Laura Maria Lojo Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela , specializing in British literature and modernist/postmodernist fiction. She leads the Discourse and Identity research group (GI DI-1924), focusing on English language, literature, and culture through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work intersects with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) . Her research spans: Gender and identity in Woolfian studies Migration narratives in contemporary short fiction Postcolonial themes in British-Irish literature Ecocritical and posthuman anxieties in Johnson's works Recent publications examine border politics, maternal discourses, and cross-cultural literary bonds. She has also contributed to translation studies, particularly Woolf's Spanish reception. Her academic output bridges literary theory with socio-political analysis.
Mayron Estefan Cantillo Lucuara is a permanent faculty member at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, Department of English and General Studies, specializing in English Philology. His research focuses on Victorian and transatlantic literature, with a strong emphasis on queer and feminist theory, particularly in the works of Michael Field. He is actively involved in two research groups: BATWoW (British and American Transatlantic Women Writers) and GRATUV (Research and Theatrical Action Group of the Valencia University) , and was previously part of the LAP (Literature, Arts and Performance) group. He earned his doctorate from the Universitat de València in 2019 with a thesis titled Michael Field’s Sapphism: A Tiresian Ontology of Openness Between Life and Death in Long Ago (1889) , supervised by Dr. Laura Monrós Gaspar and Dr. Miguel Teruel Pozas. No scientific awards have been listed in the provided information. There is no available information regarding student supervision, grants, or funded research projects. His work is embedded within interdisciplinary literary and performance research environments, particularly focused on 19th-century women writers, queer identities, and theatrical expression.
María Losada Friend is a Full Professor in the Department of English Philology at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Philology and Translation in Seville, Spain. She serves as a Faculty Member within the HUM-857 Research Group focused on Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation: Identity Representations in Spain. Her research interests span English Philology, Irish Studies, Women's Representation in Literature, 18th-Century Literature, Translation Studies, Travel Writing, Gender Studies, and Spanish-British Cultural Relations. She has made significant contributions to understanding women's representation in historical contexts, particularly examining how foreign writers depicted Spanish women during critical periods like the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. Her work frequently explores the intersection of gender, national identity, and cultural representation in travel literature and historical texts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on women's travel writing about Spain, Irish studies in the Spanish context, and historical perspectives on female education. She has extensively analyzed texts by writers like Jenny Ballou, Lady Tenison, and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, uncovering nuanced representations of Spanish society and gender roles. As an academic leader, she has contributed to doctoral programs in Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies and has supervised research in these fields. Her work connects historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural studies, creating important bridges between past representations and current understandings of cultural identity.
Israel Campos Méndez is a Professor in the Department of Historical Sciences at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's School of Arts and Humanities. Specializing in Ancient History with a focus on the socio-political-religious evolution of Eastern cults in the Roman Empire, he leads the GIR G9-History, Economy and Society research group. PhD Thesis: The god Mithras: analysis of the adaptation processes of his cult from ancient Iran to Rome (2005) Research Pillars: Mithraism, Roman provincial religion, Persian cultural influence, and classical archaeology Advising: Mentored 14 final degree projects and 5 master's theses on Greco-Roman history, religious practices, and heritage topics His scholarly work explores Mithraic cultic spaces, sensory experiences in Roman religions, and the historiography of Indo-Iranian-Roman religious connections. Publications span from 2010 to 2025, with a notable emphasis on architectural reuse and Persian-Roman cultural syncretism. Major contributions include studies on Mithraic terminology (2016), Achaemenid dance practices (2017), and systematic reviews of Mithraic cave symbolism (2023). His research bridges art history, linguistics, and archaeological analysis.
James B Lewis is an Associate Professor of Korean History at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Wolfson College and the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. His research focuses on Korean-Japanese relations before 1850, economic and social histories of premodern Korea and Japan, global history, and environmental/epidemiological dynamics in East Asia. He has held leadership roles as past President of the Association for Korean Studies in Europe and the British Association for Korean Studies. His grants include an ERC Horizon 2020 project (grant 758347). Current projects involve co-authoring An Economic History of Korea, 1400 to 1900 and translating Amenomori Hôshû's Kôrin Teisei . Courses taught include Korean-Japanese history surveys, research methodologies, and classical texts analysis. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing quantitative methods, archival analysis, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Notable works include Frontier contact between Chosŏn Korea and Tokugawa Japan (2003), The East Asian War, 1592-1598 (2015), and studies on Korean economic indicators across centuries. Public lectures and media engagements include talks at the Ricci Institute and the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation.
María Soledad Morales Ladrón es Catedrático/a de Universidad en el Departamento de Filología Moderna de la Universidad de Alcalá. Su trabajo académico se centra en literatura irlandesa contemporánea, estudios de género, teoría postcolonial y literatura comparada. Coordinadora del Grupo de Investigación en Estudios Irlandeses Participa en el grupo Literaturas y Culturas en Lengua Inglesa Investigadora principal en múltiples proyectos sobre Irlanda Áreas de investigación incluyen: Diaspora irlandesa y multiculturalismo Estudios de género en contexto irlandés Memoria histórica en literatura Traducción y recepción literaria Relaciones entre literatura irlandesa y española Estética joyceana en literatura hispánica Publicaciones recientes abordan temas como: Ética en ficción histórica británica e irlandesa Vulnerabilidad en obras de Anna Burns Resistencia femenina en reinterpretaciones bíblicas Impacto de la crisis ecológica en narrativa irlandesa
María Durán Eusebio is a Lecturer in English at the Institute of Modern Languages, University of Alcalá. She teaches English language courses across various undergraduate programs including Education, Cybersecurity and AI, Criminology, and Law, as well as in the Master’s program for Secondary and Vocational Education. She currently serves as the Communication and Social Media Coordinator at the Institute of Modern Languages (ILM). Educational Background: Doctorate in Modern Languages: Research in Language, Literature, Culture, and Translation – Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) Master’s in Black British Writing – Goldsmiths, University of London Bachelor’s in English Studies – Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) Her research lies at the intersection of Anglo-Saxon literature, socio-political paradigms, and archival practices, with a strong emphasis on intercultural and transcultural perspectives. She specializes in Black British Writing, feminist activist literature, verbatim drama, queer identities in African-set narratives, and the representation of social exclusion and resilience in contemporary theatre. Her work critically engages with postcolonial identities, cultural assimilation, and the liminal experiences of Afro-descendant communities in Spain and the UK. María Durán Eusebio has actively contributed to national and international academic discourse through conference presentations on the Black British literary canon and Spanish literature by authors of African descent. Her scholarly output includes several publications analyzing identity, resistance, and marginalization in contemporary literary and dramatic works. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Author of significant research articles on queer identities, feminist verbatim drama, and transcultural identity in literature. Active participant in academic conferences focusing on postcolonial and Afro-Hispanic literary studies. She advises on institutional communication strategies as Coordinator of Communication and Social Media at ILM, bridging academic research with public engagement. While no formal grants or student supervision are mentioned, her interdisciplinary research trajectory demonstrates a commitment to socially engaged literary scholarship. Laboratories, Teams, and Collaborative Work: She is actively involved in research and academic outreach within the Institute of Modern Languages, contributing to its communication strategy and promoting research in modern languages, particularly in underrepresented literary traditions.
Pedro Guijarro Fuentes is a Professor in the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands since 2013, with prior teaching appointments at Utrecht University (Netherlands, 1992-1995), University of Salford (UK, 1995-1998), and University of Plymouth (UK, 1998-2013). He holds a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of Granada (1991) and a PhD in Philosophy and Letters from the University of Salford (UK, 1999). His research spans applied Spanish linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and bilingualism, with current projects examining spatial prepositions, object marking, word order, and tense/aspect phenomena among Spanish language learners. His scholarly output includes numerous publications in top journals such as Language Learning , Bilingualism: Language and Cognition , Cognition , and Studies in Second Language Acquisition , with over 100 conference presentations worldwide. Research funding has been secured from the British Academy, Arts and Humanities Research Council, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and European Commission (Horizon2020). Principal Researcher: Bilingualism and Acquisition of Spanish (BASLA) Member: Applied Linguistics (REGAL) research group Organizer: Romance Turn 2014 International Conference Teaching includes Spanish Psycholinguistics, Morphosyntax Acquisition in First and Second Languages, and final degree projects across Spanish Language and Literature and Education programs. His current tutoring hours are Wednesdays 14:00-15:00 in room CD10 - Ramon Llull.
Mariana Ripoll Fonollar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she has established herself as a dedicated educator and researcher. Her academic career is deeply rooted at UIB, where she completed all her formal education and currently maintains her primary institutional affiliation through teaching and research activities. Education: PhD in English Philology from the University of the Balearic Islands Master's Degree in Teacher Training (2018) Bachelor's Degree in English Philology (2017) Dr. Ripoll Fonollar's research primarily focuses on gender studies and popular fiction studies, with particular attention to women's historical writing and the history of British feminism. Her scholarly work bridges literary analysis with feminist theory, examining how historical narratives of women's suffrage are represented and repurposed in contemporary contexts. She brings this research expertise into her teaching across multiple degree programs at UIB. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of feminism, historical representation, and popular literature. Recent articles analyze suffragette narratives in contemporary fiction, examining how postfeminist contexts reshape historical understanding of women's suffrage movements. Her work appears in respected venues including The Conversation, Routledge publications, and the Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses, reflecting both academic rigor and public engagement. Dr. Ripoll Fonollar is an active member of the LITANGLO (Contemporary Anglophone Literatures) research group and has contributed to significant research projects funded by the Spanish Government. Her involvement in the 'Romance for Change' project (PID2021-122249NB-I00) demonstrates her commitment to examining diversity, intersectionality, and affective repair in contemporary romantic narratives. In her teaching capacity, she supervises final degree projects across multiple programs while delivering courses on English language, academic text interpretation, and specialized English for various disciplines. Her teaching portfolio spans Education, Catalan Language and Literature, Art History, Philosophy, and other programs, demonstrating her versatility as an educator.
JORGE SACIDO ROMERO is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of English and German Philology within the Faculty of Philology. His primary research focuses on English Philology and Discourse and Identity studies, anchored in the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS). He holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela, awarded in 2003 for his thesis on identity in Joseph Conrad’s early Marlow narratives. His work intersects literary analysis, postcolonial studies, psychoanalysis, and gender studies, with a particular emphasis on intertextuality and cultural critique. Research interests include the analysis of narrative voice, liminality in diasporic literature, and the application of psychoanalytic theory to literary texts. His contributions span modernist and contemporary British literature, with notable explorations of authors like Janice Galloway, Roald Dahl, and Terry Eagleton. Recent studies address themes such as national identity in postcolonial fiction and the acoustic dimensions of narrative. His publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary criticism with cultural, political, and philosophical inquiries. Key contributions include examinations of gender dynamics in short fiction, the spectral elements in Conrad’s works, and the ideological underpinnings of modernist narratives. Despite prolific output, no formal awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Jorge Sacido’s academic trajectory includes directing doctoral research, with his thesis supervised by Dr. Jose Manuel Barbeito Varela, and maintaining active participation in research groups such as DI-1924. His engagement with both classical and contemporary texts underscores his role as a bridge between historical literary analysis and modern critical frameworks.
Paul Gordon is an Associate Professor (Profesor Doctor) at San Pablo CEU University in Madrid, Spain, specializing in Contemporary History, Moral Philosophy, and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities and Communication Sciences. His academic career spans over a decade, with permanent affiliation to the Ángel Ayala Institute of Humanities. Education: PhD in Contemporary History (San Pablo CEU University) BA in Modern History (University of Stirling, UK) Degree in Journalism (UCM, Spain) Master's in International Relations (Ortega y Gasset University Institute, Madrid) Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude in English (UCM) Research Focus: His primary research examines 19th-century Iberian conflicts, particularly the Portuguese Liberal Wars and First Carlist War, through the lens of British press coverage. His work uniquely combines historical analysis with media studies, exploring how The Times of London shaped public opinion and influenced diplomatic relations during these pivotal conflicts. Publications: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on media history and 19th-century European conflicts, with particular emphasis on war correspondence and the role of international press in shaping political outcomes during the Portuguese Civil War and Spanish conflicts. Professional Activities: Beyond academia, he has held advisory roles including: Member of FUNCIVA Foundation Advisory Committee (2010-2016) Spanish Representative for British European Movement EMUK (2015-2021) Co-founder and Honorary Secretary of British Conservatives Madrid (2009-2012)
Juan Manuel Hernández-Campoy is a Full Professor in Sociolinguistics at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Murcia, Spain. He teaches courses on English Sociolinguistics, Varieties of English, and the History of the English Language, as well as research methods at the postgraduate level. He has held numerous academic leadership roles, including Head of Department (2005–2008) and currently serves as Director of the International Doctoral School of the University of Murcia (EIDUM). Education: PhD in English Philology, University of Murcia, 1996 (Extraordinary Doctorate Prize, 1997) Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Literature (Modern Philology, English), University of Murcia, 1991 Erasmus Studies, University of Essex, UK His research centers on sociolinguistics, dialectology, and the historical development of the English language. He explores stylistic variation, language change, and sociolinguistic methodology, with a strong emphasis on both synchronic and diachronic analysis. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, often using corpus-based and geolinguistic approaches. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical sociolinguistics, stylistic variation, and dialectology, with major reference works such as encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries published by Wiley-Blackwell, John Benjamins, and Gredos. These works synthesize broad disciplinary knowledge and are widely used in academic settings. Scientific Awards: Extraordinary Doctorate Prize in Letters, University of Murcia, 1997 He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on projects like Sociolinguistic Models of Stylistic Variation (FFI2014-56084-P) and Speaker Design as a Model of Stylistic Variation (Fundación Séneca). He has advised numerous postgraduate students and coordinated multiple master's and doctoral programs. He has also served as editor for major journals including International Journal of English Studies and Cuadernos de Filología Inglesa . He leads the research group Linguistic Variation: Phonetics, Lexicon and Styles and has been instrumental in organizing international conferences such as the Sociolinguistics Symposium 21 and HiSoN-2022. He maintains active Erasmus partnerships with the University of Essex and University of Bern, promoting academic exchange and collaboration.
María Isabel Castellanos Ruiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá, specializing in English Philology. She is a member of the research group LYCLI (Literatures and Cultures in English), contributing to interdisciplinary studies in Anglophone literatures and cultural exchanges. Her research centers on English-language literary narratives and their reception in Spain, particularly during the 20th century. With a strong focus on British authors such as Daphne du Maurier, her work bridges literary criticism, cultural history, and translation studies. This interdisciplinary approach situates her within broader conversations about transnational literary influence and ideological mediation in Francoist and post-Francoist Spain. The thematic scope of her research—though limited in published outputs in the available data—reflects a consistent engagement with gender, genre, and cultural adaptation. Her academic trajectory suggests a commitment to deepening understanding of how British literary works were interpreted and integrated into Spanish cultural discourse. Doctorate from University of Alcalá (2018) Thesis: La narrativa de Daphne du Maurier en España (1938-1978) Supervised by Dr. Luis Alberto Lázaro Lafuente While no scientific awards are listed, her doctoral research and ongoing affiliation with LYCLI indicate sustained scholarly activity. She may be involved in supervising graduate students, though no formal advisees are named in the current record. There is no mention of external grants or funding, but participation in a recognized research group suggests collaborative and potentially funded projects. She is affiliated with the LYCLI research group, which promotes the study of literatures and cultures in the English language from comparative and postcolonial perspectives, supporting publications, conferences, and academic networking.
María Magdalena Flores Quesada is a full-time lecturer and researcher at the University of Málaga's Department of English, French and German Philology. She holds a PhD in English Literature (2022) with outstanding cum laude , focusing on ethics and vulnerability in contemporary British fiction. Her academic roles include interim substitute teaching and participation in national/international conference organizing committees. Her research explores ethical dimensions of mother-daughter relationships, vulnerability representations, and gender dynamics in modern British literature. Key projects include collaboration on the Gender and Spiritism in Andalusia (2019–2021) and Orientation: A Dynamic Perspective on Contemporary Fiction (2018–2021). She is a member of the Contemporary Literature in Europe research group (HUM-858) and serves on ASYRAS's governing board since 2019. Publications span peer-reviewed articles in Oceánide , Études britanniques contemporaines , and ES Review , with thematic focus on vulnerability in works like Eleanor Oliphant Is Not That Fine and Hot Milk . Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogical innovations, including pandemic-era digital education strategies. Awarded the 2018 Catalina Montes Award for literary research excellence, she actively contributes to academic governance through conference organization and editorial work. Ongoing research emphasizes ethical encounters in transnational narratives and postmodern literary ethics.
Elisabeth Massana Vidal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and English Studies, University of Barcelona. She is a researcher at ADHUC—Research Center for Theory, Gender, and Sexuality, and contributes to the project 'Gender, Affect and Care in Twenty-First Century British Theatre' (PID2021-126448NA-I00). She serves on the editorial board of Lectora: Journal of Women and Textuality and co-convenes the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA) working group 'Performance, Identity & Community.' Education BA in English Language and Literature from Universitat de Barcelona MA in Construction and Representation of Cultural Identities PhD in Linguistic, Literary, and Cultural Studies Her research focuses on intersections between contemporary British theatre, queer theories, feminisms, postcolonial cultures, and ethics of care. Current projects explore trans* kinship structures, reproductive labor, and affective economies in 21st-century British drama. She has published extensively on playwrights like debbie tucker green and Travis Alabanza. Research Trends : Recent publications examine queer archival practices, feminist critiques of reproductive work, nomadic spectatorship in post-9/11 theatre, and trans* dramaturgical resistance. Key themes include care ethics in performance, postcolonial temporalities, and gender-based activism in contemporary theatre. Projects & Affiliations Co-investigator, 'Gender, Affect and Care in Twenty-First Century British Theatre' (PID2021-126448NA-I00) Co-investigator, 'British Theatre in the Twenty-First Century: Crisis, Affect, Community' (FFI2016-75443) Member, Contemporary British Theatre Barcelona (CBTBarcelona) GRC Member, Consolidated Research Group 'Creació i Pensament de les Dones' Teaching : She has taught courses on postcolonial cultures, 20th/21st-century English literatures, and English theatre at the University of Barcelona, UNED, and Campus ESART Barcelona-Bath Spa University.
