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Coordinators of ILC 2025

Program Coordinator
Rami Aly, PhD
rami.aly(at)lingchallenge.org
Dr. Aly studied computer science at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), with a focus on natural language processing. He taught at the University, has published several academic papers, and frequently presents his research to international audiences. His experience in industry include two research visits at Amazon in Santa Clara (USA) during his PhD. With extensive experience developing internationally recognized educational platforms, Dr. Aly combines technical expertise with a commitment to innovation; making ILC a globally accessible and forward-thinking program.

Team Coordinator
Fabian Schneider
schneider(at)lingchallenge.org
Mr Schneider has studied physics at Heidelberg University (Germany) and at Harvard University (USA) with a particular interest in computational methods for science, such as numerical approximations and astronomical simulations. He has research experience from various institutes including the CERN (Geneva, Switzerland), NASA (Huntsville, USA), and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics (Bonn, Germany). Mr Schneider has received various honours for his continued commitment as an education advocate and his expertise in creating learning opportunities for students and youths.

Content Editor & Consultant
Sana Kidwai, PhD
kidwai(at)lingchallenge.org
Dr. Kidwai studied linguistics at the University of Cambridge (UK) and University College London (UK), specializing in minimalist syntax and morphology. She has delivered talks at various international conferences and leading universities, including UC Berkeley and Stanford. Her experience in education includes lecturing and teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and UCL. Combining her expertise in linguistics with her educational experience, Dr. Kidwai ensures that ILC is an accessible and rigorous linguistics competition for students worldwide.

Outreach Coordinator
Victor Prado Both
pradoboth(at)lingchallenge.org
Mr Prado Both has studied physics at Heidelberg University in Germany and holds profound competencies in the areas of communication and program creation. He has various experiences in organizing education projects, workshops, and learning activities globally. His responsibilities include the international ambassador program, external ILC programs, and other outreach activities.

Assisting Team of ILC 2025

Content Editor & Consultant
— Sana Kidwai
— kidwai(at)lingchallenge.org

School Coordinator
— Stefan Amberg
— amberg(at)lingchallenge.org

Public Relations Assistant
— Robert Brock
— brock(at)lingchallenge.org

Social Media Assistant
— Julia Berens
— berens(at)lingchallenge.org

Technical Assistant
— Florian Böhm
— boehm(at)lingchallenge.org

Global Representatives & Ambassadors of ILC 2025 (All)