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Introduction

I am interested in studying the word recognition processes of bilinguals, with a particular emphasis on Japanese-English and Chinese-Japanese bilinguals. One area of focus for me is understanding how bilinguals process words in two languages. Specifically, I am interested in exploring the interconnectedness and potential mutual influence of orthographic, phonological, and semantic representations of these words.^1.2 Another area that intrigues me is understanding whether underlying presentations and processing of L2 words are similar to those of the native readers/speakers of that language.³ Furthermore, I have also researched the speech production processes of bilinguals and monolinguals, which I published articles with my collaborators (Verdonschot et al., 2013, PlosOne; Yoshihara et al., 2017, JEP:HPP; 2020, JEP:LMC). Through these research endeavors, I strive to uncover novel insights into the research field of visual word recognition and bilingual language processing. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals who share my passion for understanding the intricacies of language and cognition. 

Regarding my graduate students, I accept a limited number on an annual basis, typically 1-2 individuals. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to mentor students with a passion for delving into the processes underlying visual word recognition. My students, co-authored by me, typically publish papers in internationally renowned journals (Liu et al., 2023; Wanner-Kawahara et al., 2022, and others in progress).^4.5 Given the technical nature of this research domain, individuals with an undergraduate degree in psychology, experimental linguistics, or a related field, accompanied by a solid understanding of experimental designs and applied statistics, would be particularly well-suited for my research laboratory. However, I am open to considering students without sufficient prior background knowledge in these specific areas if they exhibit exceptional enthusiasm for the research topic and are willing to exert additional effort to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.