My research focuses on the use of technology to support individuals with motor and speech disabilities who may benefit from the use of technology to support their everyday communication. Specifically, I am interested in system design including human centered and user driven uses of AI to support effective and efficient motor and visual access to technology, in turn, prioritizing active participation in interactions.

I study the genetics of stuttering and other related conditions using electronic health records and large-scale biobanks.

Dr. Lukic has used functional and structural neuroimaging to identify selective brain regions with remarkably specific functions, including lexical retrieval, grammatical morphology, and word-order syntax. Dr. Lukic’s research also explores linguistic processes in the context of degeneration and development, from which investigating how language shapes cognition and emotions.

Dr. Lien’s research focuses on speech production and language development in children with cleft palates. Dr. Lien also studies early speech-language intervention for children with cleft palate.