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Manex Aguirrezabal ZabaletaView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Poetry Analysis
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Manex Aguirrezabal Zabaleta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. He previously held positions as a Postdoc (2017-2019) and Assistant Professor at the same institution. His educational background includes: PhD in Natural Language Processing from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), conducted at the IXA NLP group. Master's degree in Natural Language Processing from UPV/EHU. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (5 years) from UPV/EHU. Dr. Aguirrezabal's research focuses on the computational analysis of poetry , particularly stress patterns in English. He explores whether computers can effectively analyze poetic structures, a field with roots in the 1980s but revitalized by modern techniques. Additionally, he investigates language generation , computational morphology and phonology , and finite-state methods . His work bridges traditional linguistic inquiry with cutting-edge natural language processing. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a diverse engagement with computational linguistics, including poetry generation, multimodal corpus development, clickbait analysis, and fact-checking. His research often employs zero-shot learning and language models, reflecting current trends in AI-driven linguistic analysis. He has contributed to international collaborations such as ParlaMint (multilingual parliamentary corpora) and the GEHM Zoom corpus. While specific grant details are not provided, his active publication record indicates ongoing research support. Dr. Aguirrezabal maintains a strong connection to his Basque heritage, having pursued his early education in the Basque language.

Jan Oskar EngeneView profile

Associate Professor

• Terrorism Studies
• Political Science
• European Politics
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Jan Oskar Engene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Bergen, Norway. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to both terrorism studies and heraldry research. Engene's research interests have evolved significantly over time, beginning with a strong focus on terrorism, political violence, and European security. His early work centered on the TWEED (Terrorism in Western Europe: Explaining the Trends) dataset, which documented terrorist incidents across Western Europe from 1950 onward. Over the years, his research expanded to include political symbolism, heraldry, and flag history, particularly regarding Norwegian political symbols and their evolution. His work demonstrates a unique interdisciplinary approach, bridging political science with historical and symbolic analysis. Analysis of Engene's publication trends reveals a clear evolution from predominantly terrorism-focused research in the 1990s and early 2000s toward increasing engagement with heraldry, political symbolism, and Norwegian historical identity markers in recent years. The earlier works focus on quantitative terrorism analysis, counterterrorism policy, and European security frameworks, while more recent publications examine municipal heraldry, county coats of arms, and historical political symbols. This shift demonstrates Engene's ability to apply political science methodologies to diverse research areas while maintaining a consistent focus on political symbolism and identity. Engene has supervised numerous Master's theses at the University of Bergen, primarily in the areas of terrorism studies, European politics, and political identity. His supervision record includes students researching topics such as state responses to terrorism in Italy, Nordic political systems, and regional identity in Western Europe. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his TWEED project represents a significant research undertaking that likely involved external funding. Engene maintains active engagement with public discourse through media appearances, having participated in numerous television and radio programs discussing terrorism, security policy, and political symbolism. His work with the TWEED project established him as a leading expert on European terrorism patterns, while his more recent heraldry research has positioned him as a specialist in Norwegian political symbolism and historical iconography.

Maria Reyes BaztánView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nationalism
• Anticolonialism
• Basque Studies
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Maria Reyes Baztán serves as College Assistant Professor in Spanish at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, where she is also Jean Sybil Dannatt Fellow in Modern and Medieval Languages and Director of Studies MML at Girton College. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies at the Universitat de València, followed by postgraduate work at the University of Warwick where she completed both her MA and PhD. Dr. Reyes Baztán's research critically examines the intersection of nationalism and anticolonialism, with particular focus on the Basque Country and Cuba. Her groundbreaking work challenges Eurocentric approaches to nationalism by highlighting transnational ideas that emerged outside Europe. She is currently completing her first monograph under contract with Liverpool University Press, which explores anticolonial language and rhetoric within Basque nationalism from the 1890s to 1930s. Her additional research on food and nation-building has garnered media attention from major outlets including The Times. Her scholarly contributions span multiple publications including articles in the Journal of Contemporary History (2023) and Journal of Latin American and Iberian Studies (2021), with forthcoming work in the Routledge Companion to Language and Food. Her research on Cuban history has been informed by fieldwork in Eastern Cuba, reflecting her commitment to both theoretical and experiential understanding of the cultures she studies. As an educator, Dr. Reyes Baztán has taught Spanish and Latin American culture across several UK institutions including the University of Nottingham (2021-22) and University of Reading (2022-23), where her exceptional teaching was recognized through student nomination for a teaching award. Her teaching expertise covers multiple course papers including SP1, SP4, and SP5 within the Cambridge curriculum.

Sharryn M. KasmirView profile

Professor

• Global Capitalism
• Labor and Working Classes
• Nationalist Movements and Identity
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Sharryn M. Kasmir serves as Professor of Anthropology at Hofstra University, where she conducts critical research on labor, capitalism, and working-class communities through ethnographic fieldwork in Spain's Basque region and the U.S. South. Her institutional affiliation centers within the Department of Anthropology, though the specific school/college structure isn't explicitly stated in available materials. Her academic credentials include: PhD from CUNY Graduate School and University Center MPhil from CUNY Hunter College BA from University of Massachusetts Amherst Professor Kasmir's research program critically interrogates Global Capitalism's impact on working-class lives, with specialized focus on Labor and Working Classes, Nationalist Movements and Identity, and Popular Culture across Western Europe and North America. Her fieldwork at Mondragon's worker cooperatives challenged idealized narratives through working-class perspectives, while her Saturn factory research exposed how auto workers navigate perpetual plant closure threats and economic insecurity. As co-editor of the seminal volume Blood and Fire: Toward a Global Anthropology of Labor , she established foundational frameworks for contemporary labor anthropology that bridge ethnographic detail with macro-political economic analysis. Her publication trajectory since the 1990s reveals persistent engagement with labor anthropology's core questions: analyzing worker cooperatives as contested sites within global capitalism (1996-2016), documenting working-class dispossession amid industrial restructuring (2008-2016), and developing theoretical tools like 'unevenness' for cross-cultural labor studies (2016). This body of work consistently synthesizes cultural anthropology, political economy, and critical theory to center workers' lived experiences within broader capitalist transformations. Available documentation contains no references to scientific awards, research grants, student advising activities, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams.

Zoran KalinicView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Systems
• Electronic Business
• Mobile Commerce
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Zoran Kalinic serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, where he teaches Electronic Business since October 2012. Previously, he worked at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac from 1996 to 2005, and joined the Faculty of Economics in February 2005 as an assistant in Information Systems, later teaching Information Technology and Electronic Business from 2009 onward. Doctorate (2012): Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, specializing in information systems development and mobile communications Postgraduate studies: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (completed with average grade of 10) Bachelor's degree: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (1996, average grade 9.43) Professor Kalinic's research focuses on digital transformation and its economic implications, with particular expertise in mobile commerce, electronic business systems, digital payment technologies, and consumer behavior in online environments. His work frequently employs advanced analytical methods including artificial neural networks, structural equation modeling, and hybrid analytical approaches to investigate technology adoption patterns and digital marketplace dynamics. He has conducted extensive research on Serbian digital markets, including studies on mobile payment systems, e-commerce development barriers, and real estate price prediction using AI techniques. His publication record demonstrates a clear progression from foundational technology acceptance research toward more complex analyses of digital ecosystems, with recent work examining influencer marketing effects on TikTok, biometric payment systems, and gig economy measurement in Serbia. The integration of artificial intelligence methodologies with traditional consumer behavior theories represents a distinctive feature of his scholarly approach. Professor Kalinic maintains active international academic engagement through short study visits to institutions including the University of Udine, Vienna University of Economics, University of Maribor, Krakow University of Economics, Coventry University, Polytechnic of Turin, and Comenius University in Bratislava. He spent six weeks at the University of Maribor in 2007 through a Tempus IMG grant and served as a visiting lecturer at the Krakow University of Economics in 2012. Author/co-author of over 60 papers in international and domestic journals and conferences Participant in multiple scientific research and professional projects Recipient of academic awards during studies from University, Faculty, Ministry of Science and Technology of Serbia, Embassy of Norway, WUS-Austria, Zastava-Yugo Automobiles, and Kragujevac City Assembly His professional development includes a month-long visit to the Faculty of Informatics at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian (2004) and ongoing collaboration with regional and European academic institutions. Professor Kalinic's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the Serbian and Western Balkan digital economy context.

Jose Ignacio HualdeView profile

Professor

• Phonology
• Historical Linguistics
• Sound Change
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Jose Ignacio Hualde is a Professor at the University of Illinois, holding joint appointments in Spanish and Portuguese, Linguistics, French and Italian, the European Union Center, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. His research focuses on synchronic and diachronic phonology, sound change, prosody, and Romance and Basque linguistics. He is affiliated with the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese and maintains an office in the Foreign Languages Building. Research Interests: Phonological structure and historical evolution Basque linguistic typology and dialectology Prosodic systems in Romance languages Phonetic-phonological interfaces Recent Research Trends: His 2023-2025 publications emphasize Basque dialect analysis, Romance allophonic processes, and prosodic salience. Works combine experimental methods with diachronic reconstruction to address core questions in phonological theory. Professional Activities: Has delivered over 30 invited lectures (e.g., 1992-1996) and served on editorial boards like Folia Linguistica. Active in international scholarly networks with collaboration evidence across multiple countries. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary linguistic research through the Department's language programs and affiliated centers.

• Statistical Modeling
• Biostatistics
• Biomedicine
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Dae-Jin Lee is an Assistant Professor at IE University’s School of Science and Technology, specializing in statistical modeling and data science. Previously, he served as a Research Line Leader at the Basque Centre for Applied Mathematics (BCAM) and coordinated the Knowledge Transfer Unit in Data Science/AI. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mathematical Engineering (2010) from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and postdoctoral research at CSIRO (Australia). His research focuses on statistical methods for complex data, including penalized splines, tensor product smooths, and applications in biomedicine, epidemiology, environmental science, and sports analytics. He has led multidisciplinary projects funded by public and industry grants, collaborating globally with experts across fields like engineering, medicine, and biology. Key research themes include predictive modeling for health outcomes (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia severity), sports injury prevention, and AI in healthcare. His work integrates machine learning with traditional statistical techniques, addressing real-world challenges like pedestrian dynamics simulations and automated medical diagnostics. He is actively involved in scientific organizations, including the Spanish Biostatistics Society and the Statistical Modelling Society. His recent publications highlight innovations in growth curve modeling, AI ethics, and spatiotemporal data analysis, reflecting his commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied statistics.

Rebecca Wynne-WalshView profile

Lecturer

• Horror
• Regional Studies
• Auteur Theory
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Dr. Rebecca Wynne-Walsh is a Lecturer in Film, English & Creative Arts, actively accepting PhD students since 2022. Her research focuses on horror cinema, regional identity, auteur theory, and trauma studies, with notable contributions to Basque, Gothic, and African film analyses. She is affiliated with the Television Studies Research Group, ESAL (Spanish & Latin American Studies), and the Emergent Media & Entertainment Research Group. Her work explores intersections of cultural memory, transgression, and decolonial frameworks, as seen in studies of Steve McQueen’s Hunger and post-Franco Gothic fiction. Recent presentations include an oral talk on interactive horror narratives at a 2024 conference. Despite her prolific output, she has not been explicitly linked to awards or grants in the provided texts.

• Genome Integrity
• Structural Molecular Biology
• CRISPR-Cas Systems
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Professor Guillermo Montoya is a Research Director and Group Leader at the Protein Structure & Function Program of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR), University of Copenhagen, Denmark. His work focuses on unraveling cellular mechanisms at the atomic level through advanced methodologies including X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy. PhD in Chemistry, University of Zaragoza (1989–1993) MSc in Biochemistry, University of the Basque Country (1984–1989) Montoya's research spans Structural Molecular Biology and Genome Integrity , with specific emphasis on: Activation mechanisms of oligomeric kinases CRISPR-Cas12a conformational dynamics Macromolecular complexes in telomere maintenance His publications reveal significant contributions to CRISPR-Cas systems , kinase activation , and DNA/RNA degradation mechanisms . Scientific Awards: EMBO Member (2018) Spanish National Prize in Biomedicine (2009) Multiple Fellowships (EMBO, Marie Curie, FEBS, Marie Curie) Montoya's group integrates structural biology with cell biology to address fundamental questions in genome stability and biomedical applications. His work has been cited over 188 times for studies on CRISPR-Cas endonucleases and has attracted attention from 41 patents.

Daniel InnerarityView profile

Professor

• Democracy
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Political and Social Philosophy
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Prof Daniel Innerarity serves as a Part-time Professor and Chair in AI & Democracy at the Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute. He is simultaneously Professor of Political and Social Philosophy at the University of the Basque Country and the Ikerbasque Foundation for Science in Spain, and director of the Instituto de Gobernanza Democrática. His academic career spans multiple continents with previous positions including Robert Schuman Visiting Professor at EUI, Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at University of Munich, visiting professor at University of Paris 1-Sorbonne, professorship at Georgetown University, and visiting fellow at Max Planck Institut for International and Public Law at Heidelberg. Innerarity's research focuses on the critical intersection of democracy and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. His scholarship examines how complex democratic systems can be designed and maintained in the 21st century, with special attention to the epistemic challenges posed by AI systems. He investigates European integration through the lens of consent theory, arguing for democratic legitimacy in transnational governance structures. His publications demonstrate a consistent concern with how digital technologies reshape democratic processes, citizen participation, and political representation in contemporary societies. Scientific Awards: Miguel de Unamuno Essay Prize 2003 National Literature Prize in the Essay category Espasa Essay Prize Euskadi Essay Prize Prize for Humanities, Culture, Arts and Social Sciences from the Basque Studies Society/Eusko Ikaskuntza (2008) Príncipe de Viana Culture Prize (2013) Innerarity maintains an extensive international academic network across European and North American institutions. His work bridges theoretical political philosophy with practical governance challenges in the digital age, particularly focusing on how democratic institutions can maintain legitimacy and functionality amid rapid technological change. His leadership of the Instituto de Gobernanza Democrática demonstrates his commitment to translating theoretical insights into practical governance frameworks.

Xavier BonalView profile

Professor

• Education Policy
• Globalization
• Social Inequality
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Xavier Bonal is a Professor of Sociology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Special Professor of Education and International Development at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). He directs the Globalisation, Education and Social Policies (GEPS) research group at UAB and coordinates the GLOBED Erasmus Mundus Master on Education Policies for Global Development. His work focuses on comparative social policy, welfare state dynamics, education equity, and globalization's impact on education systems. Bonal has coordinated major projects such as ECASS (European Cities Against School Segregation) and contributed to UNESCO, UNICEF, and the European Commission. His research emphasizes school segregation mechanisms, educational markets, and policy responses to inequality. Over 200 scholarly outputs include books on education policy and globalisation, with a focus on spatial disparities and policy implementation. His recent publications analyze post-pandemic educational inequities, digital divides, and the role of private actors in education. Bonal’s work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, addressing systemic challenges in education systems globally.

Susana FrancoView profile

Researcher

• Regional Competitiveness
• Cluster Analysis
• Economic Development
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Susana Franco is Research Director at Orkestra Basque Institute of Competitiveness and holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham. With prior academic experience at British and Latin American universities, she coordinates research on territorial competitiveness and regional development. Her research expertise spans: Quantitative analysis of regional competitiveness indicators Cluster development in evolving economies Employment-wellbeing relationships Policy evaluation methodologies Her publications primarily analyze competitiveness frameworks through longitudinal regional studies, with recent focus on inclusive growth and digital transformation impacts. As research director, she supervises doctoral candidates and manages international projects with UN agencies, facilitating knowledge exchange between academic and policy stakeholders.

• Peacebuilding
• Memory Politics
• Legacies of Violence
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Professor Stefanie Kappler serves as Professor in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs since 2015, following her directorship of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies at Liverpool Hope University. Her research examines contested memories of violence and peacebuilding through extensive fieldwork across Bosnia-Herzegovina, South Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Brussels, Kosovo, and the Basque Country. Education: PhD from University of St Andrews Research Interests: Kappler investigates memory politics and legacies of violence in peacebuilding, with groundbreaking work on artists' roles in addressing justice demands amid ongoing inequality. Her scholarship explores decolonising peace education and spatial dimensions of peace formation , challenging liberal peacebuilding paradigms through critical analysis of cultural heritage and resistance practices in post-conflict societies. Publication Trends: Her 2021-2025 publications reveal increasing focus on arts-based peace formation , with soundscapes and curation emerging as key methodologies for decolonial memory work. Kappler consistently connects spatial reparations to structural violence while advancing intersectional frameworks that integrate feminist theory with critical peace studies, particularly in Western Balkans and Southern African contexts. Projects and Grants: Kappler leads externally-funded initiatives including: Peace and Memory : Analyzing memory politics-cultural heritage-peacebuilding intersections The Art of Peace : Investigating arts' role in peace formation processes Decolonising Peace Education : Transforming curricula through critical pedagogy Labs and Teams: She collaborates with international research collectives including University of Manchester's Art of Peace network and Aspen Institute Germany, evidenced by her 2024 Western Balkans reconciliation report, though no dedicated physical lab is specified in her profile.

David de Sancho SánchezView profile

Research Fellow

• Protein Folding
• Biomolecular Conformational Dynamics
• Computational Chemistry
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David de Sancho Sánchez is a Ramón y Cajal Research Fellow at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) in Spain. His research employs computational methods to study protein dynamics, folding mechanisms, and biomolecular interactions, with a focus on quantitative comparisons between theory, simulation, and experimental data. Education & Training: Biophysical Chemistry training at San Pablo CEU and Complutense Universities PhD under Antonio Rey at Complutense University Postdoctoral work with Victor Muñoz (Spanish Research Council) and Robert Best (University of Cambridge) Research Focus: David's work spans protein folding landscapes, metal-binding proteins, mechanical unfolding, and phase separation. Recent investigations include amyloid-beta aggregation, titin mechanics in cardiac disease, and computational drug design for cancer and neurodegeneration. His methodologies integrate molecular dynamics, Markov state models, and force spectroscopy simulations. Scientific Awards: Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (UPV/EHU) Ikerbasque Research Fellowship (CIC nanoGUNE) Affiliations: He leads computational research at UPV/EHU's Theoretical Chemistry Unit and collaborates extensively with experimental groups at DIPC, focusing on protein engineering and disease mechanisms.

Greger LarsonView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Genomics
• Ancient DNA
• Domestication
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Professor Greger Larson is a leading scholar in evolutionary genomics and bioarchaeology at the University of Oxford, serving as Director of the Palaeogenomics & Bio-Archaeology Research Network. Based at Brasenose College, he specializes in ancient DNA studies, domestication processes, and human-animal dispersal patterns. His work bridges archaeology, genetics, and computational biology to address long-standing evolutionary questions. University of Oxford: Current affiliation Palaeo-BARN: Director Research focus: Domestication, ancient DNA, phylogenetics Larson's research integrates ancient DNA with morphological data to reconstruct evolutionary trajectories. His projects span mammals like dogs, cats, and pigs, exploring how domestication shaped modern biodiversity. Recent work examines viral virulence through archaeological samples and interdisciplinary analyses of historical human-animal interactions. His publications highlight trends in domestication genetics, including dual dispersal patterns in dogs and genetic shifts in post-introduction populations. Collaborative efforts like the FarmGtex project emphasize functional genomics across livestock tissues. Supervision includes DPhil students studying epidemiological transitions, Basque uniqueness, and bioarchaeological methods. Current grants from AHRC and ERC support his work on human-chicken interactions and ancient DNA synthesis.