New academic year
2024-07-28 ...
As the new semester approaches, I am filled with a profound sense of excitement and anticipation for the academic year ahead. This time of renewal and opportunity is not only invigorating but also a reminder of the significant role we play in shap...
Research Software/Packages
2024-06-16 ...
Here’s a selection of Python packages and utility software I’ve found valuable. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I hope you discover something useful. Let me know if you’d like me to add any specific tools. The selection is updated regu...
What is Primary Progressive Aphasia?
2022-03-31 ...
Primary Progressive Aphasia is neurodegenerative condition. Patients are characterized by impaired speech and language production.
Computational Language Assessment
2020-11-04 ...
Speech, language, and communication deficits are a common symptom in several neurodegenerative conditions. These deficits are often among the first symptoms to emerge, which makes them particularly important for early detection, diagnosis, and tr...
Input methods in Emacs
2017-12-13 ...
To access multilingual support in Emacs, one easy way is by typing C-\ and then selecting an input method. The following functions are also useful: M-x : list-input-methods -it provides the list of input methods. M-x : describe-input-metho...
Apraxia of Speech
2017-11-02 ...
Apraxia of Speech (AOS)—also referred to as acquired apraxia of speech, verbal apraxia, or childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) in the case of pediatric diagnosis—is a neurological speech disorder. Apraxia of Speech (AOS) can also manifest as a sympt...
Randomizing Experimental Material
2016-06-07 ...
Sometimes we need to randomize our experimental material for every speaker and repetition. To this purpose, I wrote a quick script in R, which you can modify to fit your own purposes. The script saves the experimental material of each speaker in ...
Academy of Athens: The Utilitarian dictionary of Modern Greek
2014-12-31 ...
The Utilitarian dictionary of Modern Greek Language is one of the most important dictionaries of Modern Greek to this day. I feel very honored that I contributed to its development as a young researcher in 2004-2006.
A Quick Look Plugin for viewing Praat script files and TextGrids in OS X
2014-05-15 ...
To View the contents of your Praat Files by pressing SPC as you do with other documents you may use the Praat Quick Look Plugin. More specifically, the plugin allows you to view Praat files such as Praat Script Files and TextGrids. To do so follow...
Talk@CyLing: Dr. Charalambos Themistocleous
2012-10-29 ...
Prosodic Structure: Experimental Evidence from Segmental Anchoring and the Syllabification of Geminates