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Sandaru SeneviratneView profile

Research Fellow

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Text Simplification and Generation
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Sandaru Seneviratne is a Research Fellow at the School of Computing , The Australian National University , focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Text Simplification, and Health Informatics. His work bridges advanced language technologies with healthcare applications. PhD in Computer Science, The Australian National University Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa Research Interests His NLP research emphasizes text simplification frameworks like TextSimplifier and Prompt-based methods for multilingual contexts (e.g., English-Sinhala translation). He investigates factuality error detection in simplified text and lexical substitution techniques for accessibility. In Health Informatics, he contributes to medical term identification using neural networks (CNNs/Transformers), CLEF eHealth evaluations, and diabetes management technologies for teens. Earlier work includes clustering word embeddings for knowledge graphs and restaurant domain information extraction. Publication Trends His publications span 2018–2024, with recent focus on multilingual text simplification, factuality in AI-generated text, and healthcare information retrieval. Technical methods include transformers, triplet networks, and hierarchical clustering, often applied to medical/health domains.

Marco VenutiView profile

Researcher

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
• Corpus Assisted Discourse Studies
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Marco Venuti is a tenured researcher in English Language, Translation, and Linguistics at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, where he teaches Statistics in Corpus Linguistics and English Linguistics and ESP. He previously held a research position at the University of Naples Federico II from 2006 to 2014. He is a founding member of the Interuniversity Research Center I-LanD (Identity, Language, and Diversity), the Center for Humanistic Computing (CInUm), and the Neurohumanities Research Center at the University of Catania. He serves as the Department's delegate for Digital Humanities and Digital Sociology and is a member of the Departmental Research Committee. His primary research interests include: Critical Discourse Analysis Corpus Assisted Discourse Studies News and Political Discourse Institutional Discourse Social Media in the Public Sphere Language and Gender His recent scholarly work focuses on the discursive construction of social and political events across media and cultures, particularly analyzing news values, identity representation, and evaluative language. His publications reveal a strong methodological consistency in combining corpus linguistics with critical discourse analysis, often in cross-cultural and multilingual contexts, examining topics such as same-sex marriage rulings, EU perception in media, and the linguistic framing of riots and political briefings. He has developed and analyzed major corpora, including the CompWHoB Corpus (White House Press Briefings) and the CorDis Corpus (Iraq War discourse). Scientific contributions and projects include: Principal Investigator (PI) of the interdepartmental research project on online journalism (2020–2024) Departmental PI of the project on Crisis in/of Democracy, focusing on populism and social media Co-development of linguistic corpora for political and media discourse analysis He actively mentors students, supervising theses on discourse analysis, media language, and gender. His research bridges linguistics, sociology, and digital humanities, contributing to both theoretical and applied understandings of language in public and institutional domains.

Ellen CorbettView profile

Researcher

• Translation Studies
• Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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Ellen Corbett is a PhD Researcher affiliated with the School of Arts & Humanities at Queen's University Belfast , focusing on translation practices and linguistic theory. She holds a Master of Arts in Translation (2021) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Translation and German (2019), both from Queen's University Belfast. Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), School of Arts & Humanities, Queen's University Belfast (2022) Master of Arts (MA) in Translation, Queen's University Belfast (2021) Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Translation and German, Queen's University Belfast (2019) Her research explores translation theory , linguistics , and discourse analysis , with a particular emphasis on Irish-to-English translation, self-translation , and bilingual publishing . Recent outputs examine paratextual elements, refusal strategies in translation, and pedagogical approaches in Northern Ireland's secondary education. Ellen has contributed to conferences and peer-reviewed journals, including Léann Teanga: An Reiviú , addressing topics like multilingualism , cultural resistance , and language revitalization . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural preservation.

• Language Didactics
• Norwegian Language Education
• Grammar Instruction
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Eli Anne Eiesland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). Her work bridges linguistic research and classroom practice, with a strong focus on grammar instruction, language didactics, and the evolution of Norwegian in educational materials. Her research interests include language didactics , grammar pedagogy , linguistic change in textbooks , second language acquisition , and exploratory approaches to language teaching . She investigates how grammar is taught in schools, how language evolves in educational contexts, and how students and teachers engage with language as a system. Her recent work explores the impact of digital tools and AI on language learning and writing motivation. The trends in her publications show a consistent focus on contextualized grammar teaching , teacher reflection , and language change in educational materials . Her interdisciplinary approach combines corpus linguistics, pedagogical theory, and classroom-based research. She frequently collaborates with colleagues such as Urd Vindenes and Signe Laake, contributing to both Norwegian and international scholarly discourse. Scientific contributions and dissemination: Over 11 scientific publications, including articles in Journal of Child Language , Nordic Journal of Linguistics , and Pedagogical Linguistics 2 textbooks, including Utforskende arbeid med grammatikk i skolen (2022) 1 research report on Norwegian noun-noun compounds (2016) 73 dissemination works, including public lectures, conference presentations, and media contributions Eiesland actively contributes to teacher education and curriculum development. She has been involved in projects integrating linguistics into teacher training and analyzing language change in national curricula. Her work supports both pre-service and in-service teachers in developing deeper metalinguistic awareness and innovative teaching strategies. She has presented at national and international conferences, including the International Conference on Construction Grammar and the NordAnd conference. She is a key member of the Text and Disciplinary Didactics research group at OsloMet, where she collaborates on projects related to language learning, grammar instruction, and textbook analysis. Her work emphasizes practical applications of linguistic research in educational settings, aiming to enhance both teaching quality and student engagement with language.

Scott YarbroughView profile

Professor

• American Literature
• Southern Literature
• Modernism
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Dr. Scott Yarbrough is a Professor in the English Department at Charleston Southern University, where he has taught since 1997 and served as chair from 2003 to 2017. He earned his BA and MA in English from Florida State University and a PhD in American Literature from the University of Alabama, focusing on the novel, modernism, and Southern literature. His research interests span American Literature, Southern Literature, Modernism, and Literary Criticism, with a particular emphasis on Cormac McCarthy, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Billy Collins. His work explores intertextuality, Southern Gothic themes, and connections between literature and popular culture. Yarbrough's publications include co-authoring A Practical Introduction to Literary Study and co-editing two volumes of The Road in the Cormac McCarthy Casebook Series. His recent articles analyze themes in Southern and postmodern fiction, Hemingway's political narratives, and symbolism in McCarthy's novels. Scientific awards and honors include the South Carolina Arts Commission Prose Fellowship (2008), Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers' Conference (2004), and multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards at Charleston Southern University. He is also a member of the Cormac McCarthy Journal's editorial board and has held leadership roles in the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA).

Meral ShehabiView profile

Associate Professor

• Albanian Literature
• Intertextuality
• Mythology
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Meral Shehabi serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Communication, South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, Macedonia. Appointed full-time in September 2003, she teaches Albanian language courses for multiple academic levels, Academic Writing, Romanticism in Albanian poetry, Modern Literature, Literary text analysis, and Balkan dimensions of Albanian folklore. Education: Doctor of Philological Sciences (2009-2017) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, specializing in Albanian Literature with dissertation "Aspekte te intertekstualitetit në pitarasin e Rilindes naksionale" Magister i šešinave filologije (2004-2009) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, thesis "Dialogu letrar i Naim Frashërit me letersína ojentale" Profesor i gjuhes dhe letersise shqipe (1999-2003) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on intertextual relationships within Albanian literature, particularly examining biblical narratives, mythological frameworks, and folk traditions in National Renaissance works. She investigates textual dialogues between canonical authors like Naim Frashëri, Jeronim de Rada, and Ismail Kadare, while analyzing cultural transmission across Balkan literary traditions. Her recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with Arbëresh diaspora literature and linguistic analysis of Albanian written usage. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 publications (2017-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: biblical intertextuality in Albanian drama (33%), National Renaissance literary analysis (40%), and linguistic studies of Albanian language (27%). Her work consistently applies intertextual theory to explore cultural identity formation, with growing emphasis on transnational literary connections since 2020. Professional Activities: Dr. Shehabi's teaching portfolio spans foundational language instruction to advanced literary analysis. While no formal advisees or research grants are documented in available records, her course development in Balkan folklore studies indicates program-building contributions. Her multilingual capabilities (Albanian native, Macedonian/Turkish C2, Serbian C1, English B2) facilitate cross-cultural academic work across the region.

Isabel Jiménez GutiérrezView profile

Associate Professor

• Translation and Interpretation
• Specialized translation
• Translation of Medical Texts
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Isabel Jiménez Gutiérrez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology and Translation at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, specializing in French Philology. She holds a PhD from the University of Malaga (2009) with a thesis titled "Approach to anatomical terminology in Spanish, English and French: standardization problems and their implications for the translation of biomedical texts," supervised by Dr. Elena Echeverría Pereda. Her research interests focus on specialized translation, particularly in medical texts, with emphasis on anatomical terminology across Spanish, English, and French. She has made significant contributions to translation pedagogy, developing innovative teaching methods for training future translators. Her work addresses key challenges in reverse translation (translation into non-native language), which has gained increasing importance in the professional translation market. Dr. Jiménez Gutiérrez's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on translation education methodology, with particular attention to student productivity, self-assessment, and professional skill development. Her work bridges theoretical translation studies with practical classroom applications, emphasizing the use of technology and collaborative learning approaches in translator training. Her research shows consistent engagement with medical terminology, particularly anatomical nomenclature, across multiple languages. This work addresses terminological variation phenomena (synonymy, polysemy, eponymy) that present additional obstacles for medical text translation. She has developed terminological databases to support professional translators working in biomedical fields. As an educator, Dr. Jiménez Gutiérrez has been involved in numerous educational innovation projects, including interdisciplinary collaboration between translators and subject matter experts in scientific-technical translation classrooms. Her teaching innovations focus on developing professional translator competencies aligned with current market demands.

Abhimanyu SharmaView profile

Lecturer

• Language Policy
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Abhimanyu Sharma is a Teaching Associate in German Linguistics at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge. His academic work focuses on language policy, critical discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. He serves as the Communications Secretary of BAAL's Language Policy Special Interest Group and founded the Cambridge Sociolinguistics Circle to promote sociolinguistic research at Cambridge. Dr. Sharma's educational background includes: PhD in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge (2019), with thesis on language policies of the EU and India MA in German Linguistics from the University of Bern Double degree MA from Bremen and Palermo in Medieval German Literature Dr. Sharma's research centers on language policy with particular focus on power dynamics, critical discourse analysis, and language in social contexts. His work examines policies across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg, the EU, and India, with significant contributions to understanding how language policies impact minority communities, migrants, and deaf populations. He employs Historical Structural Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis to investigate sociopolitical factors shaping language legislation. His publications reveal a consistent comparative approach to language policy analysis across multiple continents, examining how policies address linguistic minority needs in education, healthcare, legal systems, and media. A notable pattern is his examination of shifts in language policy texts through modal verbs (from 'may' to 'shall'), reflecting changing sociopolitical contexts. Monograph: 'Reconceptualising Power in Language Policy. Evidence from Comparative Cases' (Springer, 2022) Established Malati Sharma Memorial Award (2019) for PhD students As an educator, Dr. Sharma teaches Introduction to German Studies, German Linguistics modules, and translation courses. His teaching integrates sociolinguistic theory with practical language instruction, particularly regarding German language education during the pandemic. Dr. Sharma leads the Cambridge Sociolinguistics Circle and delivered the Kapuscinski Development Lecture on 'Language Policy, Development and Inclusion' at Maqsut Narikbayev University in April 2025.

• American Studies
• Native American subjectivity
• Identity
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Ana Maria Costa Lopes is a Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's School of Education (Escola Superior de Educação de Viseu), where she has been serving as a Coordinating Professor since 2020. She holds leadership positions in the Foreign Languages Department and has previously served as Coordinator of the Foreign Languages Department, Vice-President of the Technical Scientific Council, and Secretary of the Scientific Council. Her educational background includes a PhD in Letters with specialization in American Studies from the University of Beira Interior (2009), a Master's in Anglo-Portuguese Studies from NOVA University Lisbon (1995), and a Bachelor's in Modern Languages and Literatures with a focus on English and German Studies from the University of Coimbra (1981). She is fluent in English (C2 level) and has basic proficiency in French, German, and Italian. Her research spans multiple areas within Humanities, with particular focus on American Studies, Native American subjectivity, identity, oral tradition, subjective space, colonial and post-colonial spaces, borders, geocriticism, heterotopia, translation, imagination/representation, space studies, finitude, and travel literature. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between literature, cultural studies, spatial theory, and language education. Her recent publications reveal a growing interest in the intersection of language education, digital technologies, and pedagogical innovation, with numerous studies on foreign language learning in higher education, multimodal creativity, and storytelling as pedagogical tools. She has also maintained her foundational research in American literature, particularly focusing on spatial representation and identity formation. Active participant in multiple research projects including HARVEST (2023-2024), APSASeG (2022-2024), and others focused on language education and pedagogical innovation Regular member of academic committees including scientific and organizational committees for conferences on language teaching and literary studies Active participant in recruitment and evaluation juries for academic positions Her academic leadership extends to supervising master's theses and participating in examination committees both in Portugal and internationally, including at the Federal University of Goiás in Brazil.

• Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Assessment
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Scott Jarvis is a Professor in the Department of English at Northern Arizona University with an extensive research portfolio spanning linguistics and language acquisition. His scholarly impact is evidenced by an h-index of 26 and 4029 citations according to Scopus metrics. Dr. Jarvis's research focuses on second language acquisition , language assessment , and cross-linguistic influences . His work examines language attrition among Macedonian L2 learners, conceptual transfer mechanisms between languages, and lexical diversity patterns across media contexts. The research fingerprint analysis shows strong associations with English (100%), Lexical studies (61%), Finnish language (58%), Swedish language (54%), and Native Speaker phenomena (47%). Recent publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary applications of linguistic research, particularly in forensic contexts (Miranda rights comprehension analysis) and digital humanities (TV genre prediction through lexical analysis). His methodological approaches range from Rasch analysis for assessment tools to multivariate modeling for corpus linguistics. With 59 scholarly works documented since 2000, Dr. Jarvis maintains consistent research productivity with publications appearing through 2024. His work shows international collaboration patterns and appears in journals spanning applied linguistics, language assessment, and forensic linguistics.

Scott AnnettView profile

Lecturer

• Samuel Beckett
• Dante
• Shakespeare
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Dr. Scott Annett is an Affiliated Lecturer in the Italian Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, as well as an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity. He also serves as a College Lecturer at Robinson College. His academic work bridges Italian literature, theology, and literary studies with a particular focus on Dante and Samuel Beckett. Dr. Annett specializes in the writing of Dante and Samuel Beckett, with current research extending to Primo Levi and the relationships between literature and theology. His scholarly interests span multiple literary traditions and periods, with particular expertise in: Samuel Beckett's poetics and prose Dante studies and medieval Italian literature Shakespearean literature Primo Levi's writings Literature and theological discourse Autobiography and self-representation in Italian culture Dr. Annett's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of literary form and philosophical/theological concerns, particularly examining how Dante's work resonates in later literary traditions including Beckett's modernist writing. His scholarship combines close textual analysis with broader theoretical frameworks, showing particular interest in syntax, narrative structure, and intertextual relationships across centuries of literary production. As an educator, Dr. Annett teaches across multiple departments and papers, including ITA3 (Italian Texts and Contexts), ITB2 (Translation from Italian), and IT4 (Autobiography and Self-Representation in Italian Culture) for the Italian program, as well as Religious Themes in Literature (B13) for Divinity and Early Medieval Literature for English. He also supervises Year Abroad and Optional Dissertations on Italian topics.

Reyna García-RamosView profile

Professor

• Bilingual Education
• Teacher Preparation
• Educational Equity
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Reyna García-Ramos is a Professor of Education and Chair of the Department of Education and Pedagogy at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP). She directs the Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, teaching across undergraduate and graduate preservice teacher pathways. PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara BA, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus: Addressing academic challenges faced by emergent bilinguals in California's public schools through university-school partnerships. Key areas include culturally relevant curricula, English language learner support, and bilingual education frameworks. Publications highlight lifelong learning, parent engagement practices, gender-specific educational approaches, and pedagogical innovations for multilingual learners. Her work emphasizes cross-cultural methodology and educational equity. Professional Affiliations: Secretary, CABTE (California Association for Bilingual Teacher Education) Member, AACTE Programmatic Advisory Committee At-Large Board Member, CCTE (California Council on Teacher Education)

Lucas NorthernView profile

Lecturer

• Autism
• perceptions of disability
• early childhood language and literacy
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Lucas Northern serves as a Lecturer (Practitioner in Residence) in the Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness Department at the School of Health Sciences, University of New Haven, where he teaches in the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program and mentors future clinicians. His academic background includes: Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University (2017) Bachelor of Arts in English, Kenyon College Specializing in Autism, disability perception frameworks, early childhood language development, Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems, and school-based speech pathology interventions, Lucas champions communication as a fundamental human right for individuals with exceptionalities. His work integrates clinical practice with advocacy to empower nonverbal and neurodiverse populations. With seven years of direct experience in New Haven Public Schools, Lucas develops evidence-based curricula for diverse learners and collaborates with Autism Services and Resources of Connecticut (ASRC) to design social competency programs for young adults on the autism spectrum. He coordinates clinical operations at Sensation Station—a pediatric therapy center in Guilford, CT—where he implements therapeutic frameworks for speech development and coordinates interdisciplinary teams serving children with complex communication needs.

Sue-Ann HardingView profile

Professor

• Translation Studies
• Social Narrative Theory
• Traveling Theory
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Sue-Ann Harding is a Professor at the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen's University Belfast. Her research spans interdisciplinary translation studies, social narrative theory, traveling theory, complexity theory, and Russian area studies. She actively supervises postgraduate students and has published extensively on topics including Qatar’s cultural history, audio description technologies, and translation ethics. Translation Studies Social Narrative Theory Traveling Theory Complexity Theory Qatar Cultural History Digital Accessibility in Museums Harding has authored the book An Archival Journey through the Qatar Peninsula and contributed to journals like Translation Spaces and Development in Practice . Her work often bridges literary translation, media ethics, and public history. AHRC/BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker (2012) Memoirs of Anna Ey Manuscript Prize (2023) She engages in public-facing scholarship through media contributions, including discussions on environmental activism narratives and film analysis. Harding also serves as a peer reviewer for journals and conferences, and participates in international academic collaborations.

Hakan KOÇAKView profile

Assistant Professor

• Commercial Law
• Insurance Law
• Corporate Law
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Dr. Hakan KOÇAK serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Commercial Law at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Law. Holding dual bachelor's degrees in Law and International Relations from TOBB University of Economics and Technology, he earned his Master's from Ankara University with thesis on patent law and completed his PhD at Hacettepe University focusing on reinsurance contracts. PhD in Private Law (2023), Hacettepe University Master's in Private Law (2019), Ankara University Bachelor of Laws (2016), TOBB University Bachelor of International Relations (2017), TOBB University Specializing in Commercial Law, Insurance Law, Corporate Law, and Intellectual Property Law, Dr. KOÇAK's research examines critical intersections between regulatory frameworks and commercial practice. His work on reinsurance contracts addresses conceptual ambiguities in risk transfer mechanisms, while his patent law studies analyze compulsory licensing provisions under TRIPS agreements with focus on pharmaceutical access in developing economies. Current research explores war risk insurance in maritime contexts and earn-out arrangements in corporate share transfers. His publication analysis reveals consistent focus on legal harmonization challenges, particularly in intellectual property regimes and insurance contract standardization. Recent works demonstrate increasing specialization in reinsurance mechanisms and pharmaceutical patent regulation, reflecting evolving global commercial challenges. TÜBİTAK BİDEB 2214-A International Doctoral Research Fellowship (Zurich University, 2021-2022) Multiple WIPO certification courses in intellectual property systems (2018-2019) YÖKDİL English Proficiency (95/100, 2021) As Dean's Assistant and Scientific Award Committee Member at ASBU, Dr. KOÇAK oversees academic evaluations while teaching Insurance Law, Commercial Paper Law, and Marine Insurance courses. His editorial roles include serving on the boards of Ankara Social Sciences University Law Faculty Journal (2019, 2024). Active in professional associations including AIDA Turkey and European Law Institute, he contributes to national legal discourse through comparative commercial law research.