Amélie ROCHET-CAPELLAN is a CNRS Researcher at GIPSA-lab, Grenoble Alpes University, France. She works in the Speech and Cognition department, focusing on the intersection of cognitive science, language science, and motor control. Her research investigates how body movements and environmental factors influence speech and communication, with particular applications for people with Down Syndrome. Her educational background includes: Cognitive and Experimental Psychology at University of Savoie (1996-2000) Computer Sciences at Pierre Mendès-France University (2000-2003) Cognitive Sciences, Language Sciences and Motor Control at Grenoble Institute of Technology (2003-2007) Post-doctoral research at McGill University's Motor Control Lab (2008-2011) Research associate at the Center for General Linguistics (ZAS) in Berlin (2011-2012) Dr. ROCHET-CAPELLAN's research focuses on the sensorimotor foundations of speech communication . She studies how breathing patterns, limb movements, and other bodily systems interact with speech production and perception in both spontaneous dialogue and controlled laboratory settings. Her work examines how people adapt their speech and movements in different contexts, providing insights into the cognitive processes underlying language. She employs methodologies from experimental psychology, biomechanics, and signal processing to investigate these phenomena. Her publication record reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental research on speech motor control to increasingly applied work addressing communication disorders and educational applications. Early work focused on basic mechanisms of speech production and sensorimotor integration, while more recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on practical applications for people with Down Syndrome and educational contexts like anatomy learning through gesture. This evolution reflects her successful translation of basic research findings into real-world applications. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through: Doctoral dissertation award from French-speaking Association for Spoken Communication (AFCP) Post-doctoral fellowship from Fyssen foundation Qualification section CNU 07, Language Sciences Leadership roles in major research projects including ANR-DFG SALAMMBO and ComEns Dr. ROCHET-CAPELLAN maintains an active supervisory role, mentoring PhD students across cognitive science, computer science, and speech therapy disciplines. She has secured substantial research funding through competitive national and international grants, demonstrating the significance of her work to the scientific community. Her collaborative approach bridges traditionally separate fields, creating innovative research at the intersection of linguistics, cognitive science, and engineering. She also serves on the Gipsa-lab council and has been an elected member of the CNRS National Scientific Research Committee. She leads the PCMD research team at GIPSA-lab, which focuses on speech production, perception, and disorders. Her laboratory maintains strong connections with clinical practitioners and speech therapists, ensuring that basic research findings translate into practical applications for communication disorders. The team's work spans from fundamental investigations of speech motor control to applied projects developing communication aids for people with Down Syndrome and educational tools that leverage gesture for learning.
