جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Lexical-Functional Grammar
• Constraint-based Grammar
• Linguistic Typology
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Ryo Otoguro is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Law, specializing in theoretical linguistics. He holds a PhD from the University of Essex and has been at Waseda since 2009, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor. His research focuses on Lexical-Functional Grammar, constraint-based approaches, and linguistic typology, with particular emphasis on morphology-syntax interfaces across languages including Japanese, Germanic, and Romance languages. His research examines case systems, agreement phenomena, verb inflection, modality, and negation through formal linguistic frameworks. Otoguro develops models connecting conceptual structures with linguistic representations using mathematical functions, contributing to theories of language evolution from primitive to complex grammatical systems. Otoguro has received the British Government Overseas Research Students Award (2003) and secured multiple JSPS grants including studies on agreement phenomena (2017-2020), verb inflection (2014-2017), and modality (2011-2013). As Director of Waseda's Institute for the Study of Language and Information (2021-2025), he leads research initiatives while teaching linguistics courses across departments.

• Natural Language Processing
• Automated Text Summarization
• Computer Assisted Language Learning
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Professor Manabu Okumura is affiliated with the Advanced Information Processing Division at Tokyo Institute of Technology, leading the Precision and Intelligence Laboratory. His research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), automated text summarization, and speech dialogue systems, emphasizing real-time, user-friendly interaction. Key areas include incremental language understanding, robustness in ill-formed input analysis, and semi-automatic lexical acquisition. His work addresses challenges like syntactic-semantic integration using case frame analysis, ellipse resolution in Japanese, and associative lexical relations extraction from corpora. Research projects include communication assistive technologies for disabled individuals and natural language-driven animation control. Publications span foundational NLP topics such as word sense disambiguation via semantic networks, zero pronoun resolution using centering theory, and incremental discourse processing. The lab collaborates on bilingual corpus analysis for lexicon development and maintains a focus on practical applications of theoretical advances.

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Daisuke Kawahara is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and a Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Informatics. He holds a PhD in Informatics from Kyoto University (2005) and has previously served as Associate Professor at Kyoto University and Senior Researcher at NICT. His research spans natural language processing, computational linguistics, and AI infrastructure. Education: Ph.D. in Informatics, Kyoto University (2005) Graduate Studies in Intelligent Informatics, Kyoto University (1999–2002) M.Eng. in Electronic & Communication Engineering, Kyoto University (1997–1999) B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Kyoto University (1993–1997) Research Focus: Kawahara specializes in NLP, including syntactic parsing, semantic role labeling, language resource development (e.g., JGLUE benchmark), and multilingual corpus construction. His work integrates machine learning with linguistic theory to improve text understanding systems, error correction tools, and dialogue agents. Publication Trends: His recent articles emphasize Japanese and Chinese NLP, neural network-based parsing, and practical applications like educational tools and pandemic information systems. Common themes include benchmarking, corpus annotation, and cross-lingual adaptation. Awards: 情報処理学会 自然言語処理研究会 優秀研究賞 (2025) 言語処理学会最優秀論文賞 (2024, 2023) 科学技術分野の文部科学大臣表彰 (2017) Multiple Best Paper Awards from NLP conferences (2000–2025) Projects & Advising: He leads JSPS-funded projects like Building General Language Understanding Infrastructure (2021–2025) and Acquisition of Knowledge Frames (2018–2021). No student advisees are listed. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project and maintains ties to Kyoto University's NLP lab. Focuses on large-scale language modeling and collaborative AI-human intelligence frameworks.

• Foreign Language Education
• Language Testing
• Learner Corpus
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Yusuke Kondo is an Associate Professor at the Global Education Center, Waseda University , where he has worked since 2014. He holds a PhD from Waseda University and specializes in foreign language education , with a focus on language testing , learner corpus studies , and automated scoring systems . PhD in Education from Waseda University (2010) Master's and Bachelor's degrees in English Language and Literature from Waseda University His research bridges second language acquisition and educational technology , emphasizing the development of automated speech evaluation systems for Japanese English learners. He has pioneered longitudinal learner corpus projects to track speaking proficiency over time. 15+ peer-reviewed articles on speech scoring, corpus linguistics, and language testing Key projects include JSPS-funded studies on syntactic complexity and L2 developmental indicators Dr. Kondo has received awards for his contributions, including the JACET Newcomer Award (2012) and a presentation award from the Japan Society for Testing (2007). His work impacts language education policy and technology-enhanced learning , with applications in university-level courses and high school programs.

• Japanese Language Education
• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
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Yuko Miyoshi serves as Associate Professor (non-tenure-track) at the Center for Japanese Language with sub-affiliation at the Global Education Center, teaching Japanese language and linguistics courses for international students including Comprehensive Japanese, Grammar, and Lexical Networks programs across multiple semesters. Her research pioneers verb-centric Japanese pedagogy , focusing on how verb semantics dictate syntactic structures. Key contributions include the Don Doubu Don database for mapping verb usage patterns and experimental validation of syntax-pattern teaching methods . She investigates vocabulary acquisition through collocations and develops problem-based exercises for 'thinking vocabulary learning' that significantly reduce grammatical errors. Professor Miyoshi's work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical classroom application through rigorous experimental studies. Her current projects measure familiarity of ambiguous verb usages, refine syntactic pattern instruction, and expand database resources—all aimed at enhancing grammatical accuracy for Japanese language learners through evidence-based methodologies.

• Linguistics
• Theoretical Linguistics
• Semantics
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Mayumi Masuko is a Professor at the School of International Liberal Studies, International Christian University, specializing in Theoretical Linguistics with a focus on Semantics and Pragmatics. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge and has maintained an active research profile since the 1990s. PhD in Linguistics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Linguistics, University of Cambridge BA in Liberal Arts (English Linguistics), International Christian University Her research centers on the syntax-semantics-pragmatics interface, particularly examining lexical meaning extension, valence change, and argument suppression in Japanese and English. She investigates how contextual factors influence grammatical acceptability, with notable work on politeness formalization, connectives, and cross-linguistic comparisons of verb behavior. Her studies often bridge theoretical linguistics with applied concerns in academic writing and language education. Her publication record from 1995-2006 reveals consistent engagement with lexical semantics and pragmatic interfaces, demonstrating methodological diversity through corpus analysis, theoretical modeling, and cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include the role of context in meaning determination, the fluidity of verb valence, and the pragmatic constraints on grammatical structures. JACET Award (Academic), 1998 Dr. Masuko has led multiple internal research projects including “Pragmatics of Politeness Formalization” (2006) and “Verb Meaning Reclassification in Japanese” (2002), receiving institutional support for her investigations into linguistic theory. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced seminars on pragmatics and semantics, reflecting her research expertise. She maintains affiliations with the Global Education Center and has participated in international collaborations, including a visiting researcher position at Cambridge University (2007-2009). Her work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education, particularly through analyses of academic vocabulary and plagiarism in second-language writing. Current research directions appear focused on computational approaches to contextual meaning and the formalization of pragmatic phenomena in Japanese grammar.

• German Linguistics
• Cognitive Semantics
• Contrastive Linguistics
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Professor Yoshiyuki Muroi is a distinguished faculty member at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics, where he has served as Professor since 1999. He also holds affiliations with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, along with the Global Education Center. His academic career spans over three decades, having previously served as Associate Professor at both Waseda University (1997-1999) and Hokkaido University (1991-1997). Professor Muroi earned his Master of Arts from Waseda University's Graduate School, Division of Letters. His educational background includes undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Literature at Waseda University, completed in 1981. Muroi's research focuses on German Linguistics with specialization in Cognitive Semantics and German-Japanese contrastive analysis. His work particularly examines psychological adjectives, semantic construction, and syntactic structures across German and Japanese languages. He has made significant contributions to understanding how emotional expressions and state descriptions function differently across these linguistic systems, with particular attention to thetic-categorical distinctions and subject salience. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly output with a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated contrastive analysis between German and Japanese linguistic structures. The most recent works demonstrate a mature research program examining psychological adjectives through multiple theoretical frameworks including semantic construction, syntactic roles, and cross-linguistic comparison. His research shows particular strength in connecting theoretical linguistic concepts with practical language education applications. Professor Muroi has secured multiple competitive research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including projects on German-Japanese contrastive investigation of psychadjectives (2015-2018) and building grammatical theory on relativized subjecthood (2018-2022). His collaborative research projects often involve interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating his ability to work across institutional boundaries. He has also supervised research on language learning settings and the development of learner language by Japanese students of German. As an active academic citizen, Muroi has served in leadership roles including President of the Japanische Gesellschaft für Germanistik (2011-2013) and board member for multiple German studies organizations in Japan. His current teaching responsibilities for 2025 include German Linguistics seminars, interdisciplinary courses, and graduation thesis supervision across multiple schools within Waseda University.