Marten van Schijndel

Known for influential publications on the intersection of psycholinguistics and computational modeling, Marten van Schijndel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Cornell University. His research delves into the intricate processes of linguistic processing and representations, focusing on how both humans and neural network language models comprehend and utilize language. Marten employs psycholinguistic methodologies to draw comparisons between computational models and human behaviors, as well as neural responses. This approach allows him to explore the representations used for incremental language processing, shedding light on the cognitive mechanisms underlying language understanding. His work is pivotal in bridging the gap between human cognitive processes and artificial intelligence, offering insights into the similarities and differences in language processing across these domains. At Cornell, Marten is actively involved in both teaching and research, guiding students through the complexities of language processing and computational linguistics. His courses often integrate his research findings, providing students with a cutting-edge perspective on the field. Marten's contributions extend beyond academia, as he frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to apply his findings in practical settings, enhancing the development of more sophisticated language models. His work continues to influence the field of linguistics, pushing the boundaries of how language is understood and processed by both humans and machines.