We’re thrilled to share that LinguaSense—our novel pressure-sensitive palatal device—was presented for the very first time at the 10th Anniversary Research Showcase of UBC Language Sciences! Our poster titled “LinguaSense: Measuring real-time tongue-palate contact and…
Recently, I had the privilege of presenting my research to the South Asian Linguistics Society (SALS) in a seminar titled “Science Behind the Sounds: Phonetic Research on Bangladeshi Languages.” The virtual presentation took place on…
I’ve created a quick and accessible podcast episode that walks you through the highlights of our 2024 study:“Tonguedness in Speech: Lateral Bias in Lingual Bracing”(with Yadong Liu, Kate Radford, Oksana Tkachman, and Bryan Gick) In…
Feeling too lazy to read our paper? I totally get it. That’s why I’ve put together a short podcast episode which will walk you through all the key points from our latest publication:“Velum movement in…
🗣️ Ever wonder what your mouth does when you take a pause while talking? Our new research reveals how our soft palate (velum) moves differently during speech vs. silence – and it varies by language!…
My new research shows that when Bangla-English bilinguals code-switch (mix languages), their pronunciation doesn’t follow either language’s rules perfectly! Instead, they create a unique “third way” of speaking – revealing how our brains juggle multiple…
🗣️ Just like being left or right-handed, most people have a dominant side of their tongue for speech! My new research discovers “tonguedness” – how speakers favor one side when making certain sounds. Who knew…