Adelina Gomez Gonzalez-Jover

Adelina Gomez Gonzalez-Jover is a University Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante since 2001. She holds a BA and PhD in Translation and Interpreting and is a sworn English-Spanish translator. Her research focuses on specialized translation, professional and academic English, terminology, and corpus linguistics.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting, University of Alicante (1999)
• Doctorate in Translation and Interpretation, University of Alicante (2005)
• Master’s in Terminology, Pompeu Fabra University (2008)

Research Interests:

Her work emphasizes specialized translation methodologies, legal terminology, and the application of corpus linguistics. She has published extensively on translation theory, legal language, and bilingual lexicography. Notable contributions include dictionaries for industrial sectors in Valencia and studies on EU institutional translation practices.

Professional Activities:

• Member of the research group ‘El inglés profesional y académico (IPA)’
• Former Secretary of the Interuniversity Institute for Applied Modern Languages (IULMA)
• Collaborator on projects such as ‘TRALICOVA’ and ‘Estudio lingüístico de construcciones verbales fijas’

Awards & Recognition:

Her work has received national and international acclaim, particularly for her contributions to legal terminology and EU translation standards. Three doctoral theses have been successfully directed under her supervision, all earning top honors.

Teaching & Mentorship:

She has taught over 15 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including ‘Comparative Legal Systems’ and ‘Legal-Administrative Translation’. Over 153 theses have been advised or co-advised since 2020.

Labs/Teams:

Active member of the research group ‘Phraseology and Multilingual Translation (FRASYTRAM)’ at the University of Alicante.