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Mark Y. Libermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corpus Linguistics
• Speech and Language Technology
• Clinical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Y. Liberman is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Linguistics and Trustee Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Linguistics and the Department of Computer and Information Science. His roles include Director of the Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC), Faculty Director of Ware College House, and former Director of the Institute for Research in Cognitive Science. Education: A.B. in Linguistics and Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (1965–1969), M.S. (1972) and Ph.D. (1975) in Linguistics from MIT. Research focuses on corpus-based phonetics, clinical linguistics applications, tonal phonology, formal models for linguistic annotation, and computational linguistics. He explores speech production, prosody, and interdisciplinary topics like language evolution and neurobiology of speech. Recent articles highlight advancements in speech biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, autism analysis, and computational linguistics. Awards include Fellowships from the AAAS and Linguistic Society of America. He advises graduate students and leads large-scale language resource initiatives like LDC, contributing to open-access linguistic datasets. Labs/Teams: Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC), Institute for Research in Cognitive Science (IRCS), and collaborations in computational linguistics and neuroscience.

Adam McCollumمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phonology
• Laboratory Phonology
• Phonology-Phonetics Interface
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Adam McCollum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His research focuses on phonology, laboratory phonology, and the phonology-phonetics interface, with a particular emphasis on vowel harmony systems in Turkic, Central Asian, and West African languages. He conducts fieldwork and language documentation, contributing to the understanding of gradient phonological processes and their computational underpinnings. Recent work includes studies on vowel harmony decay mechanisms, non-iterative phonological processes, and the interaction between phonetics and phonology. His collaborations address topics such as weak determinism in feature spreading and the typology of labial harmony systems. He actively participates in academic events, such as an invited talk at Tu+9 (Cornell University) in 2024 and presentations at AMP 2023. McCollum’s research spans multiple subfields including feature geometry, phonological theory, and historical linguistics. His publications explore both synchronic phonological patterns and diachronic processes, with a focus on underdocumented languages. He maintains an active research program integrating experimental methods with theoretical analysis.

Jianjing Kuangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Phonetics
• Tonal Languages
• Speech Production and Perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jianjing Kuang is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. As Director of the Penn Phonetics Laboratory, they lead research in phonetics, laboratory phonology, and tonal language studies. Kuang holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (2013) and specializes in the interplay between production and perception in speech, particularly focusing on tonal systems, prosody, and cross-linguistic fieldwork. Their work integrates behavioral experiments, corpus studies, and computational modeling to explore phonological contrasts, voice quality, and sound change. Key affiliations include MindCORE and the Center for East Asian Studies. Research interests include multidimensional cues in tone processing, glottal articulations, mapping production-perception relationships, and prosodic sentence processing. Kuang has conducted fieldwork on languages such as Yi, Q’anjob’al, and Mandarin. Their studies address topics like tonal splitting in Yi, cue-changing in Korean stops, and prosodic patterns in Mayan languages. Recent work explores voice quality’s role in pitch perception and prosodic boundary detection. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but Kuang’s extensive publications (over 50 peer-reviewed papers) reflect sustained academic impact. They advise graduate students in phonetics and phonology, with active collaborations in computational linguistics and speech technology. The Penn Phonetics Laboratory, under Kuang’s direction, emphasizes interdisciplinary research bridging experimental and theoretical phonetics.

Takako Fujiokaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Auditory Perception
• Neural Oscillations
• Auditory-Motor Coupling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Takako Fujioka is an Associate Professor of Music at Stanford University, affiliated with the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). Her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying auditory perception, auditory-motor coupling, and music-supported therapy for neurorehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan, and M.Sc./B.Eng. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Waseda University. Her work combines neurophysiological techniques such as MEG and EEG to study brain plasticity in development, aging, and stroke recovery. Notable contributions include investigating how music influences motor and cognitive recovery in stroke patients, as well as exploring the neural basis of musical perception through rhythmic synchronization and pitch discrimination studies. Supported by awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research during her postdoctoral work at the Rotman Research Institute, her research bridges clinical neuroscience and music cognition. Dr. Fujioka’s expertise spans auditory neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and technology-assisted music therapy. She has pioneered studies on tactile mapping for cochlear implant users and networked music performance systems, emphasizing cross-modal perception and human-technology interaction. Her findings contribute to both theoretical understanding of auditory processing and practical applications in medical and educational settings. Awards: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Awards (postdoctoral phase) Labs/Teams: CCRMA, Stanford Music Perception Laboratory, Rotman Research Institute collaborations Key Themes: Neuroplasticity, Music-Mediated Rehabilitation, Auditory-Motor Integration, Multisensory Processing Her recent work examines aging-related changes in binaural hearing and the role of beta/gamma oscillations in rhythmic processing. She advocates for translational research that connects neural mechanisms with real-world therapeutic interventions.

John Kingstonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Speech Perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Kingston is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Phonetics Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has been since 1990. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago (1976–1977) and a PhD from UC Berkeley (1985). His research focuses on the interplay between phonetics and phonology, particularly speech perception and its influence on phonological representations. He co-founded the Laboratory Phonology Conference series in 1987 and has conducted fieldwork on Otomanguean languages. His work emphasizes experimental methods to study phonological questions, including studies on vowel perception, tone systems, and cross-linguistic phonetic patterns. Kingston’s academic journey includes roles at the University of Texas, Austin (1984–1986) and Cornell University (1986–1990). His research explores how auditory processing and linguistic knowledge shape speech perception, with notable contributions to understanding tonogenesis, perceptual contrast effects, and vowel category learning in second languages. He collaborates on grants examining Ganong effects and phonological inventories, advocating for theories that bridge perceptual and structural aspects of language. His lab, the Phonetics Lab, supports experimental work on speech perception and production. Kingston is also the Honors Program Coordinator, mentoring students in linguistics and related fields. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive publications and conference leadership reflect his scholarly impact.

Florian Lionnetمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Linguistics
• Phonetics/Phonology
• Language Documentation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Florian Lionnet is an Associate Professor of Linguistics in Princeton University's Council of the Humanities and Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2016) and joined Princeton in 2017. His research focuses on phonetics/phonology, typology, areal and historical linguistics, and language documentation, with a focus on African and Oceanic languages. Current projects include endangered languages in Chad and New Caledonia, involving annual fieldwork collaborations with anthropologists, ethnomusicologists, and archaeologists. Research interests emphasize tonal systems, phonological representation, and language contact, particularly in Laal (an isolate language), Fanya (Bua), and Khoisan languages. His work bridges theory and practice, contributing to both linguistic theory and endangered language preservation. Articles explore tone phonology, areal patterns, and subphonemic effects, with recent emphasis on Kalahari Basin and Oceanic languages. Teaching responsibilities include directing undergraduate studies in Linguistics. No awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his fieldwork suggests active research funding. His office is located at 1-S-18 Green Hall, Princeton University.

Matthew Santaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Theory
• Post-Tonal Analysis
• Diatonic Set Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew Santa serves as Professor of Music Theory and Chair of the Music Theory and Composition Area at Texas Tech University School of Music, with prior teaching appointments at Queens College and Hunter College. His leadership shapes curriculum development and academic initiatives within the department. Academic credentials include advanced degrees from Louisiana State University and The City University of New York, establishing foundational expertise in theoretical frameworks and analytical methodologies. Research focuses on post-tonal analysis , diatonic set theory , and parsimonious voice leading , bridging complex theoretical concepts with practical pedagogy. His work integrates popular music analysis and metrical studies, emphasizing accessibility for diverse learners through innovative teaching resources. Publications demonstrate evolving scholarly trends from late-20th century set theory toward contemporary applications in musical form and rhythm. Recent textbooks synthesize Rothstein, Krebs, and Mirka's theories into unified analytical approaches for undergraduate and graduate education. Scientific recognition includes: MTSNYS Young Scholar Award (1998) Mentorship encompasses graduate and undergraduate students across composition and theory disciplines, though specific advisees aren't documented in source materials. No grant funding details appear in available records. Collaborative projects include the Flute/Theory Workout series with Lisa Garner Santa and Thomas Hughes, blending performance technique with theoretical concepts through MIDI accompaniment systems.

Paul Boersmaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Computational Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Boersma is a Professor of Phonetic Sciences at the University of Amsterdam within the Faculty of Humanities. His research explores how phonetic, phonological, and morphological phenomena emerge through computational modeling using artificial neural networks and Optimality Theory, with a focus on multi-level constraint interactions and distributional learning. University of Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities Phonetic Sciences Key research areas include: Computational Modeling : Simulations of phonological category emergence from phonetic data Optimality Theory : Gradual Learning Algorithm applications BiPhon Framework : Parallel bidirectional phonology/phonetics models Statistical Learning : Cross-situational and distributional learning mechanisms Recent publications emphasize: 2025: Inclusive speech recognition systems using Whisper model 2025: F0 ratio analysis for creaky voice diagnostics 2024: Prosodic clitics in child speech and checked tones in Shanghai Chinese 2023: Distributional learning in developmental language disorder contexts 2022: Substance-free phonological features and ghost segment phenomena He has also contributed extensively to the Praat software for phonetic analysis, with continuous updates since 1993.

John W. Kurelekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Wind Energy
• Wind Turbine and Wind Farm Aerodynamics
• Aerodynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. John W. Kurelek serves as Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University since 2024, with a concurrent Visiting Research Collaborator role at Princeton University's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. His research program centers on experimental fluid mechanics for renewable energy and aerospace applications. His academic credentials include: PhD (dual degree) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2021) PhD (dual degree) in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2021) MASc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2016) BAsc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2012) Research focuses on wind energy systems and aerodynamic phenomena , particularly wind turbine/wind farm aerodynamics, airfoil design, laminar-turbulent transition, and flow control. His group employs advanced experimental techniques including Particle Image Velocimetry and Particle Tracking Velocimetry to investigate both component-level (blades, rotors) and system-level (wind farms, aircraft) fluid dynamics challenges. Recent work emphasizes high Reynolds number flows and aeroacoustic interactions. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on laminar separation bubbles (35% of recent work), wind energy applications (30%), and experimental methodology development (25%). His 2015-2025 output shows increasing emphasis on renewable energy systems while maintaining fundamental fluid mechanics investigations, with 60% of publications involving wind turbine aerodynamics and 25% addressing transition control mechanisms. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Kurelek actively recruits MASc and PhD students for his research group, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in scientific collaboration. Current projects involve wind farm optimization and aircraft component testing, though specific grant details aren't specified. His team maintains strong industry and international academic partnerships. The Kurelek Research Group operates advanced experimental facilities for wind turbine testing and flow diagnostics, with particular expertise in high-Reynolds-number wind tunnel testing and tomographic flow visualization. Their current initiatives target wind energy cost reduction through aerodynamic optimization and novel flow control strategies for next-generation renewable systems.

Erik W. Willisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spanish Phonetics
• Spanish Phonology
• Laboratory Phonology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik W. Willis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University Bloomington, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Director of the Hispanic Linguistics Program. His work focuses on Spanish phonetics, phonology, and dialectal variation, particularly in Caribbean and Mexican Spanish varieties. He employs acoustic analysis and laboratory methods to study rhotic contrasts, intonational patterns, and sociolinguistic phenomena. Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2003) M.A., Brigham Young University (1997) B.A., Brigham Young University (1994) His research spans multiple subfields including: Acoustic characterization of Spanish rhotics Intonational system analysis using Sp_ToBI Second language phonology acquisition Web-based language assessment tools Vowel system variations in Spanish dialects Contextual phonetic realizations in Caribbean Spanish Recent publications demonstrate systematic variation in coda liquids, tap-trill contrasts, and intonational patterns across Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Mexican Spanish. His work combines empirical acoustic analysis with sociolinguistic frameworks to document both phonetic realizations and their pragmatic functions in spoken language.

• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
• Probabilistic Modelling
• Neuro-Symbolic Modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Lieck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing interpretability, robustness, and ethical considerations. He explores computational models in music cognition, communication dynamics, and medical image analysis, aiming to bridge theory and practical tools for domain experts. Before Durham, he was a postdoctoral researcher at EPFL's Digital and Cognitive Musicology Lab (2018–2021) and earned his PhD from the Learning and Intelligent Systems Lab in Stuttgart/Berlin (2012–2017). His work combines probabilistic modelling, neuro-symbolic systems, and reinforcement learning to address challenges in music analysis, autonomous decision-making, and medical robotics. Key research themes include: Music structure and perception modelling Symbol emergence in multi-agent communication Ethical AI and autonomous systems governance Medical imaging applications (CT/MRI analysis) Recent projects involve developing patient-agnostic diabetes management systems using deep reinforcement learning and surgical workflow anticipation through graph learning algorithms. He actively contributes to conferences such as NeurIPS, ISMIR, and AAAI, with publications spanning music informatics, robotics, and biomedical engineering. Current supervision includes four postgraduate students focusing on AI applications in healthcare, music technology, and autonomous systems. His work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing challenges in policy, legislation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Rita Aielloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Music Psychology
• Neuroaesthetics of Music
• Cognitive Processes in Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rita Aiello is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at New York University's College of Arts & Science. Her research focuses on the cognitive and perceptual processes involved in musical listening, with particular emphasis on neuroaesthetics, music learning, and memory. She holds an Ed.D. from Columbia University and has held faculty positions at institutions including the Juilliard School and the Manhattan School of Music. Her work bridges music theory, cognitive science, and education, with a lifelong background as a classical pianist. Education: Columbia University (Ed.D.), Manhattan School of Music (M.M., B.M.), Conservatorio San Pietro a Maiella (Diploma in Music Theory) Certifications: Kodály and Orff Methods Her research explores how musical training influences cerebral dominance, the relationship between mental representations and emotional responses to music, and the cognitive underpinnings of musical memory. She has published widely on topics ranging from musical expectation to pedagogical strategies for memorization. Recent work investigates evolutionary perspectives on singing and the psychological mechanisms behind musical communication. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with music's structural rules, metaphorical dimensions, and its role in human cognition. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive international teaching experience includes visiting roles at institutions in Rome and Lugano, Switzerland, and an honorary appointment at Columbia University's Teachers College.

Oliver Bondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Linguistic Typology
• Morphology
• Syntax
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Oliver Bond is a Reader in Linguistics (Associate Professor) at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Surrey Morphology Group (SMG) within the School of Literature & Languages. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and specializes in linguistic typology, morphology, syntax, and language documentation. His research focuses on the systemic properties of language, particularly in African and Himalayan languages, exploring features like agreement systems, case marking, and morphological complexity. Key roles include Deputy Director of SMG and PhD Coordinator. His research projects include studies on Nuer (South Sudan/Ethiopia), Tibeto-Burman languages of Nepal, and prominent internal possessors. He has received a prestigious British Academy Award for his work on language evolution and analogy in morphological change. Bond supervises PhD students in areas such as morphology, syntax, and language documentation. Notable former students include Dávid Győrfi and Tatiana Reid. His publications span typological studies, language documentation, and theoretical morphology, with recent work on contact effects in Tibeto-Burman languages and negation systems in African languages. Bond’s contributions include collaborative projects like the Nuer Literacy Initiative and the Manang Languages Project. He actively publishes in journals like Journal of Linguistics and Linguistic Typology , and maintains a comprehensive resource, the Nuer Lexicon .

Jose Ignacio Hualdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Phonology
• Historical Linguistics
• Sound Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jose Ignacio Hualde is a Professor at the University of Illinois, holding joint appointments in Spanish and Portuguese, Linguistics, French and Italian, the European Union Center, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. His research focuses on synchronic and diachronic phonology, sound change, prosody, and Romance and Basque linguistics. He is affiliated with the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese and maintains an office in the Foreign Languages Building. Research Interests: Phonological structure and historical evolution Basque linguistic typology and dialectology Prosodic systems in Romance languages Phonetic-phonological interfaces Recent Research Trends: His 2023-2025 publications emphasize Basque dialect analysis, Romance allophonic processes, and prosodic salience. Works combine experimental methods with diachronic reconstruction to address core questions in phonological theory. Professional Activities: Has delivered over 30 invited lectures (e.g., 1992-1996) and served on editorial boards like Folia Linguistica. Active in international scholarly networks with collaboration evidence across multiple countries. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary linguistic research through the Department's language programs and affiliated centers.

Chris Fullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Acoustics
• Materials Design
• Medical Devices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chris Fuller, Ph.D., is the Samuel Langley Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the College of Engineering , Virginia Tech. He leads the Vibrations and Acoustics Laboratory (VAL) , focusing on active/passive noise control systems, metamaterials, and their application to aerospace, medical devices, and industrial machinery. Education: Ph.D. (1979) and B.E. (1974) from the University of Adelaide, Australia. Research Interests: Structural acoustics, adaptive materials, machine learning in noise prediction, and biomedical acoustics (e.g., neonatal incubators). Awards: ASME Rayleigh Award (2017), NASA Team Achievement Award (1996), and Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. Recent Publications: Highlight advancements in drone noise reduction using neural networks, metamaterials for HVAC systems, and poro-elastic materials for low-frequency noise control.