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Natalia TurkiewiczView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medieval Chronology
• Technical Chronology
• Ancient Cosmology
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Dr. Natalia Turkiewicz serves as an Assistant Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , affiliated with the Department of Source Studies, Archival Studies and History Didactics within the Faculty of Humanities . Graduated with dual Master's degrees in history and classical philology (specialization: pedagogy) Received two doctoral degrees: (1) Humanities (History) in 2017 for her work on Jan of Głogów's Computus chirometralis, and (2) Literary Studies in 2019 on Isidore of Seville's cosmological writings Her research focuses on medieval chronology , computational systems , ancient and medieval cosmology , and historical demography , particularly analyzing metrical books and population registration sources . She has extensively worked on translating and publishing medieval time-measurement texts like Bede the Venerable's The Nature of the Universe and Amalariusz of Metz's Holy Rites of the Church . Recent publications address the evolution of vital records in Lublin, the Durand Computus in liturgical contexts, and astronomical chronology in Isidore of Seville's works. She integrates auxiliary sciences of history into educational frameworks and investigates demographic patterns through church records. Active in academic dissemination through: Guest lectures at institutions like Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Conferences on Galicia's socio-political transformations Workshops on family history and genealogy Editorial contributions to commemorative publications

Julián ZapataView profile

Assistant Professor

• Translation Studies
• Translation Technologies
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Julián Zapata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on translation technologies, human-computer interaction in translation, and innovative teaching methods for translator training. He has taught translation courses in multiple languages and institutions across Canada, including part-time roles at Université du Québec en Outaouais and Concordia University. Dr. Zapata’s work emphasizes the integration of speech technologies, ergonomic tools, and AI systems into translation workflows, supported by grants from the SSHRC and Fonds de recherche du Québec. Education: PhD in Translation Studies (University of Ottawa). Research interests include translation process optimization, post-editing techniques, and the application of voice recognition systems in translation practice. He explores how emerging technologies enhance translator efficiency and well-being, advocating for interactive dictation as a transformative method in both industry and academia. His global contributions span over 25 countries through presentations and publications. Key themes in his work address the future of speech technologies, challenges in legal translation post-editing, and the ethical use of AI in translation. Grants and Funding: Supported by major Canadian research councils, his projects investigate tools like biconcordancer and CASMACAT integration, as well as voice-based translation methodologies.

Srecko KoralijaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theology and Leadership
• Narrative Impact on Motivation
• Faith-Based Perspectives in Leadership
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Dr. Srecko Koralija is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Leadership at the Department of Management and Organisation (School of Business and Economics, VU Amsterdam). He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (Divinity Faculty) as a Vice-Chancellor's Scholar, focusing on linguistic relationships in ancient biblical translations. His research bridges classical textual analysis with contemporary organizational leadership, emphasizing ethical frameworks and narrative impact. Education: PhD in Divinity (University of Cambridge), with expertise in ancient languages and socio-cultural contexts of religious texts. Research Interests: Interdisciplinary projects exploring theology's role in leadership development, including 'Educating Moral Leadership Grounded in Theology' (collaboration with Faculty of Religion and Theology). Current projects investigate charisma, organizational idolatry, and religious motivation in corporate ethics. His work combines biblical scholarship with modern leadership theory, using methods like corpus linguistics and textual analysis. Awards include grants from Beth Mardutho, Eep Talstra Centre for Bible and Computer, and travel fellowships for international conferences on digital humanities and Middle Eastern studies. Teaching: Courses in Economics and Management of Organizations, Academic Skills, with supervision of BSc/MSc theses. Ancillary roles include mentorship at DOMUNI (Toulouse). Public Engagement: Media commentary on topics like Pope Francis' Iraq visit, management ethics, and interfaith leadership. Active in academic networks through lectures at conferences in Europe and the Middle East.

• Stylistics
• Translation Studies
• Literature and Science Intersections

Melissa Monroe is a part-time Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies at The New School's Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (1989) and has taught at Stanford and Fordham University previously. Her research focuses on stylistics, translation, and intersections between literature and science. She has authored three books: Machine Language (1997), On Trepanation and Human Nature (2014), and Medusa Beach and Other Poems (2020). Her poetry appears in journals like Parnassus: Poetry in Review and Raritan . Her teaching includes courses such as "Faith in Modern Lit" , "The Personal & the Political" , and "Cultural Criticism" , emphasizing critical writing and interdisciplinary approaches.

Ali UnalView profile

Assistant Professor

• Creative Writing
• Literary Studies
• Speculative Fiction
• +5 more

Assistant Professor Ali Unal is a Turkish-born fiction writer and educator at Central Washington University (CWU). He teaches creative writing (fiction and nonfiction), literary journal design & production (through the department's magazine Manastash ), and has expressed interest in teaching speculative fiction and cinema courses. He earned his creative writing education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Research Interests: Literary Craft Development Speculative Fiction Narrative Structures Emerging Technologies in Education Human-AI Interaction Intercultural Communication Writing Pedagogy Notable Work Trends: His recent writings explore speculative concepts in technology-human interaction including AI-assisted creativity, thought-visualization wearables, smart environments, and future transportation systems. While not traditional academic publications, these works demonstrate his engagement with technological futures and literary innovation. Contact: Email: Ali.Unal@cwu.edu

• Rhetoric
• Comics and Graphic Storytelling
• Digital Humanities
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Sergio Figueiredo is a Professor of English at Kennesaw State University (KSU), serving as the Interim Director of First-Year Composition and Associate Chair of English. He holds Graduate Faculty status in Professional Writing and Affiliate Faculty roles in American Studies (Department of Interdisciplinary Studies). His academic journey includes roles such as Associate Professor of English, Assistant Professor of Media and Rhetoric, and visiting positions at Miami University and Clemson University. Research interests span rhetoric, digital humanities, comics, and technical communication. He explores topics like digital pedagogy, graphic storytelling, and the intersection of technology with rhetoric. His work often engages with historical figures like Rodolphe Töpffer and contemporary issues in public scholarship. Editorial Roles: Member of Present Tense, Contributing Editor at Esthesis, and Editorial Board Member for The Comics Grid and others. Professional Affiliations: International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and Rhetoric Society of America (RSA). Publications focus on rhetoric in emerging media, comics as academic tools, and immigrant scholar narratives. His articles often bridge theory and practice, advocating for innovative educational methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Translation Studies
• Lexicology
• Literary Translation
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Ana Cristina Sánchez López serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpretation at King Juan Carlos University, where she specializes in linguistic innovation within literary contexts. She recently completed her doctoral studies at the same institution in 2024. Her academic trajectory centers on the analysis of fictional neologisms and their translational challenges, with expertise spanning lexical creation and English-Spanish retranslation of 20th-century fiction. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics and practical translation methodology, focusing on how invented language functions within narrative frameworks. As an early-career scholar, she maintains active professional profiles through ORCID, ResearchGate, and LinkedIn. Current research examines neologism adaptation strategies across literary genres, though no major grants or collaborative projects are publicly documented. Her work represents emerging scholarship in specialized translation studies with potential applications in computational linguistics and creative writing pedagogy.

Maria Beliaeva SolomonView profile

Assistant Professor

• 19th-Century French Literature
• Caribbean Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Dr. Maria Beliaeva Solomon is an Assistant Professor in the French and Francophone Studies program at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures , University of Maryland. She holds affiliate appointments in the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities . Her research bridges 19th-century French literature, abolitionist media, and digital humanities. PhD in French Literature, Thought and Culture (New York University, 2019) MA in Comparative Literature (Rutgers University, 2013) Her work focuses on 19th-century French and Francophone literature , examining intersections of media history , racial violence , and literary circulation . She is the Project Director of The Revue des Colonies: A Digital Scholarly Edition and Translation , a collaborative DH project reconstructing the first French abolitionist journal by people of color. The project has been featured in Samedi Magazine and funded by major institutions like the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and NHPRC. Recent publications in Romantisme , L'Année balzacienne , and Scholarly Editing analyze topics spanning Balzac’s political crisis narratives, Dumas’ abolitionist themes, and Romantic dandyism. Her work also includes digital pedagogy initiatives at the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Planning Grant NHPRC Grant ACLS Fellowship Bibliographical Society of America Support Dr. Beliaeva Solomon leads international teams for DH projects and co-organized symposia on antiracism in education. Her 15 most recent articles (2005–2025) explore transatlantic abolitionist networks , 19th-century media transformations , and literary responses to colonialism , with keywords spanning French Literature , Digital Humanities , and Postcolonial Theory .

• Analytic Pragmatism
• Conceptual Engineering
• Antirepresentational Realism
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Yvonne Huetter-Almerigi is a Senior Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the Department of Philosophy, University of Bologna, Italy. Her research focuses on analytic pragmatism, conceptual engineering, and antirepresentational realism. She holds a Ph.D. (Dr. phil.) from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München (2010) and a Habilitation (2021). Previously, she held positions at LMU Munich, the University of Oslo, and the Inter University Centre in Dubrovnik. She is a Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Fellow and co-investigator in the PRIN 2022 project 'DeCo: Democratizing Concepts.' Her research integrates philosophy of language, ethics, and aesthetics, emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice. Key interests include normativity, agency, and the philosophical implications of artistic realism. She has organized international conferences on pragmatism, conceptual engineering, and antirepresentational realism, collaborating with institutions like the University of Cambridge and the Norwegian Research Council. Awarded grants include the Horizon2020 MSCA Fellowship (2019–2021) and HUMevaL funding. She mentors in the 'Women in Pragmatism' network and serves on the Richard Rorty Society’s Executive Committee. Teaching roles include courses on 'Literature and Philosophy' (Master’s) and 'Poetica e Retorica' (Bachelor’s). Education: Habilitation (2021), Ph.D. (2010) in Philosophy, LMU München; M.A. in German Literature, Philosophy, and Ethnology (2007). Grants/Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship, PRIN 2022, HUMevaL, DAAD Travel Grants, Fazit Foundation. Publications: Over 30 conference presentations (2024–2010), articles on Rorty, Brandom, and Davidsonian hermeneutics. Labs/Teams: Member of RaMo (Bologna), BoBoPa (Bologna-Bonn-Padova), Concept Lab (Oslo).

• Turkish Languages and Literatures
• Declension and Modality in General Linguistics
• The verb system of the Turkic languages
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Gulshen Sakhatova serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus, with prior academic appointments spanning eight institutions across Germany, Greece, and Turkmenistan. Her international career includes professorships at Georg-August University Göttingen (2017-2020), Aristotle University Thessaloniki (2015), and multiple German universities, alongside repeated visiting positions at the University of Cyprus since 2007. Her academic foundation includes an MA in Philology (German, English and World Literature) from Magtymguly Turkmen State University and a PhD in Turkology/Linguistics from Friedrich Wilhelm University Bonn (2004). This dual expertise enables sophisticated cross-linguistic analysis between Germanic and Turkic language families. Sakhatova's research centers on the structural intricacies of Turkic languages, particularly verb systems and modality phenomena in Turkish, Turkmen, and Cypriot Turkish variants. She investigates linguistic contact effects in multilingual environments, Turkmen's status as a 'degraded' Turkic language, and pedagogical challenges in teaching Turkish to Greek speakers. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language acquisition frameworks, emphasizing semantic-pragmatic interfaces and historical development pathways. Current research demonstrates strong productivity with 15+ publications since 2021, primarily in specialized linguistics journals and the Societas Uralo-Altaica series. Her output reveals consistent focus on modality systems (35%), dialectology (25%), and language pedagogy (20%), with growing emphasis on Greek-Turkish language contact phenomena through her two active research projects. She currently leads two major funded initiatives: 'A Manual for Language Instructors of Turkish to Greek L1 Learners' (2023-2025) and 'Teaching/Learning Turkish as SL/FL in Greek language classrooms' (2024-2025). These projects address critical gaps in pedagogical resources for Greek-speaking Turkish learners, examining interference patterns and developing context-specific teaching methodologies. Her international collaborations span institutions in Germany, Greece, Russia, and Turkey through co-authored publications and scholarly networks. Students benefit from engagement with active fieldwork projects, corpus development for endangered Turkic varieties, and participation in international academic exchanges. Her supervision emphasizes empirical research in Turkic linguistics with applications to language preservation and pedagogy, particularly relevant for scholars interested in Mediterranean language contact zones.

• Applied Linguistics
• Audiovisual Translation
• Media Accessibility
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Dr. Paweł Aleksandrowicz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Linguistics , Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His academic career spans teaching, research, and organizational leadership in audiovisual translation and media accessibility. Research Interests: His work focuses on Audiovisual translation (subtitling, dubbing, media accessibility) Translation of song lyrics in films Accessibility for d/deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences Translation of computer games and cultural adaptation Scientific Awards: 2024: AVT Hero of the Year (Subtle International Association) 2023: Rector’s Award for outstanding internship organization 2021: Polish Academy of Sciences in Lublin Best Humanities Paper 2019: Best Conference Presentation (Intermedia) 2017: Rector’s Award for organizational achievements Teaching Philosophy: Aleksandrowicz emphasizes "learning by doing," organizing internships at festivals like Splat!FilmFest and Lublin Film Festival. Students translate films and games, including Fallout 1.5: Resurrection and Atom RPG , fostering practical skills.

• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Audio Media
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Dr. Aneta Wójciszyn-Wasil is an Assistant Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, affiliated with the Department of Visual Communication and New Media under the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic work focuses on contemporary media dynamics, particularly audio-based communication platforms and digital journalism. Research Interests: Her scholarship examines: War journalism and crisis reporting, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict Audio media evolution, including radio storytelling and podcasting techniques Health communication during pandemics and public emergencies Religious communication through digital platforms (Catholic influencers) Social media trends like BookTok and influencer culture Emotional design in media production and audience engagement Publications: Her recent works analyze narrative strategies in conflict reporting, emotional mechanisms in audio media, and the transformation of religious discourse through digital platforms. She frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches combining media theory, linguistics, and cultural studies. Awards & Honors: Medal of the National Education Commission (2020) Grand Prix Lublin Youth Journalist Award (2005) Eastern Foundation of Culture 'Akcent' Medal (2004) Multiple Rector's Awards for research excellence (2022, 2024) Academic Contributions: She supervises bachelor's theses on media topics, organizes national conferences on health communication, and participates in research projects including 'Catholic Influencer' (NCN-funded). She also develops educational materials on media literacy and security communication.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +4 more

Dr Benet Vincent is an Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics at the School of Humanities , Coventry University. He leads undergraduate modules on English, Creative Writing, and TEFL courses, focusing on discourse analysis, computer-assisted language learning, and corpus approaches to English. Vincent also teaches on the MA English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics course, including the dissertation module. He serves as a link tutor for partner programs in Sri Lanka, ensuring quality standards in English education. Vincent's research centers on corpus linguistics applications, particularly through projects like BAWE Quicklinks (academic writing feedback), Communicating Covid (pandemic discourse analysis), and a parallel translation study of A Clockwork Orange . He coordinates Coventry's CLaC (Corpus Linguistics at Coventry) group and acts as Guest Editor for a special issue on the Language of Covid-19 in Applied Corpus Linguistics . His publication history reveals a focus on translation studies (Nadsat in A Clockwork Orange ), corpus-based EAP instruction , and linguistic analysis of institutional communication . Vincent's collaborative work spans multilingual corpora analysis, academic phraseology, and pedagogical genre implementation. He maintains active roles in professional networks like the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) and the Corpus Linguistics Special Interest Group .

• Irish Language
• Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
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Dr Niall Comer is a Lecturer in Irish at the School of Arts & Humanities , Ulster University. His research focuses on Irish language , linguistics , cultural studies , and historical dialects . He has contributed to 19 research outputs, including books and chapters on Irish literature , penal laws , and language rights . In 2022, he received the Educator of the Year prize for his teaching excellence. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and academic qualifications . Key collaborations include work with Wake Forest University Press and Conradh na Gaeilge , where he served as President from 2016 to 2022. He has presented at events like Ulster Dialects at Sixty and Our Native Tongues seminars, focusing on multilingualism and technology in language education . Research Trends : His publications emphasize Irish language revitalization , Jacobite poetry , and dialect preservation , with keywords spanning linguistic rights , 18th-century Irish history , and digital learning tools . Scientific Awards : Educator of the Year (2022) Seála an Aistritheora/Seal of Translators (2008) Grants & Collaborations : Active in language policy initiatives and community engagement , with recent work on Ulster dialects and Irish-English-Ulster Scots integration . Labs & Teams : Collaborates with researchers in Irish and Celtic Studies , including projects with Wake Forest University Press and Ulster University's Modern Languages and Linguistics Research .

Nicola FlorioView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• +10 more

Nicola Florio is a faculty member in the Department of French and Italian Philology at the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, Universitat de València. He holds a PhD from the Universidad de Salamanca, awarded in 2020 for his thesis on motion verbs in Italian and Spanish. His academic rank is Ayudante Doctor, equivalent to Assistant Professor. His research centers on the contrastive analysis of Italian and Spanish, with a focus on motion verbs, verb-particle constructions, metaphorical motion, and translation phenomena. He employs methodologies from cognitive linguistics, corpus linguistics, and text mining, often analyzing literary and historical texts. His recent work explores semantic components like Path and Manner, automatic translation of motion events, and the linguistic strategies in 16th-century correspondence. His publication record is robust and current, with multiple articles published in 2025 on topics ranging from Italian proverbs to the cryptographic methods of historical figures. He is also a member of the research group dedicated to the study of Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle's correspondence, indicating a strong engagement with historical philology. Nicola Florio's research output demonstrates a consistent and sophisticated exploration of the linguistic interface between Italian and Spanish. His work bridges theoretical linguistics, applied translation studies, and historical discourse analysis, often using computational tools. A significant trend in his recent articles is the application of cognitive and corpus-based methods to detailed contrasts between the two Romance languages, particularly in the domain of motion expression and its translation. He is actively contributing to academic discourse with publications in journals such as Romanica Olomucensia , Hipogrifo , and Transfer . His work has garnered public views on academic platforms, reflecting engagement from the scholarly community. He mentors no listed students in the provided text and has no documented scientific awards. His research is conducted within the institutional framework of the Universitat de València, where he is an active member of the academic community.