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Fabio Franceschi is an Associate Professor of Ecclesiastical Law, European Ecclesiastical Law, and Law and Religion at the Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome. He teaches courses including Diritto Ecclesiastico (Ecclesiastical Law), Diritto Ecclesiastico Europeo (European Ecclesiastical Law), and Law and Religion. His institutional affiliation is with the Department of Legal and Economic Studies at Sapienza University of Rome. Franceschi's research interests focus on ecclesiastical law and the relationship between law and religion in contemporary society, the history of relations between State and Church in Italy (particularly in pre- and post-unification periods), canon law, and intercultural law. His work examines religious freedom, secularism, religious confessions, and the legal frameworks governing religious institutions in increasingly multicultural and multireligious societies. His publication record includes over 60 academic works in Italian and English, with his most notable contribution being the 'Compendium of Ecclesiastical Law,' which has gone through multiple editions. His recent scholarship addresses contemporary issues such as religious freedom in MENA countries, end-of-life decisions from religious perspectives, and the financial operations of religious institutions. Franceschi is actively involved in research groups including 'DiReSom (Law and Religion in Multicultural Societies)' and the executive committee of the interdisciplinary research center 'ORFECT - Observatory on Religious Freedom in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights.' He also coordinates the research group 'Tradizioni religiose, diritti umani e diritto interculturale' (Religious Traditions, Human Rights and Intercultural Law). He serves on the scientific committee of the legal journal 'SudEuropa. Quadrimestrale di civiltà e cultura europea' and the editorial board of 'Il Diritto ecclesiastico.' His teaching materials for attending students are available on the university's E-Learning platform, and he maintains regular office hours for student consultations.

• Ecclesiastical Law
• Law and Religion
• Religious Freedom
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Federico ZANETTIN is a Full Professor in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on translation studies with particular emphasis on corpus linguistics, graphic narrative translation, and journalistic translation. He maintains an active presence in the academic community through editorial work and research collaborations. Professor ZANETTIN's research interests span multiple areas of translation studies. He is particularly known for his work on corpus linguistics and its applications to translation analysis, with a focus on creating and using linguistic databases. His research on the translation of graphic narratives examines the verbal and visual aspects of translating comics and graphic novels across cultures. Additionally, he investigates journalistic translation , analyzing how information is translated and disseminated across media platforms. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent productivity, with numerous publications that explore the intersection of translation, culture, and media. Professor ZANETTIN's research shows particular strength in analyzing adaptation processes across linguistic, cultural, and modal boundaries, both synchronically and diachronically. Professor ZANETTIN serves on several important editorial boards: Co-editor of inTRAlinea Member of the international advisory board for The Translator Member of the international advisory board for Translang Member of the international advisory board for Entreculturas Member of the publications committee for Transletters. International Journal of Translators and Interpreters Member of the scientific committee for the Book series Interactio He is also frequently called upon as a referee for prestigious research projects, including those funded by The British Academy (UK), MIUR (Ministry of Education, University and Research), Italy, CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas), Spain, NRC (National Research Council), Canada, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and SNSF (Swiss National Science Foundation). Professor ZANETTIN teaches courses in English language and translation at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on European, American, and postcolonial languages and literatures. His teaching reflects his research expertise in translation studies and cross-cultural communication.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Graphic Narrative Translation
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Evgeny Dobrenko is a Full Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Soviet and Stalinist cultural history, with a particular emphasis on Socialist Realism, multinational literature, and the aesthetics of political regimes. He has held editorial roles in over 20 international journals, including Slavic Literatures and Novoe Literaturnoe Obozrenie . His recent work explores the cultural dynamics of Stalinism, the Soviet literary canon, and the global reception of Eastern European literature. Dobrenko is fluent in Russian and English and has contributed to editorial boards worldwide. His research projects include Aesthetics of Stalinism and Literary Pax Sovietica , examining Soviet cultural imperialism and the institutionalization of literature. He has published extensively on topics such as late Stalinist cinema, Soviet literary policy, and the historiography of socialist realism. His 2020 monograph Late Stalinism: The Aesthetics of Politics analyzes the interplay between cultural production and political power in the Soviet Union. Prof. Dobrenko actively participates in international peer-review panels for institutions like the European Research Council and the British Academy. His work bridges Slavic studies with comparative cultural frameworks, offering critical insights into the intersections of literature, power, and ideology in 20th-century Eastern Europe.

• Soviet Literature
• Stalinist Aesthetics
• Socialist Realism
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Giancarlo Casale is a Full-time Professor and Head of the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy, a leading institution for advanced research in the social sciences and humanities. He is a specialist in the early modern Ottoman Empire and its global connections, particularly with Renaissance Europe, focusing on intellectual, diplomatic, and maritime history. His research interests include early modern history, Ottoman studies, intellectual history, cartography, cosmography, travel literature, ethnographic writing, maritime technology, and comparative empire studies. He is especially interested in the intersections between Ottoman intellectual life and Renaissance Italy, as well as the broader dynamics of global diplomacy and knowledge exchange in the early modern world. His work contributes significantly to decentering Eurocentric narratives in global history. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on Ottoman intellectual practices (such as taḥqīq), cross-cultural scientific exchange, and innovative methodologies in historical research, including reflections on digital media and video games as tools for historical engagement. These works span disciplines including history of science, diplomatic history, and cultural history, with recurring sub-themes of spatial thinking, knowledge networks, and transcultural encounters. He serves on the editorial boards of several major journals, including Renaissance Quarterly , Medieval Encounters , and Arabic Humanities , and has been Executive Editor of the Journal of Early Modern History since 2011. He supervises a large cohort of PhD students, indicating an active and international research group. He is fluent in English, Italian, Turkish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic, underscoring his transnational scholarly profile. His leadership roles, editorial work, and ongoing research projects—such as the Working Group on Methods in Early Modern History and the Diplomatic/International History Working Group—highlight his central role in shaping contemporary historical scholarship.

• Early Modern History
• Ottoman Empire
• Intellectual History
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Orwin Martin is an Associate Professor of Somali Language and Literature at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', Department of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean. He holds a First Class Honors degree in Arabic and Amharic from SOAS (1986) and a PhD in Somali Phonology (1994). Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at SOAS (2008–2020) and held various administrative roles including Head of Department (2011–2014). His research focuses on Somali poetry's linguistic and aesthetic dimensions, including meter analysis, Arabic influences, and literary translation. He has published extensively on Somali poets like Hadraawi and Weedhsame, and collaborates with international institutions like the Poetry Translation Centre. Teaching spans Somali language at all levels, comparative literature, and translation studies. He has organized conferences, including the 2018 Somali Studies Congress in Hargeysa, and contributed to academic roles such as editorial boards for African Languages and Cultures and the Journal of Somali Studies. Awards include a certificate from Hargeisa Youth Development Association for outreach work.

• Somali Poetry
• African Languages and Literatures
• Linguistics
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Enrico Mariani is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. His research focuses on American literature and cultural studies, with an emphasis on ethnic narratives, California studies, and postcolonial discourse. He holds a PhD in Foreign Languages and Cultures from Roma Tre University (2023) and has taught at institutions including Ca' Foscari, Roma Tre, and the University of Naples Federico II. Research Interests: American literature with a focus on immigrant narratives (John Fante, Carlos Bulosan, Louis Adamic) Cultural and environmental critiques of Los Angeles Postcolonial literature (e.g., Gina Apostol) Interdisciplinary approaches to literary modernism and multilingualism Publications: Recent works include a monograph on ethnic marginalization in 20th-century American narratives ( Americani di seconda classe , 2025), essays on water crises in Los Angeles, and analyses of Gina Apostol’s postcolonial metafiction. His research often intersects with environmental and social justice themes. Awards & Fellowships: Marianne DiPalermo McCauley Visiting Scholar Fellowship (2022) Recipient of the Alexandra De Luise Fellowship (2022) Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator on the EU-funded project "Literary California 1884-2022: Spaces of Exception, Spaces of Disaster" (PRIN-CUP 2023-2025). Teaching: Current courses include History of North American Culture and Cultures and Societies of the English Language at Ca' Foscari.

• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Literary Criticism
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Antonio Rigopoulos is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He serves as Coordinator of the Editorial Committee of Edizioni Ca' Foscari - Venice University Press and is Scientific Director of the journal Annali di Ca' Foscari - Oriental Series . His research and teaching focus on Indian religions and philosophies, particularly devotional (bhakti) and ascetic (yoga) traditions in medieval and modern India, with a regional specialization in Maharashtra. His educational background includes a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1994), an MA from the same institution (1989), and a Laurea in History from Ca' Foscari (1987). He is fluent in Sanskrit, Pali, English, French, Hindi, and Italian, and has conducted extensive fieldwork in India. Rigopoulos's research interests span Indology, Tibetology, Hindu philosophy, metaphysics, and Oriental philology. His scholarly work emphasizes the guru tradition, bhakti movements, and the cultural-religious dynamics of Maharashtra. He has contributed significantly to the study of Dattatreya, the Bhagavad Gita, and the concept of Maya in Hindu thought. His recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a sustained engagement with core Hindu texts and concepts, particularly focusing on Krishna’s theology, divine illusion, compassion, and exegetical methods. These works demonstrate a thematic continuity in interpreting classical Indian philosophy through contemporary academic lenses. Gerald J. Larson Dissertation Award (1995) Annual Departmental Research Funding (ADiR/FRA) since 2000 He has supervised doctoral seminars and contributed to PhD programs in Oriental Studies at Ca' Foscari. He has also participated in national and international research projects (PRIN), served on editorial boards of prestigious journals such as Asiatica Venetiana and Filologie medievali e moderne , and delivered lectures at institutions like Venice International University and the Pontifical University Antonianum. His academic service includes roles in curriculum development, doctoral faculty committees, and research governance within his department. Rigopoulos leads editorial and research initiatives centered on South Asian studies, particularly through the Venice-based academic networks and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. He is actively involved in promoting Indological scholarship through publications, conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Indology
• Tibetology
• Indian Religions
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Jennie Elizabeth Batchelor is a Professor and Head of Department in the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York. Her research focuses on 18th-century women’s writing, literary history, and material culture, with a particular emphasis on periodicals, gender studies, and cultural analysis. She has authored influential books, including The Lady's Magazine (1770-1832) and the Making of Literary History (2022) and Women's Work: Labour, Gender and Authorship, 1750-1830 (2014). Her scholarship spans topics like embroidery in literature, women’s magazines, and the intersection of labor and gender in historical contexts. Batchelor has contributed over 55 publications, blending academic rigor with public engagement through works like Jane Austen Embroidery (2020). Her articles explore themes such as 18th-century dress symbolism, satirical responses to novels, and the role of women’s periodicals in shaping literary communities. Her work has been published in journals like Textile History , Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature , and Women's Writing . She has edited volumes on topics ranging from material culture to women’s memoirs, further solidifying her influence in the fields of British literary history and gender studies.

• 18th-Century Literature
• Women's Writing
• Literary History
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Janice Bland is a Professor of English Education at Nord University, Norway, focusing on preparing student teachers for English language and literature education in primary and secondary schools. Her work emphasizes creativity, critical literacy, and the use of children’s literature (from picturebooks to young adult fiction) in fostering intercultural understanding and global competence. She specializes in integrating creative writing, visual literacy, and drama into language pedagogy. Research interests include leveraging literature to address contemporary global issues, intercultural learning, and the role of creativity in ELT. She is editor-in-chief of the Children’s Literature in English Language Education journal and authored Children’s Literature and Learner Empowerment (2013), among other publications. Her scholarly work often critiques traditional pedagogical approaches, advocating for deep, context-rich learning through literature. Articles emphasize themes like interculturality, critical literacy, and the transformative potential of creative writing in education. She has edited volumes addressing young learners and challenging reading materials for 8–18-year-olds. Bland’s contributions span teacher education methodologies, curriculum design, and the application of drama and visual media in language classrooms. Her research underscores the importance of empowering students through literature that engages with diverse perspectives and contemporary societal challenges.

• Children's Literature
• English Language Education
• Creative Writing
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Valentina Carbonara is a fixed-term researcher at the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, where she serves as teaching coordinator for Italian language and culture courses for foreigners. She previously held research and teaching positions at the University for Foreigners of Siena, University of Insubria, and University of Bergamo. Her research focuses on applied linguistics , particularly teaching Italian as a second language (L2/LS) , translanguaging , multilingual pedagogies , and early language learning . She investigates how multilingual approaches enhance language awareness, teacher practices, and student development in diverse educational settings. The most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on multilingual education, analyzing tools like language portraits and schoolscape to assess awareness and pedagogical impact. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing teacher training, inclusive methodologies, and policy implications in superdiverse classrooms. She has authored a key monograph on translanguaging and contributed to international volumes on language teaching. Though no scientific awards are listed, her publications appear in respected journals such as Linguistics and Education and Journal of Multilingualism . Valentina Carbonara supervises teaching activities and offers courses in glottodidactics, intercultural communication, and language teaching methods. She collaborates with research centers like CLUSS and Centro Bilinguismo Conta and has been involved in longitudinal studies on multilingual education. Her lab-based work centers on classroom observation, teacher training protocols, and multilingual assessment tools.

• Applied Linguistics
• Teaching Italian as a Second Language
• Translanguaging
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FIORENZA MILETO is a tenured Lecturer at the Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano (UNINT) since 2004, teaching specialized English translation, computer-assisted translation, and machine translation. She concurrently serves as a tenured teacher of English language and literature at the Liceo Scientifico 'Aristotele' in Rome since 2013. Since March 2020, she has been pursuing a PhD in machine translation at Dublin City University. Her professional career includes roles as a freelance translator for ITP Italia (SDL), Berlitz, and UNICEF, followed by editorial work on the Oxford-Paravia dictionary in Turin. She transitioned into project management and technical training at STAR in Alessandria, Keywords Italia, and SDL Italia, specializing in CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio) and machine translation systems. She was an authorized SDL Trados trainer for Italy (2009–2011) and a Network Office Machine Translation Champion. Her research focuses on computational linguistics tools, translation technology optimization, terminology systems, and quality assurance protocols. She has extensive experience in localization workflows and post-editing strategies for MT systems.

• CAT Tools
• Machine Translation (MT)
• Neural Machine Translation (NMT)
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Vanessa Leonardi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome. She teaches English language courses across multiple degree programs including Geographic Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Health (3rd year), Modern Philology (2nd year), Sustainable Tourism Sciences (1st/2nd year), Literature Music Entertainment (1st year), and Linguistics (1st year). Her research centers on the ideological dimensions of language and translation, with particular emphasis on gender representation in legal and medical texts, corpus-based analysis of academic discourse, and pedagogical innovations for English language instruction. She investigates how power structures manifest in translated materials through linguistic choices and cultural adaptation strategies. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate sustained focus on corpus-driven legal translation studies, intralingual translation in children's literature, and digital communication challenges including emoji translation. Her work consistently examines the intersection of gender ideology with translation practices across diverse text types from EU legal documents to children's books. Dr. Leonardi maintains Wednesday office hours by appointment and is contactable at vanessa.leonardi@uniroma1.it . No scientific awards or student advising information appears in the available records.

• Translation Studies
• Corpus Linguistics
• Gender Studies in Translation
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Emma Sdegno is an Associate Professor of English Literature (L-LIN/10) at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . She is also affiliated with the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges (SELISI). Academic Background : 1989: Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Ca' Foscari University 1991-1992: MA in Literature and the Visual Arts (1840-1940), University of Reading Research Focus : Her work centers on John Ruskin , his influence on Victorian and Modernist art criticism , and his reception in France and Italy . She explores travel literature through the lens of Venetian and Alpine mythmaking , examines the intersections between literature and visual arts (especially Ruskin's critiques of Jacopo Tintoretto ), and investigates Victorian biblical exegesis . Her projects include Enacting Fors: Ruskin and 21st Century Venice , collaborating with English artists The Poly-Technic. Academic Contributions : She co-organized international conferences on Ruskin (2008, 2019), Dickens (2012), and Victorian culture (2013). She serves on the editorial board of Scritture Migranti and as a referee for The Eighth Lamp: Ruskin Studies Today . Her institutional roles include Erasmus coordinator for four universities and leadership in academic committees since 2008. Teaching Portfolio : Courses on Victorian essays , Victorian novel , Romantic poetry , travel literature , Modernist novel , and literary translation .

• 19th-Century English Literature
• Victorian Essayism
• Travel Literature
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Aldo Ferrari is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds key roles including Director of the Master in Strategic Studies and International Security, Coordinator of the Observatory of International Relations and Politics (OPRI), and Member of the Senatorial Commission for institutional relations with non-European countries. His research focuses on Modern Armenian history , Caucasus and Central Asian geopolitics , and Russian cultural and political dynamics . He contributes to editorial boards of journals like Caucasica and Annali di Ca’ Foscari , and leads research projects on Eurasian political economy and post-Soviet space dynamics. Ferrari has conducted funded research on topics such as China in Central Asia , EU-Russia relations , and Putin’s Russia . He is fluent in Russian, Armenian, English, French, and Spanish, with advanced proficiency in academic writing across these languages. His teaching spans courses on Eurasian modern history , Armenian literature , and Contemporary Caucasus studies at undergraduate and master’s levels. He is based at Ca’ Cappello campus and accessible via email .

• Armenian Studies
• Caucasus History
• Central Asian Studies
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Prof. Mirella Agorni is a Full Professor of English Language, Translation, and Linguistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies (DSLCC) and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages, and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges (SELISI). She serves as a contact person for the Treviso Campus. Her expertise spans translation theory, history of translation, and tourism discourse analysis, with a focus on cultural mediation and the role of women in translation history. Education: PhD in Translation Studies (Warwick University, 1998), M.A. in Translation Studies (Warwick University, 1992), Laurea in Foreign Languages and Literatures (University of Verona, 1990). Research interests include translation historiography, tourism communication strategies, and the diachronic study of translation practices. Recent work explores Italy's tourism promotion in English from 1919–1959 (DIETALY project) and women's contributions to translation history. She has led projects funded by the MIUR and EU, including the PRIN-funded DIETALY initiative. She organizes international conferences such as the Winter School in Translation Studies and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission's Directorate-General for Translation. Her publications include monographs, edited volumes, and articles in journals like Altro Modernità and Cultus .

• Translation Studies
• History of Translation
• Tourism Discourse and Communication
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