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Christian Stilpمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Auditory Perception
• Speech Perception
• Acoustic Context Effects
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christian Stilp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Marquette University , specializing in auditory perception and speech processing. He directs the Auditory Lab, focusing on how context shapes sound understanding in both healthy and impaired hearing. His research addresses acoustic context effects, hearing aid optimization, and cochlear implant adaptation. Education 2003 B.S. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin 2005 M.S. in Experimental Psychology, University of Wisconsin 2011 Ph.D. in Perceptual Psychology, University of Wisconsin Dr. Stilp's research explores how acoustic context effects—such as spectral and temporal contrasts—alter speech perception. His postdoctoral work at Case Western Reserve University in computational perception laid the foundation for studies on reliable acoustic changes in speech, their impact on hearing-impaired listeners, and how hearing aids or cochlear implants can restore these perceptual processes. Additional work extends context effects beyond speech to general auditory perception. Recent publications highlight his focus on speaking rate normalization, spectral contrast effects, and the role of natural signal statistics in speech and music categorization. While no specific awards are listed, his affiliations with the Acoustical Society of America and Association for Research in Otolaryngology underscore his expertise. Dr. Stilp teaches courses such as Clinical Research Methodology and Cognitive Disorders , contributing to graduate education in speech pathology. His Auditory Lab serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on auditory perception mechanisms.

• Signal Processing
• Audio and Speech Processing
• Pattern Recognition
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Kris Demuynck is an Associate Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Electronics and Information Systems (EA06), and leads the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab. With expertise in audio/speech processing, pattern recognition, and biomedical NLP, he supervises 14 doctoral researchers and contributes to speech recognition for healthcare and low-resource languages. Current projects: Core speech technology, NeLF (Flemish speech recognition), BioLORD-2023 (biomedical semantic models) Past grants: Special Research Fund, FWO, bilateral agreements Research Interests : Speech recognition architectures combining linguistic features with neural networks Biomedical semantic representation learning using LLMs and knowledge graphs Robust speaker verification and diarization in multi-speaker environments Selected Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate advancements in audio hashing, clinical NLP, and stress biomarker detection. His 15 most recent works span speech enhancement, speaker separation, and multilingual model adaptation. Supervision : Mentored doctoral projects on time series analytics, speech intelligibility, and pathological voice analysis. Active collaborations include FWO-funded precision health initiatives and industrial research fund projects on child linguistic analysis.

Anna Perssonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Speech Perception
• Bilingualism
• Phonetics
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Anna Persson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University, specializing in bilingualism and speech perception research. Her work bridges acoustic analysis, perception experiments, and computational models to understand cross-talker phonetic variability. Key research themes include: Pre-linguistic normalization mechanisms in speech processing Formant dynamics and vowel perception in Central Swedish Cognitive adaptation to second-language speech Recent publications analyze normalization theories against Swedish vowel spaces (2023) and computational models of English vowel perception (2025). She teaches psycholinguistics, Swedish language assessment, and university preparation courses. Her acoustic studies reveal: Primary role of F1, F2, and vowel duration in Swedish vowel identification Significance of formant movements in diphthongization Third-formant contributions to lip-rounding contrasts Persson's work emphasizes open-access frameworks like SwehVd vowel database and Bayesian modeling tools for unbiased normalization theory evaluation.

Wei Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Linguistics
• Speech Perception
• Speech Prosody
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wei Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Foreign Studies at Nanjing University, China. His research focuses on speech perception, production, and prosody, employing behavioral experiments, corpus studies, and computational modeling. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from McGill University, where his advisors included Meghan Clayards, Morgan Sonderegger, and Michael Wagner. His educational background includes a doctoral program at McGill University specializing in Linguistics. Research interests center on tonal systems (particularly Mandarin and Taiwanese Southern Min), acoustic cue interactions, and the role of F0 and duration in speech processing. He has also explored machine learning applications in natural language processing and speech technologies. Zhang's recent work reveals a focus on cross-linguistic comparisons of prosodic features, computational methods for pitch analysis, and neural network architectures enhancing natural language understanding. His 2024 studies on focus effects and constituency in Mandarin/English prosody demonstrate methodological innovation in phonological interfaces. Earlier work established foundational insights into F0 range dominance in tonal perception. Key contributions include advancements in pitch-range estimation, tonal imitation patterns, and speech corpus methodologies. Despite prolific publication (over 20 peer-reviewed works across 2014-2025), no advising roles or grants are explicitly mentioned. His lab/teams' activities remain unspecified in the provided materials.

Yan Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yan Yu is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at St. John's University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Center at City University of New York, an M.A. from St. John's University, and a B.A. from Hubei Normal University in China. Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), her work bridges communication sciences, psycholinguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. Education Ph.D., City University of New York M.A., St. John's University B.A., Hubei Normal University, China Her research focuses on brain plasticity for auditory and cognitive processing (language and music) in neurotypical and neurologically impaired populations. She investigates interactions between experience (language/music) and brain development, and the brain's malleability through neurointervention. Her work spans communication sciences and disorders , neurolinguistics , and speech perception , with applications to autism spectrum disorders and developmental language disorders . Recent publications highlight her expertise in neuroplasticity , bilingual speech processing , and neural responses to speech sounds . She has secured significant funding including a 2022-2026 NIH R16 Grant ($820,000), multiple Faculty Summer Research Grants, and infrastructure grants at St. John's University and William Paterson University. Scientific awards include Rees Dissertation Fellowship (2011-2012) Paula Menyuk Travel Award (2011) Science Fellow (2005-2007) Student Travel Grant (2008) She has presented extensively at international conferences like the Society for the Neurobiology of Language, Acoustical Society of America, and International Association for the Study of Child Language. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses in speech science, research methods, developmental language disorders, and bilingual studies.

İpek Pınar Bekarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Computational Linguistics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Assistant Professor İpek Pınar Bekar is a linguist specializing in phonetics and phonology, with a strong focus on both theoretical and applied aspects. Her research spans computational phonetics, speech synthesis, forensic phonology, second language pronunciation, and the phonological structure of Turkish and sign languages. She is actively contributing to academic literature in Türkiye through publications and editorial work. Assistant Professor in Linguistics Specialization in Phonetics and Phonology Editor and contributor to key Turkish academic texts Her research interests include phonological theory, computational modeling of speech, prosody, formant analysis, and the interfaces between phonology and other linguistic domains such as morphology, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. She has also explored applications in mother tongue teaching, second language acquisition, and text-to-speech synthesis. Her work often integrates technical tools like the R programming language for acoustic analysis. The recent publications (2020) demonstrate a strong trend in interdisciplinary phonological research, combining theoretical linguistics with computational methods and practical applications in education and forensics. Her work addresses both Turkish-specific phenomena and universal phonological principles. While no formal scientific awards are mentioned in the text, her editorial role in a comprehensive volume indicates recognition within the academic community in Türkiye. İpek Pınar Bekar has contributed to research advising through her publications and mentorship in academic writing, though no formal students are listed. Her work suggests involvement in advancing phonological research and pedagogy in Turkish academia. She is associated with research in phonological computation, speech technology, and linguistic analysis, likely involving collaboration with other scholars across Turkish universities, though no specific lab or team is named.

Xinchun Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Applied Phonetics
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
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Xinchun Wang is a Professor of Linguistics at California State University, Fresno , affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities . Holding a Ph.D. and MA in Applied Linguistics from Simon Fraser University (Canada) and a BA in English from Shanghai Normal University (China), her academic career spans over two decades, including roles as Assistant Professor (2003–2009) and Associate Professor (2009–2014) before her current position since 2014. She has also served as a Lecturer at institutions in China. Research Interests focus on Second Language Acquisition , particularly adult learners' challenges in distinguishing and producing English vowels , Mandarin consonants , and tones . Her work explores the impact of length of residence on foreign accent, cross-linguistic perception , and the design of laboratory-based phonetic training programs with immediate feedback. These methods are integrated into her courses as CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) activities. Publications since 2007 highlight her expertise in phonetic training, speech perception-production links, and online collaborative learning . Notable contributions include a 2008 book on Perceptual Training for Learning English Vowels and empirical studies on Mandarin tones , English vowels , and digital pedagogy .

Kaori Idemaruمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Kaori Idemaru serves as Professor and Department Head of East Asian Languages and Literature in the School of Global Studies and Languages at the University of Oregon. Her office is located in Friendly Hall, and she actively contributes to academic leadership while maintaining a robust research profile in linguistic sciences. Her research centers on speech perception and production mechanisms, particularly how listeners achieve perceptual constancy despite variability from speaker characteristics, phonetic context, and speech rate. She investigates second language speech learning challenges—especially for adult learners—and develops evidence-based training methodologies for phonetic acquisition. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language education applications. Recent publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in Korean and Japanese phonetics, with recurring themes of dialect acquisition (notably North Korean refugees adapting to Seoul Korean), prosodic features of politeness, and cross-linguistic perception. Her methodological approach integrates sociolinguistic analysis with controlled experimental phonetics to examine language variation and learning trajectories. Professor Idemaru is affiliated with the Spoken Language Research Laboratories (SLRL) at the University of Oregon, which provides infrastructure for acoustic analysis, perception experiments, and speech production studies supporting her research on phonetic variation and language learning.

• Romance Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Textual Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Davide Checchi is a Research Fellow at the University of Bergamo , Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Cultures. He holds a PhD in Romance Philology from Scuola Normale Superiore - Italian Institute of Human Sciences in Naples (2015) and graduated summa cum laude in Modern Philology from the University of Pavia (2011). His work bridges philology, metrics, and digital humanities, with a focus on medieval textual culture and Arthurian traditions. Key research areas include: Romance Philology Early Italian Lyric Poetry Manuscript Transmission Ars Nova Project (ERC-funded) Arthurian Cycles in Prose His recent publications analyze the interplay between poetic forms and metrical conventions, with a particular emphasis on Sicilian rhyme and virtual vowels. Awards include the Aldo Rossi Prize (2016) and Marco Praloran Fellowship (2018–2019) . Currently, he teaches courses in Romance Philology and Medieval Italian Literature at the University of Bergamo. Scientific Awards: Aldo Rossi Prize (2016) Marco Praloran Fellowship (2018–2019) Grants and mentorship roles include participation in the PRIN 2015 project COVO (Corpus of Original Italian Vocabulary) and editorial contributions to the European ArsNova project. He has held visiting positions at the University of Lausanne and University of Liège.

• Speech Recognition
• Neural Networks
• Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcin Płonkowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Computer Science at the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work bridges Computer Science , Neural Networks , and Cryptography . Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin School: Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences Department: Applied Computer Science Dr. Płonkowski’s research spans speech recognition , neurocryptography , and information security . He has extensively explored the application of non-traditional mathematical structures like dual numbers , quaternions , and split-complex numbers in cryptographic protocols and neural network optimization. His scientific publications focus on speech recognition systems (e.g., CMU Sphinx-III), chaos theory in hash functions, and algebraic structures in neural cryptography. Key journals include Przegląd Elektrotechniczny and International Journal of Speech Technology . Scientific Awards and Patents Patent application for a neural network-based secure communication device. Contractor for EU-funded project: Qualified staff as a chance for a better tomorrow .

Valter Cioccaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Perception
• Speech Science
• Phonology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Valter Ciocca is a Professor at the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences, University of British Columbia (UBC), with a career spanning auditory perception, speech science, and communication disorders. He joined UBC in 2007 after roles at Hong Kong University and research training at the University of Sussex. Education: Laurea in Experimental Psychology, University of Padua (1984) M.A. in Psychology, McGill University (1985) Ph.D. in Psychology, McGill University (1988) His research focuses on auditory scene analysis, lexical tone perception in tonal languages like Cantonese, speech production in populations with cerebral palsy and cochlear implants, and acoustic correlates of speech disorders. Publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging linguistics, acoustics, and neuroscience. Recent work explores phonemic restoration, noise thresholds in harmonic masking, and phonological development in French-speaking children. His lab applies auditory perception principles to clinical populations, emphasizing pitch processing and prosody. At UBC, he led the School of Audiology & Speech Sciences from 2007–2017 and contributes to teaching and research on speech motor control, auditory feedback, and problem-based learning in speech-language pathology education. He utilizes advanced acoustic analysis techniques to study vowel production post-glossectomy, hypernasality measurement, and tonal normalization in speech disorders.

Aude Noirayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Speech Development
• Language Fluency
• Sensorimotor Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aude Noiray is a Senior Researcher at the Laboratoire de Psychologie & Neurocognition (LPNC), University of Grenoble Alpes, and an Associate Member of the Laboratoire de Phonétique de l’UQAM (Montréal) and Haskins Laboratories . Her work integrates experimental phonetics, developmental psychology, and neurocognitive methods to study spoken language fluency in typical and atypical populations. Research Focus: Speech motor control, coarticulation dynamics, sensorimotor integration, infant vocalization, reading acquisition, Parkinsonian speech, ultrasound imaging Methods: Ultrasound articulography, eye tracking, acoustic analysis, SOLLAR kinematic system She leads the Voc2Speak ANR-DFG project (2025-2028) on speech development and co-ordinates the Multimodal Speech UGA-INP initiative. Her team collaborates with institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal. Recipient of multiple grants including DFG, ANR, NWO, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie funding, she mentors PhD candidates like Teja Rebernik and Elina Rubertus. Recent publications examine reading-spoken language interactions ( JEP: LMC ), articulatory Parkinsonian markers ( JSLHR ), and infant respiratory-vocal coupling. She actively presents at conferences like ISSP, ICPhS, and STEM workshops, advocating for open research and interdisciplinary methodologies. Collaborations: Speech Lab Groningen Laboratory of Phonetics and Phonology (Lisbon) Collegium de Lyon

Steven Lulichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Production
• Phonology
• Phonetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven Lulich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington within the College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in experimental speech production research. His work bridges anatomy, articulation, acoustics, and aerodynamics with phonological systems across theoretical and clinical domains. Education: Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2006) B.A. from Dartmouth College (2002) His primary research focuses on speech production modeling, 3D/4D ultrasound imaging techniques, and physiological aspects including speech breathing and laryngeal function. He investigates cross-linguistic patterns in child phonological acquisition, adult phonology/phonetics, and speech disorders through innovative experimental methodologies. His laboratory pioneered routine 3D/4D ultrasound applications in speech research, advancing articulatory measurement capabilities. Recent publications (2015-2017) reveal three dominant research thrusts: biomechanical analysis of articulation during musical performance, subglottal acoustics in respiratory physiology, and perceptual adaptation in vowel processing. These works span speech science, acoustics, and cognitive psychology with strong emphasis on instrumental measurement techniques. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material. Dr. Lulich directs the Speech Production Laboratory equipped for comprehensive speech physiology studies including aerodynamic measurements, laryngeal monitoring, and advanced ultrasound imaging. His research program integrates engineering approaches with linguistic theory to address fundamental questions in speech production and perception.

• Speech Development
• Cochlear Implants
• Phonetics
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Meg Cychosz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Stanford University, directing the Speech and Cognitive Development Lab. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from UC Berkeley (2020) and a Master 1 in Phonetics from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 (2015). Her research focuses on speech development, particularly in children with cochlear implants, exploring how auditory environments and speech-motor systems interact. She combines computational modeling, acoustic analysis, and neuroimaging (e.g., fNIRS) with fieldwork and crowdsourcing methods. Key research areas include phonetic variation, language acquisition across languages, and the impact of sensory experience on speech patterns. Notable work examines everyday speech environments of preschoolers with cochlear implants and perceptual normalization mechanisms. She was awarded a KL2 translational science training award, enhancing her methodological toolkit with neuroimaging techniques. Her lab collaborates with clinicians and families to develop educational resources, such as the Learning to Listen Project. Grants and partnerships include UCLA’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, emphasizing translational research in speech sciences.

Evan Uslerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Speech Fluency Disorders
• Stuttering and Cluttering
• Neurophysiology of Speech Production
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Evan Usler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences. His research focuses on understanding fluency in speech production and disorders such as stuttering and cluttering through neurophysiological and behavioral approaches. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Purdue University (2017) M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island (2009) M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Studies from the University of Rhode Island (2009) B.A. in International Relations from Boston University (2004) Dr. Usler's research centers on the neurophysiology of speech production, examining how cognitive, linguistic, and motoric factors interact to create fluent speech. He investigates motor speech disorders including stuttering and cluttering, with particular focus on speech rhythm, oromotor development, and the role of emotion and cognition. His work employs electrophysiological (EEG/fMRI), acoustic, kinematic, and computational methods to analyze speech behavior at multiple levels including brain function, articulatory movement, and acoustic output. His publication record reveals strong emphasis on quantitative analysis of speech rhythm metrics, neurophysiological markers of fluency disorders, and development of objective assessment tools. Research spans from fundamental cognitive neuroscience mechanisms to clinical applications in speech-language pathology, with recent work exploring predictive processing models and active inference frameworks for understanding stuttering behavior. Dr. Usler directs the Interpersonal Neurophysiology Lab located in the Tower at STAR on the University of Delaware's STAR Campus. The lab actively recruits participants aged 8-65 for studies on speech production in both typical and disordered populations, with current projects examining motivation effects on speech and remote analysis of speech motor performance.