I am a linguist with a particular interest in issues in semantics and pragmatics. My research centers around the way that the interpretation of what we say is influenced by context, both linguistic and nonlinguistic. I am particularly interested in how nonlinguistic events--including gestures but more generally, any event that might be jointly perceived by conversational participants--can influence the structure and interpretation of discourse. As a research scientist at LINAGORA Labs, in Toulouse, France, I am currently working on applying my past research to develop a smart assistant capable of interacting naturally and helpfully in a professional, conversational setting.
jhunter<AT>linagora<DOT>com
