جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ulrike Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corpus Linguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Historical Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ulrike Schneider is a Professor of English Linguistics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She holds a PhD (2014) and Habilitation (2024) in English linguistics, specializing in corpus-based studies of syntax, language variation, and diachronic change. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied digital methods. Education Habilitation: "Transitivity as an Explanatory Factor in Language Variation and Change" , Mainz (2024) PhD: "Frequency, Hesitations and Chunks - A Usage-based Study of Chunking in English" , Freiburg (2014) Diploma in Applied Modern Languages and Business, Giessen (2009) Research Interests Language Variation & Change Corpus Linguistics Diachronic Syntax Modality & Negation Political Discourse Analysis Digital Humanities Her work examines syntactic structures in historical and modern contexts, particularly focusing on modals, causatives, and corpus-based methods. Recent studies analyze Trump's political language and the diachronic evolution of verb constructions. Publications highlight methodological innovations in corpus analysis and digital tools for linguistic research. Recent work addresses modal negation patterns, V+it up constructions, and legal aspects of social media corpus publication. Teaching & Grants include innovative digital pedagogy projects funded by the Gutenberg Lehrkolleg. She has held visiting professorships at Hildesheim, Augsburg, Frankfurt, and Konstanz universities since 2023. Awards include the JGU Teaching Award (2024) and a 2018 grant for digital humanities initiatives.

Kyung Wook Seoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Residential Architecture
• Urban Design
• Environmental Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Kyung Wook Seo is an Associate Professor and Head of Education at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria University, UK. His expertise spans residential building design, urban morphology, and environmental behavior. He has led international projects such as the National Research Foundation-funded 'Social Housing Design in the Post-Pandemic Era' (2022–25) and contributed to sustainable housing initiatives in Malaysia and Korea. Seo holds editorial roles at the Journal of Housing and Built Environment and Frontiers in Psychology , and was a JSPS Invitational Fellow (2023). His academic journey includes a PhD from UCL Bartlett, and prior roles as Head of Department at Kyonggi University and architect at Daewoo Construction and Wendel-Duchscherer Architects. Education: PhD in Architectural Theory, University College London (2014) Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Korea University Research Interests: Focuses on housing form and culture, morphological analysis of buildings/cities, and post-pandemic urban resilience. His work bridges architectural theory with practical design solutions, particularly in modular housing and cultural adaptation. Recent studies investigate spatial perception, urban regeneration stakeholder dynamics, and cognitive dimensions of domestic spaces. Grants & Projects: £148,731: Social Housing Design in the Post-Pandemic Era (NRF Korea) £454,871: Future Dwelling Models for Korean New Towns (KLHC) £133,787: Structure-Infill Housing for Malaysia's Low-Income Populations (British Council) His research outputs span 50+ peer-reviewed articles, with key contributions in Archnet-IJAR and Nexus Network Journal . Awards include the 2021 Academic Excellence Award and 2009 Best Teaching Award.

Josep Querمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Josep Quer is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Translation and Language Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, leading the LSCLab. He holds a PhD from Utrecht University and has held roles such as Full Professor at the University of Amsterdam and Researcher at the University of Barcelona. His work focuses on theoretical linguistics, particularly sign languages, Romance languages, and Greek. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Utrecht University (1998) Master in Grammatical Theory, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1993) Classics (Greek) Degree, University of Barcelona (1988) Research Interests: Sign language syntax/semantics Romance languages Greek linguistics Modality effects in language Grammar writing standards for sign languages Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Language , Lingua , and Sign Language & Linguistics . Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in sign language research and cross-modal comparisons. Awards: Catalan Academy membership (2021), NIAS Fellowships (2021-2024), and APANSCE Prize (2006). Grants & Leadership: Coordinated EU H2020 project SIGN-HUB (2016–2020). Led development of Gramàtica bàsica de la llengua de signes catalana (2005) with GRIN research group. Served as journal co-editor and network chair for COST Action IS1006. Labs/Teams: Directs LSCLab and manages LSC corpus/lexicon projects under Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

Mithun Marianneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Morphology
• Syntax
• Discourse
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mithun Marianne is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), USA, since 1986. Previously, she held roles including Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley (1982-1986) and Professor at SUNY Albany (1973-1985). She earned a Ph.D. from Yale University in 1974. Her research focuses on morphology, syntax, discourse, prosody, language contact/change, typology, and documentation of Indigenous and Austronesian languages. She has held visiting positions globally, including at the University of Nice, Stanford, and La Trobe University. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Amérindia and Journal of Linguistic Typology . Her honors include Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2008), the Medaille du Collège de France (2005), and Doctorates Honoris Causa from La Trobe University (2003) and the University of Oslo (2000). She was elected to the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in 1998. Recent activities include leading international research initiatives on cross-linguistic clause combining (2010-2012) and serving on scientific committees for language documentation conferences. Her work bridges linguistic theory with empirical analysis, emphasizing fieldwork and endangered language preservation.

• Bilingualism
• Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Rosemarie Tracy holds a position in the Department of English at the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on bilingualism, multilingualism, and language acquisition, particularly in heritage language contexts and child language development. Tracy has contributed extensively to understanding syntax-morphology interfaces, heritage speaker linguistics, and diagnostic tools for multilingual children (e.g., the LiSe-DaZ® test). Her work bridges sociolinguistics, cognitive development, and educational practices, addressing topics like language loss, language maintenance, and pedagogical strategies for multilingual populations. Key research themes include the dynamics of heritage language use, challenges in assessing multilingual children’s language competencies, and theoretical models of simultaneous bilingual acquisition. Her studies often involve empirical analysis of German heritage speakers in majority English settings, exploring clause structure preferences and syntactic variability. Tracy’s collaborations span international teams, reflecting her role in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to language science. Publications highlight contributions to Heritage Language Journal , Frontiers in Psychology , and Zeitschrift für Sprachwissenschaft , with recent work critiquing traditional native speaker paradigms and advancing frameworks for multilingual language assessment. Her academic career includes pioneering work on multilingual grammars and pedagogical linguistics since the 1980s.

• Linguistics
• Sign Languages
• Construction Grammar
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ryan Lepic is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at Gallaudet University, specializing in the structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and usage-based approaches to linguistic analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego (2015), and focuses on topics such as construction grammar, sign language typology, and the relationship between form and meaning in signed languages. His research emphasizes empirical descriptions of ASL, challenging outdated frameworks and advocating for cross-linguistically transparent terminology. Teaching includes courses like LIN-732 Cognitive Linguistics II, LIN-263 Introduction to ASL Structure, and PST-361 Introduction to ASL. His work frequently intersects with corpus linguistics and empirical data collection, as seen in projects analyzing initialized signs, compounds, and idioms in ASL. Collaborations include work with researchers like Corrine Occhino and Julie Hochgesang on topics ranging from corpus development to theoretical debates over 'lexicalization' in sign languages. Publications span cognitive linguistics, sign language syntax, and multimodal compositionality, with recent attention to idioms as affective constructions and the role of frequency in linguistic knowledge. His research often highlights ASL's unique status as a young language in contact with spoken languages, providing insights into language change and variation.

Gerald Stellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multilingualism
• Linguistic Variation
• Code-Switching
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerald Stell is an Associate Professor in the Section of Language and Information Sciences at the University of Lausanne, appointed since August 2023. Previously, he held roles as Assistant and Associate Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his PhD in Linguistics from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (VUB). His research focuses on multilingualism and linguistic variation, particularly in postcolonial contexts. Key areas include phonetic/grammatical variation, code-switching, and identity strategies in language use, with a specific emphasis on Namibian English and Afrikaans. He is currently finalizing a monograph on Namibian English, proposing an eclectic variationist methodology combining subjective and objective data analysis. His recent work explores sociolinguistic dynamics in postcolonial settings, including studies on language contact, ethnic identity negotiation, and the interaction between sociopolitical factors and linguistic structures. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with applied sociolinguistics, aiming to contextualize language variation within broader social and historical frameworks.

Merete Brendeford Anderssenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multilingual Acquisition
• Syntactic Variation
• Language Attrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Merete Brendeford Anderssen is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, serving as Academic Programme Director for English Language and Theoretical Linguistics and Deputy leader of the research group AcqVA-Nor. She leads the C-LaBL Learning Domain and oversees study programs in English linguistics (M-EAC) and theoretical linguistics (M-TLIN). Her research focuses on multilingual acquisition, syntactic variation, heritage languages, and cross-linguistic influence. She has contributed to projects like MultiGender (CAS), MiMS (RCN), INPUT (MSCA), and MuMiN (RCN), exploring language representation, attrition, and maintenance across diverse populations. Her work integrates experimental methods (ERP studies, response time analysis) with theoretical linguistics, examining how structural similarities between languages influence acquisition and attrition. Key themes include heritage language trajectories in Syrian Arabic-German bilinguals, L3 acquisition processes, and dialect levelling mechanisms in Norwegian dialects. She has published extensively on word order variation, possessive constructions, and cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts. Current research interests include studying heritage speakers across ages and examining the role of English-Norwegian similarities in multilingual minds. Anderssen collaborates internationally, leading teams that bridge psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Her grants include €1.5M from RCN for MuMiN (2021-2025) and MSCA funding for INPUT (2021-2023).

Paloma Jereticمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paloma Jeretic is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences. She previously held a postdoctoral position at the Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) in Berlin as part of the LeibnizDream project. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistics from New York University in 2021, focusing on neg-raising modals and scaleless implicatures. Her research spans semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, with a focus on cross-linguistic studies of negation, modality, and implicature. She conducts fieldwork on languages such as Ecuadorian Siona, Turkish, French, and Spanish, and utilizes experimental, computational, and corpus-based methods in her work. Education Ph.D., Linguistics, New York University, 2021 Research Interests Dr. Jeretic’s work explores semantics and pragmatics, with a focus on negation, modality, and their interfaces with syntax. Key topics include implicature, negative concord, polarity, and the semantics of differential objects. She also investigates how large language models process natural language structure and meaning. Methodologically, her research combines theoretical analysis, fieldwork, typological comparison, and experimental approaches. Awards & Grants While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained recognition in linguistic research. Labs & Collaborations Her collaborative projects include work with institutions like ZAS Berlin and co-authors globally, focusing on language universals and typological diversity in semantics and syntax.

Rebecca Holtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Spoken Language Processing
• Hearing Loss
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Holt is a Research Fellow in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre and the Child Language Lab. She holds a PhD from Macquarie University (2020). Her research focuses on spoken language processing in children with hearing loss and adults learning English as a second language, employing methods like eye-tracking, EEG, and behavioral measures. Key areas include syntactic prediction, audiovisual speech processing, and phonological awareness. Her work spans 15 peer-reviewed articles (2014–2025), with recent emphasis on interdisciplinary frameworks for classroom interventions (L3 Assessment Framework) and neural responses to accented speech. Collaborations involve institutions like the Child Language Lab and projects funded since 2014. No awards are explicitly listed, but her research is widely cited in audiology and developmental linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Macquarie University, 2020) Labs/Teams: Child Language Lab, Hearing Research Centre Grants: Active since 2014 (Neural and behavioral evidence for children's learning of grammatical morphology)

Isabel Nadine Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Third Language Acquisition
• Norwegian as a Second Language
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Isabel Nadine Jensen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Scandinavian linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. Her research centers on second and third language acquisition, with a focus on Norwegian as a second language and the Bottleneck Hypothesis in multilingual learning contexts. Her academic background includes a PhD in Linguistics from UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022), an MPhil in English Linguistics (2016), a Practical-Pedagogical Education degree (2017), and bachelor’s degrees in Language and Literature (2014) and Journalism (2013). PhD in Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2022) Practical-Pedagogical Education, University of Southeast Norway (2017) MPhil in English Linguistics, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2016) BA in Language and Literature, UiT The Arctic University of Norway (2014) BA in Journalism, Nord University (2013) Her research interests span second and third language acquisition, crosslinguistic influence, morphosyntactic development, dialect acquisition, and the cognitive and neural underpinnings of multilingualism. She investigates how linguistic similarity, bilectal exposure, and prior language knowledge shape L2 and L3 learning trajectories, particularly among Norwegian and migrant populations. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interplay between syntax, morphology, and crosslinguistic transfer in multilingual acquisition. Her work employs experimental, corpus-based, and neurocognitive methods across diverse populations, including Polish migrants in Norway and L1 Norwegian learners of English. A recurring theme is the testing and refinement of the Bottleneck Hypothesis, particularly in how morphosyntax presents a critical challenge in language learning. Isabel Jensen is affiliated with the research group Second and third languages: Acquisition and use at the University of Oslo. She has not been mentioned as advising students or receiving specific scientific awards in the provided texts. She has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Language Learning , Second Language Research , International Journal of Bilingualism , and Frontiers in Psychology . Her collaborative work reflects strong international and interdisciplinary engagement in the field of multilingualism and language acquisition.

Jan-Wouter Zwartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Linguistic Typology
• Morphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jan-Wouter Zwart is a Professor of Theoretical Linguistics at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. His research focuses on syntax, linguistic typology, and morphological strength, with a particular emphasis on Germanic languages and cross-linguistic syntactic structures. He holds an office at the Harmony building (Room 1315.0401) and can be reached via c.j.w.zwart@rug.nl. Research Interests: - Syntax and its interface with morphology and semantics - Typological studies of alignment systems and verb positioning - Historical developments in Dutch and Afrikaans syntax - Formal syntactic theory and syntactic derivation mechanisms - Methodological approaches to linguistic analysis Recent work explores coordination structures, modal adverb placement, and rethinking alignment typology. His contributions appear in leading venues like the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Linguistics and Syntax-focused volumes. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his extensive publication record indicates academic recognition. He has no listed advisees or grants in the provided texts. His professional activities are centered at the University of Groningen without external roles.

• Language Acquisition
• Language Processing
• Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juliana Gerard is a Lecturer in Linguistics at Ulster University's School of Communication and Media, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She specializes in language acquisition and processing, particularly focusing on syntax, bilingualism, and the role of working memory. Her work bridges linguistics with cognitive science, exploring how domain-general processes interact with language development. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of Maryland (2016) M.A. in Linguistics, UCLA (2011) B.A. in Linguistics, Spanish, and Cognitive Science, UCLA (2011) P.G. Certificate in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University (2018) Research Interests Her research investigates first and second language acquisition, particularly syntactic development in children and adults. Key themes include adjunct control, bilingualism, and AI applications in education. She leads initiatives like the Ulster Child Studies Consortium and collaborates on projects such as AI integration in academic settings. Grants & Awards 2024-2025 Research Impact Fund (£4,979) 2024 International Science Partnerships Fund (£40,122) 2016 NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant ($16,781) Teaching & Outreach She teaches courses on language acquisition, research methods, and child language. She oversees MSc dissertations and leads outreach programs to engage families in child development research. Key Projects Ulster Centre on Multilingualism (UCoM) collaborations Workshop on AI Applications for Research Contexts

• Formal Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wataru Uegaki is a Reader (Associate Professor) and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Department of Linguistics and English Language, part of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT (2015) and previously taught at Leiden University. His research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, exploring how word meanings interact with grammatical structures across languages. He leads two major projects: the UKRI-funded Logic in Semantic Universals (2022-2025) and the AHRC/DFG MECORE project (2021-2024), investigating clausal embedding restrictions and cross-linguistic modal generalizations. Uegaki teaches semantics and pragmatics at undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing empirical and theoretical approaches. He has supervised over 20 students, including PhD candidates James Engels and Fred Whibley. His work combines experimental methods with theoretical frameworks, contributing to semantic universals and evolutionary linguistics. Collaborators include institutions in Edinburgh, Konstanz, Amsterdam, and beyond. He maintains active research profiles on his website and Google Scholar .

• Formal Semantics
• Neurolinguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eytan Zweig is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York, where he conducts research and teaches in formal semantics and neurolinguistics. He is affiliated with the Syntax and Semantics Research Group and the Psycholinguistics Research Group, and serves as Chair of the Ethics Committee and Careers and Skills Liaison Officer. BA in English, Literature and Linguistics – Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1998–2002) PhD in Linguistics – New York University (2002–2008) His research focuses on the intersection of formal semantics and cognitive neuroscience, particularly in quantification, scalar implicature, and morphological processing. He employs experimental and neuroimaging techniques (e.g., MEG) to investigate how linguistic meaning is computed in real time. His work spans theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches to language. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in integrating formal semantic theory with psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic validation. Key themes include scalar inference processing, quotative constructions, morphological complexity effects on brain responses, and the semantics of plurality. These works span journals such as Linguistics and Philosophy , Language and Cognitive Processes , and Linguistic Variation , indicating interdisciplinary reach across theoretical and cognitive linguistics. He has served on editorial boards for prominent journals including Semantics and Pragmatics and Language and Cognitive Processes , and has acted as a reviewer for Linguistic Inquiry . His external activities include numerous invited talks at institutions such as ZAS Berlin, NYU, and Queen Mary College. Eytan Zweig supervises PhD students, including Upsorn Tawilapakul, and has secured research funding through a pump-priming grant on scalar calculation. He collaborates with scholars such as George Tsoulas and Bill Haddican on syntactic and semantic innovations. He is actively involved in research groups at York and leads projects that bridge theoretical linguistics with cognitive neuroscience, contributing to both foundational knowledge and methodological advances in the field.