about us

We are part of the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park

principal investigator

Faculty Profile Curriculum Vitae

Affiliations

Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences

Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science

Language Science Center

Dr. Yasmeen faroqi-shah

PhD, CCC-SLP

The primary focus of Dr. Faroqi-Shah's research is the production of language, specifically difficulties in language production arising from damage to the brain (a condition called aphasia). The long term goal of her research is to help persons with aphasia to achieve their maximum speaking potential by studying neural plasticity following speech-language therapy (especially on verbs and sentences). She is also interested in bilingualism and multicultural issues.

Education

Dr. Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah is a ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She completed her PhD at Northwestern University working with Dr. Cynthia K. Thompson. Prior to this, Dr. Faroqi-Shah received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in hearing and speech sciences at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing in Mysore, India. After completing her PhD and clinical certification in speech-language pathology, Dr. Faroqi-Shah joined the faculty of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland in 2005.

graduate students

Seongsil Lee

Seongsil is a doctoral candidate. Her research interests include bilingualism, aphasia, and neuroplasticity following language treatment.

Miriam Soo young hwang-carlos

Miriam is a second year MA SLP student. She is interested in neurogenic communication disorders, multilingualism, health equity, and language justice.

Loubna El Ouardi

Loubna is a Fulbright exchange visitor at the Aphasia Research Center from Morocco. Loubna’s research interests include examinations of the cross-linguistic manifestations of agrammatism, neural correlates of language processing with focus on morphosyntax, and adaptation/validation of cross-linguistically/culturally suitable aphasia assessment tools

Mireia Toda Cosi

Mireia is a Ph.D. student in Second Language Acquisition. She is interested in the cognition of learning to facilitate the ongoing journey of multilinguals.

Project manager

Camila Lopez

Camila recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Psychology. She is interested in cognitive science and multiculturalism, especially for the purpose of helping bridge inequalities that disadvantage marginalized communities.

undergraduate students

Samantha Agostini

Samantha is a sophomore majoring in Hearing & Speech Sciences and Kinesiology. She is interested in acquired speech and language disorders and the unique experiences of bilingual persons with aphasia.

Dayeon Choi

Da Yeon is a pre-medicine student majoring in Spanish linguistics. She hopes to become a multilingual physician to serve the diverse community in the DMV area.

Mina Nichols

Mina is a sophomore double major in Linguistics and Hearing and Speech sciences. Mina is a member of PULSAR, the deans undergraduate advisory board, and the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for sorority Alpha Phi!

Angela Bruce

Angela is a junior majoring in Physiology & Neurobiology with a minor in Disabilities Studies. She is hoping to pursue a career in Audiology.

Shruti Chauhan

Shruti is a sophomore in the Integrated Life Sciences Honors College, majoring in Physiology & Neurobiology. She is currently on the pre-med track, with an interest in pediatrics and neurology.

Marcia Morales Contreras

Marcia is a pre-medicine sophomore majoring in Biology, Physiology, and Neurobiology. She is interested in using her skills to improve the health and well-being of the Hispanic community.