Dr. Toral Ruiz is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen 's Faculty of Arts . Her research focuses on Machine Translation , Computational Linguistics , and Natural Language Processing , with particular emphasis on translation quality assessment, literary adaptation, and ethical automation frameworks. Expertise: Machine Translation, Computational Linguistics, NLP, Translation Quality, Literary Adaptation, Ethical Automation Contact: a.toral.ruiz@rug.nl Her recent work explores speech-text discrimination , tokenization strategies , and lexical diversity in literature . She contributes to the European Association for Machine Translation and collaborates on projects like LT-LiDER for digital literacy in translation. Press engagement includes discussions on machine translation limitations in creativity and cross-lingual literary reception . Notable collaborations include studies on Catalan/Dutch translation reception and sustainability frameworks for translation automation.
Benoit Granier is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University's School of Media and Performing Arts, specializing in Music Technology. He holds a PhD in computer music and composition from Trinity College Dublin. Previously, he taught at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, fostering cultural exchange between China and Western countries. He founded the Timi Modern Music Ensemble to bridge traditional Chinese and Western instruments. His research focuses on electroacoustic composition, intercultural dialogue, and sound spatialisation. Education: Doctorate in Music Composition from Trinity College Dublin (2007), with studies on graphical notation and controlled improvisation. He also researched spectral music and post-spectral techniques (2003). Research interests include blending traditional instruments with modern electroacoustic techniques, music business entrepreneurship, and sonic art. His works have been performed globally at venues like Carnegie Hall and Tokyo's Performing Arts Center. He is currently developing a piece based on Dante's Divine Comedy with 3D visuals and surround sound, as well as a commissioned composition for the Guangxi University Chinese orchestra. Notable contributions include compositions for major orchestras and soloists, and explorations of music technology education in the UK during lockdowns. He remains active in collaborative projects across disciplines like dance and philosophy.
Yona Gilead is a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator in the Department of Modern Hebrew at the University of Sydney. She holds a PhD from UTS, MA and Dip Ed from the University of Sydney, and a BA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her work focuses on language education, particularly Hebrew as an additional language, and identity development in Jewish-Australian contexts. **Education**: PhD (UTS), MA (Sydney), Dip Ed (Sydney), BA (Jerusalem). **Research Interests**: Sociocultural-ecological frameworks in second language acquisition (L2) Identity formation in Jewish day schools Classroom discourse analysis and teaching methodologies Integration of technology in language education **Current Projects**: Exploring students' identity as Jewish, Australian, and global citizens in school environments. **Teaching**: Teaches all levels of Modern Hebrew, focusing on beginner and advanced proficiency. Supervises Honours students in areas like L2 pedagogy and Hebrew literature. **Affiliations**: Member of National Association of Professors of Hebrew (NAPH) and Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities (LCNAU). **Labs/Teams**: Active in Hebrew language education programs at the University of Sydney, coordinating the Modern Hebrew academic program.
Dr. Anil Bas is a Research Fellow at Bournemouth University's Centre for Applied Creative Technologies (CfACTs), supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work bridges computer vision, graphics, and machine learning, with a focus on photorealistic 3D scene representations, digital avatars, and AI-driven creative projects. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Marmara University, Istanbul. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of York (2018), funded by the Turkish Higher Education Council. His research explores novel view synthesis, neural rendering, and generative AI applications in creative fields such as poetry and drama. Notable projects include Silwerwit in die soontoe , an AI-generated Afrikaans poetry book, and studies on AI's role in post-anthropocene performance art. He also investigates technical challenges in face reconstruction, vehicle routing optimization, and maker education. Dr. Bas has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2013, spanning journals like International Journal of Computer Vision and conferences such as ECAI. His work frequently addresses interdisciplinary topics, blending computational methods with cultural and creative applications. He is actively involved in grant-funded projects and maintains strong ties to industry through collaborative research. Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (202X). External affiliations include roles as an ORCID researcher and social media presence across LinkedIn, Twitter (@dranilbas), and a personal website.
Yannick Hamon is a Researcher at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. His office is located in Palazzo Cosulich (Studio 210), where he holds office hours on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00. He serves as a Member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission for the SLCC Department and acts as the Teacher Training Representative. His academic focus centers on French language teaching, translation studies, and linguistics, specifically under the SSD classification FRAN-01/B (French language, translation and linguistics). Hamon's research interests span French Language Teaching (FLE), digital technologies in language education, collaborative learning approaches, and distance teaching methodologies. His work demonstrates particular expertise in the intersection of technology and language pedagogy, with significant contributions to understanding how digital tools can enhance language acquisition and teaching practices. He has extensively explored emergency remote teaching during the pandemic, investigating how language educators adapted to sudden transitions to online instruction. His scholarship also addresses translation studies, environmental discourse, and collaborative learning models in language education. Analysis of Hamon's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in research on technology-mediated language teaching and collaborative approaches to language instruction. His work has evolved from foundational studies on translation technologies to more recent investigations of pandemic-era educational challenges and innovative solutions. A notable pattern is his consistent focus on practical applications of theoretical frameworks in real classroom settings, emphasizing action research methodologies that bridge theory and practice. His publications frequently examine how digital tools can facilitate language learning while maintaining the essential interactive elements that characterize effective language instruction. Hamon has played a significant role in coordinating teacher training initiatives, particularly through the FLE Ateliers program developed in collaboration with the Federation of French Alliances in Italy and DORIF. This initiative represents a substantial contribution to professional development for French language teachers, focusing on practical, research-informed approaches to teaching challenges. His work demonstrates commitment to improving language education through collaborative research-action frameworks that value teacher expertise while incorporating academic research findings. As an active member of the academic community, Hamon participates in research networks focused on French language teaching and plurilingualism. His work reflects engagement with broader educational challenges while maintaining specialized expertise in French language pedagogy. His contributions to the field emphasize the importance of adapting teaching methodologies to contemporary technological and social contexts while preserving the core interactive elements essential to language learning.
Ljiljana Petrović is an Assistant Professor of Italian at the Faculty of Arts in Niš, Serbia. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the Faculty of Philology and Arts in Kragujevac (defended in 2007). Her professional roles include serving as a court interpreter in Italian and French at the Regional Court in Niš since 2007. She has received prestigious international scholarships from the Italian and French governments, including stays at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, the Institute for French Studies in Tours, and the International Center for Pedagogical Research in Nantes. Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in French Language and Literature and Italian Language from the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade. PhD in Comparative Literature from the Faculty of Philology and Arts in Kragujevac. Her research interests span comparative literature, with a focus on French and Italian literary traditions, cultural studies, and translation methodologies. She actively contributes to academic and cultural initiatives at the Faculty of Arts in Niš, including centers like the Publishing Center, Balakn Art Forum, Computer-Information Center, and Multimedia Center. Awards: Italian Government Scholarship (University for Foreigners in Perugia) French Government Scholarship (Institute for French Studies in Tours) Scholarship from the International Center for Pedagogical Research in Nantes While no formal grants or advising roles are explicitly noted, her scholarly activities emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to literature and language pedagogy. She collaborates with faculty teams involved in cultural and digital humanities projects through the institution’s specialized centers.
Dr. Lucas van der Deijl is an Assistant Professor in Early Modern Dutch Literature at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on early modern language philosophy, translation culture, and theatre history, integrating computational methods with cultural and literary studies. He teaches courses in Dutch literature, digital humanities, and early modern studies. He is an editor for LitLab, a digital platform for literary research in secondary education, and has held fellowships at the National Library of the Netherlands and the University of Potsdam. His work explores topics such as Spinozist discourse in Dutch textual culture and the role of translation in disseminating Enlightenment ideas. Key publications include studies on computational analysis of early modern drama and the material culture of anatomical texts. He actively contributes to academic conferences and public engagement through initiatives like Faces of Science. Research Interests: Early modern Dutch textual culture, computational literary analysis, translation studies, and digital humanities. Teaching: Courses on 17th-century literature, digital humanities tools, and premodern approaches in the Research Master program. Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics like Spinoza translations, Dutch Republic publishing, and quantitative narratology. His research highlights the interplay between language, philosophy, and cultural practices in early modern Europe, with a particular emphasis on computational methods to analyze literary and historical texts.
Łukasz Grabowski is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics, University of Opole, Poland, and currently serving as Rector of the university. His primary affiliations include the Faculty of Philology and the Institute of Linguistics. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, translation studies, phraseology, sociolinguistics, and computational methods in text analysis. He actively contributes to digital humanities and data science applications in linguistics. Research interests include formulaic language structures, translation universals, lexical bundles, and corpus-driven methodologies. He has published extensively on topics such as reporting verbs in literary translations, semantic prosody, and cross-lingual lexical gaps. His work bridges traditional linguistic analysis with modern computational tools, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Key achievements include over 55 publications, 1 major project, and contributions to plWordNet mapping. His research has been cited with an h-index of 9 (Scopus) and 7 (Web of Science), reflecting significant academic impact. He actively participates in international collaborations and serves on editorial boards, furthering advancements in corpus linguistics and translation studies. As Rector, Grabowski oversees institutional strategy and academic governance while maintaining an active research agenda. He advocates for data-driven methodologies in humanities and supports interdisciplinary education initiatives.
María Goretti García Morales is a Contract Professor at the Faculty of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) , affiliated with the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpreting . She belongs to the research group GIR Translation and Interpreting, Interculturality, Applied Languages and Travel Literature . Specializes in translation and interpreting Focuses on anglicisms, migration discourse, and cultural studies Active in medical translation applications and film-related linguistic analysis Her recent publications (2022-2025) analyze: Migration representation in Canary Islands press Anglicism handling in machine translation Cultural stereotypes in film posters Humanitarian interpreting for African migrants Historical translation practices during Spanish Inquisition
Dr. Gys-Walt van Egdom serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Translation, Intercultural Communication and Education. He is also affiliated with the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry, focusing on Modern and Contemporary Literature. His academic work bridges theoretical translation studies with practical applications in the rapidly evolving technological landscape of translation. Van Egdom's research interests center on the complex interplay between human translation processes and emerging technologies. His expertise spans translation didactics, evaluation methodologies, ethical considerations in translation practice, and the growing impact of AI translation systems on professional workflows. He particularly investigates how human-computer interaction shapes contemporary translation practices, with a strong emphasis on literary translation contexts. His work connects translation studies with data science through the Utrecht Platform for Applied Data Science, revealing innovative approaches to understanding translation reception and quality assessment. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding the evolving relationship between human translators and technology. Van Egdom's work increasingly focuses on how big data methodologies can model translation reception across languages, how ergonomic considerations affect trainer-to-trainee revision processes, and how translation technology impacts both professional practice and educational approaches. His research shows particular interest in the emotional dimensions of translated texts within multilingual online communities, representing an innovative intersection of translation studies, digital humanities, and reception theory. Van Egdom actively contributes to the translation community through multiple leadership roles. He serves as Chairman and Research Officer of the International Network of Simulated Translation Bureaus and is a board member of the VertalersVakschool. His editorial work includes significant contributions to journals such as Filter. Tijdschrift over vertalen and The Interpreter and Translator Trainer, where he has served as guest editor for special issues on translation technology and pedagogy. His professional engagement extends beyond Utrecht University through notable appointments including the Émile Verhaeren Chair at Vrije Universiteit Brussel during the 2022-2023 academic year and ongoing contributions to the Expertise Centre for Literary Translation since fall 2023. These roles demonstrate his recognized expertise in both academic and professional translation communities across the Netherlands and Belgium.
Christine Becker is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages, Finnish, Dutch and German at Stockholm University. She specializes in cultural learning, historical memory, and digital media applications in language education. Her work integrates intercultural competence with technological innovation, focusing on asynchronous communication and blended learning models. Degree in literary translation and German as a foreign language from Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf PhD in 2017 on cultural learning in computer-mediated communication Director of Studies for doctoral program (2020-2023) Deputy Head of Department (2024-2025) Research explores memory culture in language teaching, postcolonial perspectives, and digital learning tools. She co-founded the international network HolDaF/Z for Holocaust education in German as a foreign language contexts and leads the Swedish network for empirical research in German language education. Recent publications examine digital competencies in language teaching, discourse analysis of historical memory, and pedagogical frameworks for blended learning. Supervises doctoral research on AI-assisted writing and community representations in textbooks, utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous online platforms for collaborative learning.
Dr. Lee Forester serves as Professor of German in the World Languages and Cultures Department at Hope College, where he has taught all levels of German language courses since 1992, alongside first-year seminars, senior seminars, and specialized courses in linguistics and Icelandic. He pioneered the culturally immersive language textbook series including Auf geht's! (beginning German), Weiter geht's! (intermediate German), Ritmos (beginning Spanish), and Rostros (intermediate Spanish), adopted by over 100 institutions across North America. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Germanic linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley (1992) M.A. in Germanic linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley (1986) B.A. in German from the University of California, Berkeley (1984) Forester's research centers on historical Germanic linguistics—tracing developments from Gothic and Old English through modern forms—while advancing computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and task-based instructional design. His work consistently integrates cultural context into language pedagogy, emphasizing intercultural competence and transformative learning experiences that connect linguistic structures with authentic cultural frameworks. His publication trajectory reveals a sustained focus on bridging technology, cultural immersion, and language acquisition—from foundational historical linguistics in the 1990s to contemporary CALL innovations and textbook development emphasizing real-world cultural engagement. This evolution demonstrates his commitment to making language learning both academically rigorous and culturally meaningful. His research impact is underscored by significant competitive awards: DAAD GAIST grant (€18,000) for 2003–2006 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant ($495,870) for Auf geht's! (2001–2004) Ameritech Distance Collaboration Grant ($50,000) (1998–1999) Fulbright Research Fellowship in Vienna (1990–1992) Multiple Foreign Language and Areas Studies Fellowships (Russian/Serbo-Croatian) IREX Slavonic Studies fellowship in Bulgaria (1986) Through these grants, Forester has directed major curriculum transformation projects that reshape language education nationally, developing collaborative frameworks for integrating technology and cultural content while mentoring educators in innovative pedagogical approaches. His leadership extends to conference presentations addressing curriculum innovation and intercultural competence across language disciplines.
Professor Yusuf Polat is a distinguished academic in the Department of Western Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kırıkkale University, Turkey. Having joined the university in 2013 as an Assistant Professor, she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017 and achieved the rank of Professor in 2023. Prior to her current position, she gained over two decades of experience at Ankara University's Turkish and Foreign Language Research and Application Center (TÖMER), where she served as a French and Turkish instructor and held administrative roles from 1992 to 2013. Her academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Education from Gazi Faculty of Education (1990), a Master of Arts from Dokuz Eylül University (1998), and a PhD in Linguistics from Ankara University (2010) with her thesis titled "Speech Acts in Foreign Language Teaching". Professor Polat's scholarly work centers on Translation Studies, Linguistics, and Foreign Language Teaching, with deep expertise in French-Turkish translation. Her research explores pragmatic dimensions of language, particularly speech acts in pedagogical contexts, cultural transfer in literary translation (e.g., Orhan Pamuk's works), lexical challenges in historiographical texts, and syntactic adaptations in poetry translation. She has significantly contributed to Turkish language education frameworks, including holistic models for K12 skills assessment. Her recent publications (2018-2024) reveal consistent thematic focus: cultural elements in literary translation (2023), K12 skills framework integration (2024), and pragmatic equivalence challenges. A dominant thread connects linguistic theory with practical translation issues between French and Turkish, demonstrating dual mastery of both languages' structures and pedagogical applications across educational contexts. No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided information. Available information does not specify graduate student supervision or research grant involvement. Her professional trajectory emphasizes teaching and administrative roles at TÖMER and Kırıkkale University, with publications reflecting individual scholarship rather than team-based research projects. There is no mention of Professor Polat leading specialized research laboratories or collaborative teams; her work appears conducted within standard departmental frameworks at Kırıkkale University.
Maria Roccaforte is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. Her work bridges educational linguistics, Italian Sign Language (LIS) studies, and inclusive pedagogy for deaf learners. Current projects include FIS LIS-A (Italian Sign Language Assessment) and MEMOLIS (Methodologies for LIS Teaching). PhD in Documentary, Linguistic and Literary Sciences (2016) Coordinator of Erasmus language courses (2011-2018) Collaborator with CLA (Sapienza Linguistic Center) Research focuses on eye-tracking in second-language acquisition, LIS linguistic description (particularly non-manual components), and adaptive teaching methodologies for sensory-impaired learners. She integrates computational methods with learner corpora to develop Italian L2 resources. Neuro-psycholinguistic approaches Deaf education frameworks Sign language acquisition tools Her recent publications (2023-2025) cover LIS assessment, phraseology in L2 teaching, and technology-enhanced language learning. She supervises theses requiring in-person engagement and strict timelines for Italian Didactics and LIS research.
Joke Daems serves as Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction within Empirical Translation & Interpreting Studies at Ghent University. Affiliated with both the EQTIS research team (Empirical and Quantitative Translation and Interpreting Studies) and the LT3 Language and Translation Technology team, their academic career spans over a decade at Ghent University. Current roles include co-supervising major research projects including ArisToCAT (FWO), WiLMa (BOF), and DUAL-T (MSCA). Research focuses on the impact of translation technology across multiple domains: Machine translation integration in literary translation workflows Gender-inclusive translation strategies using adaptive technology Cognitive aspects of post-editing through eye-tracking and keystroke logging L2 writing processes enhanced by machine translation ( WiLMa project ) Bias detection in neural machine translation outputs Recent publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward gender-inclusive language applications (2022-2025), with 40% of recent work addressing gender bias in machine translation. Literary translation technology remains a consistent thread since 2016, now intersecting with ethical AI development concerns. Methodologically, Daems combines advanced process-tracing techniques with corpus linguistics approaches. Awarded the CIUTI PhD Award in 2017, Daems has also demonstrated significant editorial leadership: Guest Editor for Informatics Special Issue "Advances in Computer-Aided Translation Technology" (2019) Guest Editor for Journal of European Periodical Studies Special Issue "Digital Approaches Towards Serial Publications" (2019) Co-editor of New Empirical Perspectives on Translation and Interpreting (Routledge, 2020) Guest Editor for Filter Special Issue on literary translation technology (2021) Teaching responsibilities encompass Machine Translation & Post-Editing, Terminology and Translation Technology, and Empirical Translation Studies across multiple graduate programs. Daems actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in human-computer interaction within translation studies while serving as external examiner for doctoral candidates.
