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I am a researcher in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). My research is characterised by a highly interdisciplinary perspective on NLP, focusing on the potential for broad societal impact. In 2022 I was awarded a Semper Ardens: Accelerate grant of 5 million DKK from the Carlsberg Foundation, which funds three PhD students and a three-year postdoc, enabling me to carry out fundamental research in this area. My most significant scientific contributions are in incorporating linguistic information in NLP methodology, including large language models (LLMs), and improving the state for low-resource languages in particular. My current efforts are on engaging this NLP research in real-world settings, including education (funded by a Villum Synergy grant of 3 million DKK) and the healthcare sector.
I am a valued member of my scientific community, the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), evidenced by active community service, reviewing and area chairing for top venues, and participating in co-organisation for more than 8 years. I am a member of The Young Academy (Det Unge Akademi, DUA), under the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. I focus on delivering high-quality teaching with elements of interactivity and tying theory to practice. As a result, I was in 2021 electedby the students at our department as Teacher of the Year. I engage actively in making NLP research accessible to the public, and am sought out for my expertise for interviews and podcasts by broadcasters such as DR and TV2.
Keywords
- Computer Science
- Natural Language Processing
- NLP
- Language Modelling
- Multilingual NLP
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Multilingual Modelling for Resource-Poor Languages
Bjerva, J., Lent, H. C., Chen, Y., Ploeger, E. & Fekete, M. R.
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: Research
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Digital Twins for Abundant Feedback: Novel Feedback Paradigms via Explainable Multilingual Natural Language Processing
Bjerva, J., Lindsay, E. & Zhang, M.
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research
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DREAMS: Digitally supported Environmental Assessment for Sustainable Development Goals
Kørnøv, L., Lyhne, I., Nielsen, P. A., Hose, K., Zada, A. M., Bjerva, J., Garigliotti, D. & Jensen, C.
01/10/2020 → 30/09/2023
Project: Research
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CreoleVal: Multilingual Multitask Benchmarks for Creoles
Lent, H., Tatariya, K., Dabre, R., Chen, Y., Fekete, M., Ploeger, E., Zhou, L., Heje, H. E., Kanojia, D., Belony, P., Bollmann, M., Grobol, L., de Lhoneux, M., Hershcovich, D., DeGraff, M., Søgaard, A. & Bjerva, J., 30 Oct 2023, arXiv, 17 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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The Role of Typological Feature Prediction in NLP and Linguistics
Bjerva, J., 8 Oct 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Computational Linguistics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Text Embedding Inversion Security for Multilingual Language Models
Chen, Y., Lent, H. C. & Bjerva, J., 22 Jan 2024, 18 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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A Call for Consistency in Reporting Typological Diversity
Poelman, W., Ploeger, E., de Lhoneux, M. & Bjerva, J., 17 Mar 2024, Proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Research in Computational Linguistic Typology and Multilingual NLP. Association for Computational LinguisticsResearch output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Multilingual Gradient Word-Order Typology from Universal Dependencies
Baylor, E., Ploeger, E. & Bjerva, J., 17 Mar 2024, Proceedings of the 18th Conference of the European Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics: EACL. St. Julian’s, Malta: Association for Computational Linguistics, Vol. 2.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Teacher of the Year (Department of Computer Science)
Bjerva, Johannes (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Educational prizes
Activities
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Det Unge Akademi (External organisation)
Johannes Bjerva (Member)
1 Sept 2023 → 31 Aug 2028Activity: Memberships › Membership of research networks or expert groups
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Netværk i Cybersikkerhed: Large Language Models: Inner workings and Cybersecurity Risks
Johannes Bjerva (Speaker)
21 Feb 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Towards Language Technology for Marginalized Creoles
Heather Christine Lent (Speaker) & Johannes Bjerva (Speaker)
30 Jan 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Master's Examination: Text Classification for the Automation of Article Selection on the Effectiveness of Medical Interventions
Johannes Bjerva (External examiner)
17 Jan 2024Activity: Examination › External examination
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Selected Risks of Large Language Models in Healthcare
Johannes Bjerva (Panel member)
21 Nov 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Press/Media
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Debat: Kunstig intelligens risikerer at blive en sand dystopi for unge forskere
13/11/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Brætspilsspillere blev bedre med AI. Gør softwarestuderende det samme?
03/01/2024 → 04/01/2024
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Language Models / ChatGPT in Education
19/12/2022 → 19/12/2022
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Underviser bruger ChatGPT til studenterfeedback: Den høster de lavthængende frugter
Johannes Bjerva & Euan Lindsay
16/02/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media