Speech processing and analysis of the fundamental structural and neurological systems associated with communicative competency as well as speech and language disorders

Speech and language-literacy therapy efficacy, particularly for vulnerable populations and minority languages (especially in regards to supporting the communication and literacy needs of children affected by war and childhood trauma) 

Investigating the efficacy of culturally competent and linguistically cognizant speech and language therapies, as compared to primarily English-based clinical therapies, provided to minority populations                          

Linguistic anthropology and language preservation pertaining to indigenous languages across the world  

Orthographic and phonological processing in the absence of semantic and syntactic cues