Leipzig, and an honorary (adjunct) professor at Leipzig University. His research focuses on comparative linguistics, language universals, and typology, particularly in syntactic and morphological systems. He co-edited the World Atlas of Language Structures (2005/2013) and co-founded Language Science Press . Education: PhD in Linguistics, Freie Universität Berlin (1990–1993) MA in Linguistics, University of Cologne and University at Buffalo (1985–1989) Undergraduate studies in Linguistics, University of Vienna (1983–1985) Research Interests: Haspelmath investigates global grammatical diversity, form-function correspondences, and universals in syntax, morphology, and lexical systems. His work emphasizes comparative concepts for cross-linguistic analysis and critiques traditional grammatical categories. Grants & Projects: ERC project leader at Leipzig University (2015–2020) Co-creator of Grambank , an open-access database of grammatical structures Leading initiatives for open-access publication and linguistic data sharing Labs/Teams: Active in the MPI's Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution, collaborating on projects like APICS (Atlas of Pidgin and Creole Language Structures) and ValPal (Valency Patterns Leipzig).

Stefanie Jannedyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociophonetics
• Language Register
• Phonetic Variation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefanie Jannedy is a senior researcher at the Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) in Berlin, where she has been employed since 2008. She is a Principal Investigator of the DFG project C02 "Variation in Situated Interaction" within the Collaborative Research Center 1412 (CRC 1412) on "Register: Language-Users' Knowledge of Situational-Functional Variation." As a member of the Laboratory Phonology Group, her work focuses on sociophonetic aspects of language variation. Dr. Jannedy's research centers on language register, phonetic variation, and sociolinguistic patterns in speech. Her work particularly examines how situational contexts influence phonetic detail in speech production, with a focus on intra-individual variation. She has developed innovative experimental methods, including smartphone applications like "Plapper" for self-recording speech data in controlled conditions. Her research spans formal and informal speech contexts, examining speech rate, vowel dispersion, filler particles, and other phonetic features that vary systematically across different communicative situations. Analysis of her publication record shows a strong focus on register variation, particularly how speakers systematically adjust their speech across different social contexts. Her work combines experimental methods with corpus-based approaches to investigate fine phonetic detail in relation to situational factors. Recent publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary connections between phonetics, sociolinguistics, and cognitive science in understanding register knowledge. Dr. Jannedy has advised several students including Schüppenhauer, Gediminas, Witt, Johannes, and Hong, Nhung-Le. Her research is primarily supported through the CRC 1412 framework, which represents a major collaborative effort in register studies. Her laboratory work involves experimental setups that simulate tele-conference interactions to systematically manipulate social contexts while measuring subtle phonetic differences. This methodological innovation allows for controlled examination of register variation that would be difficult to capture in naturalistic settings.

• Multisensory Perception
• Predictive Processing
• Speech Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Helen Blank is a Professor leading the Multisensory Perception Group and the Prediction in Communication Lab at the Institute for Systems Neuroscience, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. Her work focuses on understanding how sensory information is integrated and predicted in contexts like speech perception and face recognition. She holds a Marie Curie Fellowship for her research on prior information's role in human communication. Fluent in German, English, and French, she contributes to experimental medicine and systems neuroscience. Her research spans predictive coding, neuroimaging, and clinical applications in Parkinson’s and developmental disorders. Education: Not explicitly stated in text, inferred as advanced degrees in neuroscience or related fields. Her research interests emphasize multisensory integration, predictive processing in speech and vision, and the neural bases of perception. Recent articles explore topics such as pupil responses to auditory surprise, face expectation hierarchies, and audio-visual speech processing. Awards include the Marie Curie Fellowship supporting her predictive communication work. She leads interdisciplinary teams within the Center for Experimental Medicine, advancing knowledge on perceptual mechanisms and their clinical implications.

• Audio Signal Processing
• Psychoacoustics
• Cochlear Implants
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bernhard U. Seeber is an Extraordinary Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Audio Signal Processing within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. His work bridges auditory neuroscience and engineering, focusing on improving hearing aids, cochlear implants, and virtual acoustic systems. He holds affiliations with the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering, and others. Education: Studied and earned his PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TUM. Postdoctoral research included time at UC Berkeley and the MRC Institute of Hearing Research (UK), where he pioneered studies on binaural hearing and cochlear implant optimization. Research Interests: Combines experimental and theoretical approaches to explore auditory scene analysis, binaural unmasking, and spatial hearing. Key areas include signal coding for cochlear implants, virtual acoustics, and non-destructive acoustic monitoring. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and academia. Awards: Lothar Cremer Award (2010), Emmy Noether Fellowship (2007), and recognition from the German Acoustical Society. Teaching: Offers courses on audio communication, computational neuroscience, and technical acoustics. Projects: Leads initiatives like HAPPAA and Auralization, advancing sound field synthesis and hearing aid algorithms. Current Roles: Head of Chair of Audio Signal Processing, Board Member of DEGA, and spokesperson for the ITG Technical Committee on Hearing Acoustics.

Mariya Tonevaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mariya Toneva is a tenure-track faculty member at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems , conducting groundbreaking research at the intersection of Machine Learning , Natural Language Processing , and Neuroscience . She leads the Bridging AI and Neuroscience (BrAIN) group , focusing on computational models that align AI systems with human brain processes. Her work aims to enhance both AI capabilities and neuroscience understanding through this cross-disciplinary approach. Actively recruiting postdocs, PhDs, and research interns in areas like code/text representation, brain-AI alignment, and neuroimaging data analysis Collaborator on NIH-funded projects using fMRI and neuropixel data Research Themes : Her group explores neural mechanisms of language processing, event segmentation in narratives, memory reactivation via music, and effective human-AI collaboration frameworks. Key methods include LLM analysis, cross-modal similarity metrics, and naturalistic task-based fMRI studies. Key Publications (2024-2025): Brain-tuned speech models (INTERSPEECH 2025) Cognitive event boundaries in LLMs (Behavioral Research Methods 2025) Music-induced memory reactivation (biorxiv 2024) LLM-brain alignment reasons (EMNLP 2024) Advising : Mentors PhD candidates Omer Moussa (speech processing), Camila Kolling (representational similarity), and Gabriele Merlin (LLM alignment). Collaborates with institutions like MIT, NYU, and ETH Zurich.

Burkhard Maessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Auditory Processing
• Signal Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Burkhard Maess is a Research Professor and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, leading the Methods and Development Group Brain Networks. His research focuses on auditory and language processing, signal analysis, and dynamic modeling of neuronal networks. He holds a Diploma in Physics (University of Leipzig, 1987) and a PhD in Physics (University of Leipzig, 1990). His career includes postdoctoral positions at the Academy of Sciences of the GDR and the Free University of Berlin before joining the MPI in 1995. Since 2000, he has led research groups on MEG/EEG signal analysis and cortical network dynamics. His work integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG to study sensory processing, neural network dynamics, and the effects of aging on auditory attention. Key contributions include developing high-resolution BEM-FMM methods for source localization and analyzing cross-frequency coupling in neuroscience data. His group also explores spinal cord electrophysiology and the neural underpinnings of perceptual decision-making. Dr. Maess’ research spans cognitive neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and computational modeling, with a focus on bridging empirical findings with theoretical frameworks in neuroscience.

• Central Asian Studies
• Iranian Studies
• Ethnography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Lutz Rzehak is an academic staff member at the Institute for Asian and African Studies (IAAW) within the Faculty of Humanities at Humboldt University of Berlin, serving as a Teacher for special tasks specializing in Modern Iranian languages and the ethnography and cultural history of Afghanistan and Central Asia. His educational background includes: Oriental Studies/History from the State University of Leningrad (1985) Doctorate in Iranian Studies, Humboldt University of Berlin (1991) Habilitation in Central Asian Studies / Iranian Studies, Humboldt University of Berlin (2001) Dr. Rzehak's research spans Central Asian Studies , Iranian Studies , Ethnography , and Linguistics , with fieldwork focusing on Baloch, Pashtun, and Tajik communities. His work examines language evolution, social structures, and cultural practices through historical and contemporary lenses, particularly regarding Soviet influence and post-Taliban Afghanistan. Key contributions include grammatical analyses of Iranian languages and ethnographic studies of religious rituals and tribal systems. His recent publications (2016-2021) reveal consistent focus on Iranian language dynamics (especially Dari and Pashto), ethnic identity politics in Afghanistan, and cultural history of Central Asia. These works address language change mechanisms, ethnic consolidation strategies, and the interplay between tradition and modernity, often utilizing comparative linguistic and ethnographic methodologies. His scientific awards include: Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation Dr. Rzehak has held significant research positions including Research Associate in the Crossroads Asia Competence Network (2011-2016) and Heisenberg Fellow (2002-2011). While his CV does not list formal PhD advisees, his language lecturing and research supervision have mentored numerous students in Central Asian and Iranian studies through course instruction and fieldwork guidance. He has been actively involved in the Crossroads Asia Competence Network, a major interdisciplinary research initiative examining transregional connections and historical trajectories across Central, South, and West Asia.

Yuko Sugitaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Japanese as a Foreign Language
• Conversation Analysis
• Prosody
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuko Sugita serves as Lecturer for Japanese language at the Institute of East Asian Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen, where she has been teaching since the winter semester of 2014/15. Holding a Dr. phil. from the University of Duisburg-Essen and an MA in General Linguistics from the University of Tokyo, she maintains an active academic presence with courses scheduled through summer semester 2025. Her academic profile encompasses: Japanese language instruction across multiple proficiency levels Research in conversation analysis with specialized focus on prosody and multimodality Documentation and revitalization efforts for endangered Ryukyuan languages Sociolinguistic studies of Okinawan youth communication Dr. Sugita's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent integration of theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications. Her research trajectory shows particular expertise in analyzing communication patterns among Okinawan youth and developing strategies for language preservation. She has made significant contributions to understanding how prosodic features function in conversational contexts and how local media can support language revitalization efforts. Her publication record spans diverse venues including the Journal of Pragmatics, Language and Society, and specialized conference proceedings. She has co-edited the volume "Japanese as Foreign Language in the Age of Globalization" (2008) with Patrick Heinrich, reflecting her engagement with global perspectives on Japanese language education. As an educator, Dr. Sugita emphasizes developing students' autonomous thinking and assertive communication skills. Her current teaching responsibilities include Japanese 4 and Intensive Japanese 2/II for summer semester 2025, continuing her long-standing commitment to Japanese language education in the German academic context.

Dagmar Gromannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Dagmar Gromann is an Associate Professor for Terminology Science and Translation Technology at the University of Vienna's Centre for Translation Studies. Previously, she served as a Research Associate at TU Dresden's International Center for Computational Logic (ICCL) and held postdoctoral roles in Barcelona within the ESSENCE Marie Curie Training Network. She completed her PhD at the University of Vienna under Prof. Gerhard Budin, focusing on ontology-terminology integration. Education: PhD in Computer Science and Linguistics, University of Vienna (2015) Postdoctoral Research, Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (IIIA), Barcelona (2015–2017) Research Assistant, Vienna University of Economics and Business (until 2015) Research Interests: Her work bridges computational linguistics, cognitive science, and terminology science. Key areas include: Ontology learning and neurosymbolic AI Image schemas in natural language processing Machine translation ethics and genderfair language Multilingual knowledge extraction and linked data Terminology modeling and semantic web applications Publications & Awards: Over 60 peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Future Generation Computer Systems and Journal of Lexicography . Notable awards include the Best Paper Award at MuC 2021 (GenderFairMT team) and the ISWC 2019 Best PC Award. Her research has pioneered methods for extracting embodied cognition concepts like image schemas from text. Grants & Leadership: PI of the European Language Grid (ELG) pilot project Text2TCS, member of the COST Action NexusLinguarum, and organizer of conferences like LDK 2023. Editorial board roles include the Semantic Web Journal and Applied Ontology . Labs & Teams: Former member of TU Dresden's ICCL and currently part of the University of Vienna’s translation technology initiatives. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations spanning computational linguistics, AI ethics, and multilingual systems.

Gabriele Sommerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Contact
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Sommer is Professor of African Linguistics I (Niger-Congo languages) at the University of Bayreuth, where she has been teaching since 2008. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Languages & Literatures, specifically within the African Linguistics I department. Her academic career spans over three decades, with significant contributions to the study of African languages, particularly in Southern Africa. Dr. Sommer's research focuses on Sociolinguistics, Historical Linguistics, and Language Contact, with particular emphasis on Bantu languages, Khoesan languages, and the complex interactions between these language families. Her work examines address forms, speech acts, language shift, and language endangerment in multilingual African contexts. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Her recent publications explore variations in Shiyeyi language, shifting access rituals among Tanzanian Ngoni, Bantu-Khoesan language contacts, and comparative studies of address systems in Bantu languages. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on the interplay between linguistic structures, cultural practices, and historical developments in African linguistic communities. Prof. Sommer has held significant administrative roles including Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Languages & Literature (2015-2018) and Chairwoman of Fachverband Afrikanistik (2012-2016). She currently coordinates a DAAD exchange program with the University of Fort Hare in South Africa and an online language course project on Xhosa. Her academic journey began with a Magister degree in African Linguistics, English, and Phonetics from the University of Cologne in 1988. She earned her PhD in 1993 from the University of Bayreuth with a sociolinguistic study on language shift in north-western Botswana, and completed her habilitation in 2003 on Historical Language Contacts between Afroasiatic and Nilosaharan Languages.

Laura Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistic Typology
• Quantitative Linguistics
• Coding Efficiency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Becker is an Assistant Professor at the Department of General Linguistics, University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on linguistic typology, quantitative methodology, and the role of coding efficiency in grammatical structures. She holds a PhD exploring article systems across languages and has contributed to cross-linguistic studies on syntax, morphology, and sociolinguistics. Her work emphasizes statistical rigor and computational tools, such as the glottospace R package for geospatial linguistic analysis. Recent projects include investigating phoneme inventories in Polynesian languages and socio-linguistic influences on conditional constructions. Publications highlight her expertise in morphosyntax, language contact, and corpus-based approaches. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Dr. Becker has advised no recorded students in the available data and has not listed specific grants or labs. Her current research trends prioritize quantitative frameworks to address typological and evolutionary questions in linguistics.

Barbara Sophie Hänel-Faulhaberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Sign Language (DGS)
• Language Acquisition in Hearing-Impaired Children
• Inclusive Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Barbara Sophie Hänel-Faulhaber is a Professor at the University of Hamburg’s Faculty of Education , specializing in German Sign Language (DGS) and audiopedagogy . Her research focuses on language acquisition and processing in DGS , particularly among deaf children and inclusive educational settings . She leads the Deafness, Language and Learning Lab (D2L) and contributes to the faculty’s core research area Literacy in Diversity Settings . Education: Dr. phil. in Sign Languages (University of Hamburg, 1999–2003) Magister Artium in Sign Languages, Linguistics (University of Hamburg, 1996–1999) Double Degree in Deaf Education, Elementary Education (LMU Munich, 1992–1996) Her work examines bimodal-bilingual education , iconicity in early sign learning , and structural conditions in inclusive daycare centers . She develops diagnostic tools like the DGS-Version of MBK 0 for assessing numerical competencies in deaf children. Current projects include Coactivation of Difference (2023–2026) and Sign4Inclusion (Math) (2023–2024). Scientific Awards: Institutional Prize for German Language 2023 Heinrich Böll Stiftung Promotionsstipendium (1999–2003) Wilhelm-Stiftung Post Doc Fellowship (2005) She collaborates with institutions like the Institute of German Sign Language and Deaf Communication and the Graduate School Martha Muchow , with recent publications spanning sign language diagnostics , inclusive pedagogy , and cross-modal literacy studies .

Billian Otundoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
• Translanguaging
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Billian Otundo is a postdoctoral researcher at the Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple and habilitation candidate at the Department of English Linguistics, University of Bayreuth (Germany). She investigates multilingual African learning spaces through translanguaging frameworks, focusing on the intersection of language, identity, and digital innovations in Kenya. Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies with tools like SPSS, R, Praat, and MAXQDA. Co-convener of Postdoctoral Working Groups at Africa Multiple Collaborating with University of Cologne’s Phonetic Laboratory on Kenyan English and Kiswahili intonation Research Interests: Sociolinguistics, World Englishes, Translanguaging, Code-switching, Sociophonetics, Decolonisation of Linguistics Curriculum, and Educational Linguistics. She examines language attitudes, variation in intonation, and inclusion policies in African education systems. Scientific Awards: DFG Postdoctoral Grant (2022) TWAS-DFG Cooperation Grant (2021) NWO-WOTRO Funding (2018) BIGSAS Doctoral Fellowship (2011-2015) Dr. Otundo actively contributes to academic service as an editorial board member of the Journal of Linguistics, Literary and Communication Studies and the Africa Multiple publication series. She founded the Philippines-Kenya Education Network and consults on inclusive policy design for Kenya’s Bungoma County Government.

• Multilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• Language Attrition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Brehmer is a Professor of Slavic Linguistics at the University of Konstanz since 2020, holding a W3-professorship in Slavic Linguistics. He previously held academic positions at the Universities of Greifswald, Hamburg, and Tübingen, including a Juniorprofessur and W2-professorship. His research focuses on multilingualism, language attrition, heritage languages, and sociolinguistic aspects of Slavic languages. He earned his doctorate in Ostslavische Philologie from Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen in 2004 with a dissertation on politeness expressions in Russian. Brehmer has led numerous interdisciplinary research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Russian in Germany across Generations' (2021–2024) and the EU-funded 'Nachbarspracherwerb' initiative. His awards include the 2012 Junior Fellowship at FRIAS and the 2018 Sparkassen-Förderpreis for German-Polish collaboration. His scholarly contributions span monographs, edited volumes, and over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Key works include Politeness between Convention and Creativity (2009) and co-edited collections like Lost in Transmission (2020). He actively participates in academic governance, serving as director of Slavistik institutes and developing interdisciplinary programs like the Baltic Sea Region MA program. His research integrates corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, and applied language policy, addressing contemporary issues such as minority language maintenance and digital language behavior.