Dr. Simon Charlow

Biography

I am a linguist specializing in formal computational semantics. Holding a PhD from New York University, I previously served as a professor at Rutgers University. My research focuses on understanding the relationship between linguistic form and meaning, employing tools from mathematics, logic, and computer science to study patterns and formal motifs which are ubiquitous in latent models of linguistic structure and their compositionally associated meanings. I advocate treating these patterns as first-class objects that merit study in their own right, serving as a powerful engine for generating new theories and predictions. Empirically, my work is driven by the quantification, scope, indefiniteness, anaphora, and ellipsis, particularly in interacting domains—historically challenging areas that require careful theorization. This investigation into the relationship between form and meaning is not only rich but also reveals significant insights into linguistic structure.

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