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Zsófia Zvolenszky is an Associate Professor at the Department of Logic, Institute of Philosophy, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). She earned her Ph.D. in Philosophy from New York University (2007) and is a Marie Curie Fellow (2016-2018). Her research focuses on the semantics of natural language, including proper names, indexicals, and modal logic, with a special emphasis on fictional discourse and relevance theory. Ph.D., Philosophy, New York University Marie Curie Fellow, Slovak Academy of Sciences Head of the Analytic Philosophy Ph.D. Program at ELTE Her recent work explores the intersection of literal and figurative meaning, particularly metaphor and malapropism, using relevance-theoretic frameworks. She has edited the Hungarian anthology Metaphor, Relevance, Meaning (2015/2016) and coordinates interdisciplinary collaborations through the Erasmus Collegium Language Research Group . Scientific awards include: Marie Curie Fellow (SASPRO, 2016-2018) She has supervised three Ph.D. students and secured two major grants: Principal Investigator, OTKA-NKFIH K-116191 (2016-2020) Senior Researcher, OTKA-NKFIH K-109456 (2013-2017)

• Philosophy of Language
• Formal Semantics
• Metaphysics
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Gyula Tankó is a habilitated Associate Professor at the Department of English Applied Linguistics , School of English and American Studies, Eötvös Loránd University . His research focuses on language assessment validity , particularly for advanced-level English exams. Research interests include: Constructive justification of EFL school-leaving examinations Psychometric challenges in reading and listening comprehension assessments Alignment of national language policies with assessment practices Development of analytic rating scales for EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Cognitive processes in L2 listening behaviors Selected publications address topics like: Test fairness and generalizability Impact of punctuation errors on EFL assessment CEFR taxonomy in listening evaluation His work contributes to improving language proficiency certification and university admissions in Hungary. Contact : Email: tanko.gyula@btk.elte.hu Address: Room 430, Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Humanities, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest, H-1088

• Language Assessment
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• Educational Testing
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Péter Szigetvári is an Associate Professor at the School of English and American Studies , Eötvös Loránd University , specializing in the Department of English Linguistics . His work bridges phonology, morphology, and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on Hungarian and English language structures. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Department of English Linguistics University: Eötvös Loránd University His research explores phonological patterns , including vowel harmony, syllable structure, and morphological constraints. He investigates the interplay between morphology and phonology in Hungarian and English, analyzing phenomena like diminutive formation, diphthong debates, and stress-related vowel reduction. Recent publications highlight trends in Vowel Harmony , Syllable Typology , and Morpho-Phonological Variation . His work often challenges traditional frameworks, proposing paradigm-based or VC phonology approaches. Péter Szigetvári's professional activities include contributions to linguistic journals and a blog at nyest.hu . His office is located at Room 302, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest (1088).

• Linguistics
• Phonology
• Morphology
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Ildikó Király is a Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, currently serving as Head of the Department of Cognitive Psychology and lecturer. Her research focuses on developmental psychology, particularly social cognition, imitation behavior, and theory of mind in early childhood. Key areas: Social Cognition , Developmental Neuroscience , and Cognitive Development Recent work examines preschoolers' exploration tendencies, joint action observation effects, and linguistic group membership's role in perspective taking. She leads the Social Minds Research Group , investigating how cultural knowledge transmission shapes cognitive development. Her 2021-2025 publications reveal trends in: Imitative behavior's sensitivity to social norms and group identity Memory flexibility in adapting to changing contexts Interactions between semantic processing and mentalization in social situations Comparative studies on human and non-human primate cognition

• Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
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Szandra Ésik is a Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös Loránd University. She teaches Chinese language and political discourse analysis while contributing to Hungarian-Chinese lexicography projects. Institute of East Asian Studies Department of Chinese Studies Research Interests: Chinese political rhetoric and discourse analysis Second language teaching methodologies for Chinese Translation studies and bilingual dictionary development Silk Road cultural/economic history Environmental policy in Chinese Communist Party congresses Her recent publications focus on comparative analysis of political speeches (2017-2020), character teaching strategies, and collaborative dictionary projects with scholars like Huba Bartos and Imre Hamar. She has contributed to institutional research at ELTE's Chinese Studies department. Contact: esik.szandra@btk.elte.hu

• Chinese Studies
• Language Teaching
• Political Rhetoric
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Dr. Gabriella Perge is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Institute of Germanic Studies and the Department of German Language Teaching and Vocational Didactics at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest. Her academic focus lies in foreign language pedagogy, multilingualism, and German language education. She has contributed extensively to research on text analysis, reading comprehension, and multilingual teaching methodologies through publications and projects like the LEELU teacher education initiative. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Affiliation: Institute of Germanic Studies, ELTE Department: German Language Teaching and Vocational Didactics Her research explores multilingualism in institutional language teaching, emphasizing intercomprehension , language mediation , and coherence in multilingual writing . She investigates how learners develop competence through text-based learning and experiential reading strategies. Recent work includes analyzing temporal language patterns and curriculum design for multilingual classrooms. Dr. Perge’s publications (2015–2025) center on reading pedagogy , language didactics , and teacher training . Themes include vocabulary development across languages, extensive reading programs, and the role of coherence in multilingual education. Her LEELU project highlights experiential learning and collaborative reflection in teacher education.

• Foreign Language Pedagogy
• Multilingualism
• German Language Education
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Judit Nagy (born 1970 in Hungary) is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Linguistics , Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She holds a PhD in Modern American Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (2009) and an MA in English Language/Literature (2001). Her academic work bridges Canadian Studies , Linguistics , and Applied Linguistics , focusing on East Asian minorities in Canada, environmental metaphors in literature, and language teaching methodology. Education: PhD in Modern American Literature (Eötvös Loránd University, 2009) MA in English Language/Literature (Eötvös Loránd University, 2001) MSc in Mathematics (ELTE, 1999) BA/BSc/BEd in English-Mathematics Teaching (ELTE, 1994) Her research explores linguistic transculturation in Korean-Canadian literature, multiculturalism in Canadian short stories , and environmental art in diaspora communities . She has published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from EFL methodology to metaphorical representations of weather in Canadian literature. Recent publications highlight cross-cultural educational challenges (2024), post-pandemic language learning (2023), and historical maritime metaphors (2021). She has received multiple CEACS and KRE Rector's Certificates for academic excellence. As coordinator of the Canada in the English Classroom research group and the 'Minorities in Canada: Intercultural Investigations' project, she has shaped Canadian studies curricula across Europe. Her work has been presented at 25+ international conferences, including University of Graz, Keimyung University, and Nordic Association of Canadian Studies meetings.

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Canadian Studies
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Nóra Wünsch-Nagy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Applied Linguistics , Eötvös Loránd University , where she teaches within the School of English and American Studies . Her work bridges social semiotics , multimodal literacy , and museum education , focusing on interdisciplinary pedagogical frameworks. Research Focus: Multimodal meaning-making, Legitimation Code Theory (LCT), academic literacy, and arts integration Teaching Approach: Embodied museum-based learning, genre-informed pedagogy Methodologies: Social semiotic analysis, semantic wave theory, curriculum development Recent publications examine digital multimodal composition, exhibition reviews as academic writing, and visual literacy development. Her work emphasizes explicit knowledge structuring through LCT and Systemic Functional Linguistics , connecting classroom pedagogy with museum-based learning environments. Key Collaborations: Dániel Horváth (art education collaboration) Network of international researchers in multimodality and LCT Professional Platforms: ResearchGate Profile Publications Repository

• Social Semiotics
• Multimodality
• Museum Education
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Szilard Szlavik serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Translation and Interpreting within the Institute of Language Mediation at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. His academic base is located at 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/F, Room F I/9, with primary contact via szlavik.szilard@btk.elte.hu. His professional profile integrates teaching with cutting-edge research at the intersection of human translation and machine-assisted workflows. Dr. Szlavik's research centers on machine translation (MT) and post-editing (PE), with particular emphasis on quality assurance mechanisms in human-in-the-loop MT systems. His work investigates error identification protocols, lexical cohesion preservation in neural MT outputs, and the cognitive dimensions of developing post-editing competence. He actively employs corpus-based methodologies, utilizing tools like Sketch Engine for lexical analysis, while exploring pedagogical applications through platforms such as Quizlet for translation training. His research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical translation technology implementation. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a consistent trajectory in MT-human collaboration research, characterized by empirical studies on English-Hungarian specialized translation, terminological standardization challenges, and cognitive aspects of post-editing. His corpus-based approach extends to edited volumes examining Hungarian translation research practices, demonstrating methodological rigor across both Hungarian and international scholarly contexts. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding student supervision, grant funding, or research team leadership was not specified in the source materials. His professional activities appear focused on individual scholarship and departmental teaching responsibilities within ELTE's translation framework.

• Machine Translation
• Post-editing
• Translation Quality Assurance
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Máté Ittzés , Associate Professor at the Department of Indian Studies , Institute of Oriental Studies (Eötvös Loránd University), serves as Deputy Director of the Institute, Head of Department, and Team Leader of the Indo-European Linguistics Research Division. His research focuses on historical linguistics, Sanskrit, Vedic grammar, Latin/Greek phonetics, and support-verb constructions. Research Trends: Analysis of grammaticalization processes in Vedic, Proto-Indo-European syntax, tense-aspect systems, and comparative studies of Latin/Greek/Vedic morphological evolution. Recent articles emphasize light verb constructions, phonetic shifts, and Indo-European root structures. Publications: Over 15 works spanning Proto-Indo-European support verbs, Vedic perfect tenses, Latin syllable laws, and Rigvedic lexical mysteries.

• Linguistics
• Indo-European Studies
• Sanskrit Studies
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Rita Brdar-Szabó is a Professor at the Institute of Germanic Studies , Eötvös Loránd University, specializing in German Linguistics. Her research focuses on cognitive linguistics, particularly the interplay between metonymy, metaphor, and multimodal discourse across languages and cultures. Research Interests: Rita's work spans figurative language analysis, cross-linguistic comparison, and cultural models. She investigates metonymic indeterminacy, multimodal communication, and the cognitive frameworks shaping linguistic expressions in domains like emotions, medical terminology, and proverbs. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight her expertise in Croatian and Hungarian metaphorical systems, multimodal metonymy, and computational approaches to proverb analysis. Themes include cultural relativity in figurative language, metonymic networks, and the semiotic mediation between sensory experiences and symbolic systems. Contact: Email: szabo.rita@btk.elte.hu Address: Room 203, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Metaphor Studies
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Gabriella Menczel is a habilitated Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University's Institute of Romance Studies, affiliated with the Department of Spanish Language and Literature. Her research focuses on Hispanic literature, particularly avant-garde movements, poetry analysis, and narrative techniques. Her scholarly work examines intertextuality, subjectivity, and metaphysical themes in Latin American and Spanish literature. Key areas include the works of Octavio Paz, César Vallejo, and surrealist prose poetry traditions. Recent publications explore temporal frameworks in prose poetry, maternal symbolism, and the intersection of art with philosophical concepts. She actively contributes to international academic colloquia on Hispanic studies. Contact: menczel.gabriella@btk.elte.hu

• Hispanic Literature
• Literary Theory
• Poetry Analysis
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Gergely Csibra is a Professor and Principal Investigator at the Central European University. He leads the Cognitive Development Center, focusing on cognitive development in human infants, particularly how infants understand actions, social interactions, and communication. His research employs behavioral and neuroimaging methods to explore topics like social cognition, episodic memory, and symbol use. His academic background spans developmental psychology and cognitive science. Current and former PhD students include Mariem Diané, Denis Tatone, and others. Csibra’s work emphasizes methodological diversity, integrating experimental and theoretical approaches. Research interests include infants' understanding of social relationships, mental state attribution, and symbolic representation. His studies investigate how infants interpret communication, learn from others, and form social evaluations. Key themes involve the cognitive foundations of cooperation and communication in early development. Despite prolific publication output (over 100 articles listed), no explicit scientific awards are cited in the provided text. His lab, the Cognitive Development Center, serves as a hub for collaborative research projects and methodological innovation in developmental science.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Social Cognition
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Lilla Petronella Szabó is an Assistant Professor at Corvinus University of Budapest, specializing in cognitive linguistics and political communication. She actively participates in academic conferences, such as the Corvinus Communication Conference and international events like the FTL8 conference in Klagenfurt. Her research focuses on metaphor analysis, political discourse, media framing, and the conceptualization of abstract concepts in public discourse. She advises doctoral students like Balázs Horváth and Utku Bozdag, whose work explores topics such as political personalization and populist rhetoric. Szabó has contributed to interdisciplinary projects, including an ARC-funded study on ageing and mental health in Australia, leading to the podcast Breaking Taboos . Her recent publications analyze geopolitical metaphors (e.g., 'East/West' in Hungarian discourse), mental health framing in media, and the impact of the pandemic on conceptual metaphors of life. She has also critiqued media narratives on populism and political leadership, including analyses of Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump's rhetoric. Szabó is affiliated with the PRiSMa research group (Political Representation in the Age of Social Media) and organizes academic events, reflecting her commitment to advancing discourse analysis and communication studies.

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Political Communication
• Metaphor Analysis
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Dr. Koloman Brenner (Associate Professor) is affiliated with the Institute of Germanic Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary, within the Department of German Linguistics. His work focuses on German dialectology, phonetics, minority languages, and sociolinguistics in Central and Eastern Europe. Research Interests: German dialects in Western Hungary and historical sound analysis Phonetic-algorithmic methods (e.g., Vocal Hunter software) Language use in minority communities and multimedia translation Comparative language policy in Hungary and South Tyrol Lexicography and bilingual education for German minorities Language atlases and sociocultural language variation Recent Publications Trends: His recent work includes bilingual dictionaries, dialect revitalization strategies, and algorithmic phonetic analysis. Earlier studies explore acoustic parameters of dialect consonants, media representation of dialects, and generational language shifts since 1989.

• German Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Phonetics
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