Dr. Christine Howes

Biography

Christine Howes is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics, and Theory Science at the University of Gothenburg. Her research is focused on dialogue coordination across perspectives, integrating psychological insights, formal sociolinguistics, and artificial intelligence methodologies. She has a keen interest in linguistic interaction and the use of language resources to facilitate mutual understanding in conversations. Howes employs a variety of techniques in her research, ranging from corpus linguistics and real-time experimental dialogues to machine learning applications in mental health contexts. Her PhD thesis explored the dynamics of communication through an extensive range of sources and methodologies. She is a member of the Centre for Linguistic Theory and Studies in Probability and has engaged in various projects examining the interplay of linguistic phenomena, conversation analysis, and multimodal data. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous publications advancing the fields of linguistics and human-agent interactions, showcasing her commitment to exploring innovative intersections of language and technology.

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