جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Vera Hohausمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Fieldwork
• Crosslinguistic Variation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vera Hohaus is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Arts, Languages, and Culture and the Department of Linguistics and English Language. She obtained her PhD from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and has trained at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the University of British Columbia. Her research investigates how meaning emerges from the interaction of syntactic structure, lexical information, composition principles, and context. She specializes in crosslinguistic variation and its implications for language acquisition and processing. Current projects examine scalarity representation, comparison constructions, tense-modality architecture, and the grammar of alternatives. Recent publications focus on temporal ambiguity processing, crosslinguistic pragmatics, comparative semantics, and modality across languages. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity combining theoretical frameworks with experimental approaches. She leads the Psycholinguistics Laboratory and Fieldwork Hub, mentoring students in research methods and linguistic analysis. Her collaborations span multiple international institutions including the University of Oxford and University of British Columbia.

Rick Strelanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religious Studies
• Biblical Studies
• New Testament Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rick Strelan is an Honorary Associate Professor in Religious Studies at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland. He is also a Senior Lecturer in Studies in Religion and serves as the undergraduate Religious Studies adviser. PhD (UQ), BA (Hons) (UQ), Dip Theol (Melb Coll Div) Dr Strelan's research focuses on the Acts of the Apostles, the Gospel of Luke, Early Christianity, and New Testament Greek. His work explores the cultural and historical contexts of biblical texts, examining themes such as divine encounters, religious syncretism, and the social dynamics of early Christian communities. His recent publications analyze iconographic and linguistic elements in Acts, including cultic movements, divine recognition narratives, and socio-cultural interpretations of key episodes. He has contributed to understanding the function of biblical figures like Tabitha and Gamaliel, and the theological implications of Luke's writings. Dr Strelan has supervised numerous PhD and Master's theses in areas such as Christian theology, biblical eschatology, and religious identity, with a particular focus on the Sabbath in Luke-Acts, the role of the dikaioi in the Gospel of Luke, and early Christian traditions about figures like Martha and Radha. He received a UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grant (2007-2009) for "Religion Bazaar - Immersive Learning in Second Life" and is available for supervision in religious studies and biblical research.

Willem Hollmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Cognitive Sociolinguistics
• Dialect Grammar
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Willem Hollmann is a Professor of Linguistics and currently serves as Head of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. He holds academic roles such as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and has previously been Interim Executive Dean at Lancaster University. His expertise spans cognitive linguistics, cognitive sociolinguistics, and verbal deception detection, with a strong commitment to language education and policy. Willem Hollmann holds academic qualifications including an MA from the University of Amsterdam, another MA from the University of Manchester, and a PhD from the University of Manchester. Willem Hollmann’s research focuses on cognitive-typological linguistic theory, particularly construction grammar and usage-based models, cognitive sociolinguistics, dialect grammar, language change, and the history of English. His recent work extends into verbal deception detection and forensic linguistics. He emphasizes the intersection of language structure and social factors, contributing to both theoretical and applied linguistic studies. His recent publications explore syntactic constraints in English, cognitive sociolinguistic applications, and the use of epistemic modals in academic writing by Japanese EFL students. He also engages with generative vs. usage-based linguistic theories, phonological evidence in adjective analysis, and the evolution of comparative modals in English. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied areas like education and forensic analysis. Willem Hollmann has been recognized through various professional roles and contributions, though no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Willem Hollmann has supervised numerous PhD students, including those who have secured academic positions globally. He is open to supervising research in cognitive-typological theory, sociolinguistics, dialect grammar, and deception detection. While specific grants are not detailed, his consultancy work with UK government departments and educational bodies underscores his engagement with applied linguistic initiatives. He is actively involved in language education policy, chairs the LAGB’s Education Committee, and contributes to the Committee for Linguistics in Education. His collaborations extend to institutions like the Department for Education and OCR, reflecting his commitment to educational linguistics.

Michelle Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Syntax
• Syntax-Morphology Interface
• Case and Agreement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michelle Yuan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Previously, she held the same position at UC San Diego from 2019 to 2023. She earned her PhD in Linguistics from MIT, alongside a BA and MA in Linguistics from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on theoretical syntax and the syntax-morphology interface, particularly examining case, agreement, and movement phenomena in ergative languages. She specializes in Inuktitut and Inuit-Yupik-Unangan languages, with recent work on San Juan Piñas Mixtec (Tò’ōn Ndá’ví). Her investigations emphasize morphosyntactic properties of pronominal clitics, tonal systems, and language documentation for reclamation efforts. Recent publications explore clitic coalescence in Mixtec, morphological conditions in Inuktitut noun incorporation, and tonal analysis in Mixtec. Her work often combines formal syntactic theory with fieldwork-driven data from underdocumented languages. Collaborations include projects with Gabriela Caballero, Claudia Juárez Chávez, and Indigenous language experts, focusing on linguistic resource development. Her research bridges formal syntax with applied documentation, addressing both theoretical and sociolinguistic dimensions of language preservation.

Jeffrey Heathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Documentation
• Historical Linguistics
• Morphology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Heath is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Michigan, with a dry-line appointment in Near Eastern Studies. His research focuses on language documentation, historical linguistics, morphology, and the study of African languages. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mali, Morocco, Australia, and other regions, particularly on Dogon, Songhay, and Berber languages. Heath holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1976) and a B.A. from Harvard University (1971). His work includes over 20 books and numerous articles on linguistic typology, language contact, and morphological evolution. He has received significant grants from the National Science Foundation, Guggenheim Foundation, and Fulbright Program. His research emphasizes functional morphosyntax and the role of prosody in linguistic systems. Education: Ph.D. (University of Chicago, 1976), M.A. (1973), A.B. (Harvard, 1971) Affiliations: Department of Linguistics, Near Eastern Studies (UMich) Key Projects: Dogon Language Documentation Project, Tamashek (Tuareg) studies, Songhay grammar series Heath’s research interests span morphology, tonosyntax, and the historical development of African languages. His fieldwork in Mali has produced detailed grammars of Dogon languages, while his work on Moroccan Arabic explores language contact and borrowing. He has also contributed to the documentation of Songhay and Gur languages in West Africa. Grants and awards highlight his commitment to endangered language preservation, including NEH and NSF funding for Dogon and Songhay projects. His contributions to linguistic typology and historical morphology have influenced debates on morpheme renewal and syntactic change.

Michael S. Flierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Slavic Linguistics
• Semiotics of Medieval East Slavic Culture
• Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael S. Flier is the Oleksandr Potebnja Professor of Ukrainian Philology at Harvard University's Department of Linguistics, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Slavic linguistics, particularly the semiotics of medieval East Slavic culture, and Ukrainian language history. He has contributed to studies on palatalization processes in Ukrainian dialects, comparative perspectives on Ukrainian-Russian linguistic relations, and orthographic principles in Ukrainian and Belarusian. Flier has edited major works such as The Battle for Ukrainian: A Comparative Perspective and Philology Broad and Deep: In Memoriam Horace G. Lunt , showcasing his leadership in Slavic linguistic scholarship. His work bridges historical linguistics with cultural studies, addressing topics like language politics, dialectology, and East Slavic religious texts. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, his academic contributions reflect significant influence in the field. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his professorial position and editorial roles suggest advanced academic training in Slavic linguistics. His research emphasizes Ukrainian philology and the intersection of language with cultural identity. Flier’s publications span decades, indicating sustained engagement with historical and contemporary issues in Slavic studies. While no advising information is provided, his editorial work suggests mentorship in academic publishing. He is affiliated with Harvard’s Department of Linguistics, located at Boylston Hall, Cambridge, MA, and can be reached via flier@fas.harvard.edu. His research and editorial activities highlight a commitment to preserving and advancing East Slavic linguistic heritage.

Ilia Kuznetsovمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Language Processing
• Peer Review Assistance
• Cross-document Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ilia Kuznetsov is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at the Ubiquitous Knowledge Processing Lab (UKP Lab) of the Technical University of Darmstadt. He coordinates the InterText group, focusing on cross-document NLP and AI-assisted peer review systems. His research emphasizes responsible AI, human-AI collaboration, and empirical approaches to AI evaluation. He co-leads the "Ethics for Natural Language Processing" course at TU Darmstadt and has advised numerous students in PhD and master’s programs. Education includes a Candidate of Sciences (Mathematical and Applied Linguistics) from Lomonosov Moscow State University and work at the Higher School of Economics, Russia. His PhD at TU Darmstadt explored "The Role of Linguistics in Probing Task Design" . Research interests span peer review automation, cross-document modeling, and interpretable NLP. Key projects include NLPeer (a peer review resource) and CARE (a collaborative AI-assisted reading environment). Recent work focuses on large-language model applications in citation generation and task design. Publications emphasize peer review analysis, document structure modeling, and probing tasks. He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing AI ethics and scholarly communication challenges.

Catherine Caldwell-Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
• Emotional Aspects of Language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine Caldwell-Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University. She holds a PhD from UC San Diego (1991), studying under Elizabeth Bates, Jeffrey Elman, and others. Her research integrates cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience, focusing on language processing, emotion, and bilingualism. Key contributions include documenting heightened emotional reactivity in native vs. second languages and pioneering work on repetition blindness in visual cognition. Her research interests encompass second language acquisition, emotional language processing, and autism spectrum disorders. Notable projects include cross-cultural studies on Russian, Mandarin, and Spanish bilinguals, and investigations into the Personality-Culture Clash hypothesis regarding mental health and cultural values alignment. She collaborates internationally, notably with German colleagues on consciousness studies using repetition blindness paradigms. Publications span over three decades, addressing topics like neurodivergent language strategies, affective neuroscience, and bilingual ethical decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical models (e.g., emergentist accounts of language learning) with empirical findings in psycholinguistics and cognitive science. She maintains active involvement in deaf education research, exploring ASL's role in supporting English literacy among deaf children.

Alec Marantzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurolinguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alec Marantz is a Silver Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. He joined NYU in 2006 from MIT, where he served as Department Head and Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor. As Chair of NYU's Linguistics Department (2007–2013), he co-founded the Distributed Morphology theory. His research bridges linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience, focusing on morphology, syntax, and neurolinguistics. His work uses MEG neuroimaging to study how language is processed in the brain, emphasizing cross-linguistic studies (e.g., Arabic, Hindi). He directs the Neuroscience of Language Lab (NeLLab), exploring neural correlates of linguistic structure and computations. Marantz's research highlights language universals and the brain's mechanisms for processing complex linguistic structures. His key contributions include pioneering the 'full decomposition' model of morphological complexity and advancing MEG methods for studying language. NeLLab's Abu Dhabi branch focuses on understudied languages like Arabic, enhancing cross-linguistic understanding. Marantz's work integrates theoretical linguistics with empirical neuroimaging, addressing how syntax and morphology are represented neurally. His research spans topics such as word structure, predictive processing, and the neural basis of language acquisition. Marantz has advised numerous researchers and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. His labs investigate language processing across modalities (speech production, listening, reading), emphasizing both cognitive and neural mechanisms. Recent studies explore how the brain predicts linguistic structure and handles ambiguity. While no formal awards are listed, his global influence and foundational work in neurolinguistics are widely recognized. Future directions include expanding cross-linguistic studies and refining MEG techniques to map language-specific neural signatures. His work continues to bridge generative linguistics with empirical neuroscience, offering insights into the biological foundations of language.

Willem Heijltjesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Logic
• Proof Theory
• Lambda-Calculus
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Willem Heijltjes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath. His research focuses on logic and proof theory, particularly on canonical graphical representations of proofs (proof nets) and their applications in lambda-calculus and type systems. He is actively involved in theoretical computer science, exploring foundational aspects of programming languages and computational logic. He leads the project 'Typed Lambda-Calculi with Sharing and Unsharing', funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) from 2019 to 2022. This project investigates advanced type systems and computational models, contributing to the understanding of call-by-value and call-by-name evaluation strategies in the context of linear logic and sequent calculus. His research interests span lambda-calculus, linear logic, proof nets, type systems, and programming language semantics. He has published extensively in top-tier conferences such as CSL, FSCD, and LICS, addressing topics like probabilistic termination, functional machine calculus, and normalization without syntax. He is currently accepting doctoral students in these areas. Heijltjes collaborates internationally on foundational computer science topics, including the development of combinatorial proofs and the exploration of confluence in higher-order rewriting systems.

Richard S Kayneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Syntax
• Comparative Syntax
• French Syntax
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard S. Kayne is a Silver Professor and Professor of Linguistics at New York University's Department of Linguistics, part of the College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on theoretical syntax, comparative syntax, and Romance languages (French/Italian). He has held editorial roles for Oxford Studies in Comparative Syntax since 1989 and chaired the AAAS Linguistics Section (1994–1995). He has been honored with three honorary doctorates from Leiden (1995), Bucharest (2011), and Venice (2015). His work examines syntactic structures through micro-comparative approaches, exploring phenomena like expletive constructions, clitic doubling, and suppletion patterns. Notable contributions include the Antisymmetry of Syntax theory and analyses of hyper-complex inversion in French. Recent publications (2020–2024) address silent elements in syntax, polarity items, and morphological-phonological interfaces. His research integrates formal syntax with empirical data from Romance languages, emphasizing parameter theory and cross-linguistic generalizations. Grants and advising roles are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials, though his extensive publications suggest impactful mentorship in syntax. He is affiliated with NYU's Linguistics Department and contributes to the broader linguistic community through editorial work and international collaborations.

Mohamed Mwamzandiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African Linguistics
• Swahili Language Studies
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Mwamzandi is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He specializes in African linguistics and Swahili language education, emphasizing the role of Swahili as a lingua franca in East and Central Africa. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, pragmatics, and morpho-syntax, with recent work addressing counter violent extremism through language and community engagement. Dr. Mwamzandi holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Arlington, an M.A. in Languages and Linguistics from Egerton University (Kenya), and a Certificate in African Language Pedagogy from Indiana University. His teaching integrates linguistic theory with practical applications, such as providing translation services to Swahili-speaking immigrant communities in the Research Triangle. His research employs corpus analysis tools to study Swahili syntax and pragmatics, including studies on demonstratives, conditional constructions, and reciprocal structures. He also explores the strategic use of Swahili in Kenya’s counter-terrorism efforts, advocating for multilingual approaches to security. His publications appear in journals like Studies in African Linguistics and conference proceedings such as the Southeast African Languages and Literatures Forum. Though no formal awards are listed, his work bridges academic research with real-world applications, particularly in language preservation, community service, and policy-oriented language studies.

Dora Biroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Cognition
• Collective Behavior
• Primate Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dora Biro is the Beverly Petterson Bishop and Charles W. Bishop Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, serving as Interim Chair of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Her research focuses on animal cognition, collective behavior, and decision-making in primates and other species. Key interests include navigation, tool use, social learning, and animal culture. She leads studies in Gorongosa National Park, Guinea-Bissau, and other野外 environments, employing deep learning technologies for behavior analysis and social network mapping. Research emphasizes primate behavioral ecology, particularly in chacma baboons and chimpanzees, exploring how environmental factors (e.g., predation, seasonality) shape social and foraging strategies. She investigates cumulative culture in animal groups, collective intelligence, and cognitive evolution through tool-use studies. Her work bridges neuroscience, ecology, and anthropology. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Affiliations: School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester. Recent studies analyze leadership hierarchies in homing pigeons, collective learning dynamics, and the impact of human activity on wildlife behavior. She collaborates on projects involving genomic analysis of baboon populations and fossil records in Mozambique. Her lab integrates field observations with computational models to explore emergent behaviors in animal groups.

• Philosophy of Logic
• Metaethics
• Logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jack Woods is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Bilkent University, starting from Fall 2025. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2013), an MA from the University of Minnesota, and a BS from Northeastern University. His research focuses on Philosophy of Logic, Metaethics, Logic, and Philosophy of Language, with notable work on conventionalism in normativity, expressivism, and the foundations of logical theory. Education: PhD, Princeton University (2013) MA, University of Minnesota BS, Northeastern University Research Interests: Philosophical analysis of logic and its foundations Nature of normativity and ethical language Expressivist approaches to metaethics Epistemic norms and belief revision Publications highlight his contributions to logical conventionalism, debates over metaethical expressivism, and the methodology of logical revision. His book project on convention and normativity has garnered interest from major publishers. Awards include the Humboldt Foundation Fellowship and former status as a University Academic Fellow at Leeds. He has been involved in academic initiatives like Bilkent PhilFest and reading groups on topics such as Plato and Merleau-Ponty. Beyond philosophy, his interests include music culture, art criticism, and existentialist themes in contemporary society.

Renate Delucchi Danhierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psycholinguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Renate Delucchi Danhier is a researcher at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Technical University of Dortmund, where she has held positions as Temporary Academic Councilor (2018–2026) and Research Assistant (2015–2018). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Linguistics from Heidelberg University and an M.A. in German as a Foreign Language, Classical Archaeology, and Egyptology. Doctorate: Comparative Linguistics, Heidelberg University (2015) Master of Arts: German as a Foreign Language Philology, Classical Archaeology, Egyptology, Heidelberg University (2008) Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, multilingualism, bilingual education, language and cognition, and the role of language in inclusion. She investigates how linguistic structures affect perception, particularly in spatial and educational contexts. Her work often integrates eye-tracking methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with Barbara Mertins. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend in psycholinguistics, with emphasis on comparative analysis of German and Spanish, syntactic features in educational texts, and multilingual cognition. Her recent work extends into data visualization and diversity in cognition, showing a growing interest in humanistic data representation. She has contributed to significant interdisciplinary projects such as 'Psycholinguistic Foundations of Inclusion' and co-edited special issues on diversity in cognition. Renate Delucchi Danhier has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She has not listed any advisees or students. There is no information about labs or research teams she leads, but her collaborative publications suggest active participation in research groups focused on language, cognition, and education.