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Vicente Cervera Salinas is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature. He has been a full professor since 2004 and specializes in Latin American literature, intertextuality, and literary theory. His research interests include: Spanish and Latin American Literature Comparative Literature and Intertextuality Poetry and the Essay as Literary Genres Classical Mythology and its Modern Reinterpretations Aesthetic Criticism and Cultural Memory Philosophical Dimensions in Literature His scholarly and creative work reflects deep engagement with figures like Jorge Luis Borges, Dante Alighieri, and George Santayana. His publications span poetry, critical essays, and editorial projects, often exploring the intersections between literature, philosophy, and cultural identity. The themes across his recent articles reveal a consistent focus on myth, authorship, and transatlantic literary traditions, particularly in Hispanic contexts. He has received recognition including the Second Prize in the America Poetry Prize (1993). He co-directs the journal Cartaphilus: Revista de investigación y crítica estética and has directed the Humanities Classroom at the University of Murcia. He served as president of the Association of Hispanic American Literary Studies (2014–2018). He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis and has been a visiting professor at institutions in Havana, San José (Costa Rica), Buenos Aires, and Vienna. His academic leadership includes editing multi-volume works on literary figures and movements, contributing significantly to the study of Hispanic intellectual and aesthetic traditions. He leads the research group Plural Scriptures: Intertextuality and Interdisciplinarity , continuing to influence both literary scholarship and creative writing in Spain and Latin America.

• Spanish Literature
• Latin American Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Carlos Pérez Varela is a Lecturer in the Department of French Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela. His teaching focuses on French language, literature, and culture across multiple degree programs, including Modern Languages and Literatures, Classical Philology, and Galician Language and Literature. Specializes in Francophone literary analysis Teaches courses on French culture and language history Coordinates tutoring schedules for students Research interests include cross-cultural relationships between Francophonie and Hispanic cultures, with pedagogical implications in language learning and literary studies. His work emphasizes the integration of French language and literature into broader educational frameworks.

• Francophonie
• Hispanic Cultures
• French Language and Literature
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Inmaculada Delgado Jara is an Associate Professor of Greek Philology at the Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, specializing in Biblical Studies and Patristics. Her academic profile shows extensive engagement with ancient Greek texts, particularly focusing on San Juan Crisóstomo, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and Septuagint studies. Her educational background includes a doctorate from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca with the thesis "Sermones in Genesim de San Juan Crisóstomo estudio temático, estilístico y traducción" (1999), supervised by Dr. Alfonso Ortega Carmona. She is a member of the research groups "Humanismo, reformas y ciencia: del Medievo a la Ilustración" and "ICS. Innovación en Ciencias Sociales". Delgado Jara's research interests center on Greek Philology, Biblical Philology, Patristics, Septuagint Studies, Erasmus of Rotterdam studies, and San Juan Crisóstomo studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep expertise in ancient Greek language and literature, particularly as applied to biblical and patristic texts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of classical literature and early Christian thought. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on textual criticism, philological analysis of biblical and patristic works, and the reception history of classical texts in Christian contexts. Her work often bridges linguistic analysis with historical and theological interpretation, particularly examining how ancient Greek texts were transmitted, interpreted, and utilized in later periods. Her scholarly activity includes numerous books, edited volumes, and academic papers, with recent work focusing on Erasmus's biblical scholarship, San Juan Crisóstomo's homilies, and the Septuagint. Despite her extensive publication record, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. Delgado Jara is actively involved in academic supervision and research direction, as evidenced by her editorial work on major scholarly projects and her participation in academic conferences. Her work shows collaboration with numerous scholars across Spain and internationally, particularly in the fields of Biblical Studies and Renaissance Humanism.

• Greek Philology
• Biblical Philology
• Patristics
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Cristobal Pagan Canovas is a Permanent Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of English Philology, University of Murcia, where he co-directs the Daedalus Lab and the Murcia Center for Cognition, Communication, and Creativity. He is also a member of the international consortium Red Hen Lab, focusing on multimodal communication research. Education includes: PhD in Ancient and Modern Greek Literature from University of Murcia BA+MA in Classics and BA+MA in English from University of Murcia MA in Classics from University College London His research explores human cognition and communication through interdisciplinary approaches combining humanities and sciences. Primary interests include: Conceptual integration networks in emotional expression Multimodal communication patterns across language, gesture, and prosody Temporal representation in creative artifacts Cognitive foundations of poetic metaphor and verbal art Cultural evolution of integrative patterns in social interactions Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on temporal cognition, multimodal communication, and creativity across domains including poetry, music, and gesture. Research employs corpus analysis, big data approaches, and cognitive modeling to examine how humans integrate perceptions into meaningful wholes. Scientific awards and fellowships: Ramón y Cajal Grant (elite national scheme) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in Quantitative Linguistics EURIAS Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies FBBVA Leonardo Fellowship Marie Curie Fellowship ENSAYA'10 Award for scientific essay He leads multiple research grants including ERASMUS PLUS KA220-HED (MULTIDATA) and national grants MULTIFLOW and CREATIME. Supervised trainees include postdoctoral researchers (Marie Curie, Juan de la Cierva), MA students, undergraduates, and data scientists. The Daedalus Lab develops interdisciplinary methods to study cognition and communication, while Red Hen Lab enables large-scale multimodal dataset analysis through international collaboration.

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Conceptual Integration
• Multimodal Communication
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Florin George Călian is a researcher at the Center for Ecumenical Research within the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu , with a focus on the intersection of history of philosophy , religious studies , and classical philology . He co-founded the Dan Slușanschi School of Classical and Oriental Languages , which offers Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and Sahidic Coptic to international students. Călian’s editorial work includes coordinating the Review of Ecumenical Studies (RES) and the Ratio publishing series. Education : Master’s in Greco-Roman History (University of Bucharest), Master’s in Medieval Studies (Central European University), PhD in Philosophy (Central European University, supervised by Gabor Betegh). Research Areas : Ontology of numbers in Plato, sacred space politics, Neoplatonic theology, historiography of alchemy, and interdisciplinary links between philosophy and Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Recent Publications include analyses of Plato’s mathematical ontology, critiques of Hagia Sophia’s reconversion, and editorials on the problem of evil. His 2021 monograph Numbers, Ontologically Speaking: Plato on Numerosity reinterprets Platonic dialogues through mathematical philosophy. Academic Engagements span roles as a coordinator for the Dan Slușanschi School, editorial board member for RES and SCHOLÉ , and organizer of conferences bridging theology and philosophy.

• History of Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Classical Philology
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Jordi Redondo Sánchez is a Professor in the Department of Classical Phil at the University of Valencia, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. His academic work centers on Greek Philology, with a strong emphasis on classical reception, ancient Greek literature, and translation studies, particularly in Catalan and Iberian contexts. His research interests include Hellenistic poetry, epigram, tragedy, rhetoric, linguistic analysis of classical texts, and the transmission of classical culture through medieval and modern literature. He is a member of two research groups: the GIRLC (Research Group on the Reception of Classical Literatures) and GIRHA (Resources Innovation Group in Ancient History), reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with both literary and historical dimensions of the ancient world. The majority of his recent publications (2021–2024) are critical reviews and literary analyses focusing on Euripides, Sophocles, Theocritus, Bion, Pausanias, and Herodotus, as well as studies on biblical translations such as the Montserrat Bible and the Interconfessional Catalan Bible. His articles often explore narrative motifs, translation variants, linguistic features, and the interplay between myth and literature across cultures and periods, demonstrating a consistent scholarly focus on philological precision and cultural continuity. He earned his PhD from the University of Salamanca in 1986 with a thesis on the linguistic study of Antiphon’s speeches, supervised by Dr. Antonio López Eire. No scientific awards or student advisement information is mentioned in the provided texts. His active research and publication record suggest ongoing contributions to classical scholarship, particularly in the areas of textual criticism, reception studies, and Iberian engagement with the classical tradition.

• Greek Philology
• Classical Reception
• Ancient Greek Literature
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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.

• Ancient History
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Transformation
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Dr. Almudena Del Olmo Iturriarte is a Full Professor in the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She has been teaching at the university since 1993 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2000. Her academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to Hispanic Philology and Spanish Literature studies. Her educational background includes a Graduate degree in Hispanic Philology (1990) with an Extraordinary Award and a PhD in Hispanic Philology (1993) from the University of Valladolid. Dr. Del Olmo Iturriarte's research focuses on contemporary Spanish literature from Spanish poetic modernism to postmodern poetics. Her work encompasses studies on modernist authors, the Generation of '27, the Group of '50, and contemporary poets, with special attention to poetry written by women. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of classical tradition, intertextuality in postmodern lyric poetry, and ekphrasis in contemporary Hispanic poetry. Her scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory of research excellence, with recent works including Juego de damas (2023) on women's poetry and multiple monographs on prominent Spanish poets. Her research spans medieval Spanish literature through contemporary works, showing remarkable breadth across historical periods. Her scientific recognition includes: Extraordinary Award for her Hispanic Philology degree (1990) Six quinquenios (teaching merit periods) Complement of stimulus and recognition of teaching and continuing education (2020) Four six-year research periods (last awarded in 2024) Complement of stimulus and recognition of research activity (2022) Complement of stimulus and recognition of research excellence (2020) Dr. Del Olmo Iturriarte has coordinated significant research projects including 'History, ideology and text in Spanish poetry of the 20th and 21st centuries' (2020-2023) and organized important academic conferences on Classical Tradition and Intertextuality (2011) and Ekphrasis and Artistic Imitation (2012). She teaches Medieval Spanish Literature I and II across multiple degree programs and offers specialized courses on Juan Ramón Jiménez and 20th Century Poetic Renewal in the Master's program.

• Spanish Literature
• Hispanic Philology
• Contemporary Spanish Poetry
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Dr. Charlie Jorge Fernández is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands, specializing in Spanish Philology and Modern and Classical English Philology. His academic work focuses on Gothic literature, particularly the works of Irish Gothic authors and the concept of the uncanny in literary and cultural contexts. PhD in English Philology (2018), with a thesis on the hero figure in Charles Robert Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer (1820). Member of the research group Estudios Culturales Británicos y Comparativos (BRICCS). Collaborates with the London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on uncanny themes. His teaching spans multiple disciplines, including English language instruction for hospitality and tourism programs, as well as literature and research supervision for English and Primary Education degrees.

• Gothic Literature
• Irish Gothic Authors
• 18th-19th Century Literature
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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.

• Applied Spanish Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
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Mayte Penelas is a Senior Scientist (Científica Titular OPIs) at the Escuela de Estudios Árabes (EEA), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Granada, Spain. She has served as director of the EEA since 2017 and previously as vice-director from 2005 to 2007. Her academic career is deeply rooted in Arabic philology, codicology, and the historiography of al-Andalus, with a particular focus on Christian Arabic literature and the transmission of classical and biblical texts in Islamic Iberia. Bachelor of Semitic Philology (Arabic), Complutense University, 1993 PhD in Philology, Autonomous University of Madrid, 1998 Postdoctoral Fellow, The Warburg Institute, University of London, 1998–2000 Her research interests include Arabic manuscripts, codicology, the history and historiography of al-Andalus, Christian Arabic literature, and the reception of Latin and biblical traditions in the Islamic West. She has led major research projects such as Mediating Islam in the Digital Age (MIDA) (H2020) and Local contexts and global dynamics: al-Andalus and the Maghreb in the Islamic East , funded by national and European agencies. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Arabic historiography, particularly the works of al-Maqrīzī, Ibn Ḥayyān, and Orosius, as well as the study of Andalusi manuscripts like MS Raqqada 2003/2. Her work bridges philology, history, and religious studies, examining how Christian and classical sources were transmitted, adapted, and interpreted in Arabic within the Islamic West. She frequently explores themes of cultural identity, textual transmission, and interreligious dialogue. Editorial and Professional Recognition: Director, Escuela de Estudios Árabes (EEA), CSIC (2017–present) Member, Editorial Board, Collectanea Christiana Orientalia (2004–present) Secretary, Al-Qanṭara (2013–2014) Member, Editorial Committee, Arabic-Hispanic Sources collection, CSIC (2006–2014) Member, Editorial Board, Al-Qanṭara (2010–2014) Member, Editorial Committee, Estudios Árabes e Islámicos , CSIC (2021–present) Secretary, Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Granada, Málaga, Almería (2020–present) Penelas has not supervised any named students but has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Luis Molina, Maribel Fierro, and María Isabel Fierro. She has received continuous research funding and participates in international academic networks. She is actively involved in digital humanities initiatives, including the digital archive of Arabic manuscripts at EEA. There is no indication of retirement or part-time status; she remains an active and influential researcher in the field of Arabic and Islamic studies.

• Arabic Philology
• Arabic Manuscripts
• Codicology
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M Teresa Ferrer Valls is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Department of Spanish Philology within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. She is a leading scholar in Spanish Golden Age theater, with a focus on Lope de Vega, courtly spectacle, and digital humanities applications in literary research. Her research interests span Spanish Golden Age theater, comedia nueva, early modern Spanish literature, neo-Latin literature, women dramatists of the 17th century, sacramental plays, and the cultural history of courtly performance. Her work often explores the interplay between literature, power, and historical context, particularly during the reigns of Philip III and IV. The most recent articles reflect a sustained engagement with digital tools for theater research, including databases like CATCOM and ASODAT, alongside critical editions and thematic studies on allegory, gender, and performance. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on archival discovery, digital methodology, and the reinterpretation of canonical and lesser-known works from the Spanish Golden Age. She has directed research projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture and has collaborated with institutions such as the Institució Valenciana d'Estudis i Investigació. Her academic work includes editing critical editions of plays and digital publications, contributing significantly to the preservation and accessibility of Spain’s theatrical heritage. Ferrer Valls leads the research group ELITE-PAC (Literary Writings: Heritage and Updates) and is instrumental in developing digital infrastructures for classical Spanish theater studies. Her projects, such as DICAT and ASODAT, aim to create comprehensive, federated databases that support scholarly research across institutions and disciplines.

• Spanish Golden Age Theater
• Comedia Nueva
• Early Modern Spanish Literature
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Marina Pérez Martín is a pre-doctoral researcher and PhD student at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), affiliated with the Department of Spanish, Modern, and Classical Languages. Her research focuses on English morphology, syntax, and pragmatics within World Englishes, particularly Gibraltar English. B.A. in English Studies (2023) from UIB, awarded the Premi Extraordinari de Grau (Best Degree Student Award) M.A. in Modern Languages and Literatures with specialization in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (2024) from UIB Recipient of the FPU-CAIB2024 four-year pre-doctoral grant (2024) Member of research groups Variation in English Worldwide (ViEW) and Corpus-based approaches to language variation (CAVA) Her dissertation investigates the BE-passive in Gibraltar English through morphosyntactic variation, socio-cultural pragmatics, and language contact. She has presented her work at international conferences, including the 2nd Gibraltar International Conference and the VI AEDEAN Doctoral Seminar. Marina also serves as a reviewer and editorial team member for the EuroAmerican Journal of Applied Linguistics and Languages (E-JournALL). Research Assistant at UIB (2021-2022) for the ICE-Gibraltar corpus Teaching duties at UIB since 2024, covering English for Philology and Philosophy, Education and Social Work, History, Art and Geography, and Tourism Scheduled research stays at Technische Universität Dortmund (2025) and Universität Bamberg (2026)

• World Englishes
• Linguistics
• Syntax
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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.

• English Philology
• Literary Analysis
• Postcolonial Studies
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Marilena Ceccarelli is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sevilla, affiliated with the Department of Classical, French and Italian Philology within the Faculty of Philology. She is also associated with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) and specializes in Italian Philology. Her research group focuses on Italianistics and has been part of the Calderón group. Her academic background includes a Doctorate, though specific educational details are not provided here. Research interests center on Italian philological studies, classical traditions, and literary analysis. Her work contributes to broader humanities research through interdisciplinary approaches. No publications, awards, or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. She has not supervised any documented students in this data. Her affiliation with the iHUS suggests involvement in collaborative humanities projects, though specific lab or team details are not mentioned.

• Italian Philology
• Classical Philology
• Literary Studies
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