# Eric Laporte

> researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0002-0984-0781

**Wikidata**: [Q60717276](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60717276)  
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## Summary  
Eric Laporte is a French computer scientist specializing in natural language processing (NLP). He is known for his academic contributions as a professor and researcher, particularly at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, and for his work in computational linguistics.

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## Biography  
- **Born**: July 9, 1962 (France)  
- **Nationality**: France  
- **Education**:  
  - Habilitation (1993) and PhD (1988) from Paris Diderot University  
- **Known for**: Contributions to natural language processing and computational linguistics  
- **Employer(s)**:  
  - University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (1998–2019)  
  - Federal University of Espírito Santo (visiting professor, 2011–2013)  
  - University of Reims (1995–1998)  
  - Paris Diderot University (1989–1995)  
  - École Normale Supérieure (1982–1986)  
- **Field(s)**: Computer science, natural language processing  

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## Contributions  
Eric Laporte has made significant contributions to natural language processing (NLP), particularly in computational linguistics. His academic career spans decades, including roles as a professor at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée and visiting positions at institutions like the Federal University of Espírito Santo. He mentored doctoral students, such as Rosa Cetro, whose 2013 thesis he supervised. Laporte's research is documented in publications indexed by Scopus (Author ID: 26423051600) and DBLP (Author ID: 182/5353). His work aligns with the legacy of his doctoral advisor, Maurice Gross, a pioneer in formal linguistics. Laporte's affiliations with institutions in France and Brazil highlight his international collaboration in advancing NLP methodologies.  

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## FAQs  
### Q: What is Eric Laporte's primary field of research?  
A: Eric Laporte specializes in natural language processing (NLP), a subfield of computer science focused on computational approaches to language analysis and generation.  

### Q: Where has Eric Laporte taught?  
A: He held long-term positions at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (1998–2019) and shorter visiting roles at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2011–2013) and other French institutions.  

### Q: Who was Eric Laporte's doctoral advisor?  
A: He was supervised by Maurice Gross, a prominent figure in formal linguistics, during his PhD at Paris Diderot University (completed in 1988).  

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## Why They Matter  
Eric Laporte's work in natural language processing bridges theoretical linguistics and computational applications, advancing tools for language analysis. His mentorship of students like Rosa Cetro and collaborations with institutions in France and Brazil demonstrate his influence in both academia and international research. Without his contributions, progress in formalizing linguistic rules for computational systems might have lagged, particularly in French-language NLP. His publications and academic leadership continue to shape the field.  

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## Notable For  
- **Academic Leadership**: Professor at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée for over two decades (1998–2019).  
- **International Collaboration**: Visiting professor at Brazil’s Federal University of Espírito Santo (2011–2013).  
- **Research Impact**: Authored works indexed in Scopus, DBLP, and other academic databases.  
- **Mentorship**: Supervised doctoral students, including Rosa Cetro (2013).  
- **Legacy**: Trained under Maurice Gross, extending his advisor’s work in formal linguistics.  

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## Body  
### Academic Career  
- **Primary Affiliation**: Professor at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (1998–2019).  
- **Previous Roles**:  
  - University of Reims (1995–1998)  
  - Paris Diderot University (1989–1995)  
  - École Normale Supérieure (1982–1986)  

### Education  
- **PhD**: Completed in 1988 at Paris Diderot University under Maurice Gross.  
- **Habilitation**: Earned in 1993 at the same institution.  

### Research Focus  
- **Field**: Natural language processing (NLP), with ties to computational linguistics.  
- **Key Collaborations**: Worked with Brazilian researchers during his visiting professorship (2011–2013).  

### Publications and Recognition  
- **Indexed By**: Scopus (Author ID: 26423051600), DBLP (Author ID: 182/5353).  
- **Doctoral Students**: Supervised Rosa Cetro’s thesis (2013).  

### Personal Details  
- **Languages**: French (spoken/written).  
- **Identifiers**: ORCID (0000-0002-0984-0781), ISNI (0000000114469609).  

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