Sarah Cooper

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Dr. Sarah Cooper is a dedicated researcher in the field of speech and language technology, with a primary focus on developing resources for low-resource and minority languages. Her most cited work, "Developing further speech recognition resources for Welsh" (2014), addresses the critical challenge of creating large-vocabulary continuous speech recognition (LVCSR) systems for Welsh. In this paper, she tackles data design issues and introduces an innovative method for data collection using a custom-built mobile application, enabling scalable and community-driven language preservation. While her citation count currently stands at 2 for this work, its significance lies in laying foundational groundwork for Welsh language technology, a field with immense cultural and linguistic importance. Dr. Cooper’s contributions are notable for bridging the gap between computational linguistics and language revitalization, demonstrating how accessible mobile tools can empower minority language communities. Her research underscores the vital role of technology in preserving linguistic diversity, making her a key figure in the emerging area of low-resource speech recognition.