Dr. Mirosława Podhajecka is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Opole's Institute of Linguistics. Her research focuses on lexicography (especially its historical dimensions), contact linguistics, corpus linguistics, translation studies, and biographical linguistic research. Current projects include a book on English language teaching in Lviv and a comparative study of post-war Polish-English/English-Polish lexicography. She has published extensively on historical dictionaries, bilingual lexicons, and lexical borrowing phenomena, with over 117 documented publications. Her work spans interdisciplinary approaches, utilizing digital corpora (e.g., Google Books) and archival materials to trace linguistic developments. Notable research areas include analysis of Russian loanwords in English, methodology of historical lexicography, and comparative studies of 19th-20th century bilingual dictionaries. She actively engages in lexicographic theory and practice, bridging historical and contemporary linguistic studies.
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Alina Landowska serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw. Her academic profile integrates cultural studies, computational linguistics, and ethics, with significant contributions to understanding moral foundations in digital discourse and technological futures. Her educational background includes degrees in Management and Economics from Gdańsk University of Technology and European Integration from the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow, complemented by international scholarship experiences: SDG Academy (United Nations) Tantur Ecumenical Institute, Jerusalem (University of Notre Dame) Baltic University Program, Uppsala Swedish Institute of Environmental Research, Kalmar Royal Danish Student Fund, Copenhagen Landowska's research investigates cultural evolution through computational discourse analysis, focusing on morality-technology intersections. She pioneers text-mining methodologies to examine moral foundations in social media, anticipatory rhetoric in digital communication, and value-based management frameworks. Her work bridges humanities with data science, analyzing polarization mechanisms and proleptic cues in online environments while exploring cooperation ethics in business contexts. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in mapping technological futures through sentiment/emotion analysis and moral-value detection systems. Her article corpus reveals consistent thematic threads: digital rhetoric analysis (particularly prolepsis functions), moral psychology applications in AI/social media, and cultural evolution studies linking cooperation theory with business ethics. This interdisciplinary approach positions her at the nexus of computational social science and humanistic inquiry. No scientific awards or prizes are documented in her current professional profile. As an educator, Landowska mentors students in discourse analysis methodologies and socio-economic media studies while serving as executive coach with EMCC Poland. Her research leadership extends to co-founding the Institute for Development think tank and representing Employers of Poland at the OECD's Business and Industry Advisory Committee (2016-2018). She previously held vice-presidential roles in the Polish Association of Businesswomen. Landowska maintains active research affiliations with the Humanistic Management Center (University of Lucerne), International Council for Small Business (George Washington University), and ArgDiaP association. Her 2022-2024 tenure with New Ethos Lab advanced dialogue studies in persuasion frameworks, complementing her current work on digital rhetoric's ethical dimensions.
Dr. Grzegorz Kotłowski serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Languages within the Institute of Classical and Slavonic Studies, Division of Classical Philology. He concurrently holds the significant administrative position of Deputy Dean for Students Affairs at the Faculty of Languages, demonstrating dual expertise in academic scholarship and institutional leadership. His research centers on Classical Philology with intense specialization in Latin epigraphy, particularly the documentation and analysis of Neo-Latin inscriptions in historical churches of Gdańsk (notably St. Mary's Church) and Warmia (Frombork Cathedral). Dr. Kotłowski's work bridges philological rigor with historical contextualization, examining epitaphs, sepulchral plates, and commemorative texts from the early modern period to reconstruct social hierarchies, religious practices, and cultural identities within Gdańsk's multicultural urban landscape. His methodological contributions extend to digital approaches in Neo-Latin studies, addressing data acquisition and dataset creation challenges. Recent publications (2020-2022) reveal a highly focused epigraphic output, with over twenty articles detailing specific monuments while collectively forming a comprehensive corpus of Gdańsk's Latin funerary heritage. His collaborative multi-volume series with Elżbieta Starek— Łacińskie inskrypcje w kościołach Gdańska (covering Mariacka Basilica, Śródmieście, and Oliwa) and Łacińskie inskrypcje w kościołach Warmii (Frombork)—establishes foundational references for regional epigraphic studies. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Administrative responsibilities as Deputy Dean for Students Affairs indicate active engagement in academic governance, though specific advising roles or grant funding remain unreported in current materials. The absence of laboratory or team descriptions suggests individual or small-collaboration research models centered on archival and field-based epigraphy.
Dr. Anna Rogos-Hebda is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. She is actively involved in research and teaching in the fields of cognitive and historical linguistics, with a strong emphasis on diachronic semantics, emotion terminology, and corpus-based analysis. Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University Researcher in Cognitive and Historical Linguistics Active contributor to international academic conferences Her research interests center on the language of emotions , conceptual metaphor theory , and the diachronic development of abstract categories in English and Polish. She employs corpus linguistics and cognitive semantics to investigate semantic change, particularly in Middle and Late Modern English. Her work explores how emotions such as hope, belief, and hate are linguistically encoded and evolve over time. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on diachronic cognitive linguistics , with themes including semantic change in emotion terms , conceptualization of social categories (e.g., beggars, refugees, immigrants), and political and ideological discourse . Her methodology is predominantly corpus-based, often involving quantitative and multivariate analysis of lexical usage across time and cultures. She has not been awarded any formal scientific prizes or fellowships mentioned in the text. Dr. Rogos-Hebda has served as an assistant editor for Studia Anglica Posnaniensia (2001–2010) and has been actively involved in organizing academic events such as the History of English Language in Poznań (HEL-P) and Figurative Thought and Language (FTL) conferences. She has received research support through scholarships from the University of Helsinki and Otto Friedrich Universität, Bamberg, as well as a conference grant from the Foundation for Polish Science. She is a member of several professional organizations, including Societas Linguistica Europea (SLE), Polish Association for the Study of English (PASE), International Society for the Linguistics of English (ISLE), and The Philological Society (TPS). She regularly presents her work at major international conferences and contributes to collaborative research projects, particularly with scholars like Małgorzata Fabiszak and Karolina Krawczak-Glynn.
Bogusława Whyatt is a Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. She holds a D.Litt. in linguistics (2014), Ph.D. in English (2000), and MA in English (1992) from Poznań institutions. Her academic profile spans psycholinguistics, translation studies, and cognitive approaches to translation processes. Key research themes include: Translation process dynamics and directionality effects Eye-tracking applications in translation reception studies Development of translation competence and pedagogy Psycholinguistic analysis of language processing Metacognitive skill transfer between translation and paraphrasing Recent publications focus on cognitive effort metrics, directionality impacts, and empirical methodologies combining eye-tracking and key-logging data. She leads major projects like Read Me (2021-2025) and EDiT (2016-2019), examining translated text reception and translation directionality respectively. Scientific honors include three consecutive Adam Mickiewicz University Rector's Awards for Organizational Excellence (2018, 2023, 2024). She supervises PhD research in translation cognition and has mentored four doctoral candidates to completion. Active in professional networks like the MC2 Lab and TREC consortium, she contributes to cognitive translation studies through methodological innovations and international conference organization. Her methodological expertise includes psychometrics, EEG research, and ATLAS.ti data analysis tools.
Joanna Dolińska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Artes Liberales, University of Warsaw, specializing in linguistics with a focus on computational linguistics, language documentation, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. She has held prestigious research positions including Post-Doctoral Fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution (USA) and Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology (Germany), as well as visiting researcher appointments at University of Cambridge, University of Groningen, Mahidol University, and University of Strasbourg. Dr. Dolińska earned her PhD in Comparative Altaic Linguistics from the University of Warsaw in 2019, following Master's degrees in Applied Linguistics (2011) and Oriental Studies (2015), and a Bachelor's degree in Oriental Studies (2012). Her academic journey included study periods at the National University of Mongolia, University of Leipzig, and University of Duisburg-Essen. Her research interests center on the application of natural language processing tools to low-resource languages, with particular focus on Mongolic and Tungusic languages, minority languages of Thailand and Alaska, and the Altaic language family. Dr. Dolińska leads the project "Interdependence of multilingualism and biodiversity in the Chiang Mai and Satun provinces in Thailand" at the University of Warsaw, and has been intensively studying Thai language for the past two years. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on language documentation, computational approaches to linguistic analysis, and the preservation of endangered languages. She has published extensively on Mongolic languages, particularly Dagur, and has contributed significantly to the debate on the Altaic language family hypothesis through comparative analysis of grammatical structures. Dr. Dolińska has received recognition through research stays at prestigious institutions worldwide, including recent appointments at the Smithsonian Institution (2023-2024), Mahidol University (2023), University of Groningen (2023), University of Strasbourg (2023), University of Cambridge (2022), and Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology (2020-2021). She actively collaborates with language communities in Thailand, Myanmar, and other regions with linguistic diversity, focusing on community-based approaches to language preservation and the development of digital tools for minority languages. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications for language documentation and revitalization.
Dr. Muriel Waterlot serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Dutch Language and Literature within the Faculty of Humanities at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on translation didactics , intercultural competence , and contrastive linguistic analysis between Polish, Dutch, and Flemish contexts. Supervised 18+ diploma theses on topics like Zeeuws dialect preservation, Dutch-English modal verbs, and Polish-Dutch phraseological units Contributed to translation theory through publications and presentations at international conferences including TransELTE and THERMOS Active in editorial and expert councils for academic journals and PhD programs Her recent work explores terminological variants in Polish-Dutch-French contexts , multilingual translation approaches , and pedagogical models for foreign language teaching . She advocates for task-based translation methodologies and cross-cultural business communication frameworks. Key projects involve EU-funded initiatives like Language in Business – Business in Language (Erasmus+) Developed the Waterlot Model for tourism web-text translation Coordinated international translation education programs
Anna Bączkowska is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages and the Institute of English and American Studies. Her work spans theoretical and computational linguistics, discourse analysis, and translation studies. Current positions: Director of the Institute of English and American Studies and Associate Professor at the University of Gdańsk Research focuses on corpus linguistics, NLP, and audiovisual translation Her research integrates corpus linguistics , computational methods , and discourse analysis , particularly in political and media contexts, alongside applications in language teaching and translation. She has participated in numerous international projects, including COST Actions like ENEOLI, PhraConRep, and DePolarisingEU. Scientific contributions and recognition include: 2024 Rector’s Award for teaching achievements 2017 Medal of the National Education Committee 2006 Bronze Cross of Merit
Ewa Ciszek-Kiliszewska is an Associate Professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, affiliated with the Faculty of English and the Department of the History of English. She holds the academic title of Dr. hab. (D.Litt.) in English, awarded in 2019, and maintains an active research profile in historical linguistics with particular focus on Old and Middle English language structures. Her institutional contact is via Collegium Heliodori Święcicki, room 160, with the university email evac@amu.edu.pl and phone number (+48) 61 829 1030. Ewa Ciszek-Kiliszewska earned her academic credentials at Poznań institutions: MA in English (2002), Ph.D. in English (2005), and D.Litt. in English (2019). Her professional development includes specialized training such as the 'Effective Assessment of Learning Achievement' project led by Prof. Kristin Stang at California State University, Fullerton (2016), and multiple AMU Teaching Workshops on presentation techniques and institutional visits (2017-2018). Her research interests center on historical aspects of the English language, particularly Old and Middle English word formation, semantics, morphology, morphosyntax, lexis, and dialectology. She has made significant contributions to understanding grammaticalization processes, suffixal development, and prepositional systems in medieval English. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with corpus linguistics methodologies and historical textual analysis. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on Middle English linguistic structures, particularly prepositions, adverbs, and derivational morphology. Her research demonstrates methodological rigor through corpus-based analysis of Middle English texts, with particular attention to dialectal variation, semantic development, and grammaticalization processes. The temporal pattern shows sustained scholarly output from 2002 through 2018 across multiple prestigious journals in historical linguistics. Prime Minister's Award for Doctoral Dissertations (2006) Professor Ciszek-Kiliszewska has served as a peer reviewer for multiple academic journals including Medieval English Mirror, Token: A Journal of English Linguistics, Poznań Working Papers in Linguistics, Studia Anglica Posnaniensia, and Research in Language. She has held editorial positions as Guest Editor of Studia Anglica Posnaniensia (2014) and Assistant to the Editor for Medieval English Mirror (2004-). Her professional service includes membership on organizing committees for international conferences such as SELIM, Young Linguists' Meetings, and Medieval English Studies Symposia. Her scholarly activities extend to active participation in professional organizations including Societas Linguistica Europea and the Polish Association for the Study of English (PASE). She has presented research at numerous international conferences worldwide and delivered guest lectures at institutions including the University of La Coruña, University of Warsaw, and University Jaume I. Her research collaborations and academic engagements demonstrate strong international connections within the historical linguistics community.
Marta Kajzer-Wietrzny is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. She specializes in Translation and Interpreting Studies with a focus on corpus linguistics approaches. Her research utilizes data from the European Parliament to compare different modes of language mediation, including translation, interpreting, and non-native communication. Her educational background includes: Ph.D in English, Poznań, 2012 M.A. in English, Poznań, 2008 B.A. in English, Poznań, 2006 Birmingham Statistics for Linguists Summer School, 2019 Translation Research Summer School, Edinburgh, 2009 Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft der Universität Wien, 2007-2008 Dr. Kajzer-Wietrzny's research focuses on cognitive aspects of interpreting, particularly cognitive load, number rendition, and lexical frequency effects. She investigates cohesion patterns, formulaicity, and lexical diversity across different language mediation modes. Her work bridges corpus linguistics with translation and interpreting studies, examining how professional mediators process language under constraints. She has developed methodologies for analyzing naturalistic interpreting data and comparing it with translated and non-native language. Her publication output shows a clear trend toward empirical, corpus-based investigations of language mediation phenomena, with particular emphasis on the European Parliament data. Her research consistently explores the intersection of cognitive processing, linguistic features, and professional practice in translation and interpreting. Dr. Kajzer-Wietrzny serves as a peer reviewer for multiple academic journals including: Target Perspectives Poznan Studies in Contemporary Linguistics Studia Anglica Posnaniensia Across Languages and Cultures Intralinea Journal of Audiovisual Translation Languages in Contrast Prace Filologiczne She has secured multiple research grants including the TRINFO project at the University of Bologna (2018-2019), a PhD project grant on 'Interpreting Universals and Interpreting Style' (2010), and an ESSE Bursary (2010). She has been involved in major research projects such as 'Extreme language control' (2019-2024), ParaTrans (2013-2016), EVIVA (2013-2014), and IVY (2012-2013). Her work often involves collaboration with international research teams across Europe. She regularly presents at international conferences including the American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association, European Society for Translation Studies Congress, and Poznań Linguistic Meeting, demonstrating her active engagement with the international academic community in translation and interpreting studies.
Dr. Magdalena Zabielska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM) in Poznań, Poland. She earned her M.A. (2006) and Ph.D. (2010) in English from Poznań, specializing in sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. Her primary research explores medical communication, cross-cultural healthcare interactions, and digital discourse, with ongoing projects on migrant patient experiences and pandemic-related language. Research Focus: Zabielska investigates how language shapes healthcare experiences, analyzing professional medical texts, online patient forums, and crisis communication. Her work bridges sociolinguistics with applied contexts like migration medicine and public health messaging, employing methods from discourse analysis to thematic interpretation. Recent Publications: Her 2022-2024 articles reveal concentrated work on pandemic discourse, war narratives in digital media, and structural analysis of medical genres. Trends include heightened focus on marginalized voices (migrants, patients) and cross-cultural institutional communication. Awards & Projects: Rector's Awards for teaching excellence (2014) and research (2015, 2018) Principal Investigator for two major projects: 1) Communication challenges for foreign patients in Poznań (NSC-funded, 2020-2021); 2) COVID-19 discourse in medical vs. public spheres (AMU-funded, 2020-2021) Collaborations & Service: She co-organizes international conferences (e.g., COMET 2025), reviews for linguistics journals, and partners with researchers like Kiełkiewicz-Janowiak on medical discourse studies. Her teaching covers academic writing, healthcare communication, and sociolinguistics.
Katalin É. KISS is a Research Professor at the Institute for Historical and Uralic Linguistics at Eötvös Loránd University and a distinguished member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Her academic career spans over five decades with extensive contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in syntactic theory, diachronic syntax, and Uralic languages research. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications appearing through 2025. Professor KISS's research interests encompass syntactic theory, diachronic syntax, the syntax of Hungarian and Uralic languages, the evolution of finite subordination in Uralic, information structure, and the emergence of structural focus positions in Old Hungarian. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with historical language change, demonstrating how grammatical structures evolve across centuries. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between word order, information structure, and grammaticalization processes in Hungarian and related languages. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on diachronic syntactic change, particularly examining Hungarian dialects (especially Moldavian Hungarian), Uralic language comparison, and grammaticalization phenomena. The pattern across her work shows a sophisticated integration of theoretical syntax with historical linguistics, often drawing connections between seemingly disparate phenomena in language change. Her research frequently addresses how language contact influences grammatical development, with particular attention to Balkan linguistic influences on Hungarian varieties. Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Professor KISS has been instrumental in establishing the Diachronic and Comparative Syntax Research Group at the Institute for Historical and Uralic Linguistics. Her work has significantly shaped Hungarian linguistic scholarship, including co-authoring the influential New Hungarian Grammar with Ferenc Kiefer and Péter Siptár. She has supervised numerous academic projects focused on documenting endangered Uralic languages and analyzing historical Hungarian texts. Her research continues to explore the intricate relationships between syntax, information structure, and historical change across language families. Professor KISS maintains strong connections with international linguistic communities through the Uralic Information Centre and has extensive collaborations with scholars across Europe. Her laboratory work focuses on comparative syntactic analysis of Uralic languages, with particular emphasis on documenting grammatical structures in endangered varieties. Current projects include the Hanti database (KhDB) and continued investigation into the evolution of focus and topic marking in Hungarian historical stages.
Dr. Alicja Nowakowska is an Associate Professor at the University of Wrocław, affiliated with the Department of Contemporary Polish Language within the Institute of Polish Language and Literature. Her primary research focuses on phraseology through a cultural linguistics lens, encompassing comparative linguistics and the interplay between phraseology and onomastics. She also explores descriptive grammar of Polish (particularly nominal inflection) and Silesian studies, emphasizing didactic applications. Her work bridges linguistic theory with practical language education, including teaching Polish as a foreign language. Her research interests span diverse areas such as phraseological comparisons in media texts, cultural semiotics in plant names, and the historical analysis of linguistic documents. She has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on Slavic languages and Germanic-Slavic cultural exchanges. Her edited volumes and monographs reflect a commitment to advancing phraseological and onomastic research. Dr. Nowakowska’s publications frequently address the intersection of language and culture, including studies on color semantics, urban linguistic imagery, and biblical phraseologisms. Her work often incorporates historical perspectives, such as analyzing 19th–20th century academic records and early Polish dictionaries. She has collaborated on pedagogical projects, including phraseological dictionaries and materials for language learners. Her research also touches on normative language awareness, orthographic challenges in education, and the application of phraseology in contemporary media discourse.
Dr. Paulina Witkowska is an academic affiliated with the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology, specifically the Department of Contemporary Polish Language. She is a member of the linguistic research team at Wrocław University of Science and Technology's Language Technology Group and serves as the Secretary of the editorial office for the 'Rozprawy Komisji Językowej' of the Wrocław Scientific Society. Education: PhD (dr) in Philology from the University of Wrocław. Her research focuses on grammar of contemporary Polish, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, and semantic analysis of language units from cognitive and generative perspectives. Recent work emphasizes verb semantics, syntactic valence, and corpus-based studies on Polish verbs. Her publications span formal linguistic analysis, corpus studies, and generative approaches to Polish syntax and semantics. Notable works include studies on verb polysemy, particle usage, and morphological patterns in Polish. She is involved in academic editorial work and contributes to language technology initiatives. No awards or specific grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.
Dr. Beata Jarosz is an Assistant Professor with habilitation at the Department of Polish Education , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. Her career spans over a decade at UMCS, including roles in academic editing, curriculum development, and sociolinguistic research. She specializes in professional languages , particularly Polish journalistic jargon, and has led major projects in media linguistics and lexicography . Education: Master’s in Polish Philology (UMCS, 2009), postgraduate studies in Academic Editing (UMCS, 2013–2014) and Intellectual Property Protection (UMCS, 2013–2014). Research: Focuses on sociolinguistics , media studies , and professional lexicons , with a landmark 2023 monograph on the professional language of Polish journalists (XIX–XXI centuries). Awards: Nominated for the Polish Academy of Sciences Linguistics Award (2024), recipient of multiple Rektor of UMCS Awards (II, III, IV, V degrees), and Brązowy Medal za Długoletnią Służbę (2022). Projects: Key contributor to the Excellent Science program (2022–2023), Nauczyciel na miarę XXI wieku (2019–2022), and international collaborations via CLARIN-PL and Erasmus+ . Her 15 most recent publications (2014–2023) explore topics such as diachronic evolution of journalistic language , lexicographic methodologies , and multimodal sports commentary . She is a reviewer for journals like Socjolingwistyka and Neofilolog , and serves on editorial boards including Białostockie Archiwum Językowe .
