Research Lab
Our research infrastructure combines computational linguistics with classical philology to preserve the world's endangered languages.
Research Areas
Computational Phonology
Advanced spectrogram analysis and phonetic modeling to capture the sounds of endangered languages before they are lost forever. Our systems model tone, pitch, rhythm, and articulation patterns.
Morphological Analysis
AI-driven pattern recognition to identify and reconstruct grammatical structures, word formation rules, and morphosyntactic systems from fragmentary data.
Historical Linguistics
Tracing language evolution and drift across centuries using neural systems that identify lexical and grammatical changes beyond traditional comparative methods.
Manuscript Digitization
Forensic-grade digitization of fragile manuscripts, inscriptions, and historical documents using advanced imaging and OCR technologies.
Field Recording Archives
Preservation and analysis of field recordings from last speakers, converting audio archives into structured linguistic data with full phonetic annotation.
Language Model Development
Custom AI models trained to emulate structural grammatical rules rather than surface patterns, enabling authentic language reconstruction.
Our Analytical Engine
Nesdia's research platform processes linguistic data through multiple analytical layers—from raw audio spectrograms to abstract grammatical representations.
Every stage is designed for transparency and reproducibility, with full documentation of methods and human review at each checkpoint.
Documentation in Practice
Our research extends beyond the digital realm. We work directly with communities and last speakers to document living language practices, oral traditions, and cultural contexts.
These recordings form the foundation of our archives—authentic voices preserved for future generations.
Current Projects
Active research initiatives preserving endangered languages worldwide.
Indigenous American Languages
Documentation and analysis of endangered Native American languages, including Blackfeet and other Plains languages facing critical endangerment.
Ancient Script Decipherment
Application of AI-assisted analysis to partially deciphered and undeciphered ancient writing systems and inscriptions.
Oral Tradition Archives
Creating comprehensive digital archives of oral literature, songs, and spoken traditions from endangered language communities.
When a language dies, centuries of cultural wisdom, ecological understanding, and unique ways of perceiving reality vanish with it.