Laura Maria Lojo Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela , specializing in British literature and modernist/postmodernist fiction. She leads the Discourse and Identity research group (GI DI-1924), focusing on English language, literature, and culture through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work intersects with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) . Her research spans: Gender and identity in Woolfian studies Migration narratives in contemporary short fiction Postcolonial themes in British-Irish literature Ecocritical and posthuman anxieties in Johnson's works Recent publications examine border politics, maternal discourses, and cross-cultural literary bonds. She has also contributed to translation studies, particularly Woolf's Spanish reception. Her academic output bridges literary theory with socio-political analysis.
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.
Enrique Sanz Giménez-Rico, SJ is a Professor at the Faculty of Theology of Comillas Pontifical University , where he has taught for over two decades. His academic journey includes a Licentiate in Trilingual Biblical Philology (Pontifical University of Salamanca, 1990) Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1997) Doctorate in Theology (Comillas Pontifical University, 2000) . Specializing in Old Testament theology and spirituality , his research focuses on the Theology of the Pentateuch , Theology of the Psalter , and Greek Philology . His recent publications explore themes like prophetic literature , divine mercy , and biblical foundations for environmental ethics , reflecting a synthesis of Hebrew Bible studies and contemporary theological challenges . Scientific contributions include Sexenio Campo 11 accreditation in Philosophy, Philology, and Linguistics (2011-2018) ACAP certification as Professor Doctor of Private University (2007) . Professional roles encompass Rector of Comillas Pontifical University (2021-2024) Dean of Theology and Canon Law Faculties (2015-2021) Director of the Department of Sacred Scripture and Church History (2011-2015) .
Bernardo Jesús Periñán Gómez, currently a Professor of Private Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville, Spain) , specializes in Roman Law and its reception into modern legal systems. He leads the research group From the European Common Law to Civil Law and has established research stations at institutions like Harvard and Pavia. His work bridges historical jurisprudence with contemporary legal challenges, particularly in pandemic-related obligations and urban liability frameworks. Education: Doctorate in Roman Law from Universidad de Sevilla (1997) focusing on the Senatus Consultum Macedonianum. Research: Explores Roman legal structures, comparative law, and globalization's impact on individual juridical capacity. Publications: Over 40 articles and monographs in journals like Revista Internacional de Derecho Romano and Boletín Mexicano de Derecho Comparado , emphasizing doctrinal continuity and adaptation. Awards & Roles: Serves on international scientific committees, directs doctoral theses, and contributes to editorial boards including Persona Collection at Comares Publishing.
Bruno Echauri Galván serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain, teaching core translation courses including Introduction to Translation Theory and English-Spanish Translation across multiple degree programs in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara. His research centers on Translation Studies and Reception Theory, with significant contributions to intersemiotic translation (particularly in children's literature), healthcare interpreting, and film adaptation reception. As an active member of the Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies, he investigates cultural reception, literary reception, and translation through frameworks including cultural mediation, censorship studies, and myth reception. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in translation pedagogy, including color-based translation assessment tools, service-learning translation projects, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His work on collaborative writing projects, mental health communication, and Carver-Lish translation controversies reveals methodological diversity across literary, audiovisual, and healthcare domains. Dr. Echauri Galván has participated in multiple research initiatives including the JOB AND MOVE student network project (2018), Homopoly strategic partnership (2016), and InterMed healthcare mediation project (2011), where he contributed expertise in intercultural communication and translation standards. He maintains active research leadership through the Interdisciplinary Reception Studies group, examining reception phenomena across cultural, literary, musical, and translational contexts while addressing contemporary issues like censorship and myth criticism.
Dr. Katarzyna Paszkiewicz is Associate Professor in English and Film Studies at the University of the Balearic Islands and a researcher with ADHUC – Research Center for Theory, Gender, and Sexuality at the University of Barcelona. Her work bridges film theory, cultural studies, and the environmental humanities, with a focus on ecologically oriented film analysis, videographic ecocriticism, and affect theory. She has held visiting positions at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Melbourne, University College Dublin, and Harvard University. Her research explores intersections of gender, genre, and ecology in cinema. Key projects include Cinema and Environment: Affective Ecologies in the Anthropocene and Female Filmmakers and Feminism in the Media (FEMME) , an international initiative funded by the French National Research Agency. She has contributed extensively to debates on the Final Girl trope, eco-road movies, and gender dynamics in crime fiction and horror cinema. Dr. Paszkiewicz’s recent publications interrogate petrocultural aesthetics, queer temporalities, and the ethics of care in films like Titane , The Florida Project , and American Honey . As a member of teaching innovation groups such as Lletra de Dona , she develops interdisciplinary tools for literary criticism in virtual environments. Her work emphasizes dialogue between academia and industry to advance gender equality in media.
Sara Martín Alegre is a Professor in the Department of English and German Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in Gender Studies, Science Fiction, and Cultural Analysis, with a focus on posthumanism and masculinity in media. Her research explores themes such as gender fluidity, AI ethics, and the intersection of popular culture with academic discourse. She has directed numerous research projects and supervised doctoral theses, including works on human-eating monsters in film and transhumanism in literature. Her teaching includes courses on contemporary Anglophone literature, gender studies, and Victorian literature. She actively collaborates in publishing initiatives, such as e-books with students and academic monographs on topics like masculinities in cinema and science fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities, emphasizing the role of popular fiction in academic exploration. Award-winning scholar and author, her contributions include monographs like *Detrás de la máscara: masculinidades americanas en el documental contemporáneo* (2023) and edited volumes on topics ranging from children in cinema to 21st-century miniseries. Her research highlights the sociopolitical implications of gender representation in media, from Shakespearean adaptations to modern science fiction narratives.
Antonio Terrón Barroso is a predoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona's ADHUC Research Centre (Theory, Gender, Sexuality) and UNESCO Chair on Women, Development, and Cultures. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Science Research (Aston University), Master's in Teaching (PGCE, King Juan Carlos University), dual Bachelor's degrees in Translation Studies (University of Granada) and Communication (Open University of Catalonia), and a Tourism Diploma (University of Granada). Research Focus: Gender violence discursive normalization in 19th-century peninsular women's press through digital humanities methodologies. Key subfields include national/gender identity construction via literature and cinema, multilingual translation dynamics, and transnational reception studies. Teaching Experience: International roles at University of Birmingham (Spanish Teaching Fellow), Panthéon-Assas University (Spanish Lecturer), Aston University (Spanish/Translation Teaching Assistant), Cardiff University (Spanish Associate Tutor), and University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hispanic Studies Visiting Teaching Associate). Scientific Awards: FPI Predoctoral Researcher Contract (MINECO) Key Collaborations: Working with Dr. Elena Losada Soler and Dr. María Xesús Lama López on the Género, violencia y representación project. Affiliated with the consolidated research group 'Women's Creation and Thought' (2021 SGR 01097).
Armando J. Pego Puigbó is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy , Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle-URL), affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Humanities and the Hall Research Group on Smart Society . His work intersects philosophy, cultural studies, and technology, particularly examining postmodern and postsecular paradigms. Key Projects : FILOCULTURA (2017–2021): Philosophy and culture in Catalonia Transformacions metadiscursives (2024): Metadiscursive interactions in philosophy and literature Research Trends : Recent articles explore intersections of religion and modernity (e.g., El estallido del cristianismo , 2024), existential themes in Qohelet (2024), and foundational philosophical concepts in postmodern contexts (2020). Publications span critical theory, literary analysis, and cultural philosophy. Contact : armandojesus.pego@url.edu
Ricardo Piñero Moral is a Professor at the University of Navarra, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences and the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He holds positions in the Economics and Philosophy departments, and is part of the research group 'Estética y Arte Contemporáneo'. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Salamanca in 1994 with a thesis on Plotinus' aesthetics and contemplation, supervised by Dr. Mariano Álvarez Gómez. His research focuses on aesthetics, art theory, medieval studies, and the intersection of art with theology, mysticism, and philosophy. Key interests include medieval bestiaries, Spanish Golden Age art theory, contemporary art metaphysics, and the symbolic roles of animals in religious and cultural contexts. Recent publications explore themes like the transformational power of art, the aesthetics of evil in medieval contexts, and the philosophical underpinnings of artistic creation. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates, emphasizing the role of beauty in ethical and existential frameworks. He has not been explicitly noted for scientific awards, though his prolific academic output and scholarly contributions are widely recognized. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available texts, though his involvement in interdisciplinary research groups suggests collaborative projects. He is associated with the 'Estética y Arte Contemporáneo' research group, focusing on contemporary aesthetic challenges and cultural dialogue.
Katarzyna Beata Paszkiewicz Duszynska is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She holds a prominent position in film and cultural studies with extensive international collaboration across multiple research projects. Her research focuses on the intersection of film studies, gender theory, and environmental humanities. Paszkiewicz specializes in contemporary women filmmakers, genre studies, feminist film theory, and ecocinema, particularly examining cinematic representations of the Anthropocene. Her work bridges cultural analysis with ecological concerns, exploring how film mediates human relationships with the more-than-human world. Paszkiewicz's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in high-impact academic presses, with her most recent work addressing ecological themes in contemporary cinema. Her research trajectory shows an evolution from genre and authorship studies toward increasingly ecocritical frameworks, reflecting broader disciplinary shifts in film studies. As Principal Investigator of the project 'Cinema and Environment 2: Ways of seeing beyond the Anthropocene' (2024-2027), she leads significant research funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. She also serves on the board of directors for the international project Female Filmmakers and Feminism in the Media (FEMME), demonstrating her leadership in collaborative, cross-institutional research. Paszkiewicz has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses on contemporary cinema, popular culture in Anglophone contexts, and ecological approaches to film and literature. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on English literature, film studies, and research methodologies in literary and cultural studies. She is an active member of two research groups: Estudios Culturales Británicos y Comparativos: Identidades y Representación (BRICCS) and Literaturas Anglófonas Contemporáneas (LITANGLO), contributing to the vibrant research community at the University of the Balearic Islands.
Pedro Antonio Garcia Tudela is a researcher at Universidad de Murcia specializing in Educational Technology, with a focus on Smart Learning Environments and Digital Entrepreneurship. He completed his PhD in 2023 with a thesis on intelligent learning environments supervised by Dr. María Paz Prendes Espinosa and Dr. Isabel María Solano Fernández. His educational background centers on advanced educational technology studies at Universidad de Murcia, culminating in his 2023 doctoral dissertation that established foundational frameworks for smart learning environments. This research positioned him at the forefront of educational innovation in Spanish-speaking contexts. Garcia Tudela's research explores the intersection of digital tools and pedagogical innovation, with emphasis on gamification, computational thinking development through Arduino, and digital entrepreneurship education. His work addresses critical gaps in teacher training for future classrooms and develops practical models like EmDigital for fostering entrepreneurial competencies in digital contexts. He investigates how educational escape rooms, flipped learning, and gender-inclusive technology integration transform learning experiences across K-12 and higher education. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical applications of educational technology: 40% focus on digital entrepreneurship frameworks, 30% on smart learning environment design, and 30% on gamification and computational thinking implementation. His research increasingly addresses cross-cultural applications, with comparative studies of future classrooms in Spain and Portugal. As an active thesis supervisor within the Educational Technology research group, Garcia Tudela mentors students in developing innovative educational methodologies. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia connections through practical frameworks for professional development and employability. The Educational Technology research group serves as his primary collaborative environment, driving projects that translate theoretical models into classroom applications while addressing contemporary challenges in digital education transformation.
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.
María Losada Friend is a Full Professor in the Department of English Philology at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Philology and Translation in Seville, Spain. She serves as a Faculty Member within the HUM-857 Research Group focused on Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation: Identity Representations in Spain. Her research interests span English Philology, Irish Studies, Women's Representation in Literature, 18th-Century Literature, Translation Studies, Travel Writing, Gender Studies, and Spanish-British Cultural Relations. She has made significant contributions to understanding women's representation in historical contexts, particularly examining how foreign writers depicted Spanish women during critical periods like the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. Her work frequently explores the intersection of gender, national identity, and cultural representation in travel literature and historical texts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on women's travel writing about Spain, Irish studies in the Spanish context, and historical perspectives on female education. She has extensively analyzed texts by writers like Jenny Ballou, Lady Tenison, and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, uncovering nuanced representations of Spanish society and gender roles. As an academic leader, she has contributed to doctoral programs in Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies and has supervised research in these fields. Her work connects historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural studies, creating important bridges between past representations and current understandings of cultural identity.
Adela Cortijo Talavera is a Professor of French literature and cinema at the University of Valencia, specializing in comics studies with a particular focus on French-language comics, their inter-media relationships with literature and film, and the work of female comics authors from the 1970s to the present. She serves as Director of the University of Valencia's Cultural Service since January 2021 and has been a member of the SM Foundation's Chair of Comic Studies since 2019. Her research interests span comics studies, French literature, graphic novels, gender studies in comics, and the analysis of female comics authors. Cortijo has made significant contributions to understanding the representation of women in comics, autobiographical comics, and the cultural significance of French bande dessinée. She has co-directed a Diploma in Comic Translation and teaches 'Gender and Identity in Comics' in the University of Valencia's Comics and Education Master's program. Cortijo's scholarly work reveals trends across comics studies with particular emphasis on gender representation, autobiographical narratives, and the visual language of comics. Her articles span from analyses of specific authors like Phoebe Gloeckner and Rachel Deville to broader cultural examinations of comics as a medium. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects comics studies with literary theory, film studies, gender studies, and cultural studies. As an active academic, Cortijo has organized international colloquia, served on scientific committees of numerous international comics conferences, and been a visiting researcher at universities including a residency at the CIBDI in Angoulême. She has directed numerous research projects and theses on comics and has coordinated special journal issues dedicated to comics studies.
