BABalas Antonis
@balasantonis
Aspiring linguist specializing in computational linguistics and language technology.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
As a postgraduate student in the Interinstitutional MSc Program in Language Technology, I am passionate about advancing the field of computational linguistics. My current research focuses on offensive language detection using machine learning methodologies, where I aim to improve the accuracy of hate speech identification systems. My academic journey has been marked by a strong commitment to understanding the complexities of language and its applications in technology.
Throughout my research experience, I have contributed to various projects, including the development of the AIKIA corpus for offensive language detection in Modern Greek. My role as a research fellow at the Institute for Language and Speech Processing allowed me to enrich linguistic databases and co-author scientific publications. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can apply my analytical skills and contribute to meaningful research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Master's Thesis: Offensive Language Detection
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Conducted an in-depth study on automatic detection of offensive language in Modern Greek using advanced machine learning techniques. The research involved data collection, feature engineering, and model development to improve the accuracy and robustness of hate speech identification systems.
Research Contributor: ERIS Project
Athena Research Center
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Participated in the study addressing challenges in adapting the HurtLex lexicon for Modern Greek offensive language detection. Assisted in curating lexical resources and evaluating their effectiveness in automatic identification of hateful and offensive expressions in Greek.
Research Contributor: The Corpus AIKIA
Athena Research Center
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Contributed to the development and annotation of the AIKIA corpus, a large-scale dataset for detecting offensive language in Modern Greek. Focused on ranking-based annotation techniques and data analysis to improve language technology tools for hate speech and toxicity detection.
Research Fellow
Institutefor Language and Speech Processing (ILSP)
Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 4 months)
Participated in the PHILOTIS project, focusing on cutting-edge technologies for recording, analysis, and interpretation of living languages. Responsible for enriching the IDION linguistic database through corpus annotation and actively involved in research dissemination activities, including co-authoring scientific publications.
Research Intern
Institutefor Language and Speech Processing (ILSP)
Mar 2021 - May 2021 (2 months)
Worked on the annotation of a large Greek corpus based on the Universal Dependencies (UD2) framework. Developed feature extensions for diminutives/augmentatives and created a list of multiword expressions with a focus on offensiveness.
Volunteer Research Assistant
TRACE Project
Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)
Annotated 26 anti-racist texts, contributing to the creation of a specialized corpus of anti-racist discourse. Focused on linguistic analysis and classification within the framework of critical discourse studies.
Volunteer Teaching Support
DRASIP.T.D.E.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Provided educational support as part of a reinforcement teaching initiative at the Child Protection Branch of Achaia “Skagiopouleio”. Served as a member of the volunteer group “DRASIP.T.D.E.”, contributing to community educational programs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Patras, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
BA in Philology, Philology, specialization in Linguistics
Grade: 8.22/10
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philology with a specialization in Linguistics. Achieved a final GPA of 8.22/10. Thesis title: “Reduplication as a Morphological Process in Modern Greek” under the supervision of Prof. G.I. Xydopoulos.
1st General Lyceum of Patras
High School Diploma, General Studies
Grade: 19.1/20
Obtained a High School Diploma from the 1st General Lyceum of Patras. Achieved a final GPA of 19.1/20.
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