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• Architectural design
• Architectural design theory
• Architectural theory
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Alessandro Armando is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design at Politecnico di Torino, specializing in architectural design theory and practice. His research explores the theoretical foundations of architectural projects as both bureaucratic document systems and symbolic representations within public discourse. With international collaborations across Manchester, Berlin, Belgrade and Rijeka, he contributes significantly to architectural theory through publications, editorial work, and academic leadership. Armando's research interests focus on architectural design theory, examining projects as integrated document systems within bureaucratic procedures and as symbolic components of collective representations. His work investigates project action development using methodological contributions from Actor-Network Theory and Science and Technology Studies, with particular attention to diagrams and maps as research tools. He founded the Class A journal 'Ardeth' in 2018, establishing an international platform for discussions on architectural design as scientific research and interdisciplinary intersection. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with architectural theory, design practice, and urban morphology, with recent publications exploring the relationship between architecture, philosophy, and political dimensions of urban form. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of digital technologies in architectural practice and deeper exploration of theoretical frameworks connecting design methodology with social and political contexts. Koos Bosma Prize in Planning History Innovation (2022) from International Planning History Society Scientific Committee member, Italian Institute for Advanced Studies in Torino 'Umberto Eco' - Scienza Nuova (2019-) Scientific Coordinator, Labont – Center for Ontology / Ontology of Architectural Design (2016-) Effective member, ProArch, National Coordination of Architectural Design Professors (2012-) As an academic advisor, Armando supervises multiple PhD candidates working on diverse topics including urban morphology, architectural criticism, and design theory. His teaching portfolio includes courses on architectural design theory, critical approaches to architectural reasoning, and practical strategies for architects. He has been actively involved in the PhD program 'Architettura. Storia e Progetto' at Politecnico di Torino since 2017. Armando leads research activities through tdpLAB (DAD) and collaborates internationally through networks such as Social Integration through Urban Growth Strategies – SINERGI and Memory & the City. His editorial work spans multiple publications including Ardeth (since 2017), where he helps shape contemporary discourse on architectural theory and practice.

• Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis
• Legal Communication
• Political Communication
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Giovanni Garofalo is a Full Professor of Spanish Language and Translation at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Bergamo. He held previous positions as Associate Professor (2014–2020) and Assistant Professor at the University of Trieste (2004–2008) and the University of Bergamo (2008–2014). His research focuses on corpus-assisted discourse analysis , legal and political communication , and the discursive construction of gender in Spanish . University of Bergamo Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Garofalo’s research explores specialized fields, including Spanish legal communication in criminal law, legislative language, and terminography. He has authored monographs on these topics and investigates argumentation across business , medicine , and politics . His recent publications analyze textual complexity, hate speech, and urban heritage discourses. Key trends in his work include the intersection of corpus linguistics with legal/political discourse, gender representation in Spanish media, and interdisciplinary collaborations with Spanish universities. Garofalo is a member of the Center for Research on Specialized Languages (CERLIS) and associations like AISPI and AELINCO . His teaching emphasizes Spanish discourse analysis , textual genres, and argumentation frameworks. Students engage with real-world texts and are trained in pragmatic and metadiscursive skills at C1+ proficiency. Garofalo’s methodological approach combines theoretical lectures with practical analysis via e-learning platforms.

• Specialized Languages
• Legal Discourse
• Business Communication
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Cécile Desoutter is an Associate Professor of French Language at the University of Bergamo's Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, where she conducts research at the intersection of specialized languages, written communication, and multilingual contexts. Her work examines linguistic practices in legal, institutional, and business settings through cross-linguistic (French-Italian) and pedagogical lenses. Her primary research interests include: Specialized languages in legal, administrative, and business discourse Written communication in digital contexts (ICT, linguistic landscapes) Relationships to foreign language writing in professional and educational settings French language use in multilingual environments (language choice, code-switching, linguistic rights) Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2016-2020) reveals consistent focus on discourse analysis across legal, environmental, and social domains, with growing emphasis on digital communication trends, emotional expression in judicial contexts, and multilingual signage in urban spaces. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in language education and cross-cultural communication. Professor Desoutter actively participates in international academic collaboration, evidenced by co-edited volumes and multi-country comparative studies examining poverty discourse across France, Ireland, and Italy, as well as linguistic landscapes in European Chinatowns. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between sociolinguistics, legal studies, and environmental communication.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• English Linguistics
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Roberta Facchinetti is a Full Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Verona, specializing in corpus-based analysis of language in social and discursive contexts. Her research employs computerized corpora to examine synchronic and diachronic English, focusing on pragmatic negotiation of roles through linguistic structures. Her primary research domains include corpus linguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics, with concentrated investigation into media discourse, news texts, and social media language evolution. She bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in lexicography (notably journalistic dictionaries) and language education, examining how digital environments reshape linguistic identity and communication patterns in specialized domains like corporate settings and journalism. Analysis of her 2010-2017 publications reveals persistent exploration of language-technology intersections, particularly in news blogs, corporate websites, and social media platforms. Key thematic threads include the emergence of new English varieties (e.g., 'Twenglish'), the globalization-localization dynamics of English, and corpus-driven methodologies for analyzing diachronic shifts in media discourse. Her work consistently demonstrates how digital communication channels reconfigure traditional linguistic frameworks while maintaining pragmatic core functions.

• German Linguistics
• Contemporary German Varieties
• Specialized Languages
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Dorothee Heller is a Full Professor of German Language and Linguistics (L-LIN/14) at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures of the University of Bergamo, where she has been employed since 1998. She has held significant leadership positions including Vice-Rector for International Relations, President of the Single Guarantee Committee (CUG), President of the Master's Degree Program in Modern Languages for International Communication and Cooperation, and Head of International Relations for the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Currently, she serves as the Rector's Delegate for International Strategic Partnerships and is a member of the Board of the Graduate School of Doctoral Studies. Heller earned her BA and PhD in German and Romance Studies from the University of Bonn. Her teaching career spans multiple institutions including the University of Florence, the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, and the University of Modena/Reggio Emilia before her long-term appointment at the University of Bergamo. Her research focuses on contemporary German varieties and specialized languages, with particular emphasis on contrastive approaches between German and Italian. She investigates writing conventions and discursive practices in academic communication, semantic and pragmatic features of normative technical language, and more recently, the linguistic analysis of literary translation and knowledge transmission. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting linguistics with translation studies, legal communication, and academic discourse. The analysis of her recent publications (2020-2024) reveals consistent themes across her scholarly output. Heller has published extensively on phraseology, linguistic creativity in translation, legal language popularization, and contrastive linguistics between German and Italian. Her research shows a clear progression from theoretical linguistic analysis to practical applications in knowledge transmission, particularly in specialized domains like law and academia. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges linguistic theory with real-world communication challenges. As an academic leader, Heller has refereed doctoral theses at universities across Europe including Erfurt, Forlì, Heidelberg, Trento, and Verona. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects and has organized multiple international conferences. Her involvement in academic governance extends to serving on the Board of Directors, the Integrated Academic Senate, and various committees focused on international relations and gender equality. Heller's research activities include membership on the Scientific Committee of several research centers, institutions, academic series, and journals. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical linguistic frameworks and practical applications of language research in educational and institutional contexts. Her recent focus on the linguistic analysis of literary translation and knowledge transmission practices represents an evolution of her longstanding interest in language variation and specialized communication.

Yannick HamonView profile

Researcher

• French Language Teaching
• Translation Studies
• Linguistics
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Yannick Hamon is a Researcher at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. His office is located in Palazzo Cosulich (Studio 210), where he holds office hours on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00. He serves as a Member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission for the SLCC Department and acts as the Teacher Training Representative. His academic focus centers on French language teaching, translation studies, and linguistics, specifically under the SSD classification FRAN-01/B (French language, translation and linguistics). Hamon's research interests span French Language Teaching (FLE), digital technologies in language education, collaborative learning approaches, and distance teaching methodologies. His work demonstrates particular expertise in the intersection of technology and language pedagogy, with significant contributions to understanding how digital tools can enhance language acquisition and teaching practices. He has extensively explored emergency remote teaching during the pandemic, investigating how language educators adapted to sudden transitions to online instruction. His scholarship also addresses translation studies, environmental discourse, and collaborative learning models in language education. Analysis of Hamon's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in research on technology-mediated language teaching and collaborative approaches to language instruction. His work has evolved from foundational studies on translation technologies to more recent investigations of pandemic-era educational challenges and innovative solutions. A notable pattern is his consistent focus on practical applications of theoretical frameworks in real classroom settings, emphasizing action research methodologies that bridge theory and practice. His publications frequently examine how digital tools can facilitate language learning while maintaining the essential interactive elements that characterize effective language instruction. Hamon has played a significant role in coordinating teacher training initiatives, particularly through the FLE Ateliers program developed in collaboration with the Federation of French Alliances in Italy and DORIF. This initiative represents a substantial contribution to professional development for French language teachers, focusing on practical, research-informed approaches to teaching challenges. His work demonstrates commitment to improving language education through collaborative research-action frameworks that value teacher expertise while incorporating academic research findings. As an active member of the academic community, Hamon participates in research networks focused on French language teaching and plurilingualism. His work reflects engagement with broader educational challenges while maintaining specialized expertise in French language pedagogy. His contributions to the field emphasize the importance of adapting teaching methodologies to contemporary technological and social contexts while preserving the core interactive elements essential to language learning.

• Sociology
• Social Research Methodology
• Cultural Studies
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Sebastiano Benasso is an Associate Professor at the Department of Educational Sciences - DISFOR at the University of Genoa. His research focuses on sociology, cultural studies, and communication, with particular emphasis on youth culture, gender dynamics, and discursive practices in contemporary Italian trap music and emerging social phenomena like edible insects perception. Research Trends : His recent work explores intersections of class, generation, and gender in Italian trap scenes, discursive strategies around food innovation, and semiotic analysis of music subcultures. Publications reflect critical sociological inquiry into postmodern identity formation and cultural resistance. Administrative Roles : Currently serves as Deputy Director and department board member. Office hours are available by appointment via email sebastiano.benasso@unige.it .

Claudia Giovanna Daniela BianchiView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Language
• Pragmatics
• Feminist Philosophy
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Claudia Giovanna Daniela Bianchi is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, specializing in Philosophy and Theory of Languages (M-FIL/05/PHIL-04/B). She holds multiple leadership roles including Vice Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy since 2022, Director of the Interfaculty Center for Gender Studies since 2022, and President of the Council of the Degree Course in Philosophy since 2016. She also directs the Master's Program in Science and Health Communication. Her educational background includes a Philosophy degree from the University of Milan and a PhD in Epistemology from École Polytechnique in Paris. Her career progression at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University includes positions as contract researcher, researcher in Theoretical Philosophy, and associate professor before becoming a full professor. Bianchi's research primarily focuses on analytic philosophy of language, pragmatics, feminist philosophy of language, and gender studies. Her work explores how language shapes social realities, with particular attention to hate speech, discursive injustice, gendered communication, and the philosophical implications of linguistic phenomena. She examines how speech acts can perpetuate social inequalities and how language influences identity formation and social categorization. Her research output demonstrates consistent focus on the intersection of language, power, and social justice. She has published extensively on topics including hate speech, discursive injustice, slurs, gendered language, and the pragmatics of communication. Her work combines theoretical philosophical analysis with empirical investigations, particularly in understanding how language shapes social cognition and reinforces or challenges social hierarchies. Award for non-fiction for 'Hate speech' (2022) 100esperte Ambito Storia e Filosofia (2021) Bianchi serves as a referee for numerous prestigious international journals including Analysis, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Dialectica, Erkenntnis, and Mind. She is actively involved in academic societies, having served on committees for SIFA (Italian Society of Analytical Philosophy) and SFL (Society for the Philosophy of Language), and is president of SWIP Italia (Society for Women in Philosophy). She also participates in editorial boards for several philosophy journals.

Matteo CorciolaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Authenticity in Marketing
• Sharing Economy
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Matteo Corciolani is Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Pisa's Department of Economics and Management. His interdisciplinary research bridges marketing, management and communication studies, examining authenticity construction, sharing economy practices, CSR communication, and crisis management. Recent publications analyze: Temporal framing in CSR reports Food delivery platform choices Institutional complexity in dietary communities Palm oil legitimacy controversies He contributes to REMARC's focus area on Communicating and Practicing Social Responsibility.

Caterina BorelliView profile

Research Fellow

• Anthropology
• Visual Ethnography
• Migration Studies
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Caterina Borelli is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with both the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage and the Department of Asian and North African Studies. She is actively involved in teaching and research, particularly in the areas of Trans-Mediterranean Studies, migration, and visual anthropology. Her research interests focus on the intersection of anthropology and visual culture, particularly in understanding migration, borders, and cultural hybridity. She explores methodologies that combine ethnographic inquiry with photographic practice, emphasizing collaborative and decolonial approaches. Her work critically engages with asylum governance, migrant categorization, and the epistemologies of border spaces. The recent publications of Caterina Borelli reflect a strong thematic coherence in migration, visual ethnography, and decolonial critique. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and digital essays, showing engagement with both academic and public anthropology platforms. The interdisciplinary nature of her research integrates anthropology, political science, and visual studies, often challenging conventional representations of migrants and borders. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided texts, her scholarly contributions are consistent and growing, with publications in respected journals such as Social Sciences , Civilisations , and Visual Ethnography . She teaches courses in the Master's program in Trans-Mediterranean Studies, specifically on international migration and understanding the Mediterranean. There is no public information available about her advising graduate students or securing research grants. Her work appears collaborative, especially in visual and anthropological projects, though no formal lab or research team is mentioned in the source material.

Dagmar KeultjesView profile

Researcher

• History of Photography
• History of Science
• Photographic Media Conservation
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Dagmar Keultjes is a researcher at the Photothek (Photographic Archive) of the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, which operates under the Max Planck Society. She has been a staff member of the Photothek since October 2015, following her work as a project assistant from March 2013 to September 2015. Her educational background includes studies in art history, classical archaeology, and art education at universities in Giessen, Kassel, and Bologna. She earned her Master of Arts degree in 2005 from Justus Liebig University in Giessen with a thesis on the anatomy theater in the Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio in Bologna. She completed her doctoral dissertation in 2021 on the history of photographic retouching, supervised by Prof. Dr. Herta Wolf from the University of Cologne. Dr. Keultjes specializes in the history of photography, history of science, identification and preventive conservation of photographic media, and color management in digital image processing. Her research bridges historical photographic practices with contemporary digital preservation techniques. Her work focuses particularly on the technical evolution of photographic processes and their implications for art historical documentation and conservation. Her most significant publication to date is her 2021 dissertation 'Practices and Discursive Processes of Photographic Retouching from 1839 to 1900,' which examines the historical development and theoretical frameworks surrounding photographic retouching during photography's formative century. DAAD short-term scholarship (December 2004-January 2005) for master's thesis research in Bologna Dr. Keultjes has been deeply involved with the Photothek since December 2005, initially as a research assistant and doctoral student until October 2011. Between November 2011 and November 2012, she worked as a cataloger for the 'Homeless Paintings of the Italian Renaissance' project at Villa I Tatti, Harvard University's Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence. Her career demonstrates a consistent focus on photographic documentation and preservation within art historical contexts. As part of the Photothek team at the Kunsthistorisches Institut, Dr. Keultjes contributes to one of the world's most important collections of documentary photographs of Italian art and architecture. The Photothek functions as both a research facility and laboratory, playing a significant role in international debates about the function of photo archives in 21st-century research and society.

• Educational Sociology
• Communication Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
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Letizia Caronia is a Full Professor at the Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin' at the University of Bologna. She directs the Second Cycle Degree in Pedagogy and holds academic leadership roles in international associations like the International Association for Dialogue Analysis (IADA). Her research focuses on language, interaction, and culture in institutional and everyday contexts, including healthcare, family dynamics, and educational settings. She holds a PhD in Education (University of Bologna and EHESS Paris) and has conducted extensive ethnographic research in Italy and Canada. Her work emphasizes the communicative construction of knowledge and morality in interactional contexts. Education PhD in Education (University of Bologna and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris) Master's degree in Education (University of Bologna, summa cum laude) Research Interests Caronia investigates communicative practices constructing knowledge and morality in healthcare, family, and educational interactions. Key areas include interprofessional collaboration in medical settings, family dinner rituals, and the role of artifacts in shaping moral orders. Her work bridges sociocultural theory, phenomenology, and conversation analysis. Recent Focus Her recent articles explore epistemic trust in pediatric consultations, moral socialization through homework interactions, and intercultural competences in healthcare for unaccompanied minors. She critically examines the erosion of moral accountability in evidence-based education policy. Awards 2022 Top four papers award – Language and Social Interaction Division (International Communication Association) Advising & Grants Leads projects on interprofessional case construction in healthcare (2015-2019), narrative care in intensive care units (2019), and trans-contextual texts in education. Maintains collaborative networks with institutions like Montréal University and Niguarda Hospital, Milan. Labs/Teams Active member of the International Association for Dialogue Analysis and collaborates with the Centre of Interdisciplinary Research on Emerging Technologies (Montréal). Leads qualitative research teams specializing in ethnography and discourse analysis.

Cinzia GiglioniView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Discourse
• Corporate Communication
• LSP (Language for Specific Purposes)
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Cinzia Giglioni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where she teaches English language courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Her academic work spans political discourse analysis, corporate communication, and language teaching methodologies. Her research interests focus on political discourse , corporate communication , LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) , and CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) . Giglioni's work examines how language functions in specialized contexts, particularly analyzing political hearings, corporate ethics communications, and pharmaceutical industry communications. Her research employs discourse analysis and rhetorical approaches to understand how language shapes professional and political identities. Over the past decade, Giglioni's publications have consistently explored corporate codes of ethics, congressional hearings discourse, and CLIL methodology. Her work demonstrates a clear trajectory from analyzing apologetic strategies in corporate communications to examining the visual-textual dimensions of pharmaceutical ethics communications. She has published in numerous A-rated journals across linguistics, political communication, and applied language studies. Giglioni serves as editorial committee member and coordinator of the Italian team for the A-rated journal EuroAmerican Journal in Applied Linguistics and Languages - E-JournALL . She is also a member of the Doctoral College in Public, Comparative and International Law at Sapienza University of Rome. Her teaching responsibilities include coordinating English language courses for undergraduate and master's degree programs. She has developed specialized materials for self-study courses and has been instrumental in creating CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) resources for primary school teachers in the Aosta Valley region. Giglioni has received research funding through PRIN projects and university research grants, including participation in the 2015 PRIN project 'Knowledge dissemination across media in English.' She is actively involved in professional organizations including GERAS (Groupe d'Etude et de Recherche en Anglais de Spécialité), CLAVIER (Corpus and Language Variation in English Research Group), and the International Pragmatics Association.

• Semiotics
• Cultural Studies
• Memory Studies
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Anna Maria Lorusso is a Full Professor in the Department of the Arts at the University of Bologna, specializing in Semiotics and Cultural Studies. She serves as Director of the First Cycle Degree in Communication Sciences and the Master in Publishing, and chairs multiple academic programs. Her research focuses on memory studies, cultural trauma, media discourse, and semiotic analysis of visual and textual cultures. Education includes a Philosophy degree from Bologna University (1996), a Ph.D. in Semiotics (2002), and postdoctoral fellowships. She has held visiting roles at institutions like the International Center on Memory (San Marino University) and is President of the Italian Association for Semiotic Studies. Research interests span rhetorical-discursive dimensions of culture, collective narratives, and the semiotics of memory. Recent work explores post-truth discourse, fake news dynamics, and cultural heritage. She leads projects on Mediterranean representations and traumatic heritage, contributing to journals like Bakhtiniana and Semiotica . Academic leadership includes editorial roles for Versus and Bononia University Press, and coordination of the Trame research group. Her publications analyze media, politics, and cultural memory through semiotic frameworks.

• English linguistics
• Critical discourse analysis
• Multimodal analysis
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Giuseppe Balirano is Full Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies, University of Naples L'Orientale. He serves as Rector's Delegate for E-Learning, Lifelong Learning and Multimedia, and President of the Italian Association of English Studies (AIA). His academic roles include coordinating international research networks and editorial boards. Full Professor (2020-present) President, Italian Association of English Studies (2023-present) Scientific Coordinator, PRIN 2022 Project "ECHOES" Director, Interuniversity Research Center I-LanD (2015-2023) Research focuses on English linguistics as a tool for identity construction , with specific emphasis on: Discursive mechanisms of gender representation Online hate speech and solidarity discourse Multimodal analysis of media texts Audiovisual translation studies Post-pandemic language education His 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in hate speech mitigation and multimodal discourse analysis , particularly through projects like: "ECHOES" (2023-present) - Combating online hate through English studies "Different Cinematographic Ideas" (2023) - Innovative teaching methodologies "Digital Education" series - eTandem and autonomy research Scientific recognition includes: FFABR 2017 research fund National Scientific Qualification (2017) Editor-in-Chief, Textus journal (2023-present) As academic leader, he: Chairs research committees Coordinates international conferences Supervises 13 doctoral and research students Manages EU-funded projects like "EU-MADE4LL"