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Jordi Claramonte Arrufat is a Spanish philosopher and university professor at the National University of Distance Education (UNED) in the Department of Philosophy and Moral and Political Philosophy. His work centers on Modal Aesthetics , a theoretical system analyzing the relationships between necessity, contingency, possibility, and impossibility in art and sensitivity. He has authored six major essay works, including the foundational Estética Modal: Libro Primero (2016) and Libro Segundo (2021). PhD in Philosophy from UNED (2006) Visiting professor at MIT, Yale University, and Chicago Arts Institute His research bridges aesthetics with political and social self-organization processes, focusing on contextual art practices and the breakdown of artistic representation in favor of direct action. Collaborations include groups like Fiambrera Obrera and Sabotaje Contra el Capital Pasándole Pipa (SCCPP). In 2022, he delivered the talk Art to the Limit at Valencia's 1st Biennial of Thought, addressing creativity in times of social crisis. Publications include analyses of censorship, relational aesthetics, and applications of modal theory to cinema, architecture, and sculpture. Claramonte's work has inspired academic research across disciplines, including studies on: Modal applications in audiovisual media and cinema Architectural modal analysis Scultptural modal strata Tradition in modern aesthetics He has supervised 17 doctoral theses and contributed to critical dialogues on autonomy, precariousness, and the political dimensions of sensitivity.

• Modal Aesthetics
• Art Theory
• Political Philosophy
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Bruno Echauri Galván serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain, teaching core translation courses including Introduction to Translation Theory and English-Spanish Translation across multiple degree programs in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara. His research centers on Translation Studies and Reception Theory, with significant contributions to intersemiotic translation (particularly in children's literature), healthcare interpreting, and film adaptation reception. As an active member of the Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies, he investigates cultural reception, literary reception, and translation through frameworks including cultural mediation, censorship studies, and myth reception. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in translation pedagogy, including color-based translation assessment tools, service-learning translation projects, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His work on collaborative writing projects, mental health communication, and Carver-Lish translation controversies reveals methodological diversity across literary, audiovisual, and healthcare domains. Dr. Echauri Galván has participated in multiple research initiatives including the JOB AND MOVE student network project (2018), Homopoly strategic partnership (2016), and InterMed healthcare mediation project (2011), where he contributed expertise in intercultural communication and translation standards. He maintains active research leadership through the Interdisciplinary Reception Studies group, examining reception phenomena across cultural, literary, musical, and translational contexts while addressing contemporary issues like censorship and myth criticism.

• Translation Studies
• Reception Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Pedro Sangro Colón serves as both Vice-Rector of Research and Degrees and Titular Professor of Language and Audiovisual Narrative at the Pontifical University of Salamanca's Faculty of Communication since 2008. His academic home is firmly rooted in the Audiovisual Communication and Advertising department where he has established himself as a leading scholar in film theory and audiovisual narrative. Dr. Sangro Colón earned his doctorate from Universidad Complutense de Madrid with his thesis "El concepto de 'montaje cinematográfico': una revisión de su formulación teórica" (2000), supervised by Dr. Manuel Alonso Erausquin. His research interests span cinematic montage theory, Spanish cinema history (particularly during the Francoist period and democratic transition), audiovisual narrative structures, documentary film analysis, and the intersection of cinema with psychoanalysis. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on how film constructs meaning through editing techniques and narrative frameworks. An analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a scholarly trajectory deeply engaged with Spanish cinematic history and theoretical film studies. His work frequently examines how film represents historical memory, particularly regarding Spain's transition from dictatorship to democracy, with special attention to montage techniques as tools for constructing historical narratives. More recently, he has expanded his scope to include contemporary media phenomena like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, analyzing how superhero films represent national security apparatuses and historical trauma. His extensive publication record includes numerous books, articles, and book chapters, with notable works such as "Escenas de cine, Guión y análisis" (2017), "La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas" (2018), and "El clasicismo en el cine Una mirada Intergeneracional" (2015). His research demonstrates both theoretical sophistication and practical application to screenwriting and television production. As Vice-Rector of Research and Degrees, Dr. Sangro Colón oversees academic programs and research initiatives at the university. His leadership role complements his scholarly work by providing institutional perspective on academic innovation and research management. His recent publication "Introducción: la innovación en la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca" (2021) reflects his engagement with contemporary challenges in higher education. His academic collaborations are extensive, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues like Juan Medina-Contreras and Miguel Ángel Huerta. His work appears in both Spanish and international journals, demonstrating his ability to engage with global film scholarship while maintaining a strong focus on Spanish and Latin American cinematic traditions.

• Film Theory
• Cinematic Montage
• Spanish Cinema History
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Mercè Oliva is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona. She serves as Director of the B.A. Programme in Audiovisual Communication and Coordinator of the MEDIUM Research Group. Her academic background includes a PhD in Social Communication (2010) and a Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication (2002) from UPF. Research Focus: Television and Reality TV Celebrity and Media Culture Neoliberalism and Political Communication Video Games as Cultural Artifacts Her recent publications analyze: Visual motifs in political coverage (handshakes, hugs, kisses) Citizens' responses to neoliberal resilience narratives Celebrity tax evasion cases (e.g., Cristiano Ronaldo) Video game cover art as neoliberal propaganda Working-class stereotypes in Spanish media ('chonis', 'canis') Key collaborations include co-PI roles in projects like 'Heroes of the Crisis' (2015-2019) and 'Redistributive Imaginaries' (2022-2025), funded by Spain's Ministry of Economy and AEI/NextGenerationEU.

• Media Studies
• Popular Culture
• Television Studies
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Dr. Katarzyna Paszkiewicz is Associate Professor in English and Film Studies at the University of the Balearic Islands and a researcher with ADHUC – Research Center for Theory, Gender, and Sexuality at the University of Barcelona. Her work bridges film theory, cultural studies, and the environmental humanities, with a focus on ecologically oriented film analysis, videographic ecocriticism, and affect theory. She has held visiting positions at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Melbourne, University College Dublin, and Harvard University. Her research explores intersections of gender, genre, and ecology in cinema. Key projects include Cinema and Environment: Affective Ecologies in the Anthropocene and Female Filmmakers and Feminism in the Media (FEMME) , an international initiative funded by the French National Research Agency. She has contributed extensively to debates on the Final Girl trope, eco-road movies, and gender dynamics in crime fiction and horror cinema. Dr. Paszkiewicz’s recent publications interrogate petrocultural aesthetics, queer temporalities, and the ethics of care in films like Titane , The Florida Project , and American Honey . As a member of teaching innovation groups such as Lletra de Dona , she develops interdisciplinary tools for literary criticism in virtual environments. Her work emphasizes dialogue between academia and industry to advance gender equality in media.

• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Environmental Humanities
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Sara Martín Alegre is a Professor in the Department of English and German Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in Gender Studies, Science Fiction, and Cultural Analysis, with a focus on posthumanism and masculinity in media. Her research explores themes such as gender fluidity, AI ethics, and the intersection of popular culture with academic discourse. She has directed numerous research projects and supervised doctoral theses, including works on human-eating monsters in film and transhumanism in literature. Her teaching includes courses on contemporary Anglophone literature, gender studies, and Victorian literature. She actively collaborates in publishing initiatives, such as e-books with students and academic monographs on topics like masculinities in cinema and science fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities, emphasizing the role of popular fiction in academic exploration. Award-winning scholar and author, her contributions include monographs like *Detrás de la máscara: masculinidades americanas en el documental contemporáneo* (2023) and edited volumes on topics ranging from children in cinema to 21st-century miniseries. Her research highlights the sociopolitical implications of gender representation in media, from Shakespearean adaptations to modern science fiction narratives.

• Gender Studies
• Science Fiction Literature
• Cultural Analysis
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Antonio Terrón Barroso is a predoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona's ADHUC Research Centre (Theory, Gender, Sexuality) and UNESCO Chair on Women, Development, and Cultures. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Science Research (Aston University), Master's in Teaching (PGCE, King Juan Carlos University), dual Bachelor's degrees in Translation Studies (University of Granada) and Communication (Open University of Catalonia), and a Tourism Diploma (University of Granada). Research Focus: Gender violence discursive normalization in 19th-century peninsular women's press through digital humanities methodologies. Key subfields include national/gender identity construction via literature and cinema, multilingual translation dynamics, and transnational reception studies. Teaching Experience: International roles at University of Birmingham (Spanish Teaching Fellow), Panthéon-Assas University (Spanish Lecturer), Aston University (Spanish/Translation Teaching Assistant), Cardiff University (Spanish Associate Tutor), and University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hispanic Studies Visiting Teaching Associate). Scientific Awards: FPI Predoctoral Researcher Contract (MINECO) Key Collaborations: Working with Dr. Elena Losada Soler and Dr. María Xesús Lama López on the Género, violencia y representación project. Affiliated with the consolidated research group 'Women's Creation and Thought' (2021 SGR 01097).

• Gender Studies
• Violence Studies
• Discourse Analysis
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Maria Dolores Lopez Maestre is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in critical discourse analysis, gender studies, and applied linguistics, with a focus on conceptual metaphors and media analysis. Her research group, Interlinguistics L1-L1: Applied Linguistics, explores interdisciplinary linguistic applications. Dr. Lopez Maestre holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (1994), focusing on stylistic analysis of The Times headlines (1970–1990) under Dr. Rafael Monroy Casas. Her research interests include feminist discourse analysis, ideological representation in media, and the intersection of language and power. Notable themes in her work address gender-based violence in literature and film, hunting-based metaphors in gender discourse, and immigration narratives. She has also contributed to studies on youth sports coaching and intercultural communication. Her publications reflect a commitment to corpus-based analysis and critical methodologies, spanning from stylistic studies of newspaper headlines to feminist critiques of poetry and film. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive body of work underscores her influence in applied linguistics and gender studies. She is affiliated with the University of Murcia and maintains an active research agenda in intercultural discourse and media analysis.

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Gender Studies
• Applied Linguistics
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Juan Medina Contreras is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, University of Salamanca . He holds a Doctorate in Communication , a Degree in Journalism , an Expert in Gender and Communication , and a Master in Screenwriting and Political Image Consulting . His career spans academic research, teaching, and professional training in communication. His research focuses on film studies , political communication , gender representation , and visual rhetoric . Notable contributions include analyzing female archetypes in the [REC] saga, the portrayal of defense organizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the role of cinematic editing in shaping political and cultural narratives. His 15 most recent publications span 2014–2021 , with recurring themes in Spanish cinema , gender dynamics , political advertising , and historical memory . He has also explored digital photography ethics and citizen journalism challenges. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work includes a research study on quality of life for disabled women in Palencia (2014). He has supervised theses and contributed to books like Género negro sin límites (2019) and La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas (2018).

• Film Studies
• Communication
• Political Communication
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Aníbal García Arregui is a Lecturer (Professor Lector) in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Barcelona, affiliated with the Faculty of Geography and History. He holds the prestigious Serra Húnter Program position, emphasizing research excellence. His work bridges environmental anthropology, multispecies ethnography, and urban ecology, focusing on human-nonhuman interactions in contexts like Amazonian communities and urban wild boar populations in Barcelona. Research interests include wild species dynamics, infrastructures of coexistence, and postcolonial ecological frameworks. Notable projects explore wild boar urbanization, Amazonian Quilombola movements, and the socio-political dimensions of aluminum mining. Publications span academic journals (e.g., American Ethnologist , Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute ) and edited volumes, with a recent book Infraespecie challenging species categorizations. He coordinates the HOLB network (Human and Other Living Beings EASA Network) and is part of CINAF (Research Group on Nature Cultures). His work integrates fieldwork in Amazonia and Barcelona, addressing biosecurity crises (e.g., African Swine Fever) and urban wildlife governance. Collaborations with institutions like ResearchGate and ORCID highlight interdisciplinary engagement.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Multi-Species Ethnography
• Body Anthropology
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Katarzyna Beata Paszkiewicz Duszynska is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She holds a prominent position in film and cultural studies with extensive international collaboration across multiple research projects. Her research focuses on the intersection of film studies, gender theory, and environmental humanities. Paszkiewicz specializes in contemporary women filmmakers, genre studies, feminist film theory, and ecocinema, particularly examining cinematic representations of the Anthropocene. Her work bridges cultural analysis with ecological concerns, exploring how film mediates human relationships with the more-than-human world. Paszkiewicz's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in high-impact academic presses, with her most recent work addressing ecological themes in contemporary cinema. Her research trajectory shows an evolution from genre and authorship studies toward increasingly ecocritical frameworks, reflecting broader disciplinary shifts in film studies. As Principal Investigator of the project 'Cinema and Environment 2: Ways of seeing beyond the Anthropocene' (2024-2027), she leads significant research funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. She also serves on the board of directors for the international project Female Filmmakers and Feminism in the Media (FEMME), demonstrating her leadership in collaborative, cross-institutional research. Paszkiewicz has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses on contemporary cinema, popular culture in Anglophone contexts, and ecological approaches to film and literature. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on English literature, film studies, and research methodologies in literary and cultural studies. She is an active member of two research groups: Estudios Culturales Británicos y Comparativos: Identidades y Representación (BRICCS) and Literaturas Anglófonas Contemporáneas (LITANGLO), contributing to the vibrant research community at the University of the Balearic Islands.

• Film Studies
• Gender Studies
• Ecocinema
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Gonzalo De Lucas Abril is an Associate Professor at Pompeu Fabra University specializing in Film Studies, with a focus on documentary cinema , creative processes , and gender studies . His academic roles include Academic Director at UPF Barcelona School of Management and vanguardist cinema programmer at Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona . Education: Doctor in Social and Legal Sciences His research explores actor's bodily experience , montage theory , and feminist film criticism . Recent work examines affective transport in actresses' bodies and mystical corporeal representations. Publications engage with Spanish transitional cinema, Fassbinder's ideological portrayal, and comparative film analysis. Key themes across his 15 most recent articles include: Actor-subjectivity in historical contexts Essay film methodology Body politics in fascist-era cinema Transnational film analysis Emotional expression in performance

• Film Studies
• Documentary Cinema
• Creative Processes
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Adela Cortijo Talavera is a Professor of French literature and cinema at the University of Valencia, specializing in comics studies with a particular focus on French-language comics, their inter-media relationships with literature and film, and the work of female comics authors from the 1970s to the present. She serves as Director of the University of Valencia's Cultural Service since January 2021 and has been a member of the SM Foundation's Chair of Comic Studies since 2019. Her research interests span comics studies, French literature, graphic novels, gender studies in comics, and the analysis of female comics authors. Cortijo has made significant contributions to understanding the representation of women in comics, autobiographical comics, and the cultural significance of French bande dessinée. She has co-directed a Diploma in Comic Translation and teaches 'Gender and Identity in Comics' in the University of Valencia's Comics and Education Master's program. Cortijo's scholarly work reveals trends across comics studies with particular emphasis on gender representation, autobiographical narratives, and the visual language of comics. Her articles span from analyses of specific authors like Phoebe Gloeckner and Rachel Deville to broader cultural examinations of comics as a medium. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects comics studies with literary theory, film studies, gender studies, and cultural studies. As an active academic, Cortijo has organized international colloquia, served on scientific committees of numerous international comics conferences, and been a visiting researcher at universities including a residency at the CIBDI in Angoulême. She has directed numerous research projects and theses on comics and has coordinated special journal issues dedicated to comics studies.

• Comics Studies
• French Literature
• Graphic Novels
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María García Amilburu is a distinguished faculty member at the National University of Distance Education (UNED) in Spain, where she works in the Department of Educational Theory and Social Pedagogy. With a prolific academic career spanning from 1987 to 2025, she has established herself as a leading scholar in the philosophy of education with 164 citations and an H-index of 7. Her work reflects deep engagement with educational theory, history of education, and philosophical approaches to teaching and learning. Her research interests focus on the philosophical foundations of education, with particular attention to moral education, university education, and the intersection of film and pedagogy. García Amilburu has explored the works of influential thinkers including Richard Pring, Roger Scruton, John Dewey, and Ernst Cassirer, examining how their philosophies inform contemporary educational challenges. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of tradition in education, the concept of the university as a community, and the integration of audiovisual media in philosophical teaching. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring the philosophical dimensions of education across multiple contexts. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to examining educational theory through the lens of cultural tradition, moral development, and the evolving mission of universities in the 21st century. Notably, she has focused on Catholic educational perspectives through analyses of Benedict XVI's writings on education, while also maintaining a broad philosophical approach that engages with both Western and contemporary educational thought. As an academic leader, García Amilburu has directed three doctoral theses and coordinated multiple collective works, including the 2025 publication 'Ética y deontología profesional para maestros y educadores.' Her collaborative work with colleagues like Marta Ruiz Corbella, Juan García Gutiérrez, and others demonstrates her commitment to team-based educational research. Though specific grant information isn't detailed in the available records, her extensive publication record across multiple prestigious journals indicates sustained research activity throughout her career.

• Philosophy of Education
• Educational Theory
• History of Education
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Marta Segarra is a Research Professor at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies at the University of Barcelona. She co-founded and directed the Centre Dona i Literatura (1994-2013) and the UNESCO Chair Women, Development, and Cultures (2004-2015). Currently, she serves as Deputy Director of the Laboratoire d'études de genre et de sexualité (LEGS) and is a researcher at ADHUC—Research Center for Theory, Gender, Sexuality. Research Focus Her interdisciplinary work spans: Gender and Sexuality Studies : Rhetorics, politics, and representations in literature/film Post-Humanities : Intersections of animality and human identity Community Dynamics : Migratory movements, Roma identities, and feminist perspectives Awards Icrea Acadèmia Award (2009) for outstanding research contributions Leadership & Innovation She directs the academic series Mujeres y Culturas (Icaria Editorial) and previously edited Expressions maghrébines (2005-2014). Leads teaching innovation groups like Lletra de Dona/LLETRAD (2016-2022), developing digital tools for gender-focused literary criticism.

• Gender and Sexuality
• Post-Humanities
• Animality
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