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David Roas Deus is a full Professor of Literary Theory and Comparative Literature at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he is a leading figure in the study of fantastic and horror literature. He is affiliated with the Department of Filology, Communication and Documentation and directs the Group of Studies on the Fantastic (GEF), a research group dedicated to the academic exploration of the fantastic in narrative. His work bridges creative writing and literary criticism, making him a key intellectual in contemporary Spanish letters. Ph.D. in Literary Theory, Autonomous University of Barcelona His research centers on the theoretical foundations of the fantastic , particularly its philosophical and cognitive dimensions. He investigates how fantastic narratives disrupt perception of reality, provoke metaphysical anxiety, and challenge literary norms. His interests span from 19th-century Spanish literature to modern speculative fiction, with a special focus on horror, the short story, and narrative ambiguity . He argues that the fantastic is not merely about fear, but about the collapse of epistemological certainty. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent engagement with the boundaries between reality and fiction , the psychology of the impossible , and the historical evolution of the fantastic in Hispanic culture. His works combine theoretical rigor with creative insight, often blurring the line between criticism and narrative. The keywords across his articles reflect deep interdisciplinary engagement with philosophy, cultural history, and cognitive studies. His scientific recognition includes the Setenil Award (2011) for best short story collection and the 4th Málaga Essay Prize . These awards highlight his dual excellence in both creative and academic writing. His works have been translated and disseminated internationally, particularly in Latin America and Portugal. David Roas has supervised numerous research projects and leads the GEF research group, fostering collaboration among scholars of the fantastic. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record and editorial leadership suggest sustained research funding and institutional support. He has also edited major anthologies and critical collections, contributing to the academic legitimization of the fantastic genre in Spain. He is the director of the Group of Studies on the Fantastic (GEF) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a hub for interdisciplinary research on speculative narratives. The group promotes conferences, publications, and international collaborations, positioning Roas at the center of a growing academic network focused on the fantastic in literature and culture.

• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
• Fantastic Literature
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César García Álvarez is a Professor at the Universidad de León , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and the Department of Artistic and Documentary Heritage . His research focuses on Art History with particular emphasis on Renaissance symbolism , cathedral iconography , and the interplay between geometry and symbolism in architectural contexts. He earned his doctorate in 1999 with a thesis on Fantastic Iconography and Symbolism in the Renaissance . Primary Affiliation : Universidad de León Research Group : HUMTC HUMANISTAS His publications highlight a deep engagement with Gaudí's architectural symbolism, medieval and Renaissance art, and the hermeneutics of artistic spaces. Notable works include analyses of the Cathedral of León and Gaudí's Palacio Episcopal de Astorga . He explores themes like symbolic geometry , allegorical dimensions , and artistic deception across diverse mediums such as furniture, paintings, and musical instruments. His research spans interdisciplinary domains, connecting art history with philosophy (e.g., Nelson Goodman, Arthur Danto), literary analysis (Don Quixote's symbolic infinity), and material culture . He has contributed to debates on just transition policies in Europe and Latin America, though this appears tangential to his core art historical work.

• Art History
• Renaissance Art
• Symbolism in Art
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Natalia Álvarez Méndez serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Hispanic and Classical Philology at the University of León's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, specializing in contemporary Hispanic literary theory with emphasis on gender studies and fantastic narrative traditions. Education: Ph.D. in Literature, University of León (2001). Dissertation: "La dimensión espacial en la novela. El espacio en la novelística de Severiano Fernández Nicolás" supervised by Dr. José Enrique Martínez Fernández. Research Focus: Her scholarship pioneers the analysis of "monstruosidad insólita" (unusual monstrosity) as a non-mimetic strategy for destabilizing reality and identity constructs in 21st-century Hispanic narrative. She examines spatial representation in authors like Luis Mateo Díez and José María Merino, while advancing feminist critiques of postfeminist subversion in writers including Almudena Grandes and Patricia Esteban Erlés. Her work consistently bridges literary geography with gender theory. Publication Trends: Recent output (2023-2025) reveals concentrated exploration of monstrous figurations as tools for ideological critique, particularly in Spanish women's writing. She has edited seminal volumes mapping monstrosity across Hispanic narrative (1980-2022) while analyzing civil consciousness in Antonio Pereira's literary territories and the structural innovations of contemporary Spanish short fiction. Research Affiliation: Active member of GEIGhd (Estudios Literarios y Comparados. Insólito, Género y Humanidades Digitales), directing collaborative projects on digital humanities applications in literary studies of the uncanny.

• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
• Contemporary Spanish Narrative
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Rosa Maria Diez Cobo is an Assistant Professor in English within the Department of Philology at the University of Burgos, where she teaches English for Applied Purposes. She also holds an Honorary Associate Professor position in the Department of Literature at the Department of Hispanic and Classical Philology at the University of León, where she teaches in the Master's Program in Spanish and Comparative Literature. Her academic journey began with degrees in English Philology (2000) and Hispanic Philology (2006) from the University of León, where she later earned her European Doctorate Cum Laude in English Philology with specialization in English-Spanish Comparative Literature (2005). Her research primarily focuses on contemporary Hispanic and North American narrative, approached from an individual or comparative perspective. She has specialized in analyzing literary genres and strategies such as satire, parody, metafiction, and fantasy and science fiction, with particular expertise in haunted house narratives and gothic literature. Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with spatial analysis in literary contexts, especially regarding how architecture and space function as narrative elements in fantastic literature. Her publications reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly specialized work on haunted houses and monstrous spaces in Hispanic literature, with her most recent articles (2020-2022) forming a cohesive body examining architectural metaphors in contemporary Spanish and Latin American fiction. This research culminated in her 2022 book 'Arquitecturas inquietantes. Antología de relatos de casas encantadas' (Disquieting Architectures. An Anthology of Haunted House Stories). Extraordinary End-of-Degree Award (2000) Extraordinary Bachelor's Award (2003) Extraordinary Doctorate Award (2008) European Doctorate Cum Laude Her international research experience includes postdoctoral work funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science (2008-2010), with teaching positions at the National University of Mar del Plata (Argentina) and the University of California-Riverside (USA). She has also taught at the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa) and Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) as a MAEC/AECID lecturer. Currently, she is a member of the research groups 'Identity and Change in the English Speaking Countries and their Literatures (ICCLAS)' at the University of Burgos and the 'Group of Literary and Comparative Studies of the Unusual and Gender Perspectives (GEIG)' at the University of León.

• Comparative Literature
• Gothic Literature
• Science Fiction Studies
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Ana Monleón Domínguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of French and Italian at the Universitat de València, specializing in French Philology. Her academic career is rooted in the study of French literature and linguistic expression, with a particular focus on narrative and poetic structures in the fantastic genre. Her research interests center on French Philology , the Fantastic in Literature , Narratology , and Poeticity . She has also explored broader cultural themes through her involvement with the research group Hybrida: Cultural hybridations and migrant identities , which reflects her engagement with interdisciplinary studies on cultural identity and migration. These interests suggest a strong commitment to both literary analysis and contemporary cultural discourse. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic focus likely spans 19th-century French literary movements, particularly Romantic and early fantastic literature, as indicated by her doctoral work on Charles Nodier. The absence of listed articles does not diminish her scholarly contributions, as her long-standing academic position and research group affiliation attest to sustained intellectual activity. There are no listed scientific awards in the available information. Ana Monleón Domínguez has contributed to academic mentorship through thesis supervision, as implied by her role in the theses section of her profile, though specific student names are not provided. There is no mention of research grants, but her participation in the Hybrida research group indicates collaborative project involvement. Her academic trajectory reflects deep specialization in French literary studies combined with evolving interests in cultural hybridity. She was affiliated with the research group Hybrida: Cultural hybridations and migrant identities , suggesting her involvement in interdisciplinary projects exploring identity, migration, and cultural transformation through literary and linguistic lenses.

• French Philology
• Fantastic Literature
• Narratology
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Paolino Nappi is a permanent faculty member at the Universitat de València , affiliated with the Department of French and Italian Philology within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication . His academic work centers on Italian cultural studies, with a focus on cinema, literature, and graphic narratives. He is a member of the CIAO Italianistic Consortium of Analysis & Study of Literature Plays , contributing to collaborative research in Italian philology. Education: PhD in Italian Philology, Universitat de València (2014) Thesis: La camorra immaginata. La criminalità napoletana tra letteratura, teatro e cinema dall'Unità agli anni Ottanta del Novecento , supervised by Dr. Juan Carlos de Miguel Canuto His research interests include Italian cinema (especially Vittorio De Seta, Gillo Pontecorvo, and Mario Monicelli), the representation of the Camorra and Neapolitan identity in literature and film, Holocaust memory in Italian comics, linguistic experimentation in media, and female migration narratives in European graphic novels. He explores how cultural memory is constructed through artistic mediums, often analyzing the intersection of history, myth, and representation. The publication trends in his recent articles reveal a consistent focus on 20th-century Italian cultural production, particularly the interplay between literature and film, the evolution of national myths, and the role of visual narratives in shaping historical consciousness. His work spans film analysis, literary criticism, and cultural studies, often with a comparative or interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Contributions: Author of the book L'avventura del reale. Il cinema di Vittorio De Seta (2015) Contributor to the edited volume Las Violencias y la Historia (2016) Published in journals such as Journal of Modern Jewish Studies , Cuadernos de Filología Italiana , and Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics He has collaborated with scholars including Juan Carlos de Miguel Canuto and Ewa Stanczyk . While no formal advising list is provided, his role as thesis supervisor indicates mentorship responsibilities. He has not received any publicly listed scientific awards. He is involved in research projects related to violence, memory, and cultural representation, and his work contributes to broader discussions on Italian identity and historical consciousness. Laboratory and Research Groups: Member, CIAO Italianistic Consortium of Analysis & Study of Literature Plays

• Italian Philology
• Italian Cinema
• Contemporary Italian Theatre
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Pedro Salvador Méndez Robles is a researcher specializing in French and Spanish literary studies with expertise in 19th-century authors like Balzac and Hugo, focusing on the fantastic genre and cultural intersections. He was affiliated with the University of Jaén's Department of Mediterranean Languages and Cultures from 2003 to 2005 as part of the Fondo Cultural Francés de la Provincia de Jaén research group. His academic credentials include: Doctorate in French Philology, University of Murcia (2008). Thesis: La articulación de lo fantástico en el relato corto balzaquiano supervised by Dr. Concepción Palacios Bernal. Méndez Robles' research centers on Balzac's short stories, analyzing landscape, supernatural elements, and scientific contexts within Romantic-era literature. His work bridges French and Spanish philology through studies on translation, educational resources for bilingual programs (Bachibac), and the reception of French literature in Spain. He examines how cultural history and scientific thought intersect with literary production, particularly in fantastic narratives where ruins, travel, and maritime imagery serve narrative functions. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on Balzac's fantastic aesthetics (2003-2023), evolving toward broader cultural analysis. Early work dissected textual structures of Sarrasine and Jésus-Christ en Flandre , while recent scholarship (2013-2023) explores genre theory, educational applications, and tributes to academic mentors like Concepción Palacios. Recurring themes include spatial theory in Inès de las Sierras , gender dynamics in Hugo's biography, and comparative studies between Balzac and Nodier. His research activities are anchored in the Fondo Cultural Francés de la Provincia de Jaén, a regional initiative promoting French cultural heritage through academic collaboration. This group likely facilitates partnerships between Spanish institutions and French cultural organizations, supporting Méndez Robles' work on Franco-Spanish literary exchanges and bilingual education frameworks.

• French Literature
• Fantastic Literature
• Spanish Literature
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Dr. Pedro Salvador Méndez Robles is Associate Professor of French Philology at the University of Murcia. His scholarship focuses on 19th-century French short stories, particularly the narrative structures of fantastic literature in works by Balzac and contemporaries. He serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Asociación de Francesistas de la Universidad Española (AFUE). Méndez Robles has directed three doctoral dissertations examining space in Daudet's novels, prose poetry evolution, and queer theory in contemporary French fiction. His edited volumes include critical studies on female short story writers and historical representation in French-language narratives. Research projects have received funding from Spanish national and regional programs focused on narrative forms. He currently coordinates the French Literature research group and organizes international colloquia on brief literary forms.

• 19th-Century French Literature
• Fantastic Literature
• Short Story Theory
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Eduardo Encabo Fernández is a Lecturer in the Department of Didactics of Language and Literature at the Faculty of Education, University of Murcia, Spain. He holds a PhD in Language and Literature Didactics from the same institution, awarded in 2003 with his thesis on gender equity in communicative education. His research focuses on transmedia approaches to literary education, intercultural pedagogy, children's literature, and the integration of new narrative formats in teaching. Education: PhD in Language and Literature Didactics (University of Murcia, 2003) Research interests include: Didactics of language and literature Intercultural education Children's literature analysis Gender equity in education Transmedia storytelling in education Publications trends show a strong emphasis on analyzing media influences on student writing, transmedia educational strategies, and SDG integration into curriculum. Over 150 articles published in journals like Ocnos , Porta linguarum , and Revista Educación XX1 , with recent focus on pandemic-era language education challenges. No scientific awards explicitly listed in available texts. Grants and advising: No specific grant details or student advisees listed. Active in teacher training programs focusing on dialogue-based pedagogy and digital literacy. Labs/teams: Involved in research groups within the University of Murcia's Language and Literature Didactics department, focusing on educational innovation and intercultural competence development.

• Didactics of Language and Literature
• Intercultural Education
• Children's Literature
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Lieve Behiels is a distinguished Professor at KU Leuven's Department of Language and Communication, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in Hispanic literary studies. With a publication record spanning over four decades from the 1970s to 2022, her academic career demonstrates remarkable longevity and continued scholarly productivity. Her research interests focus on: Hispanic essay genre evolution and hybridization Spanish literary history, particularly 19th century Translation studies, especially Dutch-Spanish literary relations Benito Pérez Galdós scholarship Contemporary Spanish narrative forms Professor Behiels' recent publications (2020-2022) continue her exploration of contemporary Hispanic literature while maintaining connections to historical contexts. Her work shows consistent thematic threads examining how literary forms evolve through cultural exchange, with particular attention to genre boundaries and cross-cultural reception. The recurring emphasis on translation throughout her career highlights her interest in how literary works transform across linguistic and cultural boundaries. Her scholarly contributions include: Edited volumes on Hispanic essay forms Critical analyses of Spanish authors Studies on translation practices between Spanish and Dutch Examinations of religious text translation Historical-biographical studies Professor Behiels maintains an active research profile with recent publications demonstrating continued engagement with contemporary Hispanic literary developments while building upon her longstanding expertise in Spanish literary history and translation studies. Her work bridges historical and contemporary perspectives, offering valuable insights into the evolution of Hispanic literary forms across time and cultural contexts.

• Hispanic Literature
• Essay Genre Studies
• Translation Studies
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Irene Achón Lezaun serves as Professor and Director of the Translation and Intercultural Communication Degree at San Jorge University's Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences since 2019. She teaches Literature and Text Analysis for Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Audiovisual Communication, and Spanish Language courses within the Translation program. Her research spans Romanticism, Gothic literature, and the uncanny, with emphasis on female gothic theory (drawing on Ellen Moers' work), monstrous identities in Tim Burton's cinema, and audiovisual representations of altered states. She examines intersections between reality/fiction, mass psychology, and individual heroism through literary and cinematic lenses. As principal investigator of the Cultural and Audiovisual Communication Research Group (CACRG) from 2018-2023, she led interdisciplinary projects connecting literary theory with contemporary media. Her publication trends reveal sustained focus on Gothic frameworks applied to modern audiovisual culture, with increasing attention to gendered perspectives in 2020-2021 works. Academically, she contributes to international scholarly discourse as member of the advisory board for Costa Rica's Revista Lenguas Modernas since 2020, and participates in research groups including Cultura y Comunicación Audiovisual and Visiones Interdisciplinares sobre el Patrimonio . Her methodological approach combines Hispanic philology with interdisciplinary cultural analysis.

• Romanticism
• Gothic Literature
• Uncanny Theory
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