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Malka Rappaport Hovavمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polysemy
• Argument structure
• Syntax
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malka Rappaport Hovav is a Professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, holding the Henya Sharef Chair in Humanities. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including Bar Ilan University and MIT. She is affiliated with the Department of English/Linguistics under the Faculty of Humanities and has made significant contributions to theoretical linguistics. Education: PhD in Linguistics from MIT (1984), with a thesis on phonological and morphological aspects of Tiberian Hebrew. Her research focuses on lexical semantics, syntax, and the interplay between semantics and cognition. She has led major academic initiatives, including founding the School of Language Sciences and the Language, Logic and Cognition Center at Hebrew University. Key scientific awards include the 2022 Humboldt Research Award and a 2002-2003 fellowship at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. She also pioneered the establishment of the Israel Association for Theoretical Linguistics in 1985. Administrative Leadership: Chair of the Department of English (Hebrew University) Founder and Head of the School of Language Sciences Provost, Rothberg International School (2015-2017)

• Syntax
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Language Variation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanne Wurmbrand is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Vienna and holds a Visiting Professorship in Linguistics at Harvard University. Her academic career spans institutions including the University of Connecticut (2015–2020 as Full Professor), McGill University, and multiple roles at the University of Vienna. She specializes in syntax, theoretical linguistics, and language variation with a focus on Germanic languages. Research interests include syntax-semantics interfaces, morphosyntactic variation, and formal approaches to linguistic theory. Her work bridges syntactic theory with empirical data from Germanic languages and language contact phenomena. Elected to the Academy of Europe (2020) No grants, advising records, or laboratory affiliations are explicitly documented in the provided materials.

Shalom Lappinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Probabilistic modelling of linguistic knowledge
• Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shalom Lappin is a Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Gothenburg and King’s College London. He has held multiple academic roles, including Director of the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability at Gothenburg since 2015. Ph.D. in Philosophy, Brandeis University (1975) M.A. in Philosophy, Brandeis University (1973) B.A. in Philosophy, York University (1970) Lappin’s research focuses on the intersection of syntax, semantics, and computational modeling of linguistic knowledge. He explores probabilistic approaches to grammar induction, the philosophy of language, and the application of machine learning in understanding linguistic structures. His publications highlight trends in syntactic theory, anaphora resolution, and computational linguistics. Notable works include critiques of the Minimalist Program and foundational contributions to natural language processing algorithms. ESRC Professorial Fellowship (2012-2015) Elected Chair of the British Academy’s Linguistics and Philology Section (2011-2014) Fellow of the British Academy (2010) Lappin has led research teams and centers, notably the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability at Gothenburg. His career spans institutions like Tel Aviv University, University of London, and IBM Watson Research Center, with grants supporting interdisciplinary research in linguistics and cognition.

Pritty Patel-Groszمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal syntax
• Formal semantics
• Syntax-semantics interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pritty Patel-Grosz is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Oslo and director of the Super Linguistics Research Group. Her academic career spans formal linguistic methodology, with a focus on syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface and psycholinguistics. Education: University College London (undergraduate), PhD in Linguistics from MIT Her research pioneers Super Linguistics , expanding traditional linguistic boundaries by analyzing non-standard communicative systems through formal methods. Key areas include: Semantic theory of body movement Comparative analysis of linguistic and dance semantics Cross-species studies with non-human primates Collaborations with musicologists and primatologists inform her interdisciplinary approach, exploring structural parallels between language and movement-based communication systems. Current projects involve developing a unified semantic framework for narrative dance and extending this methodology to primate gestural communication. She leads the Super Linguistics Research Group, which bridges linguistic theory with cognitive science and biological anthropology.

Friedrich Neubarthمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Speech Synthesis
• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interfaces
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Friedrich Neubarth is a lecturer at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of German Studies and the Department of Philosophy. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and computational approaches to language processing. Research Focus: Speech synthesis for dialectal varieties, computational modeling of morphology/syntax, phonological representation primitives, and prosodic correlates of information structure. Key Projects: VSDS (Viennese Dialect Synthesis), MLT4MLV (Machine Learning for Language Varieties), LEGO Audio & Braille Building Instructions, and MAGNIFICENT (Multifaceted News Analysis). Academic Contributions: 15-year publication record (2008-2023) spanning speech technology, dialectal machine translation, crossmodal word learning, and formal syntactic theory. Notable collaborations with Brigitte Krenn, Harald Trost, and Michael Pucher. Teaching: Delivers courses in linguistics and grammar at the University of Vienna, including exercise courses and lecture+exercise combinations since at least 2003. Technical Expertise: Development of spoken dialogue systems incorporating Viennese dialect synthesis, creation of multimodal language learning frameworks, and construction of annotated linguistic corpora for research.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gianina Iordachioaia is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Graz, researching theoretical and comparative aspects of morphology, particularly deverbal nominalization patterns across languages. Research examines: Morphosyntactic realization of argument structure Semantic interfaces in derivation Categorial shift mechanisms Crosslinguistic variation in nominalization Publications extensively analyze zero-derived nouns, affixal nominalizations, and their syntactic-semantic properties. Recent experimental work investigates causativity in nominalization across English, Italian, and Romanian. Supervises doctoral research in morphology and syntax. Leads projects on derivational databases and teaches advanced seminars in morphological theory.

• Semantics
• Syntax
• Morphology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Boban Arsenijevic is a Professor at the Institute of Slavic Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, Austria. His academic position and research profile establish him as a prominent figure in Slavic linguistics. His research interests encompass: Semantics, syntax, and morphology with special focus on their interfaces Verbal aspect and Slavic verb prefixation Agreement mechanisms, particularly gender agreement Clausal embedding and relativization The evolution of language Sociolinguistics and language policy Philosophy of language Professor Arsenijevic employs formal methods in his research, primarily generative grammar and formal semantics, while remaining open to functional considerations when appropriate. His empirical approach combines speaker introspection, corpus analysis, and experimental methods depending on the research question. He is an active member of the "Dimensions of Europe" profile area and participates in the "Heterogeneity and cohesion" and "Language and Plurality" research networks at the University of Graz. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on verbal aspect, agreement phenomena, and morphosyntactic structures in Western South Slavic languages. His work bridges theoretical linguistic frameworks with concrete empirical data, including the development of specialized resources like the WeSoSlaV database for the Western South Slavic verbal system. His research shows particular attention to theme vowels, secondary imperfectivization, and morphosyntactic variation across Slavic languages. Professor Arsenijevic maintains an active research agenda with numerous publications each year, reflecting his significant contribution to the field of Slavic linguistics. His work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language teaching and language policy.

Peter Herbeckمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Syntax of Romance Languages
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Herbeck is a researcher at the Department of Romance Studies, Institute of Romance Studies, University of Vienna. His academic journey began with an MA in English and Romance Linguistics from Bergische Universität Wuppertal, followed by a PhD in Romance Studies (Spanish/Linguistics) from Universität Salzburg. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Valencia (DAAD stipend), University of Wuppertal (Scientific Employee), and University of Cologne. Education : MA (2008) in English and Romance Linguistics, PhD (2015) in Spanish Linguistics Current Role : Postdoc at SFB project 'Language Between Redundancy and Deficiency', University of Vienna (since 2024) Herbeck’s research focuses on the syntax of Romance languages, particularly the syntax-pragmatics interface, morphosyntax of Valencian Catalan, discourse markers, and corpus linguistics. He employs quantitative methods and theoretical frameworks to analyze spoken language corpora, with a special interest in subject realization, finite/non-finite constructions, and grammaticalization processes. He has contributed to 15 recent publications (2011–2024) on topics including null subject theory, control structures, discourse markers, and Catalan morphosyntax. His scientific award includes a DAAD Postdoc Fellowship. Herbeck has taught linguistics seminars in Spanish syntax, morphosyntax, and corpus methods at the University of Vienna, Wuppertal, and Cologne. Collaborative Efforts : Co-organized international conferences on Catalan linguistics, residual verb second phenomena, and syntax-morphology interfaces

Albert Wallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Romance Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Bare Nominals
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Albert Wall is an Associate Professor of Romance Linguistics at the University of Vienna. His academic career spans institutions including the University of Tübingen, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Fluminense Federal University (UFF), and University of Zurich, where he worked on multiple Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) projects. Current role: Associate Professor at University of Vienna Prior roles: Assistant for Portuguese/Spanish Linguistics at Zurich University Education: Studies in Romance and Slavic Philology (Tübingen, Rio de Janeiro, Niterói) PhD: Completed in 2015 at Zurich Research Focus : Syntax and semantics of nominal phrases Bare nominals in Brazilian Portuguese Differential Object Marking (DOM) in Spanish and Portuguese Syntax-Phonology interface Experimental linguistics methodologies Publications include monographs and edited volumes on Brazilian Portuguese linguistics, DOM in Romance languages, and methodological approaches to micro-variation studies. His recent work analyzes DOM across Spanish varieties, semantic scales in Ibero-Romance, and language contact phenomena at the Uruguay-Brazil border. Academic Affiliations : Member of Societas Linguistica Europaea Collaborator with Johannes Kabatek and Philipp Obrist Contributor to conference proceedings and journals like Journal of Portuguese Linguistics

Pagin Peterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Language
• Formal Semantics
• Philosophy of Logic
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Pagin is a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at Stockholm University's Department of Philosophy. He holds a PhD from Stockholm University (1987) under the supervision of Dag Prawitz. His academic career includes roles such as Lecturer (1994–2001), Researcher (1991–1993), and Post-doctoral Fellow (1987–1991) at Stockholm University. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Barcelona (2008) and EHESS/IEA-Paris (2010). Research Focus: Philosophy of Language, Formal Semantics, Vagueness, Pragmatics, and Epistemology. Key Projects: Led or participated in over a dozen research initiatives, including those funded by The Swedish Research Council and The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Research Interests: Pagin’s work centers on compositionality, pragmatic enrichment, the semantics of vague predicates, and the philosophy of assertion. Notable contributions include theories on coherence-driven enrichment and critiques of structured propositions. Awards & Honors: Member of the Rolf Schock Prize Committee for Logic and Philosophy (2009). Associate member of LOGOS (Barcelona) and CeLL (University of London). Advising: Supervised five PhD students, including Mikael Janvid and Arvid Båve, focusing on epistemology, truth predicates, and vagueness. Labs/Teams: Collaborated with international networks like EURO-XPRAG and PETAF, exploring experimental pragmatics and language training.

Alain Peyraubeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese linguistics
• Typology of East-Asian languages
• The origin and evolution of languages
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alain Peyraube is Chair Professor of Chinese Linguistics at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) since 2001 and Directeur de Recherche at the CNRS (Paris, France) from 1997 to 2001. He has held leadership roles as Deputy Director of the CNRS Division of Humanities and Social Sciences (1997-2001) and Director of the CNRS-EHESS Institute of East Asian Linguistics (1984-1998). Doctorat d’Etat (1984) and Ph.D. (1976) from Paris 7 and Paris 8 Universities His research spans Chinese diachronic syntax and semantics, cognitive approaches to language diversity, and the typology of East Asian languages. Recent work focuses on grammaticalization, causatives, and semantic evolution in Sinitic languages. Publications highlight trends in historical syntax, causative constructions, and cognitive linguistics. Key contributions include studies on motion events, directional complements, and volition expressions in Classical and Modern Chinese dialects. 1988 French Academy Stanislas Julien Prize 2002 Corresponding member, Academia Sinica (Taiwan) 2006 Member, Academia Europaea 2007 Honorary Professor, University of Beijing Peyraube has advised numerous research projects and collaborated with institutions like Academia Sinica and the European Research Council. His work bridges historical linguistics and cognitive theory, emphasizing cross-linguistic comparisons and functional analysis.

Cecilia Polettoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Germanic Morphosyntax
• Formal Syntax
• Microvariation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cecilia Poletto is a Professor of Linguistics at Goethe University Frankfurt (since 2011) and holds a part-time professorship at the University of Padua (since 2016). Her research focuses on Germanic and Romance syntax, microvariation, and historical morphosyntax. She has held a permanent research position at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Padua from 1995 to 2005 and served as an Associate Professor at the University of Venice (2005–2011). Her work bridges formal syntax with diachronic and dialectological perspectives, particularly examining quantifier placement, complementizer phrase structure, and null subject phenomena in Old Italian. She has contributed influential studies on remnant movement, smuggling operations in interrogatives, and multilingual competence effects in Italian-German bilinguals. Awarded Fellow of the CNR since 2017, she also served on Italy’s national professor evaluation committee (2016–2018). Her research has been published in top journals like Glossa and Frontiers in Psychology , alongside monographs on Old Italian word order and Northern Italian dialect syntax.

Michael Fortescueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eskimo-Aleut languages
• Linguistic typology
• Cognitive linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Fortescue is a Professor of General Linguistics (emeritus) at the University of Copenhagen's Department of General and Applied Linguistics. He holds an associate position at St Hugh’s College, Oxford University since 2011. His career spans over four decades with academic roles including Docent in Eskimology and Head of the Department of Eskimology (1985–1987). He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Greenland, Alaska, Chukotka, and British Columbia, focusing on endangered languages like West Greenlandic, Koyukon, and Kwakwala. Education: B.A. (Slavic Languages, UC Berkeley, 1966), M.A. (Slavic Languages, UC Berkeley, 1970), PhD (Linguistics, University of Edinburgh, 1978). Research interests include linguistic typology, polysynthesis, cognitive linguistics, and the documentation of Eskimo-Aleut and Chukotko-Kamchatkan languages. He has authored major reference works such as The Oxford Handbook of Polysynthesis (2017) and edited the Comparative Eskimo Dictionary (2010). His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical fieldwork. Key awards include a Danish government exchange scholarship (1978) and leadership roles in the Linguistic Circle of Copenhagen. His publications emphasize language universals, historical reconstruction, and the intersection of language and cognition. Fieldwork and collaborative efforts have involved indigenous communities across the Arctic and Pacific Northwest. He has held visiting positions at institutions including UC Berkeley, La Trobe University, and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics.

Hubert Haiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hubert Haider is a Professor at the University of Salzburg, currently serving as Vice-Director of the Centre for Neurocognitive Research. He has held academic leadership roles including Chairman of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Salzburg since 1998 and Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Stuttgart (1992-1993). His career spans institutions like Harvard, Tübingen, and Lund, where he held visiting positions and fellowships. Education: Ph.D. (1980, University of Vienna, General Linguistics); Habilitation (1987, University of Vienna, General Linguistics). Dr. Haider's research focuses on theoretical and comparative syntax (Germanic & Romance languages), the syntax-semantics interface , and cognitive aspects of language processing, integrating psycho- and neurolinguistics with neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and EEG. His work bridges formal grammar theory with empirical cognitive studies. He has led internationally funded projects such as SFB 340 on computational linguistics foundations (DFG), IGLO on Germanic language intercomprehension (EU Lingua-D), and FWF-funded EEG studies on sentence processing. These projects highlight his interdisciplinary approach to language theory and cognition. Scientific Honors: Member of Academia Europaea.

• Syntax-semantics interface
• Morphology-semantics interface
• Semantics of tense, aspect and noun phrases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Denis Delfitto is a Professor in General Linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities , University of Verona, Italy, since 2001. He previously held academic positions as Associate Professor at Utrecht University (1990-2001) and has been invited as a guest professor at institutions including ZAS Berlin, University of Geneva, and University of Bordeaux 1. Education : Graduated in Philosophy (1985), University of Pisa Diploma in Humanities (Logic and Formal Linguistics, 1985), Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa PhD in General Linguistics (1990), Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (Dissertation: "Generics and Variables in Syntax") Research Interests : His work spans the syntax-semantics interface , morphology-semantics interplay , and the semantics of tense, aspect, and noun phrases . He explores philosophical dimensions of language, including mind-body connections , cognitive sciences , and reference mechanisms in natural language. His research also investigates how first-personal thoughts manifest across syntactic structures. Scientific Awards : NWO Visiting Fellow (2014), Utrecht Institute of Linguistics OTS LaBRI Fellow (2008), CNRS, University of Bordeaux Fellow (1997), Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies Fulbright Fellow (1988), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Administrative Role : Served as Vice-rector for International Relations at the University of Verona (2005-2011).