جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Berber linguistics
• dialectology
• grammaticalization
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Naït Zerad Kamal is a University Professor at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO), specializing in Berber linguistics within the Africa and Indian Ocean department. His academic work focuses on the Berber language family, with particular expertise in Kabyle and Tuareg languages. As Head of the Berber section and a member of the LACNAD research board, he plays a significant role in shaping Berber language studies at INALCO. Professor Kamal's research interests span Berber linguistics, dialectology, grammaticalization processes, lexicology, lexicography, translation studies, and linguistic planning. His work demonstrates deep engagement with both theoretical linguistic frameworks and practical language documentation. He has made substantial contributions to understanding the structural properties of Berber languages, their historical development, and their contemporary sociolinguistic status. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on Berber language documentation and analysis over two decades, with a notable intensification of output around 2020-2021. The publications demonstrate expertise across multiple Berber varieties (Kabyle, Tuareg, Libyan Berber), with particular attention to grammatical structures, lexical semantics, and the institutionalization of Tamazight. His recent work shows increasing engagement with digital humanities approaches, as evidenced by the 2020 project digitizing the Arabic-Berber lexicon of Ibn Tunart. Professor Kamal has demonstrated leadership in the field through edited volumes honoring prominent scholars like Salem Chaker and Abdellah Bounfour, indicating his standing within the international Berber studies community. His collaborative work with researchers like D. Merolla, D. Caubet, and S. Djemai shows active engagement with a broader scholarly network.

Ilana Mushinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Pragmatics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Ilana Mushin is a linguist affiliated with the School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Queensland . Her research focuses on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the study of Australian First Nations Languages, particularly Garrwa. She is a Chief Investigator on the ARC Discovery Project 'Conversational Interaction in Aboriginal and Remote Australia' (CIARA) and has authored/edited multiple publications on Aboriginal English, classroom interaction, and linguistic typology. Research Interests : Discourse-Cognition-Grammar Interface, Epistemic Stance, Conversation Analysis, Narrative Structure, Language Maintenance, Indigenous Pedagogy. Supervision : Advised PhD/Master's students on topics including Bahasa Indonesian discourse, Vietnamese social competence, and Hijazi Arabic modals. Grants : ARC Discovery Projects (2018-2024, 2015-2019, 2014-2017), MRFF Indigenous Health Research Grant (2021-2023). Publications : Over 60 works including books on Garrwa grammar, Aboriginal English, and edited volumes on Indigenous language and social identity.

Sung Park-Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bilingual Language Acquisition
• Heritage Language Studies
• Code-Switching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sung Park-Johnson is an Associate Professor at DePaul University's College of Education, Department of Leadership, Language and Curriculum. She serves as Director of the Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language Minor and co-director of the Bilingual Language Development (BiLD) Lab. Specializes in bilingual and heritage language acquisition Focuses on code-switching, language assessment, and syntactic development Active in community-based research initiatives Her recent work examines Korean-English bilingualism in early childhood education and investigates syntactic patterns in heritage speakers. Research spans longitudinal studies, classroom pedagogy applications, and sociolinguistic analysis of language dominance indicators. Scientific awards include: DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award (2020) University Research Council Summer Research Grant (2020) Provost’s Collaborative Research Fellowship (2018)

Damian Vergara Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Sociology of Language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Damian Vergara Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico and coordinator of the Sabine Ulibarrí Spanish as a Heritage Language Program. His work bridges academic research and practical application, particularly in sociolinguistic and forensic contexts. Education : PhD (2009), MA (2003), and BUS (1999) from the University of New Mexico Research Interests span sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and forensic linguistics, with a focus on: Language change and variation in Spanish Usage-based theories of linguistic representation Spanish as a Heritage Language in the Southwest Forensic applications of bilingual police interactions His book Categorization and Constructional Change in Spanish Expressions of 'Becoming' (2009) examines constructional evolution over eight centuries. He applies linguistic expertise as a court witness addressing miscommunications in bilingual legal contexts. Contact : damianvw@unm.edu | Office: Room 417, Ortega Hall

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Case Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Newson is an Associate Professor at the School of English and American Studies and a lecturer in the Department of English Linguistics at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) . He is also affiliated with the Általános Irodalomtudományi Kutatócsoport (General Literary Studies Research Group), where he holds a lecturer position. His research focuses on syntax , particularly case theory , generative grammar , and optimality theory . He has extensively studied syntactic movement phenomena, case assignment in English and Hungarian, and the role of functional categories in grammatical frameworks. Key trends in his publications include analyses of DP movement , modal auxiliaries , non-finite clause structures , and syntactic dependencies . His work often bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies of specific languages. Mark Newson maintains active academic collaboration through conferences like the Budapest Linguistics Conference (BLINC) and has contributed to the dissemination of linguistic theory, including translations of foundational works like Chomsky's Universal Grammar into Chinese.

• Assyriology
• Sumerian Language
• Cuneiform Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gábor Zólyomi is a Professor at Eötvös Loránd University's Faculty of Humanities, where he leads both the Department of Assyriology and Hebrew Studies and directs the Institute of Ancient and Classical Studies. His academic career spans decades of research into Sumerian language and Mesopotamian literature. Roles: Professor, Head of Department, Director of Institute Professional Links: Academia Profile , Oxford ETCSL , Penn ETCŚRI His research focuses on Sumerian grammar, historical linguistics, and cuneiform textual analysis. Key interests include: Sumerian syntactic structures Akkadian-Sumerian language contact Royal inscription studies Mesopotamian legal texts Cuneiform corpus development Ancient oath rituals Research trends from his publications show sustained focus on Sumerian language evolution and Mesopotamian literary traditions. His work often combines philological analysis with historical contextualization across cuneiform corpora dating back to the third millennium BCE. Contact details: Email: zolyomi.gabor@btk.elte.hu Phone: 5049 Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/F Office: Room II. em. 236

Béla Adamikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Vulgar Latin
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Béla Adamik is a Habilitated Associate Professor at the Institute of Ancient and Classical Studies of Eötvös Loránd University, holding a position in the Department of Latin since 2010. He leads the MTA Lendület (Momentum) Computational Latin Dialectology Research Group and serves on the editorial board of Antique Studies . His career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2001-2010) and Teaching Assistant (1995-2001), with habilitation in Linguistics (2009) and PhD in Literary Studies (2000). Adamik's research focuses on Latin linguistics , particularly vulgar Latin dialectology and language policy in the Roman Empire . He has developed the Computerized Historical Linguistic Database of Latin Inscriptions of the Imperial Age (LLDB) to analyze vowel/consonant mergers, case system transformations, and syncope patterns across provinces like Africa, Gaul, and the Danubian regions. His work bridges computational methods with traditional epigraphic analysis. Recent publications track Latin vowel mergers (2024) and Gallic/Germanic Latin transformations (2023), using LLDB to reveal regional diversification and phonological trends. He challenges assumptions about Danubian and Dalmatian Latin, showing non-unified developments and their implications for Romance language origins. Scientific awards include the MTA János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2001-2004), Zoltán Magyary Postdoctoral Scholarship (2004-2005), and leadership of the Lendület Research Group (2015-2020). He participates in international colloquia on Latin linguistics and organized workshops on computational dialectology (2016-2019).

Yuka Andoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Japanese as a foreign language
• Teaching material development
• Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yuka Ando serves as Lecturer at the Institute of East Asian Studies (INEAST) within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, a position held continuously since 1999 following prior appointments at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and Ruhr University Bochum (1992–1999). Her academic preparation includes: MA in Communication (1992) from the University of South Alabama, USA BA in English Literature and Japanese as a Foreign Language (circa 1990) from Kanagawa University, Japan Dr. Ando’s scholarly focus centers on Japanese language pedagogy with specialized research on cognitive linguistics and typological analysis of the Japanese case particle “ni”. Her work extends to Ryukyuan language revitalization frameworks and critical examinations of linguistic “correctness” in educational contexts, emphasizing practical applications for autonomous thinking development and assertive communication skills in learners. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2005–2017) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) cognitive linguistics applications to Japanese particle acquisition using prototype theory, (2) Ryukyuan/Okinawan language documentation and pedagogical frameworks for endangered languages, and (3) sociolinguistic investigations of language norms in Japanese education. These strands consistently bridge theoretical linguistics with classroom practice, particularly in intermediate-to-advanced Japanese instruction. No formal scientific awards are documented in available materials. As an educator, Dr. Ando maintains comprehensive teaching responsibilities across all proficiency levels (Japanese 1–5), including standard and intensive tracks for Summer Semester 2025 (Japanese 2+4 and Intensive Japanese II). Her curriculum development activities span composition, reading, technical writing, and advanced communication skills, reflecting sustained engagement with language pedagogy despite no explicitly documented grant funding. Her primary academic affiliation remains the Institute of East Asian Studies, with research activities extending to international collaborations evidenced by presentations at the European Association for Japanese Studies, Ryukyuan Heritage Language Symposium, and specialized linguistics conferences focused on language endangerment.

Christine Meklenborg Nilsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Generative Linguistics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christine Meklenborg Nilsen is a Professor and Head of Department at ILOS (University of Oslo) , specializing in theoretical linguistics with a focus on Verb-Second (V2) structures in Old French and Germanic languages. Her work contrasts historical syntax across languages, including topics like topicalization and resumptive structures that challenge V2 constraints. Research Interests : Verb-Second (V2) syntactic constraints Historical evolution of Romance and Germanic languages Clitic clusters and word order changes Cartographic approach to syntax Projects : Led the Traces of History (2013–2017) project on V2 retention in Germanic vs. Romance languages. Currently leads ILOS Department, limiting active research/teaching. Collaborations : Co-edited influential works on V2 languages with Oxford University Press. Active in Grammar and Meaning and Language Change research groups.

Mark Sicoliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous Languages of the Americas
• Multimodality
• Embodied Interaction
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Mark Sicoli is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia , where he serves as Director of the Interdepartmental Program in Linguistics and Associate Editor of Language Documentation and Description . His work spans Zapotec-speaking communities in Mexico (since 1997) and Virginia Tribal Nations like the Nottoway (since 2020). As a Fellow of the UVA Institute for Advanced Technologies in the Humanities (IATH), he leads the Data Back! project (2025-2027) , focusing on digital infrastructure for community-driven language documentation. Specialties: Multimodality, Embodied Interaction, Community-Engaged Research, Video Analysis, Ethnography, Semiotic Theory Research Themes: Language in Human Evolution, Human Social Organization, Anarchist Theory, Language Contact, Documentary Linguistics His scholarship critiques evolutionary progress narratives through anarchist theory and interactional analysis , arguing that language evolved via mutual aid rather than self-interest. He has conducted NSF-funded projects on Zapotec and Chatino language surveys and whistled speech documentation, co-directing initiatives that trained 23 native speakers. His teaching includes collaborative courses like Language Revival in the Eastern Tribes with Nottoway citizens. Key publications include Saying and Doing in Zapotec (2020), exploring how language emerges through joint action, and a 2025 chapter on Zapotec perception categories in the Oxford Handbook of the Languages of Perception . His work emphasizes decolonizing linguistics and empowering Indigenous communities in language preservation. Scientific Awards: Fellow, UVA Institute for Advanced Technologies in the Humanities (IATH)

Vsevolod Kapatsinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Learning Theory
• Language Change
• Morphophonology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vsevolod Kapatsinski holds the position of Professor and Department Head in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on computational learning theory, language change mechanisms, and usage-based linguistic approaches. He earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics & Cognitive Science from Indiana University (2009) and an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of New Mexico (2005). His work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental methods, emphasizing statistical learning, morphological theory, and sound change. Notable contributions include studies on cue reweighting in language learning, hierarchical inference in phonological variation, and the role of frequency in linguistic processing. Kapatsinski leads the Usage-Based Language Lab (UBLab), exploring language production, acquisition, and diachronic change through behavioral and computational experiments. Recent research highlights include analyzing morphological systems in agglutinative languages, developing theories of repetition in speech production, and investigating the interplay between type/token frequency in linguistic representation. His publications span journals such as Cognition, Frontiers in Psychology, and Language, with a focus on cognitive and statistical mechanisms driving linguistic structure. Prof. Kapatsinski’s research is supported by interdisciplinary grants and collaborations, contributing to both theoretical advancements and methodological innovations in linguistics. He maintains an active role in mentoring graduate students and advancing the field through his editorial work and conference participation.

Abdel-Khalig Aliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Synchronic dialectal phonology
• Prosodic phonology and metrical structure
• Morphophonology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abdel-Khalig Ali is an Associate Professor of Arabic Language and Linguistics at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations. He specializes in the phonology of contemporary Sudanese Arabic dialects and is on leave from July 2025 to June 2026. Education: PhD, University of Toronto Research Interests: His work focuses on synchronic and diachronic phonology, prosodic structure, morphophonology, and the interaction between phonology and syntax. Key topics include the phonology-syntax interface, metrical structure, and the emergence of morphophonological features in spoken Arabic dialects. Publications: Recent works include Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics XXXIII (2021), Post-lexical strata... (2019), and Prosodic domains... (2017), exploring themes like phrasal phonology, syllabification, and Sudanese Arabic dialectal features. Teaching and research are central to his career, emphasizing dialectal analysis and linguistic theory.

Emily Atkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Acquisition Psycholinguistics
• Syntax
• First Language Acquisition (L1)
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily Atkinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga within the Department of Language Studies . She is also affiliated with the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto main campus. Her pronouns are she/her/hers , and she is based at 4150 Maanjiwe nendamowinan, Mississauga campus. PhD, John Hopkins University MA, Johns Hopkins University MS, Georgetown University BA, Georgetown University Emily's research focuses on acquisition psycholinguistics , syntax , and sentence processing . She investigates topics like long-distance dependencies , filler-gap constructions , and wh-island acceptability , combining theoretical syntax with empirical child/adult parsing studies. Her publications (2010-2024) reveal consistent interest in syntactic ambiguity resolution, dependency processing, and language acquisition mechanisms. While no explicit awards are listed, her dual departmental affiliation underscores institutional recognition of her interdisciplinary contributions. Prospective graduate students at the University of Toronto can contact her via e.atkinson@utoronto.ca for supervision opportunities in syntax or psycholinguistics research.

Annika Tjukaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Linguistic diversity
• Word meanings across languages
• Cross-linguistic patterns
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Annika Tjuka is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics with highest honors (summa cum laude) from Friedrich Schiller University Jena in March 2024. Her research integrates findings from linguistics and psychology using computational approaches to explore linguistic diversity, particularly variations in word meanings across languages. Dr. Tjuka's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Linguistics (2024) - Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and International Max Planck Research School for the Science of Human History (IMPRS-SHH) Master of Arts in Linguistics (2019) - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Bachelor of Arts in German Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (2016) - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Her primary research focuses on linguistic diversity and the semantic patterns of word meanings across languages. Dr. Tjuka has developed a cross-linguistic database containing rich information on word properties across 39 languages (https://norare.clld.org). She has conducted significant research on the semantic domain of the human body, investigating the intricate interplay between language, culture, and cognition. Her work on body-object colexifications has been published in Linguistic Typology, and her research on body part vocabularies has been published in Scientific Reports. Dr. Tjuka's research shows a strong emphasis on cross-linguistic patterns, particularly in semantic domains related to body parts and object naming. Her work combines computational approaches with cognitive and psychological insights to uncover universal and culture-specific factors that shape linguistic structures. She has made significant contributions to lexical database development, particularly through her work on Concepticon and NoRaRe. Her notable scientific achievement is the receipt of the Otto Hahn Medal, a prestigious award from the Max Planck Society recognizing outstanding scientific achievements during doctoral studies. Dr. Tjuka is actively involved in science communication, having presented her research at events like Soapbox Science Berlin. She values conducting culturally informed and theoretically motivated research that embraces diversity, publishing open-access work to increase accessibility, and building an ecosystem for interdisciplinary researchers while mentoring the next generation of cognitive scientists.

Artemis Alexiadouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Linguistic Variation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Artemis Alexiadou is a Director of the Leibniz Centre General Linguistics (ZAS) and holds an S-Professorship in General Linguistics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. She leads major research projects funded by DFG and ERC, focusing on syntax, morphology, heritage languages, and language variation. Her work spans experimental syntax, language contact, and the interfaces between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. She coordinates the LeibnizDream Synergy Grant, investigating child languages as mirrors of cognitive structures. Alexiadou has held academic roles at institutions including Stanford University, University of Stuttgart, and University of Potsdam, and has earned prestigious awards like the Leibniz Prize and honorary doctorates. Her research integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical studies, including experimental investigations into language acquisition and heritage language grammars. Education : Ph.D. in Linguistics, Universität Potsdam (1994) Habilitation in Linguistics, Universität Potsdam (1999) MA in Linguistics, University of Reading, UK (1990) Philology (Linguistics specialization), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1986) Research Interests : Syntax-Morphology Interface, Heritage Languages, Cross-Linguistic Variation, Language Contact, and Experimental Approaches to Syntax. Her projects include SFB CRC 1412 (Register Variation), Boolean Connectives (Logic-Language Interplay), and RUEG P10 (Verbal Aspect in Contact). Key Awards : Leibniz Prize (2014) Berlin Science Award (2023) Academia Europaea Membership (2020) Grants & Projects : ERC Synergy Grant (LeibnizDream), DFG SFB 1412, ANR-DFG projects, and Leibniz Prize-funded research on heritage grammars. She oversees the 'Experimental Syntax and Heritage Languages' group at HU Berlin.