Max Xie

Max Xie is a linguistics graduate student at San Francisco State University and the teaching assistant for ENG 420: Introduction to Linguistics. Max’s primary focus is computational linguistics, with related interests in phonetics, phonology, and semantics. His current work centers on AI and large language model research, including questions of data, evaluation, and interpretability. At SFSU, Max is a member of the Experimental and Computational Linguistics Ensemble Lab (ECOLE). In ENG 420, he supports lectures, leads discussions, and guides students in rigorous, evidence-based analysis, occasionally introducing basic computational tools to illuminate core concepts. Max is committed to clear instruction, inclusivity, and research-informed pedagogy.