جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Raquel Amaroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Lexical Semantics
• Lexicography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raquel Amaro serves as tenured Assistant Professor at NOVA University of Lisbon's School of Social Sciences and Humanities and Researcher at the Linguistics Research Centre (CLUNL) since 2015. She coordinates the Horizon Europe iRead4Skills project and has led 7 of 25+ research initiatives in corpus linguistics, computational lexical semantics, lexicography, and language technologies. Education: PhD in Computational Linguistics, University of Lisbon (2010) Master in Linguistics, University of Lisbon (2002) Her research pioneers computational approaches to lexical semantics and grammatical modeling, with emphasis on cross-linguistic resource development (Portuguese/Italian/Slovak) and educational applications. Current work bridges computational linguistics with health literacy and heritage language preservation through COST Actions and the Heritage Language Consortium. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in semantic alignment frameworks, pedagogical lexicography tools, and multilingual grammatical resources, reflecting her dual focus on theoretical linguistics and practical language technology deployment. She actively supervises PhD/MA candidates while teaching computational linguistics across degree levels. Her professional footprint spans project leadership (7 coordinated), international collaborations (Macao, Mozambique, Czech Republic), and service on journal/conference committees. As CLUNL Board Director since 2017, she shapes institutional research strategy while maintaining industry engagement through roles like Lionbridge Computational Linguist.

Txuss Martinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Cognitive Science
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr Txuss Martin is an Affiliated Lecturer at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Theoretical and Applied Linguistics section. His work bridges Linguistics , Philosophy , and Cognitive Science , focusing on the interfaces of syntax-semantics-pragmatics and syntax-morphology, as well as the philosophy of grammar and its implications for cognition. Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Linguistics and Philosophy from the University of Barcelona PhD in Linguistics from New York University (2012), supervised by Prof. Richard Kayne His research explores how linguistic structures shape human consciousness, particularly through referentiality and indexicality. Recent projects include Language and Mental Health (investigating linguistic phenotypes in mental disorders) and UnCartesian Linguistics , which challenges Cartesian foundations in grammatical theory. His publications span top journals like Linguistics and Philosophy and Language Sciences , as well as edited volumes such as the Oxford Handbook of Determiners . Scientific Awards: 2012: International Prize for Research on Catalan Linguistics (shared with Cedric Boeckx) Dr Martin’s outreach includes graphic novels (e.g., Weimar. Temps incerts ) and comic books (e.g., Scientia ex Machina ) to popularize linguistics. He is also involved in traveling exhibitions like Talking Brains and Temps incerts , which examine language through art, science, and history.

Andreas Pierisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Database Theory
• Knowledge-Enriched Data
• Uncertain Data
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andreas Pieris is a Lecturer at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, specializing in database theory with a focus on knowledge-enriched data, uncertain data, knowledge representation, and computational logic. He has held academic positions at Vienna University of Technology (Institute of Information Systems) and the University of Oxford (Department of Computer Science). His teaching includes the advanced course Advanced Topics in Foundations of Databases (ATFD) , covering relational query languages, XML databases, graph databases, and ontologies. Research Interests : Database theory, knowledge representation, computational logic, consistent query answering, and ontology-based data access. Collaborations : Extensive co-authorships with Marco Calautti, Ester Livshits, Markus Schneider, and others. Service : Regular participation in program committees of top-tier conferences like PODS, ICDT, IJCAI, AAAI, and KR. His recent publications analyze Datalog query provenance, chase termination algorithms, and consistent query answering under existential rules. He emphasizes the application of computational logic to database systems, leveraging complexity theory and automata for scalable solutions.

Jorge Agullóمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Dialectology
• Romance Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Jorge Agulló is a Junior Research Fellow in Ibero-Romance Linguistics at Queens' College, University of Cambridge , appointed from MT24 for three years. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics , specializing in Spanish and Catalan dialectology. Previously, he served as a member of the Teaching and Research Staff at the Department of Spanish Philology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid . Research interests focus on Spanish dialectology , Catalan-Spanish language contact , and syntactic variation , particularly in relative clauses, resumptive pronouns, and existential constructions. His work bridges theoretical syntax with sociolinguistic stratification and historical evolution. His recent publications highlight trends in resumptive pronoun mechanisms definiteness effects in contact dialects diachronic syntax of Spanish sublexical-to-syntactic interfaces regional vernacular diversity colonial Spanish morphosyntax Awards : Queens’ Junior Research Fellowship in Ibero-Romance Linguistics Dr Agulló's academic trajectory intersects with the Spanish & Portuguese section at Cambridge, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in language contact and dialectal preservation .

Wenchao Guمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• Computational Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenchao GU is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Software Engineering & AI at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) , working under the supervision of Prof. Chunyang Chen. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) (2024), an MSc in Information Science from Tohoku University (2017), and a B.Eng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Tohoku University (2015). Research Interests: Dr. GU's work focuses on Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI4SE) , leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to advance source code understanding, analysis, and generation. Key areas include code optimization , vulnerability detection , and UI code generation . His research bridges theoretical innovations with practical tools for automated code efficiency improvement, semantic code retrieval, and natural language generation in software development workflows. Publication Trends : His recent work emphasizes iterative LLM refinement via evolutionary search (2025), segmented deep hashing for scalable code retrieval (2025), and contrastive learning in code search (2023). Earlier studies explored AST-guided transformers for code summarization (2022) and semantic dependency learning in code retrieval (2021). Scientific Awards: Distinguished Paper Award, ICSE 2025 The Aoba Foundation Scholarship (2015) JASSO Scholarship (2012) Tohoku University President Fellowship (2012) Mentorship: Dr. GU supervises 11 current students (including 1 PhD) and has advised 5 graduated Master's students. He actively seeks candidates with web/Android development expertise for UI code generation projects.

Peter Martin Paschkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Applied Linguistics
• German Language Teaching
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Martin Paschke is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on German as a Foreign Language (DaF) , particularly in the areas of L2 pronunciation , foreign accent perception , and language teaching methodologies . Position: Researcher Department: Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies Key Research Areas: Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Pronunciation Studies Paschke's recent publications analyze phonetic challenges in Italian learners of German , including studies on prosody , focus accent placement , and cross-linguistic comparisons . He frequently collaborates with scholars like David Newbold and Ignacio Arroyo Hernández, contributing to edited volumes and journal special issues on language acquisition and teaching. His academic work spans over four decades, with notable contributions to German-Italian linguistic contrasts , didactic resources , and empirical studies on language learners . While no specific awards or student supervision details are mentioned in the provided texts, his publications highlight expertise in language teaching , phonetic analysis , and cross-cultural communication .

Federica Cognolaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Syntax
• German Linguistics
• Dialectology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Federica Cognola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on syntax of Germanic varieties , particularly Mòcheno (a German dialect in Northern Italy), with emphasis on V2 phenomena , null-subject parameters , and modal particles . She leads the RUM Project (PRIN 2022) on German modal particles and has coordinated Sòtzlear 1/2 projects for Mòcheno language didactics. Her scientific contributions include comparative studies on German-Romance language contact , diachronic syntax, and bilingual acquisition processes. She has received research grants totaling over €170,000 from institutions like Provincia Autonoma di Trento and Caritro Foundation. As an invited speaker, she has presented at institutions including University of Cambridge, Oslo, and Potsdam. Scientific Awards: Premio di prima fascia (2011) - Trento Province 'Contessa Bellati' First Prize (2009) - G. Unfer Cultural Circle Istituto Mòcheno Award (2008) Her teaching portfolio includes German Language courses at both undergraduate and master's levels since 2017, with focus on contrastive linguistics and language didactics . She collaborates with international researchers like Jan Casalicchio and Theresa Biberauer, serving as reviewer for institutions including Flanders Research Foundation and Oxford University Press.

Shizhe Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Comparative Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shizhe Huang serves as the C.V. Starr Professor of Asian Studies and Professor of Chinese and Linguistics at Haverford College, where he has taught since 1989 after previously holding positions at Swarthmore College. His career bridges profound personal experiences from China's Cultural Revolution era with rigorous theoretical linguistics scholarship. His academic foundation includes: B.A. in English Language and Literature from Wuhan Teachers College (Hubei University), China B.A. in Linguistics (Independent major) from Bryn Mawr College M.A. and Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania Huang's research pioneers the syntax/semantics interface through mathematical frameworks, most notably his Double-Variable Hypothesis for distributive universal quantification. His current work identifies lattice structures in Chinese constructions like [mei A dou B] and [lian A dou B], suggesting deep mathematical foundations for Universal Grammar. This research program combines formal semantics with experimental validation through semantic testing of Mad Magazine sentence types, bridging theoretical linguistics and cognitive science. His scholarly recognition includes: C.V. Starr Professorship in Asian Studies (held continuously since 2004) Professor Huang mentors students through advanced theoretical courses like Structure of Chinese and culturally immersive language classes on China's WWII, Musical Concepts in China, Food Production systems, and the Cultural Revolution. His ongoing collaboration with University of Pennsylvania linguists expands experimental validation of the Double-Variable Hypothesis across English and Chinese linguistic frameworks.

Muhammet Kasim Erdenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Arabic Linguistics
• Semantics
• Rhetoric
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Muhammet Kasim Erden serves as an Assistant Professor and Domestic Vice Dean at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Arabic Language and Rhetoric. With academic service since 2013, he teaches courses including Arabic Grammar, Arabic Language and Rhetoric, and Written Expression across degree and preparation programs, while managing significant administrative responsibilities within the university structure. His educational foundation includes an Integrated Doctorate (2014-2023) from Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology specializing in Fundamental Islamic Sciences and Arabic Language and Rhetoric, preceded by a Licence degree (2001-2006) from Konya University's Faculty of Theology in Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge education. Erden's research centers on Arabic linguistic structures within Islamic scholarly traditions, with intense focus on semantic concepts including Taraduf (synonymy), Furuk/Furūq (meaning differentiation), and Ezdad/Azzad (antonymy). His work examines historical evolution of these concepts through lexical analysis, revealing intricate relationships between Arabic rhetoric, semantic theory, and Islamic scholarly discourse across centuries. Analysis of his 2022-2023 publications shows consistent exploration of Arabic semantic frameworks, demonstrating specialized expertise in conceptual analysis of linguistic phenomena within classical Arabic texts. His research trajectory reveals deep engagement with theoretical linguistics while maintaining strong connections to Islamic scholarly traditions. No scientific awards are documented in his academic profile. Regarding academic mentorship, no supervised students are listed in available records. Similarly, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team-based research initiatives are not referenced in current documentation.

Augustin Speyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Linguistics
• Syntax
• German Grammar
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Augustin Speyer serves as a W3-Professor for Systematics and Grammar of the German Language at Saarland University's Faculty of Language and Literature. His research focuses on historical syntax, information structure, and discourse relations in German language evolution. He leads the Chair for Systematics and Grammar of the German Language (Lehrstuhl für Systematik und Grammatik der deutschen Sprache) at Campus A2 2, Room 3.13 in Saarbrücken. PhD in Linguistics from University of Pennsylvania (2007) Habilitation at Saarland University (2010) Promotion in Latin Philology from University of Tübingen (2002) Speyer's research centers on diachronic syntax with particular emphasis on word order phenomena, information density constraints, and clause architecture evolution in German. His work bridges formal linguistic theory with historical data, examining how syntactic structures like topicalization, causal clauses, and relative clauses have transformed from Old High German through Early New High German to contemporary varieties. He employs both corpus-based methodologies and theoretical frameworks from generative grammar. His publication trends reveal sustained focus on German syntax evolution, with recent work expanding into dialectal variation (particularly Rhenish-Franconian), information structure constraints, and cross-linguistic discourse relations. The research demonstrates consistent methodological sophistication combining historical corpus analysis with contemporary syntactic theory. Speyer actively supervises graduate research through his Master's and Doctoral Colloquium, collaborating with colleagues including Prof. Dr. Ingo Reich and Prof. Dr. Remus Gergel. His teaching portfolio includes core linguistics courses such as Phonology and Morphology, Introduction to Linguistics, and specialized seminars on German syntax and generative grammar.

• Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Change
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dorien Nieuwenhuijsen serves as Associate Professor in Spanish Linguistics and Director of Studies of the Graduate School of Languages, Literature and Communication (TLC) at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities. Her academic home is the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication where she specializes in Spanish language structure with a focus on variation and change. Her primary research interests include Historical Linguistics, Language Change, Spanish Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Dialectology, and Corpus Linguistics . Dr. Nieuwenhuijsen employs large digital language corpora to investigate both historical development of Spanish and contemporary variation across Spanish-speaking regions. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on Spanish verbal periphrases, grammaticalization processes, and the interplay between syntactic structures and discourse patterns. The research shows particular attention to constructions like andar + gerundio , seguir + gerundio , and passive constructions, examining their diachronic evolution and synchronic variation across Spanish dialects. Dr. Nieuwenhuijsen actively contributes to the academic community through editorial work, peer review activities, and participation in international research networks. She has served as external reviewer for academic programs and doctoral theses at institutions including the Catholic University of Leuven. She is involved in significant research projects including the PROLEGRAMES project at Complutense University of Madrid (2021-2024) and the Barcelona-based project on the historical dictionary of Spanish verbal periphrases (2019-2023). She is also a member of the Grup de Gramàtica i Diacronia (Gradia), recognized as a 'consolidated' research group by the Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca of the Generalitat de Catalunya. As an educator, she is involved in both the Professional Translation (MA) and Spanish Language and Culture (BA) programs at Utrecht University, demonstrating her commitment to both theoretical linguistics and practical language applications.

• Arabic Linguistics
• Qur'ānic Studies
• Linguistic Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Valeriy Rybalkin is a Professor at the Department of Languages and Literatures of Near and Middle East at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. His career spans over four decades, including part-time roles at multiple Ukrainian institutions and a Fulbright Visiting Professorship at the University of Michigan (2002–2003). He is a leading scholar in Arabic linguistics, Qur'ānic studies, and cross-cultural communication. Ph.D. (1985) and Doctor of Science (2000) in Near Eastern Philology Specializes in Qur'ān translation, Arabic lexicography, and sacred text analysis Led international research projects on historical sources and cultural contexts Rybalkin's research focuses on the linguistic, stylistic, and ideological aspects of sacred texts. His work analyzes Arabic grammatical traditions, intercultural language dynamics, and the evolution of lexicographic practices in the Islamic world. He also investigates the reception of classical Arabic literature in European contexts. His publications include 200+ scholarly works , with recent articles examining Qur'ān exegesis, grammatical governance, and lexical traditions. His research team collaborates across disciplines to study Eastern texts in regional and European frameworks. Scientific Awards : M.Hrushevsky Medal (1992) A.Krymsky Prize (1995) Diploma from Metropolitan George Khadar (2001) Rybalkin has secured multiple grants from ACLS, Tel-Aviv University, and the U.S. Department of State. He leads a research group at the Institute of Oriental Studies, mentoring Ph.D. associate professors and junior scholars in interdisciplinary approaches to Eastern sacred texts.

Ido Daganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Textual Entailment
• Semantic Representation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ido Dagan is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science at Bar-Ilan University , Israel, and founder of the Natural Language Processing (NLP) Lab . He is a Fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics and served as ACL President (2010) and Executive Committee member (2008–2011), leading the establishment of Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics . Dagan’s research focuses on applied semantic processing , including textual entailment , natural semantic representation , multi-text information consolidation , and interactive text summarization . His recent work addresses attributable text generation , summary-source alignment , and cross-sentence argument detection , with applications to fact verification and hallucination detection. Key trends in his publications include cross-document coreference resolution , question-answering systems , semantic parsing , and interactive summarization . Notable collaborative projects involve UI trajectory analysis and long-context QA with Arman Cohan and Jacob Goldberger. Scientific Awards Fellow, Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) President, ACL (2010) Executive Committee, ACL (2008–2011) Advising & Collaborations Dagan has supervised numerous PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral students since 1997, including Shachar Mirkin and Shmuel Amar . He collaborates with researchers like Ori Ernst , Avi Caciularu , and Aviv Slobodkin , with grants from institutions like IBM Haifa Scientific Center and AT&T Bell Laboratories .

• Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Albertne Balazsi Julianna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Netherlandic Studies within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from ELTE (2002) and has served as Head of the BA Dutch Studies department since 2012, previously leading the MA program from 2008-2012. MA in Hungarian and German Language and Literature with Dutch Studies (ELTE, 1980) PhD in Linguistics (ELTE, 2002) Extensive language proficiency: Dutch and German (C1), English (B2), Hungarian Sign Language (A2/B1) Her research spans Dutch-Hungarian comparative linguistics with specializations in syntax, morphology, and sign linguistics. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on light-verb constructions, negation patterns, and question structures across spoken and sign languages. She has maintained active international collaboration through guest lectureships at Charles University (Prague), Lessius University (Antwerp), and research at the University of Amsterdam (2010-2011). Her publication record shows sustained scholarly output through 2018, with recent work examining etymology in Afrikaans proverbs, comparative negation in Dutch and Hungarian, and sign language planning in the Netherlands and Flanders. Her articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches connecting theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic applications. She has served as opponent for multiple doctoral defenses at Hungarian universities including ELTE, Debreceni Egyetem, and Pécsi Egyetem. Her administrative contributions include developing BA/MA accreditation materials and teacher training programs for Dutch studies. OTKA research on negation and interrogative constructions in sign languages (2010-2011) Active member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences Linguistics Committee Member of IVN International Association of Dutch Scholars Her academic service includes organizing international conferences such as 'Het belang van kleine talen in een nieuw Europa' (2005) and the Kuyper Symposium (2018), demonstrating leadership in Central European Dutch studies.

• Modality
• Evidentiality
• English Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne-Laure Besnard is a Lecturer-Researcher in English Linguistics at the University of Rennes 2, where she has been employed since 2017 as a Maître de Conférences. She is a member of the ACE Research Unit (Anglophonie: Communities, Writings) and has held significant administrative roles including Head of the 3rd Year LLCER English Degree (2020-2024) and Head of the 2nd Year LLCER English Degree (2018-2020), as well as L1 Remediation Coordinator (2018-2024). Her educational background includes a Doctorate in English Linguistics from the University of Nantes (2016) with a thesis on Support in journalistic discourse and its evolution: The case of BE X TO structures in contemporary British English , an English Aggregation with linguistics option (2013), a Master of Research in English Linguistics (2012), and an LLCE English Spanish degree (2010), all from the University of Nantes. Dr. Besnard's research focuses on (quasi-)modality and evidentiality, semi-auxiliaries and grammaticalization, point of view and taking charge in discourse, journalistic discourse analysis using corpus methods, and enunciation theory based on Culioli's Theory of Predicative and Enunciative Operations. Her work primarily examines BE X TO constructions and their modal and evidential properties in English. She has presented numerous conference papers on these topics since 2014, with recent presentations in 2024 on UP TO constructions and nominalizations. Her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on modality in English, particularly examining quasi-modal constructions. She combines corpus linguistics with theoretical frameworks to analyze how these structures function in journalistic discourse. Additionally, she has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects exploring adaptive e-learning solutions for language instruction, demonstrating her engagement with educational technology applications in linguistics. Dr. Besnard serves on important academic committees, including as a member of the jury for the external English aggregation (2022-2024) and the internal English aggregation (2019-2020). She was also an alternate member of CNU section 11 (2019-2023) and has participated in organizing major academic conferences including the 62nd SAES Congress (2023) at Rennes 2 University. She is actively involved with the ACE Research Unit at Rennes 2, co-organizing research events as part of the "Common Places" research cycle. Currently on leave for the 2024-2025 academic year, she remains engaged in scholarly activities with conference presentations as recent as May-June 2024.