جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Second language acquisition
• Norwegian as a second language
• Second language literacy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Malin Bakke Frøystadvåg is a Research Fellow and PhD candidate at Østfold University College, Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages. She is actively involved in the research project Adult Acquisition of Norwegian as a Second Language (ALAN) , focusing on spelling development among adult learners with limited formal education. She is supervised by experts from Østfold University College, University of Inland Norway, and University of Bergen. Her research interests include second language acquisition, literacy, orthography, phonology, and adult learning. These are reflected in her academic work and teaching responsibilities in second language pedagogy and Norwegian language instruction. The publications of Malin Bakke Frøystadvåg span from 2020 to 2024 and show a consistent focus on spelling and literacy in second language acquisition. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical pedagogy, particularly in how adult learners adapt to Norwegian orthographic norms. Key themes include the interaction between sound and spelling, cross-linguistic influences, and the development of written competence in low-educated adults. She has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the source material. Malin teaches various courses in second language pedagogy, grammar, and Norwegian as a second language. She has previously taught at NTNU, UiB, and UiO, and is set to teach a course on Norwegian as a second language with focus on reading and vocabulary in spring 2025. She is part of the research group Multilingual upbringing and education , contributing to projects on language diversity and inclusive education. She is affiliated with the ALAN research project, which aims to deepen understanding of second language development among refugees and immigrants with low educational backgrounds. Her work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical language teaching strategies.

Janne von Koss Torkildsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language Development
• Language Disorders
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Janne von Koss Torkildsen is a Professor at the Department of Special Education, University of Oslo, with expertise in cognitive neuroscience, language development, and learning mechanisms. She contributes to research on language disorders, cochlear implant outcomes, and digital learning interventions. Research Focus: Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience and educational psychology, examining how auditory deprivation affects learning, developing app-based morphology programs, and assessing quality of life in children with hearing impairments. Key themes include statistical learning, developmental language disorders, and cochlear implant efficacy. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze Language interventions for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children Morphological knowledge in language-minority students Speech-in-noise perception Neurocognitive predictors of language development Digital tools for literacy training Projects: Leads the Vocabulary Learning Challenge (VLC) and contributes to CREATE (Center for Research on Equality in Education). Affiliated with research groups: Communicative Processes (ComPros) and Pragmatics: Theory and Experiments.

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Morphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Csaba Csides is a Hungarian linguist who has been serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of English Linguistics , Institute of English Studies , Károli Gáspár Reformed University since 2001. Previously, he held temporary lecturer positions at Eötvös Loránd University (1999-2001), Pázmány Péter Catholic University (1999-2000), and Dániel Berzsenyi Teacher Training College (1997-1998). Education: PhD in Linguistics (2006, Eötvös Loránd University) with thesis Two-way governance in CV phonology and MA in English Language and Literature (1997, ELTE BTK). Research Interests: Modern English linguistics focusing on phonetics, phonology, morphology, and general linguistics, particularly CV phonology, consonant lenition, vowel-length alternations, and stress assignment mechanisms. Publications: His research explores the theoretical and practical aspects of English phonology, including consonant clusters, stress diagnostics, vowel classification, and syllable structure, with a strong emphasis on CV phonology and cross-linguistic comparisons. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Outstanding Thesis Award (1997) and three Hungarian State Eötvös Scholarships (2001-2004). Academic Activities: Member of the Theoretical and Experimental Linguistics Research Group (2021-2024), participant in international conferences (e.g., Olomouc Linguistics Colloquium 2023), and organizer of academic events like the Interfaces in English Linguistics Conference (2012) and Theoretical and Experimental Linguistics Workshop (2023).

Volya Kapatsinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Learning Theory
• Probabilistic Morphophonology
• Usage-Based Linguistic Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Volya Kapatsinski is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges computational learning theory, probabilistic morphophonology, and usage-based linguistic theory, focusing on how frequency effects and cognitive mechanisms drive language acquisition and change. Ph.D., Indiana University, Linguistics & Cognitive Science (2009) M.A., University of New Mexico, Linguistics (2005) His work explores hierarchical inference in sound change, morphological constructions, and the role of repetition and retrieval in speech production. Current projects examine how learners balance type and token frequency in grammatical generalizations, with applications to computational models of language evolution. Recent publications address probabilistic constituency, lexical frequency effects, and error-driven learning in phonetic category formation. He leads the Usage-Based Laboratory (UB Lab) at the University of Oregon, fostering interdisciplinary research in linguistic theory and cognitive modeling.

Nathaniel Simsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language Documentation
• Language Revitalization
• Historical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nathaniel Sims is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon’s College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on Trans-Himalayan languages , particularly Rma (Qiang) in Sichuan, China, with a focus on language documentation and revitalization , phonology , and historical linguistics . Since 2006, he has collaborated with native Rma speakers to develop linguistic archives and comparative frameworks. Education Ph.D., 2021, University of California, Santa Barbara M.A., 2017, University of California, Santa Barbara B.A., 2014, Indiana University, Bloomington Research Themes Sims’ publications explore phonological change (tone, vowel harmony), morphological complexity (direct-inverse systems, directional verbs), and methodological innovations in comparative linguistics. Recent work in 2023-2025 addresses diachronic vowel patterns and labialized onsets in Rma, while earlier studies (2016-2020) established foundational descriptions of Yonghe Qiang dialects. Collaborative Impact He contributes to Tibeto-Burman language typology through co-authored studies on associated motion and interlinear glossed text standards. His work bridges field linguistics and historical reconstruction , emphasizing the role of minoritized languages in theoretical linguistics.

Kamil Kaźmierskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Evolutionary Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kamil Kaźmierski is a Professor at the Faculty of English , Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. His research spans Phonetics , Phonology , and Evolutionary Linguistics , with a focus on connected speech processes and cross-linguistic similarity. MA in English philology (2009), PhD in English and American Studies (2013), D.Litt. in Linguistics (2022) Principal Investigator: Testing hybrid phonological models (NCN Sonata 2018-2021), Co-Investigator: Cross-linguistic influence in L3 acquisition (NCN Opus 2024-2027) His 15 most recent articles (2019-2025) analyze topics like retroflex articulation , word-final nasal vowels , and cross-linguistic similarity . These works utilize corpus phonology , acoustic analysis , and mathematical modeling . He has served on editorial boards of Poznań Studies in Contemporary Linguistics and Yearbook of the Poznań Linguistic Meeting , and peer-reviewed grants for ERC Consolidator Grant and Fulbright Senior Awards . Scientific Awards : Fulbright Senior Award (2019-2020), University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education for outstanding young researchers (2020) Kaźmierski's collaborations include Geoff Schwartz , Magdalena Wrembel , and Nikolaus Ritt , with presentations at international conferences like ICPhS2023 and APAP2019 . He has also conducted workshops on Bayesian data analysis and R plotting .

Chikako Takahashiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Second Language Phonetics
• Pronunciation in Second Language Instruction
• Japanese Information Structure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chikako Takahashi serves as Lecturer in Japanese at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, teaching courses from introductory Japanese (JPNS 1002, 1101, 1102) through second-year levels (JPNS 2201, 2202). Her office is located in 520 Kent Hall with office hours Monday 11:00–12:00 and Wednesday 4:00–5:00. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Linguistics, Stony Brook University M.A. in TESOL, Teachers College, Columbia University Dr. Takahashi's research investigates how language learning experience shapes first and second language pronunciation and perception, with core interests in: Second Language Phonetics Pronunciation in Second Language Instruction Japanese Information Structure Phonetics and Phonology Her publication analysis (2012–2024) reveals consistent focus on experimental phonetics within Japanese-English bilingual contexts, particularly examining perceptual drift in L1 due to L2 learning, vowel boundary shifts, and contrastive prosody processing. Methodologically, her work emphasizes collaborative experimental approaches across linguistics and phonetics disciplines.

Kathryn Franichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Prosody
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Franich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Harvard University and director of the Harvard PhonLab. She is affiliated with the Mind, Brain, Behavior faculty initiative and the Center for African Studies. Her research focuses on phonological structure, phonetic patterns, and prosodic variation across languages. Academic Background: PhD from University of Chicago Previous Affiliation: Faculty at University of Delaware (2016-2020) Research interests include: Interaction of metrical structure, rhythm, and tone in African languages Timing dynamics in speech and co-speech gestures Speech prosody in autism spectrum disorder Language-music interface across cultures Recent publications analyze temporal coordination in Niger-Congo languages, articulatory gesture dynamics, and prosodic patterns in Medʉmba. She has ongoing projects examining cross-linguistic rhythm typology and prosodic biomarkers in ASD. Advising and Collaborations: Advisees include Katie Garvin (postdoc), Victor Nwosu, William Dych Collaborative work with researchers at University of Chicago, University of Delaware Labs directed: Harvard PhonLab

• English Phonology
• Polish Phonology
• Phonology-Morphology Interface
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Jolanta Szpyra-Kozłowska is a distinguished academic at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, where she serves as Professor in the Department of English and General Linguistics within the Faculty of Philology. With an extensive publication record including 8 books, 6 edited volumes, and over 140 scholarly papers, she has established herself as a leading figure in linguistics, particularly in phonology and gender studies. Her research spans multiple areas of linguistics, with particular focus on English and Polish phonology, the interface between phonology and morphology, acquisition of phonetics and phonology, pronunciation pedagogy, and gender linguistics. Her work explores how language reflects and shapes social identities, with special attention to gender representation in Polish language. She has made significant contributions to understanding phonemic scripts, social communication patterns, vulgarisms, feminatives, phraseology, and inclusive language practices, particularly in internet communication and among school youth. Professor Szpyra-Kozłowska's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory of exploring the intricate relationships between sound systems and social meaning. The evolution of her work shows progression from theoretical phonology to applied sociolinguistic research, particularly in gender linguistics. She has initiated and organized international biennial conferences Approaches to Phonetics and Phonology and serves as editor for the SOUNDS - MEANING - COMMUNICATION book series published by Peter Lang Verlag, significantly contributing to the international linguistics community. She maintains an active research laboratory focused on phonetics and phonology, with particular emphasis on cross-linguistic studies between English and Polish. Her team investigates contemporary language phenomena, including digital communication patterns and evolving gender representations in language. With bibliometric indicators showing a total ministerial score of 2,040, Total SNIP of 1.45, and Total CiteScore of 0.6, her work continues to influence both theoretical and applied linguistics.

• Psycholinguistics
• German Language Didactics
• Literacy Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Angela Grimm serves as a faculty member at Goethe University Frankfurt within the Department 10 - Modern Philologies, specifically at the Institute for Psycholinguistics and Didactics of the German Language. Her academic position is listed with the title "Univ.-Prof'in Dr." indicating her status as a full professor specializing in German language studies. Professor Grimm's research focuses on fundamental aspects of language acquisition and teaching methodology. Her work centers on psycholinguistic approaches to understanding how written language is learned and processed, with particular emphasis on orthographic systems and graphematic structures. She investigates syllable-based approaches in written language instruction and examines contemporary research in literacy acquisition processes. For the upcoming Winter semester 2025/26, Professor Grimm will be teaching several specialized courses including Recent research on literacy acquisition , Orthography and Graphematics A , Orthography and Graphematics B , and Syllable approaches in teaching written language . These courses reflect her deep engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of German language education. Professor Grimm maintains regular consultation hours every Monday from 4 pm to 5 pm in room 3.314 of the IG Farben House or via Zoom, requiring students to register through the OLAT course "Consultation Hour Registration". Her office is located at Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, within the IG Farben House building (office 3,314).

• Linguistics
• Phonology

Mahasen Hasan Abumansour Filimban serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with her office located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 32-D808, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Her research specializes in Phonology, the systematic study of sound patterns and structures in human languages. This field examines how phonemes function within linguistic systems, including syllable organization, stress patterns, and intonational contours across diverse language families. Her professional profile lists associated visitors including Barbara Lust, Jeffrey Toney, and Xiaoyan Zhang, though specific collaborative roles or advising relationships are not detailed in the available information.

• Phonology
• Computational Linguistics
• Austronesian Languages
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kie Zuraw is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on computational and quantitative approaches to phonology, with a particular emphasis on constraint-based modeling, code-switching, loanword phonology, and language change in Austronesian languages like Tagalog, Palauan, Malagasy, and Korean. Research Interests Probabilistic grammars and Harmonic Grammar Phonology of code-mixing and bilingualism Exceptional linguistic patterns and learnability Computational modeling of speech communities Phonotactic constraints and their interaction Prosodic structure in Austronesian languages Her recent research output includes work on English-Spanish code-switching (2025), Maximum Entropy constraint grammars (2024), and speech planning models (2021). She has also contributed to pedagogical innovations through skills-based grading in phonology courses (2019). Teaching and Software Currently teaching Phonology I and Phonology of Global Pop Music at UCLA, she developed the maxent.ot R package for constraint modeling and maintains the educational tool Pheatures for phonological feature learning.

Thorsteinn Gudmundur Indridasonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Icelandic Language
• Historical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thorsteinn Gudmundur Indridason is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies , University of Bergen. His work focuses on Icelandic morphology , particularly derivational suffixes, compound words, and historical productivity. Research Interests : Icelandic language, morphological productivity, affix order, split morphology hypothesis, and language purism. Students Supervised : Ida Haugum, Solveig Helle Jonsbråten, Helene Hjørnevik, and others. Publications highlight trends in Icelandic word formation, including the productivity of suffixes like -legur and historical analysis of compounds. Collaborations with Ágústa Þorbergsdóttir and others explore syllable complexity and semantic relations in neologisms. Projects include the ISLEX project and studies on phrasal compounds and morphophonology. His lectures address Icelandic grammar, language policy, and comparative Nordic linguistics.

Viola V. Greenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Viola V. Green serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor of French within the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, she maintains her office in AH 607 and is contactable via phone at 713.743.8559 or email at vvgreen@central.uh.edu. Her academic journey includes teaching positions at the University of Utah, Minsk State Linguistic University, Northeastern University, and The University of Texas at Austin, alongside a postdoctoral fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Dr. Green's research program centers on the cognitive and structural dimensions of language, with particular emphasis on psycholinguistics and bilingualism. Her investigations into phonological constraints in binomials bridge theoretical linguistics and cognitive science, examining how syllable structure, ablaut patterns, and rhyme influence language perception and production across French and English. This work employs rigorous corpus analysis and experimental methodologies to uncover universal principles governing linguistic expression. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of phonological theory and real-world language processing. Recent publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in cross-linguistic comparison while maintaining practical applications for language pedagogy, particularly through her open educational resource development on Libretexts. This dual focus on theoretical advancement and instructional innovation characterizes her contributions to the field. Dr. Green's recognition includes significant competitive funding: Empowering French and Francophone Studies Grant from the French Embassy in the United States and FACE Foundation (2023) Alternative Textbook Incentive Program Grant from the University of Houston Libraries (2022-2024) While the available documentation does not specify doctoral advisees, her instructional responsibilities span beginner through advanced French courses including specialized instruction in language structure, translation, and phonetics. Her grant activity demonstrates active research leadership in curriculum development and Francophone studies. No dedicated research laboratories or formal research teams are referenced in the source materials, though her collaborative publications indicate productive scholarly partnerships.

Byung-Jin Limمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Korean Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Education Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Byung-Jin Lim is an Associate Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. He focuses on second language acquisition, Korean linguistics, and technology-enhanced language education. His research explores speech perception, bilingualism, and telecollaborative methods in language learning. He coordinates all Korean language courses at UW-Madison and leads a textbook development project, 'My Korean,' published by Routledge. Lim’s work emphasizes student-centered pedagogy and intercultural communication through videoconferencing. Education: Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington. Research Interests: Lim investigates speech decoding mechanisms, bilingual phonetic category acquisition, and instructional technology’s role in language education. His book Perceiving Syllables and Contrasts proposes a dynamic model of bilingual language acquisition. He pioneered videoconferencing-based approaches to enhance language learners’ intercultural and linguistic competencies. Publications: His research highlights telecollaboration’s benefits and examines speech perception across languages. Recent works emphasize ICT applications and syllable structure analysis. Teaching & Projects: Lim teaches elementary through advanced Korean courses and advocates for inclusive, creative learning environments. He collaborates with teaching assistants on textbook development and presents globally on language pedagogy and teacher training.