Academic interests
My research is rooted in formal pragmatics, the study of how we use context to bridge the gap between what is literally said and what is actually meant. I am particularly fascinated by the mechanics of inferences, implicatures, and presuppositions as they allow us to take the fluid nature of human communication and identify the precise, underlying rules that make it function so effectively. While my work covers a range of topics in the field, I am also interested in how common ground is established and maintained to facilitate successful interaction.
Experimental Research
I have a strong commitment to the experimental approach and find the hands-on process of designing a study to be just as engaging as theoretical research. Experiments are more than just a tool for hypothesis testing; they provide a vital window into the human mind at work. By observing how we process language, we gain a deeper understanding of the mental architecture that enables us to communicate. It is this intersection of abstract logic and language processing that drives my work.
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0065-0938
Background
- Kemerovo State University, Russia: Bachelor's degree in Fundamental and Applied Linguistics
- Chongqing University, China: Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
- University of Siena, Italy: Master's degree in Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies