Advancing Language Preservation
Nesdia is dedicated to safeguarding and revitalizing endangered languages through computational linguistics, archival digitization, and community-centered research.
Core Pillars
Language Documentation
Preservation of endangered and historical languages through structured digital archives, ensuring cultural heritage remains accessible for scholarship and revitalization efforts led by descendant communities.
Source Materials
High-resolution digitization of fragile manuscripts and texts, transforming physical artifacts into structured, machine-readable corpora for computational analysis and cross-linguistic study.
Computational Tools
Modern NLP applications for linguistic analysis , including morphological parsing, lexical semantic change detection, and cross-lingual transfer learning, accelerating work that traditionally required decades of manual effort.
Curated Datasets
Production of annotated linguistic datasets structured for academic research: transcribed speech corpora, morphologically tagged texts, and parallel translations for low-resource language pairs.
Empower Scholars
A platform designed for linguists, field researchers, and cultural institutions, transforming archival materials into searchable, analyzable resources for active scholarship.
Scholarly Rigour
Human expertise at the core. Computational tools accelerate discovery, but every annotation, transcription, and reconstruction undergoes expert review. We assist documentation; we do not replace the linguist.
From Fragments to Analysis
Our work begins with the last remaining traces of vulnerable languages, from historical manuscripts and fragmented texts to modern field recordings. We digitize and collate this precious data to create a foundational archive for analysis.
Our Computational Pipeline
The result of our research is a living, structured archive. We provide researchers, descendant communities, and the world with unprecedented access to study and engage with the rich heritage of these languages.
A Living Archive for the World
The result of our research is a living, structured archive. We provide researchers, descendant communities, and the world with unprecedented access to study and engage with the rich heritage of these languages.
A Lifeline for Endangered Languages
“This work is of immense importance for the preservation of endangered languages and cultures.”
