جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Reeli Torn-Leesik is a Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures. She has maintained a continuous academic career at the University of Tartu since 2002, progressing from assistant lecturer to her current position as lecturer. Dr. Torn-Leesik earned her Doctorate in 2016 from the University of Tartu with a dissertation titled "An Investigation of Voice Constructions in Estonian." She also holds an MPhil in English and Applied Linguistics from the University of Cambridge (2002, with distinction) and an MA in English Language and Literature from the University of Tartu (2002, cum laude). Her research focuses on linguistics, particularly morphosyntax and language acquisition. She has published extensively on Estonian grammar, voice constructions, language learning, and bilingualism. Her recent work includes studies on part-of-speech tagging of Estonian learner English, linking adverbials in Estonian school-leavers' English essays, and cross-linguistic investigations of passive voice acquisition. Her scholarly contributions span multiple disciplines within linguistics, with particular emphasis on the intersection of theoretical syntax, language acquisition, and applied linguistics. Her scientific achievements include the OSI Chevening Cambridge Scholarship for the Baltic States and Ukraine, which supported her MPhil studies at Cambridge, and a scholarship for participation in the course "The Teaching of Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses; Aspects of British Culture." Throughout her career, Dr. Torn-Leesik has been actively involved in academic administration, including membership in the Council of the Department of Germanic and Romance Languages and Literature since 2004, and participation in English language and literature admissions committees. She has organized conferences and workshops, including an international workshop "Meanings beyond words" held at the European Centre of Modern Languages in Graz, Austria. Dr. Torn-Leesik is a longstanding member of the Estonian Centre for British Studies (since 1997).

• Spoken Language Development
• Written Language Development
• School-Based Practices in Speech-Language Pathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shannon Hall-Mills is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator at Florida State University’s School of Communication Science and Disorders, with an affiliation to the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). She leads the SPEAR Lab, focusing on school-age language, literacy, and speech-language pathology practices. Her research emphasizes improving assessment accuracy and intervention efficacy for children with communication disorders, alongside studying educational policy impacts on clinical practices. Dr. Hall-Mills holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Science from FSU. Her research interests span language-literacy disorders, evidence-based school practices, and policy evaluation. Notable grants include leadership in a $1.2 million personnel preparation grant for high-need populations and a $2.8 million USAID-funded Ethiopia education project. Awards include multiple teaching accolades and recognition for research contributions. Dr. Hall-Mills teaches graduate courses on communication disorders and has served as President of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a focus on translational outcomes for children’s language and literacy development.

• Learner Corpus Research
• Business English
• Phraseology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sylvie De Cock is a Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain) , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts and Letters (FIAL) , School of Languages and Letters (ELAL) , and the Institute of Language and Communication (IL&C) and Center for Research in Linguistics (PLIN) . Her research focuses on learner corpus studies, business English, and phraseology, with significant contributions to data-driven language teaching methodologies. Research Highlights : Development of corpora like LINDSEI (Louvain International Database of Spoken English Interlanguage) and AMBER (Apprentice Multiple Business GEnRes Corpus); exploration of lexical bundles, interrogatives, and disfluencies in learner speech. Collaborative Projects : Co-authoring with Gaëtanelle Gilquin, Sylviane Granger, and Jennifer Thewissen; involvement in CLARIN Knowledge Centre for Learner Corpora and APPROXI_FEN (Français, English, Nederlands project). Teaching Impact : Integration of corpus linguistics into English teaching materials, including dictionary design and business communication pedagogy.

• American Sign Language (ASL) Etymology
• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily Shaw, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at Gallaudet University, where she has taught since 2015. Her research focuses on ASL etymology, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis. She co-authored A Historical and Etymological Dictionary of American Sign Language , tracing ASL's roots to French Sign Language. Dr. Shaw's work bridges historical linguistics and applied interpreting studies, emphasizing embodied discourse and corpus development. She teaches courses such as Discourse Analysis for Interpreters and Introduction to Sociolinguistics. She received the 2015 Rachel Hartig Award for Research Excellence and has contributed to Gallaudet's Faculty Senate and the Gallaudet University Documentation of ASL (GUDA) initiative. Her research also explores interpreter-mediated interactions and sign language variation documentation.

Mine GÜVENمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantics
• Language Communication
• Spoken Translation Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Mine GÜVEN is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting at Dogus University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Boğaziçi University (2004), with prior academic roles at institutions like Beykent University and MEF University. Her research focuses on semantics, language communication, translation pedagogy, and media accessibility. Key contributions include studies on Turkish linguistics, audio description practices in media, and the intersection of music and language. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (2004) MA in Linguistics, Boğaziçi University (1997) Bachelor's in Translation, Boğaziçi University (1994) Research Interests: Her work explores language structure and communication in diverse contexts, including: Translation methodologies and pedagogy Accessibility in media (audio description, subtitles) Phonological and syntactic aspects of Turkish Language in disaster reporting and media discourse Semiotics of music translation Publications: Recent studies emphasize Turkish linguistics and media accessibility, including analyses of disaster communication, audio description practices, and musical text-setting. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in education and technology. Administrative Roles: She has led departments at Dogus University (since 2021) and Beykent University (2011–2017), demonstrating leadership in academic governance and curriculum development.

Kun Luمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Information Retrieval
• Text Mining
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kun Lu is an Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies (an iSchool) at The University of Oklahoma, serving as Co-Director of the Data Scholarship Program. His research focuses on applied natural language processing (NLP), information retrieval, text mining, and science informatics. He develops NLP methods for domains like oncology clinical trials, materials science, and Native American literature analysis. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, including improving patient-clinical trial matching and accelerating materials discovery through machine learning. Dr. Lu teaches courses such as Information Retrieval & Text Mining and Database Design, and has secured grants totaling over $750,000 from NIH and institutional seed funds. Key projects include NIH-funded work on clinical trial optimization ($717,666), seed-funded studies on LLM applications in materials design, and HathiTrust-based Native American literature analysis. His award-winning research includes a 2011 Highly Commended Award for health information retrieval interface evaluation. Publications span 35+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Scientometrics , Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology , and PLOS ONE , with recent focus on generative AI, domain-specific NLP, and scientific literature analysis. Affiliations: School of Library and Information Studies, Data Scholarship Program, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences Grants: NIH grant (2024-2026), OU seed funds for materials science and clinical trials projects Research Themes: NLP applications, scientometrics, health informatics, interdisciplinary data science

Stefan Hillmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dialogue Systems
• Multimodal Human-Computer Interaction
• Usability Evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hillmann is a researcher at the Quality and Usability Lab at Technische Universität Berlin, focusing on usability evaluation of spoken and multimodal dialogue systems. He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree and has been involved in various research projects since 2010, including the DFG-funded 'User Model' project and the Universal Home Control Interface@Connected Usability initiative. His work emphasizes dialogue management, machine learning, and reinforcement learning applications in conversational interfaces. He coordinates MOOCs on Communication Acoustics and teaches courses on topics like neural networks in language technology and multimodal interaction. Education: Diplom-Informatiker (2006), PhD candidate (since 2010) at TU Berlin. Research Projects: Smart home usability evaluation, reinforcement learning for dialogue systems, and medical dialogue system explainability. Research Interests: Prioritizes human-computer interaction, automatic usability prediction, and context-aware dialogue systems. His contributions span theoretical frameworks and applied systems, with a focus on practical usability in healthcare and education. Teaching & Mentorship: Coordinates edX courses and supervises study projects like 'Smart Picture Frame' and 'BC Stories VR.' Engages students in applied research through seminars and practical exercises. Publications: Over 15+ peer-reviewed papers since 2019, focusing on dialogue systems, explainability in AI, and crowdsourcing evaluation techniques. Recent work includes chatbot usability studies and multimodal interaction frameworks.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
• Language Teaching Methodology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Vanda Marijanovic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language Sciences at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, where she conducts research and teaching in linguistics and second language acquisition, particularly in the context of French as a Foreign Language (FLE). She is affiliated with the NeuroPsychoLinguistics Laboratory (LNPL, EA 4156) and serves as co-responsible for the master's program ADFLE. Her academic work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of language learning, with a focus on early learners and psycholinguistic mechanisms. Her research interests include L2 literacy development, pronunciation, memory in language acquisition, and contrastive analysis. She explores how learners, especially children and adolescents, process and acquire a second language, drawing on methodologies from psycholinguistics and cognitive didactics. Her work investigates the interplay between oral and written language, phonological representations, and the influence of orthographic input on spoken output. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on early language learners, particularly Croatian children acquiring French. Themes such as phonological processing, reading aloud, word identification, and the role of memory recur across her work. She frequently collaborates with researchers like M. Billières, C. Solier, and A. Krönert, contributing to international conferences such as EUROSLA, AFLS, and DIDCOG. Her publications appear in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings, reflecting active engagement in the academic community. She has contributed to educational outreach, including a MOOC on pronunciation teaching in FLE and public lectures such as 'Le cerveau à deux langues' during the Brain Awareness Week. While no specific awards are listed, her sustained research output and leadership in academic programs underscore her contributions to the field. In terms of teaching, she offers courses in FLE methodology, technology in language classrooms (TICE), cultural anthropology, general linguistics, and critical approaches to language teaching. She also teaches sociolinguistics and linguistic diversity within the broader linguistics curriculum. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Language Sciences from the University of Toulouse-Le Mirail, supported by a strong educational foundation from Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 and INALCO, where she studied Italian, Arabic, and foreign language pedagogy.

Burcu KOÇ FERRAIOLIمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• English Language Teaching
• Teacher Education
• Intercultural Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Burcu KOÇ FERRAIOLI is a faculty member at Sakarya University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education. She holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor and is actively involved in teaching and research in English Language Teaching (ELT). Her work focuses on teacher education, intercultural communication, and technology integration in language learning. University: Sakarya University School: Faculty of Education Department: Department of Foreign Language Education Email: burcukoc@sakarya.edu.tr Her research interests include English language teaching, teacher education, intercultural communication, language assessment, and the use of digital tools such as TED Talks and Netflix in language learning. She has conducted studies on feedback practices, working memory in language learning, and curriculum analysis in Turkish ELT programs. The trends in her publications reflect a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation, teacher development, and the integration of real-world contexts into language classrooms. Her work spans from cognitive aspects of language learning to policy-level analysis of teacher education curricula, showing a comprehensive approach to ELT research. She has contributed to several research projects, including those on mentoring during the pandemic, outdoor learning in early childhood, and Erasmus+ initiatives. Her scholarly output includes articles in international journals and conference proceedings, with a focus on practical and theoretical aspects of language teaching. Mapping Effective Approaches to Support International Students' Social and Cultural Integration in Host Countries English language pre-service teachers' perspectives on TED Talks as an educational support Investigating the Relationship Between ELT Students' Verbal Working Memory Capacity, Reasoning Ability, and Foreign Language Proficiency of Productive Skills Burcu KOÇ FERRAIOLI advises pre-service teachers and engages in curriculum development and professional development projects. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She leads and participates in research projects focused on active learning, digital pedagogy, and intercultural citizenship in language education. She is involved in research teams working on outdoor-oriented practices in early childhood education and digital Turkish language teaching. Her lab-like environments include project-based research groups under Erasmus+ and national educational development initiatives.

• Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• English Language Teaching
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Piotr Steinbrich serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career demonstrates significant engagement with both theoretical linguistic frameworks and practical language teaching applications across diverse educational contexts. Dr. Steinbrich's research interests span multiple dimensions of applied linguistics, with particular focus on second language acquisition, pronunciation teaching methodologies, academic writing instruction, and the evolving relationship between technology and language education. His work examines critical questions about language teaching paradigms, learner autonomy, and the sociolinguistic dimensions of English language varieties, especially regarding Received Pronunciation and standard language ideologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory examining how emerging technologies like AI impact language learning, alongside continued investigation into fundamental questions of language teaching methodology. His research consistently bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom practice, addressing challenges from primary education through university-level instruction. Award for best presentation at the Linguistics Beyond and Within conference, together with Dr. Ewa Guz Dr. Steinbrich has served as an active member of the International Organization of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language since 2007 and has contributed significantly to the academic community through organizing the international 'Linguistics Beyond and Within' conference series. His professional activities demonstrate sustained commitment to advancing language education through scholarly exchange and practical application of linguistic research.

Isabel Lacruzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation Studies
• Cognitive Psychology
• Machine Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Isabel Lacruz is a Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies at Kent State University. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology (Cognitive) from Kent State University and combines academic research with professional translation and community interpreting experience. Her work focuses on experimental studies of cognitive processes in translation, particularly post-editing of machine-translated text. Her research spans Translation Studies, Cognitive Psychology, and Machine Translation. She has contributed to empirical investigations of translation effort, literality, and post-editing efficiency, often employing methodologies like eye-tracking and pause analysis. Recent publications include edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles analyzing human-machine collaboration in translation workflows. Isabel Lacruz maintains active involvement in translation process research through editorial roles in the ATA Scholarly Monograph Series and collaborations with scholars like Michael Carl and Hiroshi Ogawa. Her office is located at 308-D Satterfield Hall, Kent State University.

Xiaobin Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Intelligent Computer Assisted Language Learning (ICALL)
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xiaobin Chen is a Junior Professor at the University of Tübingen, affiliated with the Hector Institute for Empirical Educational Research within the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Social Sciences. He leads research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and language education, with strong institutional support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). His work is deeply collaborative, involving partnerships with researchers across institutions and active participation in the LEAD Graduate School & Research Network. His research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance second language learning. Key areas include Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL), automated language assessment, readability modeling, and the design of pedagogically sound AI tools such as conversational agents and interactive reading platforms. His work emphasizes aligning technological innovation with educational theory and classroom needs. The recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in AI-driven educational research, particularly in applying NLP to analyze learner language, develop intelligent tools, and assess language proficiency. Themes across the articles include individual differences in learning, human-AI collaboration, automated scoring, and the integration of AI into real-world educational settings, especially in EFL contexts. Xiaobin Chen leads two major BMBF-funded research projects: Aisla - Intelligent Language Assistant for Learning English in Everyday Situations (2021–2024) AI in Education: Pedagogically Oriented Language Knowledge Extraction and Readability-Controllable Natural Language Generation (2022–2025) These projects support his team’s development of innovative, theory-informed AI systems for language learning and assessment. He is associated with the KIBi Research Group , which focuses on integrating knowledge, interaction, and behavior in intelligent educational systems. The group develops and evaluates digital tools that adapt to learners’ needs, using data from interaction logs and linguistic analysis to drive personalization.

Randall Gessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonological variation in French
• Historical phonology of French
• French corpus linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Randall Gess is a Professor at Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Texas and the University of Washington, respectively. His research focuses on French phonology, including historical patterns, contemporary variation (especially in Canadian contexts), and pedagogical applications of corpus linguistics. Current projects include documenting French spoken in British Columbia’s Maillardville and exploring corpus use in teaching oral skills. He teaches courses such as FREN 2401A, FREN 2701A, and FREN 3411A. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied education, emphasizing practical methods for teaching French pronunciation and leveraging spoken language corpora. He has contributed to major publications like the Manual of Romance Phonetics and Phonology and the Grande Grammaire Historique du Français . His research interests span phonological variation, historical phonology, second language acquisition, and French creoles. Recent presentations address topics like minority language contexts and online teaching techniques. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications and presentations highlight academic impact. He is currently on sabbatical during Fall 2025. No formal grants or institutional affiliations are specified, though collaborations with international scholars and organizations (e.g., UNESCO-related projects?) are implied through conference participation.

Sapountzaki Galiniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Greek Sign Language (GSL) Grammar
• Deaf Education
• Educational Technology for Sign Languages
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sapountzaki Galini is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Special Education, University of Thessaly, specializing in Greek Sign Language (GSL). She has held this position since January 2012 and teaches courses on GSL linguistics and methodology. Her work focuses on language acquisition in deaf communities, educational accessibility, and technology-enhanced learning platforms for sign languages. Education: PhD in Linguistics (2005) from the University of Bristol Diploma in GSL Interpreting (1997) Bachelor’s in Philology (1994) from the Athens School of Philosophy Research Interests: Dr. Sapountzaki’s work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied education. She explores grammar structures in GSL, particularly tense/aspect markers, and advocates for bilingual education for deaf students. Her projects include developing e-learning platforms like SL-ReDu for GSL recognition and assessment, emphasizing 3D modeling and multimodal data fusion. She also examines the impact of language deprivation on deaf children and strategies for remote GSL instruction during crises like the pandemic. Grants & Advising: No specific grants listed, but her work is supported by projects like SYNENNOISI and DIANOIMA. She has advised on curricula for deaf education programs and collaborates with institutions like the Neuropsychology Laboratory and Pedagogical Institute. Her teaching spans special education teacher training and interpreter education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Institute of Speech Processing (ISL) and the University of Thessaly’s Special Education Committee. Active in designing GSL video texts and accessibility tools for public schools.

Maria C. Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Deaf Education
• Special Education
• Hearing Loss
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria C. Hartman is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, within the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology. She has been a key figure in the program since 1992, progressing from Adjunct Instructor to Program Director, and remains actively engaged in research, teaching, and service. Research Interests: Her work centers on improving educational and developmental outcomes for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, particularly through listening and spoken language approaches. Key areas include early intervention, language and literacy development, inclusion practices, caregiver-child interactions, and teacher preparation. She emphasizes family-centered, evidence-based strategies to support children’s communication growth. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on qualitative and longitudinal studies exploring parental experiences, reading achievement, language environments (including LENA technology), and inclusion. Collaborative research is central to her work, often involving colleagues like Erika Smolen and Yuxi Wang, and targeting high-impact journals in deaf education, speech-language pathology, and special education. Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record, leadership in federally funded grants, and invited presentations at major conferences (e.g., AERA, EHDI, AG Bell) reflect significant recognition in the field. Advising and Grants: Dr. Hartman co-directs a $1.25 million OSEP-funded interdisciplinary training grant (Columbia Collaborate) aimed at improving services for children with high-intensity needs. She mentors emerging educators through university-based induction models and professional development initiatives. Her leadership in curriculum and teacher training underscores her commitment to building a skilled workforce in deaf education. Labs and Teams: She is a Co-Investigator on multiple long-term research projects at Teachers College, including studies on language input, reading achievement, early intervention outcomes, and adoption experiences for children with hearing loss. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and graduate students focused on generating actionable insights for practice.