Dictionary Learning Professors and Supervisors

Biljana BožinovskiView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of MariborSlovenia

Dr. Biljana Božinovski is a Senior Lecturer of English at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor. She holds a PhD in Linguistics with a focus on Slovene-English financial terminology and a BA in Modern English Language. With over a decade of professional experience as a corporate translator before entering academia, she brings practical industry knowledge to her teaching and research. Her research primarily focuses on LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) and terminology, with special emphasis on financial and tourism terminology from a Slovene-English contrastive perspective. She has developed expertise in electronic bilingual terminography, corpora-based terminology analysis, terminology management, and contrastive linguistics. Recently, she has expanded her interests to include sustainable tourism terminology and stakeholder involvement in destination development. Dr. Božinovski has published research on LSP dictionaries, including a model online Slovene-English dictionary of stock market terminology that organizes terminology according to concept systems and suggests preferred terms. Her publications span from financial terminology analysis to tourism language resources, showing an evolution from finance-focused research to broader tourism applications. PhD in Linguistics specialized in Slovene-English financial terminology Professional translator license (DZTPS) ECQA certified professional terminologist Trados Studio certified translator As an educator, Dr. Božinovski employs flipped learning methodology to maximize classroom effectiveness. She teaches various English for Tourism courses, History of Europe for Tourism, Wine Tourism, and Casino Tourism. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes connecting language skills to students' future careers and helping them develop their vision for the future of tourism. She maintains an active professional translation business alongside her academic work, ensuring her teaching remains grounded in current industry practices.

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Mojca Lukančič KomparaView profile

Associate Professor

University of MariborSlovenia

Mojca Lukančič Kompara serves as Associate Professor at the University of Maribor's Faculty of Tourism, with additional part-time affiliation at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security. Holding a PhD and habilitation in English and Italian, she has taught university-level language courses since 2010 after beginning her career in 2004. Her research centers on lexicography—evidenced by 4 specialized dictionaries including Slovenia's first abbreviation dictionary—with current work on an extensive Slovene abbreviation compendium. She actively investigates bilingualism, language acquisition, translation, tourism linguistics, and LSP, publishing through Elsevier, Peter Lang, and journals like Lexikos. Her methodology emphasizes practical application in tourism contexts. Professor Kompara Lukančič currently leads two major projects: the Slovene dictionary of abbreviations and a professional monograph. Her project leadership history includes Erasmus+ initiatives (CUSHA 2016-2019, LanGuide 2019), Ministry of Culture funding (2018), and ARRS bilateral research (2018-2020). She teaches Italian for tourism through innovative techniques incorporating cultural immersion and movement-based acquisition, maintaining weekly office hours for student consultation.

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Jan OdstrčilíkView profile

Research Fellow

Austrian Academy of SciencesAustria

Jan Odstrčilík is an Academy Scientist at the Institute for Medieval Research (IMAFO) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) in Vienna, where he has been working since 2015. Since 2023, he has also been a full member of the Cluster of Excellence: EurAsian Transformations. He specializes in Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts, with a particular focus on multilingualism in medieval preaching and educational treatises. His educational background includes a PhD in Medieval and Neo-Latin Studies from Charles University in Prague (2012-2015) and a Master's degree in Czech language and literature with focus on Latin from the same institution (2005-2012). Odstrčilík's research interests center around Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts , Digital humanities applications in medieval studies , Multilingual texts and translation practices , Latin translations of vernacular texts , and the History of education in the Middle Ages . His work bridges traditional philological methods with cutting-edge digital humanities approaches, especially in Handwritten Text Recognition for medieval documents. He has made significant contributions to understanding multilingual sermon traditions, particularly those related to the Hussite movement and Jan Hus. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on multilingual sermon traditions and the application of digital tools to medieval manuscript studies, with recent work emphasizing AI and machine learning techniques for analyzing medieval texts across linguistic boundaries. Herzog Ernst Scholarship (2019) for research on Henry Totting of Oyta Summer school 'Beyond Editing' Scholarship (2017) Paul Lehmann-Scholarship for Codicological Research (2013) Erasmus-Scholarship in Medieval Latin Philology (2010-2011) Odstrčilík has secured research funding for projects examining Prague University's influence in medieval manuscripts and has developed digital resources including the Dictionary of Medieval Latin in Czech Sources. He has organized numerous workshops and conferences, particularly the Winter School of HTR series, which has trained scholars across Europe in digital manuscript analysis techniques. He is actively involved in the Working Group on Textual Networks and Translation Cultures at IMAFO, where he contributes to projects like the Database of Carolingian manuscripts and innovative encoding of Carolingian manuscripts in collaboration with other scholars. His leadership in digital humanities initiatives has established him as a key figure in applying computational methods to medieval studies.

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Maggie ScottView profile

Lecturer

University of SalfordUnited Kingdom

Dr. Maggie Scott serves as Associate Dean Academic (Quality Assurance and Enhancement) at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. She leads teaching and learning activities across the School, supporting Programme Leaders and Subject Group Heads in developing new degree programmes and enhancing the academic portfolio. From November 2024 to July 2025, she served as Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Education, where she co-authored and led the Discovery Phase of the University of Salford's Education Delivery Plan (2025-30). Dr. Scott joined the University of Salford in 2008 as a Lecturer in English Language and Literature, having completed her PhD at the University of Glasgow (1997-2004) with research on Scottish place-names. Her educational credentials include: PhD (Linguistics) from University of Glasgow (1997-2004) MA English Language & Literature from University of Glasgow (1993-1997) MBA from University of Salford (2020-2022) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from University of Salford (2009-2010) Her research expertise centers on onomastics (name studies) and lexicography (dictionary-making), with particular focus on Scots language and place-name studies. She maintains active editorial roles as Section Editor for the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education and author of the annual 'Onomastics' section for the Year's Work in English Studies. Her scholarly work examines minority languages, language rights, and language as a tool for identity reclamation. Analysis of Dr. Scott's recent publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement across onomastics, lexicography, and language studies, with recent expansion into academic governance informed by her MBA. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic analysis with practical applications, including dictionary resources and educational development frameworks. Dr. Scott's scholarly recognition includes: Editorial Board membership for Onoma (Journal of International Council of Onomastic Sciences) Editorial Board membership for Names (Journal of American Name Society) Panel Assessor role for the Office for Students Reviewer for Advance HE's Race Equality Charter She actively supervises PhD students in language and literature studies, particularly in historical and modern lexicography of English and Scots, name studies, dialectal English, and modern Scots literature. Her administrative leadership in academic quality assurance complements her scholarly expertise, creating a holistic approach to educational development that spans curriculum design, quality enhancement, and institutional strategy. Dr. Scott collaborates with Independent Scholar Joshua Pendragon on 'Beard's Trove,' examining Charles Relly Beard's unpublished manuscript dictionary of 'Arms, Armour and Costume,' continuing her long-standing interest in lexicographical traditions and historical language resources.

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Lubomir IvanovView profile

Professor

Iona UniversityUnited States

Lubomir Ivanov is a Professor of Computer Science and current Chair of the Computer Science Department at Iona University, where he also serves as Game Development Coordinator and primary contact for all undergraduate programs. He joined Iona in 1999 after completing his academic training at Stevens Institute of Technology and has established himself as a versatile educator teaching courses ranging from computer architecture to virtual reality development. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology M.S. in Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology B.S. in Computer Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Ivanov's research demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary breadth, with dual pillars in Natural Language Processing and Applied Virtual Reality . His NLP work pioneers authorship attribution techniques using linguistic features from phonetic patterns (alliteration, assonance) to semantic dimensions (abstractness/concreteness), particularly for historical texts like Thomas Paine's writings. Simultaneously, his VR research creates impactful educational tools, including anti-bullying simulators with facial-expression recognition and mental health applications for non-suicidal self-injury assistance, reflecting strong collaborations with psychology departments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2024) reveals an evolving trajectory: early work focused on phonetic features for authorship analysis, progressively incorporating semantic and sentiment features, while his VR research matured from basic environments to sophisticated systems integrating real-time facial recognition and user experience optimization. Both strands consistently address real-world problems through computational methods. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in source material. Dr. Ivanov actively mentors students on research projects including the 'Bully' virtual environment and NSSI assistance software, securing collaborative grants with psychology departments. His leadership extends to university governance through the Faculty Senate and previous department chairmanship (2006-2009), alongside curriculum development for game development courses targeting non-CS majors. He directs a cross-disciplinary research ecosystem centered on the Game Development concentration, integrating computer science with education and psychology to create socially impactful technologies through ongoing VR and NLP innovation.

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Forogh HashabeikyView profile

Senior Lecturer

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Forogh Hashabeiky serves as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Iranian Languages at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, where she maintains an active research profile in Persian linguistics and literature. Her academic work bridges historical and contemporary perspectives on Iranian languages. Her research focuses on historical linguistics , Persian orthography evolution , and post-revolutionary Persian literature , particularly examining grammatical structures in classical texts and narrative patterns in women's writing. Recent publications demonstrate sustained investigation into New Persian development (16th-18th centuries), sociopolitical influences on language change, and textual analysis of literary anthologies. Publications reveal consistent specialization across three interconnected domains: (1) grammatical analysis of historical Persian texts including Tārikh-e Beyhaqi and post-classical literature, (2) orthographic reforms between 1850-2000, and (3) typological studies of post-1979 Iranian women's fiction. Her editorial work on Arash journal stories and Shāhnāme conference proceedings highlights commitment to preserving literary heritage. Professional activities include significant contributions to Encyclopaedia Iranica and development of Swedish-Persian lexicographical resources through LEXIN. While no formal advising roles or research grants are documented in available materials, her extensive publication record demonstrates ongoing scholarly engagement with Persian language evolution across sociohistorical contexts.

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Salih ACARView profile

Researcher

Artvin Çoruh UniversityTurkey

Salih ACAR serves as a Researcher in the Department of Russian Language and Literature within the Department of Western Languages and Literature at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Previously, he held research positions at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University (2018-2023), Gazi University (2012-2018), and Artvin Coruh University (2011-2012). His academic credentials include a PhD in Russian Language and Literature from Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University (2018-2024), a Master's degree from Gazi University (2011-2016), and a Bachelor's in Slavic Languages and Literature from Caucasus University (2005-2009). Dr. ACAR's research integrates linguistic theory with cultural and historical analysis, focusing on Russian-Turkish linguistic intersections, cultural semantics, and Slavic literary traditions. His work examines Turkic loanwords in Russian etymology, cross-cultural poetic analysis, and historical language development, particularly through the lens of Turkish-Ukrainian literary relations and Soviet-era diaspora literature. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in applying cultural linguistics to historical texts and educational contexts. His scholarly output reveals consistent thematic progression toward interdisciplinary cultural analysis, with increasing emphasis on historical linguistics and cross-national literary exchanges. The publications collectively establish connections between language evolution, cultural identity, and historical events across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Scientific recognition includes: Mehmet Akif and Independence Poem Competition (2021, Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University) Administrative service encompasses Board Membership at Artvin Coruh University (2023-present) and Faculty Representation for the Orhun Değişim Program (2025-present). Previously, he coordinated educational programs at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University (2021-2023). No graduate student advisement or major research grants are documented in available records. He actively contributes to academic infrastructure through book chapters on discourse theory and phraseology while maintaining teaching responsibilities in Russian syntax, morphology, and cultural history courses.

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Jose Badillo CarlosView profile

Assistant Professor

Queens University of CharlotteUnited States

Dr. Jose Badillo Carlos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of World Languages within the College of Arts & Sciences at Queens University of Charlotte. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Hispanic and Cultural Studies from Michigan State University, complemented by advanced degrees in Spanish Language and Literature from Northern Illinois University. Ph.D., Hispanic and Cultural Studies, Michigan State University M.S., Spanish Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University B.A., Spanish Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University Dr. Badillo Carlos specializes in the analysis of Mexican cultural productions examining state violence and corruption through contemporary literature, music, and film. His research particularly focuses on narcocorridos (drug ballads), cinematic satires like Luis Estrada's works, and representations of Chicanx/Latinx communities in media and higher education. He actively investigates how violence manifests in cultural narratives through mediums ranging from Narcos to Breaking Bad , while connecting these analyses to broader societal structures. His recent work has expanded into digital humanities, exploring AI integration in language pedagogy and technological tools for translation learning. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Mexican political representation across multiple platforms—peer-reviewed publications in MIFLC Review and Aula lírica , book reviews, and frequent conference presentations at venues like SAMLA and MIFLC. These works collectively trace evolving methodologies from traditional literary analysis toward digital scholarship. Summer Support Fellowship (Michigan State University, $4,500.00, 2021) Dissertation Completion Fellowship (Michigan State University, $8,000.00, 2019) Dr. Johannes Sachse Memorial Award (Michigan State University, $1,128.00, 2018) Outstanding Graduate Student Award (Northern Illinois University, 2014) As an active academic citizen, Dr. Badillo Carlos serves as Faculty Advisor for the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), sits on Queens' Student Experience Committee, and contributes to editorial boards including Revista Letral and Label Me Latina/o Journal . He produces the student-centered podcast Descubriendo Momentos , which highlights student narratives both on and off campus. His community engagement extends to keynote speeches for organizations like ORGULLO at JELD-WEN and Somos Uno for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, where he addresses Latino representation in Hollywood and immigration policy impacts.

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