About
Llion Jones serves as Director of the Bedwyr Centre at Bangor University, where he leads research initiatives focused on Welsh language and literature. His academic profile demonstrates significant contributions to the field of Welsh literary studies, particularly in medieval poetry and poetics.
Dr. Jones's research interests span Welsh literature, poetics, medieval Welsh literature, poetry, Celtic studies, and linguistics. His work explores the intricate connections between language, form, and cultural identity in Welsh literary tradition. He has conducted pioneering research on poetic structures like cynghanedd, the relationship between Welsh and Arthurian legends, and the cognitive aspects of poetic processing.
Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong focus on medieval Welsh literature, particularly court poetry and the works of poets like Dafydd Gorlech. His research shows consistent exploration of poetic forms, linguistic structures, and the cultural context of Welsh literary production from early periods through to contemporary expressions. A notable interdisciplinary thread connects his literary scholarship with cognitive science, as evidenced by his work on 'Implicit detection of poetic harmony by the naive brain.'
Dr. Jones has been active in promoting Welsh language education, as demonstrated by his 2019 guest talk on 'Strategies to increase student conversion rates to study through the medium of Welsh.' His scholarly output demonstrates both depth in specialized areas of Welsh literary studies and breadth across related disciplines including cognitive science, cultural studies, and historical linguistics.
