Milivoj Alanović is a Professor in the Department of Serbian Language and Linguistics at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. With a Doctorate in Philological Sciences (2010), his career spans syntax, discourse analysis, and contrastive linguistics with a focus on Serbian language structures. Education: Graduated (2000), Master's (2004), Doctorate (2010) from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad Research centers on the interface of lexis and grammar, semantic resources of syntactic units, and connections between language, thought, and context. His work extends to cognitive and constructional grammar, with a strong emphasis on Serbian language analysis. Publications include 8 monographs (e.g., German-Serbian Contrastive Grammar series) and over 90 works, reflecting collaborations across Serbia, Republika Srpska, Austria, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Russia, and Japan. As a mentor, he has guided diploma, master's, and doctoral theses, including supervision of one doctoral thesis. His scholarly output demonstrates sustained contributions to syntax and contrastive grammar research.
Tanja Ackermann is a Professor of German Linguistics with a focus on Variation and Change at Bielefeld University , holding the position since 2023. She serves as project leader in two subprojects of the Collaborative Research Center 1646: Linguistic Creativity in Communication (projects A06 and B03), and as a member of BiSEd (Bielefeld School of Education). Her academic affiliations include the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies and its Habilitation Committee . Doctorate in Linguistics (2017) Habilitation, Venia legendi in German Linguistics (2023) Prior academic roles: Acting Professor at University of Mainz (2020–2022), Research Associate at Freie Universität Berlin (2011–2023), and short-term lectureship at Peking University (2017). Research interests span diachronic and synchronic analysis of language variation (areal/sociolinguistic), language change (functional/contrastive), historical grammar (morphology/morphosyntax), and pragmatics (speech acts, address forms, (im)politeness, expressivity). She specializes in onomastics (name grammar, sociopragmatic aspects, phonology) and interactive linguistic creativity (interrogative forms, indirect meaning). Publications reflect trends in Germanic morphosyntax, historical pragmatics, and onomastic variation. Key themes include inflectional erosion , possessive markers , and gendered phonological patterns in proper names. Scientific Recognition Awarded Wilhelm von Humboldt Prize by the DGfS in 2019 Affiliation Highlights Project leader for SFB 1646 (linguistic creativity in communication) Previous involvement in SRC 980 'Episteme in Motion' (subproject C08, 2016–2020)
Stefano Quaglia is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies , University of Graz. His research focuses on syntax and its interfaces with morphology and semantics , using Italian as a comparative framework within and beyond Romance languages. Email: stefano.quaglia@uni-graz.at Office: Room 003303056, Merangasse 70/III, Graz, Austria Consultation Hours: Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Research interests include: Spatial expressions and functional sentence structure Long-distance dependencies Language contact phenomena Particle verbs and clausal organization Wh-movement and information structure Cross-linguistic syntactic analysis Recent publications highlight empirical and theoretical work on verbal theme vowels , Slavic prefix ordering , and L3 transfer dynamics . His studies integrate synchronic analysis with diachronic and contact linguistics frameworks. Articles demonstrate trends in: Syntax-morphology interfaces : Allomorphy, prefix stacking, particle systems Comparative Romance-Slavic analysis : Extraction patterns, convergence phenomena Language acquisition : CLI effects in bilingual/multilingual contexts Prosodic constraints : Stress and phrasing in particle verbs Information structure : Wh-questions in Romance
Arnulf Deppermann is Professor of German Linguistics at the University of Mannheim and Head of the Pragmatics Department at the Leibniz Institute for German Language. He specializes in conversation analysis, multimodal interaction, and the study of spoken German. His research examines how meaning, understanding, and social action are interactively constituted through linguistic and embodied resources. Research interests focus on interactional semantics, multimodal resource coordination, and the temporal organization of social interaction. Key areas include action ascription, the relationship between grammar and interaction, and methodological advances in conversation analysis. His work spans diverse contexts from psychotherapy to theater rehearsals. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Interactional semantics and meaning negotiation Multimodal coordination in institutional settings Therapeutic communication patterns German linguistics and conversation analytic methodology Editorial roles include founding co-editor of the online journal 'Gesprächsforschung'. He organizes major conferences including the International Conference on Conversation Analysis (ICCA).
Marcela Depiante is a Professor of Spanish in the Department of Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Connecticut (2000), an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland (1993), and a B.A. in Psychology with Linguistics concentration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research focuses on Romance Linguistics, particularly comparative syntax and morphology between Spanish and English. Key interests include ellipsis and anaphora phenomena, syntax-semantics of adpositions, bilingualism, L1 attrition, and the syntax of Heritage Spanish in the U.S. Notable work includes studies on null complement anaphora, non-canonical agreement patterns, and stranded prepositions in Spanish. Recent presentations include discussions on Spanish 'parecer' complement structures (2023), locative constructions in Argentine Spanish (2023), and hyper-raising phenomena (2022). Her publications appear in venues like Oxford Handbook of Ellipsis and Hispanic Linguistics Symposium proceedings. She collaborates frequently with Adolfo Ausín on syntactic analysis projects. Teaching responsibilities include Spanish linguistics courses (e.g., Span 491, 492), advanced grammar, and translation. Her work bridges formal syntax with sociolinguistic aspects of language variation and attrition.
Dr. Katharina Haude is a Chargée de Recherche HDR (Research Fellow) at the Laboratoire Structure et Dynamique des Langues (SeDyL - CNRS UMR8202) in Villejuif, France, and maintains an active affiliation with the Department of Linguistics at the University of Cologne, Germany. Her research focuses on the documentation and theoretical analysis of endangered languages, particularly the Movima language isolate spoken in Bolivia. Her academic background includes: Habilitation (HDR) from Université de Paris (2020) PhD in Linguistics from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (2006) Magister Artium (MA) in Linguistics from the University of Cologne (2001) Dr. Haude's research centers on syntax and information structure in under-documented languages, with Movima serving as her primary case study. Her work examines alignment systems, voice constructions, nominal tense, and clause structure, revealing how syntactic phenomena interact with discourse-pragmatic factors. She has made significant contributions to understanding inverse systems, ergativity patterns, and referential hierarchies across language families, particularly through her co-edited volumes on information structure and alignment. Her methodological approach combines rigorous fieldwork with cross-linguistic typological analysis, often focusing on how lesser-described languages challenge established theoretical frameworks. As a member of SeDyL laboratory, she contributes to collaborative projects documenting linguistic diversity, including the DoBeS archive of Movima multimedia documentation (2006-2012). Her editorial work includes special issues on information structure in lesser-described languages (2018) and referential hierarchies (2016), advancing methodological approaches for studying prosody-syntax interfaces in endangered languages. She has developed pedagogical materials for the Movima community, including grammars, dictionaries, and orthographic guides, demonstrating commitment to both theoretical linguistics and language preservation.
Marco Coniglio is a Professor of German Philology/Linguistics at the Department of German Philology, Georg-August-University Göttingen. His research spans historical grammar, syntactic theory, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities, with a focus on modal particles, information structure, and Germanic language interfaces. Key Research Areas: Historical Grammar, Modal Particles, Corpus Linguistics, Digital Humanities Projects: WiN-Korpus (Middle Low German Corpus), HIPKON (Historical Sermons Corpus), DFG Network on Subordinate Clauses Collaborations: Institute for Digital Humanities at Göttingen, Graduiertenkolleg 'Form-Meaning Mismatches' His 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) address Germanic syntax, modal particles, mood marking in subordinate clauses, and corpus-driven language change. Topics span grammaticalization of adverbs, information structure evolution, and comparative analysis across Old High German, Old Saxon, and Old English. Collaborative works include contributions to the 'Wörterbücher zur Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft' project.
Ayaka Sugawara serves as Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, with concurrent affiliation at the Global Education Center and Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (2024-2026). Her academic journey includes positions at Mie University (2015-2019) and multiple research appointments. BA (2008) and MA (2010) from The University of Tokyo PhD in Linguistics (2016) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Sugawara's research spans formal semantics, pragmatics, and language acquisition with specific focus on quantifier scope interpretation , focus particles , Japanese dialectology , and second language processing . Her experimental work combines cross-linguistic comparison (Japanese/English/German/Persian), neuroimaging techniques (MEG/EEG), and computational approaches to vocabulary assessment. Current investigations examine early English education's impact on first language acquisition and non-literal language processing. Her publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary work bridging theoretical linguistics with educational applications, particularly in automated language assessment tools and experimental validation of semantic theories across developmental stages. Recent work demonstrates increasing collaboration with computational linguists and educational technologists. Dr. Sugawara actively contributes to the academic community through: Standing Committee membership in The Linguistics Society of Japan (2021-present) Professional affiliations with Linguistic Society of America and The Japanese Society for Language Studies Her research projects include multiple Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants examining: Early English education effects on L1 acquisition (2021-2024) Question-under-Discussion mechanisms in ambiguous sentences (2019-2021) Cross-linguistic 'only' comprehension studies (2016-2018) Current internal projects investigate non-literal language processing and pragmatics in L1/L2 acquisition contexts.
Andrew McKenzie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. He specializes in formal semantics and theory-driven language documentation with a focus on Native American languages, particularly Kiowa. His research interests include formal semantics, Native American languages (especially Kiowa), language documentation methodologies, switch-reference systems, noun incorporation phenomena, and grammatical complexity in polysynthetic languages. He maintains active research projects in Kiowa linguistics and extraterrestrial communication frameworks. Dr. McKenzie's publications demonstrate sustained focus on semantic theory, Native American language analysis, and innovative applications of linguistics. His recent work explores semantic structures across human and hypothetical alien languages, Kiowa grammatical systems, and pedagogical approaches in linguistics education. Articles frequently incorporate cross-linguistic comparison and formal theoretical frameworks. Honors include serving as invited plenary speaker at multiple international conferences (WSCLA, WECOL, WCCFL), recognition as Five-Minute Linguist runner-up, and receiving the DEL Grant from the National Science Foundation. He teaches courses including Semantics, Field Methods, Structures of Kiowa, and North American Indian Languages. Dr. McKenzie has developed educational tools like a LaTeX package for linguistics and pedagogical games including 'f(x): A Euro-style game for the λ-calculus'.
Heidi B Harley is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Arizona since 1999, specializing in syntax, morphology, and lexical semantics with a focus on Hiaki (Yaqui), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Irish, Icelandic, and Georgian languages. She has published extensively in journals like Language , Linguistic Inquiry , and Natural Language and Linguistic Theory , and authored the textbook English Words: A Linguistic Introduction . Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics from MIT, B.A. in English and Linguistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland Research: Distributed Morphology, argument structure, event structure, suppletion, verb-initial languages, and cross-linguistic comparison Recent publications examine root identity in Hiaki, phase-theoretic mismatches in morphology, and force-theoretic models of telicity. Her work reveals deep connections between morphological locality, syntactic structure, and semantic interpretation across diverse languages. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Linguistic Society of America (2018) Graduate and Professional Education Teaching and Mentoring Award (2011) Earl Carroll Magellan Fellowship (2010)
Giorgio Francesco ARCODIA is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he also serves as Director's Delegate for Interdepartmental Agreements and a member of the University Quality Assurance Office (PQA). His academic expertise lies in Chinese linguistics, linguistic typology, morphology, dialectology, and second language acquisition. He has held previous academic positions at the University of Milano-Bicocca, progressing from researcher to associate professor before joining Ca' Foscari as a full professor. His research is deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on Sinitic languages, grammaticalization, and cross-linguistic comparison. Education: PhD in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Pavia (2008) MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, University of Pavia (2005) BA/MA in Foreign Languages, University of Bologna (2003) Language studies at Renmin University of China, Beijing (2005–2006) Advanced training in Chinese, Russian, Japanese, and linguistics across institutions in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Taiwan His research interests include Chinese morphology, linguistic typology, dialectology, grammaticalization, and the acquisition of Chinese as a second language. He has conducted extensive research on reduplication, compounding, derivational morphology, object marking, tense, and aspect in Sinitic languages, as well as on contact phenomena in Macanese and Sino-Vietnamese. His work often combines corpus-based, experimental, and typological methodologies. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on morphosyntactic and typological features of Sinitic languages, with recurring themes such as nonconcatenative morphology, prosody, grammaticalization of tense and aspect, structural particles, and cross-dialectal convergence. His work increasingly bridges theoretical linguistics with pedagogical implications, especially in teaching Chinese to Italian speakers. Scientific Engagement: Section Editor, Open Linguistics (2024–present) Member, Scientific Board, Linguistic Typology at the Crossroads (2021–present) Member, Editorial Board, Cahiers de Linguistique Asie Orientale (2024–present) Peer reviewer for major journals including Linguistics , Morphology , Journal of Linguistics , and Language and Linguistics Project evaluator for Swiss National Science Foundation, ANR (France), and Research Grants Council of Hong Kong He actively supervises and collaborates with researchers, particularly on projects related to Chinese linguistics and second language acquisition. He has coordinated international research initiatives and double degree programs, notably with the Higher School of Economics in Saint Petersburg. His institutional service includes membership in PhD committees, research councils, quality assurance bodies, and departmental governance at Ca' Foscari. He is a member of leading academic associations including the International Association of Chinese Linguistics (IACL), European Association of Chinese Linguistics (EACL), and Società di Linguistica Italiana (SLI), and has held leadership roles in AILC, EACL, and CASLAR. He has organized major international conferences such as IACL-31 and EACL-10, and workshops on Chinese dialect grammar and prosodic grammar.
Dr. Paulina Witkowska is an academic affiliated with the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology, specifically the Department of Contemporary Polish Language. She is a member of the linguistic research team at Wrocław University of Science and Technology's Language Technology Group and serves as the Secretary of the editorial office for the 'Rozprawy Komisji Językowej' of the Wrocław Scientific Society. Education: PhD (dr) in Philology from the University of Wrocław. Her research focuses on grammar of contemporary Polish, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, and semantic analysis of language units from cognitive and generative perspectives. Recent work emphasizes verb semantics, syntactic valence, and corpus-based studies on Polish verbs. Her publications span formal linguistic analysis, corpus studies, and generative approaches to Polish syntax and semantics. Notable works include studies on verb polysemy, particle usage, and morphological patterns in Polish. She is involved in academic editorial work and contributes to language technology initiatives. No awards or specific grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.
Titus von der Malsburg is a tenure-track Junior Professor of Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Modeling at the Institute of Linguistics, University of Stuttgart . His research focuses on incremental sentence comprehension, implicit gender biases, scanpath analysis, and computational modeling of language processing. He employs experimental methods like eye-tracking, ERP, and Bayesian statistics to investigate how humans integrate linguistic and cognitive cues during reading. Education : PhD in Cognitive Science (University of Potsdam), with postdoctoral positions at UC San Diego, University of Oxford, and University of Potsdam. His work spans psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and natural language processing, with a strong emphasis on reproducibility and open-source software development. He has contributed to debates on agreement attraction, semantic parsing, and the role of conversational principles in cognitive biases. His lab uses advanced eye-tracking equipment and promotes technical rigor in research practices. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding memory decay in syntactic dependencies, semantic attraction effects, and scanpath regularity as a predictor of reading comprehension. The lab actively seeks collaborators aligned with its focus on technical quality and open science. Notably, he clarifies his name’s correct formatting to avoid common misattributions.
Barbara Meisterernst is an Honorary Professor at the Institute of Linguistics, National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, specializing in Chinese historical syntax, morpho-syntax, syntax-semantic interfaces, and Buddhist Chinese linguistics. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including Humboldt-University Berlin and the University of Ghent. Habilitation, University of Hamburg (2012) PhD in Chinese Studies, Münsterische Sinologische Mitteilungen (1998) MA in Chinese Studies, German and Linguistics (1992) Her research focuses on diachronic evolution of Chinese grammar, particularly tense-aspect-modality systems from Classical to Medieval Chinese. Key contributions include analyses of modal expressions, negation cycles, and syntactic changes in Buddhist Chinese texts. She employs formal syntactic frameworks to examine historical developments while integrating semantic and pragmatic dimensions. Her publications reveal strong trends in modality research (25% of output), diachronic syntax (30%), and Buddhist Chinese linguistics (15%). Recent work increasingly examines cross-linguistic comparisons with Vietnamese and Sogdian, reflecting broader typological interests. Methodologically, she combines corpus-based analysis with theoretical syntax to reconstruct historical grammatical systems. Meisterernst has presented at over 50 international conferences including IACL, EACL, and specialized workshops across Asia, Europe, and North America. Her extensive fieldwork includes collaborations with Academia Sinica, Tsing Hua University, and the International Dunhuang Project. She leads major research projects on pre-Tang Chinese verb phrase development and Silk Road linguistic interactions, securing continuous funding for collaborative work between European and Asian institutions since 2010.
Dr. Milada (Millie) Walkova is an Associate Professor of English for Academic Purposes at the University of Leeds , affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and based in the Language Centre . She joined the university in 2018 and teaches on pre-sessional EAP courses and the online MA in Teaching English for Academic Purposes . She also holds a faculty position at the Technical University of Košice , Department of Languages. Her educational background includes: PhD in English Linguistics DELTA (Cambridge), with specialism in English for Academic Purposes MA in British and American Studies (thesis in EAP) PG Cert in English Language Teaching Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow Dr. Walkova’s research centers on linguistic approaches to academic writing , particularly in cross-cultural contexts. Her key interests include argument construction, self-mention, citation practices, and the teaching of academic vocabulary and transition markers. She advocates for evidence-based EAP pedagogy and has developed models such as the three-dimensional framework for self-mention. Her work often compares Slovak and English academic discourse, revealing cultural and linguistic differences in scholarly communication. Her recent scholarly output includes two edited books: Teaching Academic Writing for EAP (2024) and Linguistic Approaches in EAP: Expanding the Discourse (2024), both published by Bloomsbury. Her publications span high-impact journals such as English for Specific Purposes , Journal of English for Academic Purposes , and Discourse and Interaction . The articles show a consistent focus on empirical analysis of academic genres, EAP pedagogy, and contrastive rhetoric, with a strong trend toward practical applications in teaching and research writing support. She is actively involved in the academic community: Administrator, Critical Friend Network Initiative, BALEAP (2023–2025) Editorial Board Member: ESP Today (2023–), Ostrava Journal of English Philology (2021–), Language Scholar (2019–2023) Member, Pedagogic Research in the Arts (PRiA) working group Professional memberships: BALEAP, EATAW, AALL, ISSOTL Dr. Walkova supervises PhD students in linguistic aspects of academic writing and encourages scholarship in EAP. She leads module development in EAP and contributes to pedagogic research within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical language teaching, aiming to enhance the academic success of non-native English speakers in global higher education.
