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Daniel Recasens is a Full Professor in the Department of Catalan Philology at the Faculty of Arts, Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he has been a permanent faculty member since 1985. He is also affiliated with the Institute for Catalan Studies as a researcher. His academic work centers on experimental phonetics and phonology, with a focus on Romance languages, particularly Catalan. Research Interests: Daniel Recasens specializes in Experimental Phonetics , Phonology , Sound Change , and Phonetic and Phonological Universals . His research investigates articulatory and acoustic aspects of speech production, including coarticulation, assimilation, blending, and the phonetic motivations behind diachronic sound changes in Romance languages. He employs advanced techniques such as ultrasound imaging, electropalatography (EPG), and acoustic analysis to study consonant clusters, vowel-consonant interactions, and the evolution of phonological systems. Scientific Publications and Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a consistent focus on the articulatory and acoustic foundations of phonological processes. Key themes include dynamic blending in fricative sequences, tongue configuration in stop-liquid clusters, and the phonetic causes of palatalization and vowel changes. His work combines empirical data with theoretical models such as the Degree of Articulatory Constraint (DAC) model, contributing significantly to laboratory phonology and historical linguistics. Scientific Awards: Member, Academy of Europe (Academia Europaea), 2018 Advising and Research Grants: Daniel Recasens has mentored several doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, including Clara Isabel Rodriguez Casado, Aina Espinosa, and Fernando Sánchez-Miret. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in experimental phonetics suggest sustained research funding and collaborative projects in phonetic and phonological research. Labs and Research Teams: He is associated with the Center for Theoretical Linguistics (CLT) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a research group dedicated to theoretical and experimental studies of language. His work often involves collaboration with phonetics laboratories and international scholars in the fields of articulatory phonetics and historical linguistics.

• Experimental Phonetics
• Phonology
• Sound Change
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Joan Ferrer Costa is a Full Professor in the Department of Philology and Communication at the University of Girona, where he holds a chair in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies. He is also a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences of Girona and the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia. His academic affiliations include the Institute of Catalan Language and Culture and the Research Group in Language History and Normative Language. He has been President of the Biblical Association of Catalonia since 2017. Ph.D. in Semitic Philology, University of Barcelona, 1990 S.T.L. in Theology, Faculty of Theology of Barcelona, 1983 B.A. in Geography and History, University of Barcelona, 1982 Professor Ferrer Costa's research is at the intersection of Semitic and Romance philology. His primary interests include Hebrew and Aramaic philology , with a focus on Targumic literature and biblical translation, and Catalan historical philology , where he has made significant contributions to onomastics and the study of the language's literary formation. He is a leading expert on Yiddish and Syriac , and his work bridges biblical scholarship with the cultural history of Jewish and Catalan traditions. His recent publications show a consistent trend in producing bilingual and trilingual critical editions of foundational religious texts. His extensive publication record, including major Catalan Bible translations and scholarly editions, reflects a career dedicated to making ancient and religious texts accessible. His work on the Biblia Bilingüe series and numerous studies on Agnon and other figures in Hebrew literature demonstrates a deep engagement with both the linguistic and literary aspects of his fields. Full Academician of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Barcelona (2013) Corresponding Member of the Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (2021) Full Member of the Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (2023) Joan Ferrer Costa has been a principal investigator on several national research projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Education, focusing on the history of the Catalan language and Aramaic dialectology. He has supervised at least seven Ph.D. theses on diverse topics ranging from the work of Joan Coromines to Hebrew fragments in Catalan aljamiado and the theology of the New Testament. His mentorship reflects a broad influence across philology, theology, and cultural studies. He is a key member of the Research Group in Language History and Normative Language at the University of Girona and has been deeply involved in collaborative editorial projects with the Association of Biblical Studies of Catalonia, the Ateneu Universitari Sant Pacià, and the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia. His work often emerges from these collective scholarly teams.

• Hebrew Philology
• Aramaic Studies
• Syriac Language
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Henrique Monteagudo Romero is a Professor of Galician and Portuguese Linguistics at the University of Santiago de Compostela , with research fellowships at the Institute of the Galician Language (USC) and the Center of General and Applied Linguistics (University of Coimbra, Portugal). He serves as Secretary of the Royal Galician Academy and co-director of Grial. Revista de Cultura Galega . Research Focus: History of the Galician language, sociolinguistics, glottopolitics, Galician-Portuguese lyric tradition, and medieval administrative writing International Experience: Visiting professor at universities in Lisbon, New York, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, California, and Uruguay Editorial Contributions: Scientific editor of Plurilingual Societies and Languages, Society and Politics collective works His recent work analyzes linguistic stereotypes in Galicia, language policy implementation post-1981 autonomy statute, and medieval manuscript reconstructions. He coordinates major Galician language research projects focusing on youth language dynamics and 20th-century sociolinguistic evolution.

• History of the Galician Language
• Sociolinguistics
• Glottopolitics
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Juan Manuel Hernández-Campoy is a Full Professor in Sociolinguistics at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Murcia, Spain. He teaches courses on English Sociolinguistics, Varieties of English, and the History of the English Language, as well as research methods at the postgraduate level. He has held numerous academic leadership roles, including Head of Department (2005–2008) and currently serves as Director of the International Doctoral School of the University of Murcia (EIDUM). Education: PhD in English Philology, University of Murcia, 1996 (Extraordinary Doctorate Prize, 1997) Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Literature (Modern Philology, English), University of Murcia, 1991 Erasmus Studies, University of Essex, UK His research centers on sociolinguistics, dialectology, and the historical development of the English language. He explores stylistic variation, language change, and sociolinguistic methodology, with a strong emphasis on both synchronic and diachronic analysis. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, often using corpus-based and geolinguistic approaches. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical sociolinguistics, stylistic variation, and dialectology, with major reference works such as encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries published by Wiley-Blackwell, John Benjamins, and Gredos. These works synthesize broad disciplinary knowledge and are widely used in academic settings. Scientific Awards: Extraordinary Doctorate Prize in Letters, University of Murcia, 1997 He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator on projects like Sociolinguistic Models of Stylistic Variation (FFI2014-56084-P) and Speaker Design as a Model of Stylistic Variation (Fundación Séneca). He has advised numerous postgraduate students and coordinated multiple master's and doctoral programs. He has also served as editor for major journals including International Journal of English Studies and Cuadernos de Filología Inglesa . He leads the research group Linguistic Variation: Phonetics, Lexicon and Styles and has been instrumental in organizing international conferences such as the Sociolinguistics Symposium 21 and HiSoN-2022. He maintains active Erasmus partnerships with the University of Essex and University of Bern, promoting academic exchange and collaboration.

• Sociolinguistics
• Dialectology
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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Maria Victoria Aguilar Sebastian is a Professor of Arabic Language at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Universidad de Murcia since 1992. She coordinates the EALE research group focused on Teaching-Learning of Foreign Languages (Arabic and Spanish) and has led multiple projects on Arabic language education in multicultural contexts. Doctorate from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1991) Specializes in Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL), Diglossia, and Moroccan Dialect Developed comprehensive Arabic teaching methodologies including Nishan, Alatul, and Letters and Meanings series Her research explores the integration of Arabic varieties in Spain's educational system, challenging traditional dissociation between Modern Standard Arabic and Darija. She has contributed to the European Reference Framework adaptation for Arabic instruction. Key publication trends show focus on: Communicative approaches for Arabic learning Technology-enhanced language instruction Dialectal and standard Arabic co-teaching Arabic language policy in Europe Historical sociolinguistics in al-Andalus

• Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language
• Arabic Diglossia
• Discourse Analysis
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Mikel Labiano is a Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Valencia since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Department of Classical Philology. He is actively involved in the GRATUV research group and has published extensively on ancient Greek drama and medical texts. PhD in Classical Philology (University of Salamanca, 1999) Specializes in Aristophanic comedy and Corpus Hippocraticum His research focuses on: Linguistic features of Attic drama Conversational analysis in ancient texts Pseudepigraphic documents and authorship attribution Dialectal variation in Greek texts Imperative constructions in tragedy Stylistic parody mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Particle combinations in Platonic dialogues Comparative suffixes in Aristophanic comedy Imperial decrees in Hippocratic corpus Technical language parody in drama He teaches courses in Greek language and classical philology at multiple levels.

• Ancient Greek Linguistics
• Classical Philology
• Greek Comedy
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Dr. Lluís Barceló Coblijn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Catalan Philology and General Linguistics. He leads the Laboratori d'Investigació en Complexitat i de Lingüística Experimental (LICLE) , focusing on language evolution, syntax, and atypical language acquisition. His work combines Network Science with linguistic analysis, particularly exploring phylogeny (e.g., H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis) and ontogeny (birth to adulthood). He also researches Balearic sign languages and clinical linguistics in disorders like Williams syndrome and dyslexia. Education: Bachelor's in Catalan Philology (UIB, 2006), with a year at Universität Paderborn Bachelor's in General Linguistics (UB, 2007), with a year at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's in Cognitive Science and Language (UB, 2008) Master's in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2010) PhD in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2012) Research Interests: Language evolution in hominins (e.g., Neanderthals) and its biological underpinnings Syntactic development analyzed via complex networks and graph theory Sign language sociolinguistics in Balearic islands Clinical linguistics in atypical populations (e.g., Williams syndrome, Down syndrome) Recent Work: His 2025 studies include exploring language acquisition in dyslexic students and syntactic patterns in Spanish speakers with Williams syndrome. He recently secured a grant for expanding the Descriptive Dictionary of Balearic Sign Languages (DDLSIB). Awards/Grants: Member of consolidated research groups (BEATLES, NRL) and recipient of a Menorcan Institute grant for sign language research. Currently coordinating an FPI grant application on Williams syndrome and syntax. Teaching: Teaches courses on Catalan grammar, language acquisition theories, and language evolution at the undergraduate and master's levels. Supervises thesis projects in linguistics and literary competence.

• Language Evolution
• Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
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Jorge Braga Riera is a Professor in the Department of English Studies at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), where he teaches in the Bachelor's Degree in English Studies, the Master's Degree in Literary Translation, and at the Institute of Languages and Translators. He holds a PhD in English Philology from the University of Oviedo and is accredited as a full university professor. His academic career includes teaching positions at CES Felipe II-UCM (Translation and Interpreting, 2001-2014), the Faculty of Translation of the University of Malaga (2010-2012), and the University of Central Lancashire in Madrid (2011-2014). As a professional translator, he has worked with major Spanish publishing houses including Gredos, Alianza Editorial, and the Spanish University Foundation, with his recent translation of Ezra Pound's The Spirit of Romance published in 2025. Professor Braga Riera's research focuses primarily on translation studies, particularly literary translation (especially drama) and contrastive studies (Spanish-English, English-Spanish). His scholarly output demonstrates a strong trajectory in theatrical translation, with increasing attention to retranslation phenomena, gender representation in translated theatre, and the historical reception of Spanish Golden Age drama in English-speaking contexts. His publications reveal sophisticated analysis of how theatrical texts navigate cultural transitions through the translation process, with particular attention to non-verbal elements, paratextual components, and the evolving portrayal of women's roles across different translations of the same dramatic works. His significant publications include The English Translation of the Comedies of the Golden Age (2009), Classical Spanish Drama in Restoration English (1660-1700) (2009), Tools and Techniques for English-Spanish Translation: Literary Texts (2015, with JP Rica), and Theatre is Different: The Translation of the Dramatic Experience (2024). He has also edited important reference works including the Dictionary of Theatrical Reception in Spain (2020). Professor Braga Riera currently serves as editor of Estudios de Traducción and is an active member of both the Madrid Theatre Institute (ITEM) and the University Institute of Modern Languages and Translators (IULMYT). His research has been supported through participation in significant projects including the INTRAL Literary Translation Research Group and the CARTEMAD-CM and CONSTEMAD-CM projects (funded by CAM/EU). He actively supervises PhD candidates working on translation topics, particularly welcoming proposals related to paratranslation, literary translation, ideology and theatre translation, children's literature in translation, retranslation, and translation history. His supervision approach integrates theoretical frameworks with practical translation concerns, emphasizing the cultural dimensions of translation.

• Literary Translation
• Drama Translation
• Translation History
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Nadia Hamade Almeida serves as Associate Professor of Modern Language and English courses at Rey Juan Carlos University, having completed her PhD with thesis defense on October 22, 2020, titled '19th Century Lancashire Dialect: Dialect Pronunciations via Dialect Spellings'. Her research centers on Historical Linguistics and Dialectology, specializing in diachronic phonological evolution of English with deep focus on Lancashire and Northern English dialects. She conducts comparative analyses between Standard English and regional varieties while examining sociolinguistic motivations for vernacular usage and literary representation of dialects in Lancashire.

• Historical Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Phonology
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David Fernández Vítores is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá. His academic work centers on Spanish linguistics, language policy, and translation studies. He is actively involved in research groups such as Estudios Culturales Interdisciplinares sobre Estados Unidos (American Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies) and Formación e Investigación en Traducción e Interpretación en los Servicios Públicos (Training and Research in Public Service Translation and Interpreting). These groups explore themes including North American cultural studies, Spanish linguistic presence globally, and sociopolitical aspects of translation. Research Focus: Fernández Vítores' work spans Spanish as an international language, linguistic policies in the EU, sociolinguistics of Spanish-speaking regions, and intercultural communication. His publications frequently analyze the geopolitical impact of Spanish, language vitality, and translation economics. Recent research emphasizes Panhispanism, Spanish in scientific communication, and postcolonial linguistic dynamics in North Africa. Publication Trends: A thematic analysis of his 15 most recent articles (2010–2025) reveals consistent focus on: Spanish language globalization, EU language policy critiques, sociolinguistic demographics, and postcolonial language revival. Methodologies blend quantitative analysis of language usage with qualitative cultural studies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across linguistics, political science, and cultural theory. Research Groups & Teaching: He contributes to curricular development in Translation Project Management and Specialized Translation within the Modern Languages and Translation programs. His research groups prioritize practical applications in public service translation and interdisciplinary cultural analysis.

• Spanish Linguistics
• Language Policy
• Translation Studies
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Alba Aguete Cajiao is an assistant professor with a doctorate in Linguistics at the University of Salamanca, affiliated with the Department of Romance Philology. She collaborates with the Galician Language Institute (ILG), focusing on phonetics, phonology, and sociophonetics of the Galician language. Her work spans linguistic variation and change, speech perception, and the development of computational tools like FOLERPA (Online Tool for Perceptual Experimentation). Education: B.A. in Romance Philology (2012, University of Santiago de Compostela - USC) M.A. in Phonetics and Phonology (2013, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo - UIMP) Ph.D. in Linguistics (2020, USC) Research Focus: Her research examines phonological motivations for vowel system changes in Galician, including unstressed vowel reduction and prosodic boundary effects. She investigates how articulatory duration and acoustic properties drive linguistic variation, utilizing tools like TADA simulations and FOLERPA for perceptual testing. Publications Trends: Her work combines theoretical phonology with experimental methods, addressing Galician language standardization, dialect contact, and computational modeling. Key themes include vowel aperture, language ideologies, and the role of technology in linguistic research. Scientific Awards: FPU13/06568 predoctoral scholarship (2014-2018) Projects: She contributes to initiatives like FOLERPA, studying language contact, youth linguistic practices, and dialectal prosodic variation. Her grants include collaborations with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, and FEDER funding.

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Sociophonetics
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Ángela Sáenz Herrero is a Lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid, specializing in audiovisual translation and multilingual communication. Her research focuses on mockumentary adaptation, linguistic accessibility in media, and the pedagogical use of audiovisual translation modes for second language learning. She holds a PhD (2018) titled "The adaptation of mockumentaries: multimodalities in the field of audiovisual translation" . Her work bridges film studies, linguistics, and educational technology, with notable contributions to understanding Spanish language evolution through dubbing practices and the therapeutic applications of botanical extracts like Curcuma Longa. Education PhD in Translation and Audiovisual Studies (2018) Research Interests Audiovisual translation modalities (subtitling, dubbing, audio description) Cross-cultural adaptation strategies for mockumentaries Linguistic accessibility in educational contexts Language learning through audiovisual content Entomological taxonomy and ecological studies Publications Overview Her recent work emphasizes the pedagogical potential of AVT tools (2017-2024), with studies on mockumentary adaptation (2015-2022) and Spanish language evolution via dubbing (2020). She also contributed to entomological research (2018) and herbal medicine applications (2018). Grants & Supervision No specific grants or student advisement information provided in the data. Labs/Teams Affiliated with the University's translation studies research group TRADAVAL .

• Audiovisual Translation
• Linguistics
• Language Learning
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Pedro Mogorrón Huerta is a full Professor of French at the University of Alicante's Department of Translation and Interpretation (Faculty of Philosophy and Letters). He holds a PhD in Romance Philology from the University of Valencia. His research focuses on phraseology, diatopic variation in Spanish, cultural references in translation, and audiovisual translation techniques. He has directed over 30 doctoral theses, most recently on topics like geolinguistic analysis of tourist language and phraseological pragmatics in literary novels. He coordinates major research projects such as the Frasytram database initiative and has published extensively in lexicology and translation studies. Teaches courses on professional ethics, technical/scientific translation, and audiovisual translation Coordinated the Department of Translation and Interpretation from 2009-2017 Prominent publications include Fraseología, Diatopía y Traducción (2018) and Didáctica y traducción de las unidades fraseológicas (2014) His research emphasizes lexicographical tools for translators, with recent contributions on fixed verbal constructions and cultural mediation in multilingual contexts. He actively participates in international conferences discussing translation challenges in legal and audiovisual domains.

• Translation Studies
• Phraseology
• Diatopic Variation
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Luis González García is a Professor in the Department of Spanish Language at the Faculty of Philology, University of A Coruña. He is an active member of the HISPANIA Research Group (Research Group on Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture) with a focus on Spanish linguistics. His academic profile demonstrates extensive teaching experience across multiple degree programs including the Degree in Spanish: Linguistic and Literary Studies, Degree in Galician and Portuguese: Linguistic and Literary Studies, and the Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. His research interests center on Spanish language, with specific expertise in morphology, syntax, lexicology, and phraseology, as well as the relationship between phraseology and popular culture. His scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of Spanish linguistics, with particular attention to phraseological units and their morphosyntactic properties. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on phraseology, with significant contributions to understanding idiomatic expressions in Spanish, their historical development, and their manifestation in contemporary usage. His work spans theoretical linguistics, historical analysis, and practical applications in language teaching, demonstrating both breadth and depth in his scholarly pursuits. Luis González García has secured research funding from various entities including the Department of Education and University Planning, the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and regional Galician authorities. His research projects have explored Spanish language structure, phraseology, and linguistic education. He actively supervises undergraduate and master's level research projects, with numerous end-of-degree works focusing on Spanish language topics such as grammatical terminology, linguistic phenomena in digital communication, inclusive language, and literary analysis from linguistic perspectives. His academic service includes participation in numerous conferences and scholarly organizations related to phraseology and Spanish linguistics, both nationally and internationally, demonstrating his integration within the broader academic community.

• Spanish Language
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Dr. Cristina Suárez Gómez is a Full Professor of English Linguistics at the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Languages, University of the Balearic Islands. She has held this position since October 2022, following her national accreditation in November 2021. Previously, she served as a tenured Senior Lecturer from October 2010. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to the field of World Englishes and historical linguistics. Her educational background includes: MA in English Language and Literature, University of Santiago de Compostela (1997) Master in Linguistics, University of York (2003) PhD in English Linguistics (European Doctorate), University of Santiago de Compostela (2004) Dr. Suárez Gómez's research focuses on World Englishes, historical syntax, and language variation . She has made significant contributions to understanding relativization processes, morphosyntactic variation, and the expression of perfect forms across different English varieties. Her work often employs corpus-based approaches to analyze linguistic phenomena in both historical and contemporary contexts, with particular attention to contact varieties like Gibraltar English and Bangladeshi English. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on grammatical structures across diverse English varieties, examining patterns of variation through comparative and transnational perspectives. She frequently collaborates with Elena Seoane and Lucía Loureiro-Porto, contributing to major reference works like The New Cambridge History of the English Language and editing special issues on World Englishes for prominent journals. Dr. Suárez Gómez has received significant research funding from Spanish national agencies, including as Principal Investigator for the project "Morphosyntactic variation in New Englishes" (Spanish Ministry for Economy and Competitiveness, grant FFI2011-26693-C02-02) and co-Principal Investigator for a project on morphosyntactic variation in World Englishes (Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, PID2020-117030GB-I00, 2021-2024). She has supervised several PhD students to completion, including Laura García-Castro (2020), and currently supervises Pablo Vilas, Anastasia Beloborodova, and Victoria Rodríguez Lázaro. Dr. Suárez Gómez is an active member of the research community, having served as convenor of the Sociolinguistics and Dialectology panel at AEDEAN conferences (2012-2015) and as treasurer of the Spanish Association for English and American Studies since November 2016. She is also a member of the Consolidated R+D+I Group "Corpus-based Approaches to Language Variation (CAVA)" and co-leads the compilation of ICE Gibraltar within the International Corpus of English project.

• World Englishes
• English Linguistics
• Historical Syntax
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