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Marsha Siefert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary, where she is also affiliated with the Doctoral School of History. Her research spans cultural and communications history, with a focus on media industries, public diplomacy, and labor under state socialism from the 19th century to the present. PhD, Communication – University of Pennsylvania Ph.D. (Nostrification), Literature – University of Szeged MA, Communication – University of Pennsylvania MA, Folklore – Indiana University BS with Distinction, Music (Piano/English) – Indiana University Her research interests center on the intersections of media, culture, and politics. She explores how cinematic and musical forms have been used as tools of cultural diplomacy, particularly during the Cold War. Her work delves into Soviet cinematic co-productions, labor history in Eastern Europe, and the role of informal communication in wartime and repressive regimes. She also investigates the historical dynamics of sound recording, film biographies, and the capitalization of culture. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in Cold War cultural history, especially in cinematic diplomacy and transnational media flows. Articles analyze Soviet films as instruments of soft power, the role of music in underground resistance, and the transnational dimensions of labor and reconstruction in socialist Europe. Her editorial work on labor in state-socialist Europe underscores a commitment to inclusive historical narratives. Bridgebuilder's Award, Muhlenberg College (1995) Association of American Publishers Award (1991) Mellon Fellowship, Harry Ransom Center (2008) Kennan Institute Grant (2013) Inaugural Fellow, NYU Center for Ballet and the Arts (2016) Humanities Grant with Susan Zimmermann (2015–2017) WORCK COST Action Committee Member (2020–2024) Marsha Siefert has supervised 92 MA theses and 11 PhD students to completion, advising on topics ranging from Soviet cinema to Yugoslav nuclear programs and labor discipline. She has secured multiple research grants and collaborates internationally with institutions such as the Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History (IfZ), Oxford University, and NYU. She is a Research Associate with the Democracy in History project at CEU’s Democracy Institute and a partner in the INFOCOM project on informal communication in Nazi Europe. She is actively involved in research teams and workshops, including the INFOCOM project and the Experimental Humanities Workshop. Her ongoing projects include studies on Soviet ballet films, 19th-century telegraph diplomacy, and Cold War music networks.

• Cultural History
• Media History
• Cold War Studies
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Marianna Lazar is an Assistant Professor of Japanology at the Department of Japanology, Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Hungary. She also serves as a Lecturer at ELTE BTK (Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Humanities) Department of Japan starting in 2025. Her academic career bridges Hungarian and Japanese scholarly traditions, with extensive research experience in both countries. Her educational background includes a PhD in Cultural History from Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan (2018), with a dissertation titled 'The development of the Four Gods cult in East Asia - A study of the Japanese Four Gods cult.' She earned her MA in Japanology from Károli Gáspár Reformed University (2013) with studies also at Kobe University's Graduate School of Humanities in Japanese Art History (2012-2013). Her BA degree is in Oriental Languages and Cultures with Japanese specialization from Károli Gáspár Reformed University (2006-2010). In 2024, she obtained an Intermediate Level Examination in Japanese Archaeology (Kōko kentei chūkyū) from Nihon Bunkazai Hogo Kyōkai. Dr. Lazar specializes in ancient Japanese history (3rd-8th centuries), Japanese archaeology focusing on decorated mound tombs, ancient Japan-Korea-China relations, the Four Gods belief system in East Asia, and cultural-historical aspects of early Onmyōdō practices. Her research demonstrates how continental cultural elements were transmitted to and adapted within Japanese society, particularly examining ritual objects, ceremonial flags, and tomb art. She has published extensively on the integration of Chinese cosmological concepts into Japanese religious and cultural practices, with particular attention to the Four Gods symbolism across historical periods. Her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on the transmission and transformation of East Asian cultural elements, particularly examining how Chinese cosmological concepts were adapted within Japanese religious and cultural practices. Her work spans from ancient tomb murals and numismatics to ceremonial objects and ritual practices, showing remarkable interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining focus on cultural transmission patterns. The articles demonstrate increasing sophistication in methodology, combining archaeological evidence with textual analysis and comparative approaches. Köztársasági ösztöndíj (KRE, 2011) Kutatói (M.A.) ösztöndíj (Japanese Government/MEXT, 2012-2013) Kutatói (Ph.D.) ösztöndíj (Japanese Government/MEXT, 2014-2016) Érdi Tudományos Díj (Érd City Government, 2023) The Asiatic Society of Japan - Young Scholars' Programme (Hugh E. Wilkinson Foundation, 2023) Szenczi Molnár Albert Senior Prize (KRE, 2025) While Dr. Lazar has not served as a primary doctoral supervisor according to the available documentation, she has been actively involved in doctoral examinations as an opponent for numerous dissertations at ELTE, covering topics ranging from Buddhist cosmology to Edo period legal texts and modern Japanese society. Her academic service includes organizing TDK (Scientific Students' Association) conferences since 2020, serving as TDK leader for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese specializations, and participating in curriculum development including the creation of Korean Language and Culture specialization courses (2022-2024). She has also been a member of the Quality Assurance Committee at KRE Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2022. Dr. Lazar is an active participant in multiple international research networks, including The Asiatic Society of Japan, European Association for Asian Art and Archaeology, European Association for Japanese Studies, and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Committee on Oriental Studies. Her research connects Hungarian scholarship with broader East Asian academic communities through regular participation in international conferences across Europe and online presentations for Japanese institutions. Her work bridges archaeological, historical, and art historical approaches to understanding premodern Japanese culture and its continental connections.

• Japanese prehistory
• Ancient Japanese history
• Archaeology of mound tombs in Japan
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Beatrix Mecsi , Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University , serves as Head of the Department of Korean Studies within the Institute of East Asian Studies. Her academic career spans decades of research and teaching in Korean art history, Buddhist studies, and intercultural competence. Research Interests Professor Mecsi specializes in Korean art history with particular focus on: Chan/Zen Buddhist iconography and its transmission East Asian tomb murals and cultural heritage Postcolonial interpretations of Korean art Korean language pedagogy in Central Europe Religious syncretism in East Asian contexts Publication Trends Her scholarship reveals consistent exploration of: Korean-Japanese intercultural exchange patterns Material culture analysis in Hungarian museum collections Buddhist visual narratives across East Asia Post-war cultural diplomacy through art exhibitions Educational approaches to Korean studies in Central Europe

• Korean Studies
• East Asian Art History
• Buddhism
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Melinda Pap is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of East Asian Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest). Her research focuses on Japanese cultural anthropology, ritual studies, and child development, with a particular emphasis on the role of storytelling and cultural practices in education and socialization. Research Interests: Japanese rituals, folklore, early childhood development, narrative therapy, cultural transmission, and historical sociology. Key Themes: Analysis of coming-of-age ceremonies like Shichigosan, urban cultural change in Japan, metaphorical language in therapeutic contexts, and the pedagogical use of storytelling for preschoolers. Her publications span topics from preschool education methods to the evolution of family rituals in Japan, blending cognitive linguistics and anthropological inquiry. While no formal scientific awards or student advisement details are listed in the provided materials, her work engages deeply with interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and developmental studies.

• Japanese Cultural Studies
• Ritual Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
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Anikó Báti Kovácsné is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Ethnography and Folklore within Eötvös Loránd University , specializing in the Department of Material Ethnography . Her research focuses on the intersection of material culture, folklore, and cultural anthropology. Contact Information: Email: bati.aniko@btk.elte.hu Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 6–8 Room: 28 Her work explores the preservation and interpretation of tangible cultural heritage, emphasizing traditional crafts, artifact analysis, and folklore documentation. While the Institute of Ethnography and Folklore provides a broader academic context, her departmental focus on material ethnography positions her as a key contributor to understanding cultural identity through physical objects.

• Ethnography
• Material Culture Studies
• Folklore Research
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Peter Csatar serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of German Linguistics at the Institute of Germanistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Debrecen, a position he has held continuously since 1995. He earned his PhD from the University of Debrecen in 2000 and maintains active research and leadership roles within the department. Education: PhD, University of Debrecen (2000) Csatar's research spans the dynamic intersection of linguistic theory and sociopolitical contexts, with particular emphasis on metaphorical structures in discourse and cross-linguistic phenomena. His work demonstrates exceptional depth in German-Hungarian contrastive linguistics, migration discourse analysis, and cognitive approaches to language acquisition. Key methodological strengths include experimental linguistics for child language studies and critical discourse analysis of political terminology. Metaphor theory applied to translation and political buzzwords (e.g., 'asylum tourism') German-Hungarian comparative linguistics focusing on demonstratives and idioms Migration discourse analysis in Hungarian digital media Cognitive patterns in narrative structures and folklore His publication trajectory from 2021-2025 reveals intensifying focus on Hungarian linguistic phenomena within migration contexts, demonstrating methodological evolution from theoretical metaphor analysis toward experimental child language research and digital media discourse studies. Notable trends include the examination of translator roles in machine translation eras and systematic investigation of exophoric demonstratives in Hungarian acquisition. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: While specific grant funding and student advising details remain unreported in public profiles, Csatar's extensive co-authorship network (particularly with Eniko Toth on 14 publications) indicates active research mentoring. His departmental leadership since 1995 suggests substantial administrative oversight of academic programs. Labs and Teams: Csatar coordinates the MANYE #transpub initiative, organizing translation publishing workshops and academic events. His primary research ecosystem involves the Department of German Linguistics' metaphor and discourse analysis groups, with frequent collaboration through the University of Debrecen's linguistics research clusters.

• Linguistics
• German Linguistics
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Adrienn Gulyás is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts Studies and Art Pedagogy at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. She specializes in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, dialectology, French creoles, and translation studies, with particular focus on Martinique Creole language and literary translation between French and Hungarian. Her educational background includes a PhD in Linguistics (Romance Studies) from Université René Descartes (Paris) and Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest) in 2008, with a dissertation on syllabic structure changes from Latin through Middle French to Martinique Creole. She earned her MA degrees in French Language and Literature and English Language and Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest) in 2000 and 2002, along with a Diplôme d'études approfondies from Université René Descartes (Paris) in 2001. Dr. Gulyás's research focuses on the historical development of creole languages, particularly Martinique Creole, examining phonological changes from Latin through Middle French. Her translation scholarship centers on French literary works into Hungarian, with special attention to Rabelais, Modiano, and contemporary French authors. She has conducted extensive research on translation challenges, particularly concerning colloquial language and cultural adaptation. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with creole linguistics, historical language change, and literary translation theory. Recent publications show increasing focus on retranslation of classics and the philosophical dimensions of translation, while maintaining her foundational work on Martinique Creole language structure. Szekeres György Literary Translation Award (2018) Dr. Gulyás has served as an opponent in doctoral defenses, including for Kovalik-Deák Szilvia's dissertation on translator students' associative connections in C language vocabulary. She has received multiple translation grants, including awards from the Centre national du livre (France) in 2009 and 2012, and Babits Mihály Literary Translation Scholarships in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2014. She has been active in the Hungarian Translators' Association (2010-2020) and served on the board of the Hungarian Association of Literary Translators (2017-2020). She coordinates the professional translation training program at her university and has organized literary translation events, including the Literary Translation Day with Dean Enikő Sepsi and Institute Head Géza Horváth. Her international academic engagement includes guest lectures and research stays at institutions such as Université François Rabelais (Tours), Jagiellonian University (Krakow), and Université Toulouse-Jean Jaures.

• Historical linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Dialectology
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Katalin Barát serves as an External Lecturer in the Department of Counselling and School Psychology at an unspecified institution. Her faculty position as a Lecturer confirms academic status despite the lack of university/school identification in source materials. Her research centers on Hungarian historical identity formation through narrative analysis, with emphases on sports history (particularly football's globalization), World War I societal impacts, gender dynamics in legal contexts, and autobiographical discourse. She examines how individuals and communities construct identity through textual practices including wills, trial records, media, and personal memoirs during pivotal 20th-century periods like the Communist era. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent methodological focus on textual and discourse analysis applied to Hungarian historical materials. Key thematic clusters include: 1) Sports as identity vehicle (football corporatization, stadium development), 2) Gendered experiences in conflict (women's wartime legal treatment), 3) Memory politics (postwar German-Hungarian historical processing), and 4) Narrative self-construction (historians' autobiographies under dictatorship). Her work bridges cultural history, literary theory, and sociology without explicit psychological frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects was absent from all provided texts. Her External Lecturer role suggests limited institutional integration for mentorship activities. No laboratories, research teams, or collaborative projects were referenced, indicating predominantly independent scholarly work focused on archival and textual analysis.

• History
• Hungarian History
• Identity Construction
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Dr. Péter Varga is a Hungarian academic affiliated with ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, serving as Deputy Director of the Institute of Germanic Studies and lecturer at the Department of German Literature and Culture. His research focuses on German-Jewish cultural intersections, autobiographical narratives, linguistic identity in Central Europe, and the historical dynamics between urban and rural spaces in literary contexts. Academic Rank: Habilitated Associate Professor Leadership Role: Deputy Director (Institute of Germanic Studies) Contact: varga.peter@btk.elte.hu Research Interests: His work examines intercultural dialogues in Germanophone Jewish communities, spatial representations in autobiographies, and language's role in identity formation during the 19th century. He explores epistolary literature as a methodological framework and analyzes post-imperial literary narratives. Scientific Contributions: His publications span three decades, showing consistent focus on German-Jewish identity negotiations, multilingualism in Central European Jewish communities, and the interplay between historical events (e.g., imperial collapse) and literary production. His 2006-2010 works highlight autobiographical space perception, while 2018 articles expand to post-1989 transnational literary analysis. Key Awards: Habilitated Associate Professor (Habil.) - a postdoctoral qualification indicating significant scholarly achievement

• German Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Cultural History
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Agnes Eitler is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Material Ethnography, Institute of Ethnography and Folklore, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). She is affiliated with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Research Center for Humanities (ELKH BTK NTI) since 2017. European Ethnology PhD (ELTE, 2017-2021) M.A. in Ethnography (ELTE Faculty of Arts, 2015-2017) B.A. in History (ELTE Faculty of Arts, 2011-2015) B.A. in Dancer and Rehearsal Director (Hungarian Academy of Dance, 2012-2015) Her research focuses on the social role of staged folk culture, rural life transformation post-regime change, ethnographic approaches to cultural heritage, and the intersection of folk culture with cultural economy. She has conducted fieldwork analyzing local communities and heritagization processes in rural Hungary. New National Excellence Program Higher Education Doctoral Student Research Scholarship (2021) XXXIII. OTDK Humanities Section Ethnography I - 1st Place (2017) Republic Scholarship (2016) XXXII. OTDK Humanities Section Ethnography II - 2nd Place (2015) Eitler has presented at major international conferences including the International Association for Hungarian Studies (Vienna, 2019), 9th International Conference of Young Folklorists (Vilnius, 2019), and SIEF Congresses (Helsinki, 2021). She is a member of the International Society for Ethnology and Folklore (since 2019), Hungarian Ethnochoreological Society (since 2018), and Hungarian Ethnographic Society (since 2018).

• Social role of staged folk culture
• Transformation of rural life after regime change
• Locality and local communities research
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Alex Leonas is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy-Head of the Department of General Humanities at the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary , with a career spanning biblical scholarship, early Christian studies, and late antique civilizations. She holds a PhD in Histoire du Christianisme Ancien et civilisations de l'Antiquité tardive from the Université de Paris-Sorbonne (2002) and an MA in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World from University of Oxford (1994) . Her research focuses on Septuagint studies , the language and reception of early Christian literature , and religious history of the Greco-Roman world. She is a member of the La Bible d'Alexandrie research group, contributing to critical editions of Septuagint texts and their historical contexts. Her work bridges ancient translation practices , Philonic studies , and medieval Hungarian hagiography , particularly the cult of Saint Margaret of the Árpád House . Recent publications include the 2025 book Towards a Chronology of Philo’s Works , analyzing textual chronology debates, and co-edited volumes on Maximus the Confessor (2025) and Saint Margaret of Hungary (2025). She has held guest lectures at ELTE Eötvös Collegium and contributes to academic conferences, including the Budapest Colloquium on Saint Maximus (2021).

• Septuagint Studies
• Early Christian Literature
• Religious History
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Elod Kovacs is a Senior Lecturer at Károli Gáspár Reformed University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Institute of Social and Communication Sciences. His academic career spans multiple Hungarian institutions including the University of Debrecen and University of Szeged. Dr. Kovacs earned his PhD in Folklore from the University of Debrecen in 2001 with a dissertation titled 'Marked epic worldview elements from the Carpathian Basin to the Caucasus.' He previously obtained MA degrees in Iranian Language and Literature (1999) and Turkish philology (1995) from Eötvös Loránd University. His educational background also includes Russian language studies completed in 1990. His research focuses on the parallels between Turkish, Iranian, East Slavic, and Hungarian folk literature, with particular emphasis on comparative folk poetry across Eurasia. Dr. Kovacs has made significant contributions to understanding the linguistic and cultural connections between Hungarian folklore and its Eurasian counterparts, especially in Turkic and Iranian traditions. His work bridges linguistic analysis with ethnographic insights, creating a multidisciplinary approach to folklore studies. Dr. Kovacs's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Eurasian folk traditions, with particular attention to ballad structures, narrative patterns, and linguistic elements that reveal historical connections across cultures. His publications span monographs, book chapters, journal articles, and conference proceedings, showing remarkable breadth across both historical and contemporary folk traditions. Dr. Kovacs has supervised doctoral research, including Lee Sang Dong's 2007 dissertation on 'Parallels in genre among Hungarian ballads and Korean narrative folk songs.' He has also participated in numerous international conferences focused on folklore, Turkic studies, and Eurasian cultural connections, including the Permanent International Altaistic Conference and International Ballad Commission meetings. His academic service includes participation in research projects such as the 'Old Turkic Loanwords in Hungarian' program (2001-2003). With exceptional language skills including advanced Turkish, Russian, and Middle/Classical Persian (translation level), Dr. Kovacs is uniquely positioned to conduct comparative research across Eurasian folk traditions. His scholarly contributions have helped illuminate the complex cultural connections between Hungarian folklore and its broader Eurasian context.

• Folklore
• Ethnography
• Turkic Studies
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Dr. Ilona Varrók is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Japanese Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. With over three decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Japanese studies within the Hungarian academic landscape. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing Japanese language and cultural studies programs at multiple Hungarian institutions. Dr. Varrók's educational background includes: PhD in Educational Science (2003) from ELTE (Eötvös Loránd University), with dissertation on 'History of Art Education in Japan, with special regard to the relationship between literature and fine arts' MA in Portuguese Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and Orientalist (Japanese) Studies (1984, 1992) from ELTE Her scholarly work centers on the intricate connections between Japanese literature, visual arts, and educational philosophy. She has made significant contributions to understanding how Japanese educational traditions integrate aesthetic principles and creative expression across historical periods. Dr. Varrók's research spans from ancient Japanese educational practices through the transformative Meiji era to contemporary educational reforms, with particular emphasis on the relationship between visual arts and literary traditions in pedagogical contexts. Her work demonstrates how Japanese educational philosophy has historically valued the synthesis of artistic expression and intellectual development. Dr. Varrók's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on Japanese educational history and cultural studies. Her most recent works increasingly emphasize cross-cultural connections between Japan and Hungary, particularly through her leadership in the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary project. A notable trend in her scholarship is the interdisciplinary approach that bridges education, art history, literature, and cultural studies. Her publications demonstrate a deepening engagement with how aesthetic principles inform educational practices across different historical periods in Japan. Dr. Varrók's scholarly achievements have been recognized with significant honors: Rector's Certificate of Merit from Károli Gáspár Reformed University (2017) Award for the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2016) As an academic leader, Dr. Varrók has supervised numerous student research projects through the Scientific Student Circle (TDK) program. She has secured substantial research funding, including Japanese Government Cultural Grant Aid. Her editorial leadership extends to coordinating major projects such as the Multimedia in Japanese Language Teaching project (PFP) and serving as Editor-in-Chief for the Japanese-Hungarian Dictionary project, which represents a significant scholarly achievement in cross-cultural linguistic work. Dr. Varrók has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing Japanese studies programs at Károli Gáspár Reformed University, including the five-year Japanese studies program, the Oriental Languages and Cultures undergraduate program with Japanese specialization, and the Japanese studies master's program. She has also contributed to the World Literature Lexicon as a senior associate and has been active in the Hungarian Association of Japanese Language Teachers, helping to shape Japanese language education standards across Hungary.

• Modern Japanese literature
• Japanese educational history
• Japanese art education history
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Judit Gellér is an Assistant Professor at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME), where she has taught in the Photography MA program since 2014. She also serves as a contemporary curator for the MaDok-programme at the Museum of Ethnography (since 2022). Previously, she was a lecturer at the PreMOME Design Culture Course (2014–2021) and a curator at the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center (2015–2021). She holds a PhD in Film, Media, and Contemporary Culture from ELTE University (2022), complemented by degrees in Design and Art Theory (MOME) and Horticulture (Corvinus University of Budapest). Her research explores contemporary photography , emphasizing private photo archives, photobooks, and artistic reinterpretations of historical collections. She investigates how personal and communal narratives shape visual culture, particularly through Hungarian and Central European lenses. Her publications reflect a focus on photographic theory, exhibition curation, and cultural critique. Recent works analyze photobooks, digital transitions in photography, and socio-political themes in visual art, often highlighting cross-cultural dialogues and pedagogical innovations. Awards & Recognition: Scholarship of the Hungarian Republic, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (2010) NKA College of Visual Arts artist scholarships for writing studies (2014–2015, 2017) She contributes regularly to Fotóművészet magazine and HVG – A mű , and has organized international workshops and exhibitions, such as the OFF Academy collaboration in Bratislava. Her curatorial projects often bridge academic research and public engagement.

• contemporary photography
• private photo collections
• artistic uses of archives
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Adam Gergo Molnar is a Lecturer in the Department of Japanese at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. He serves as a language teacher specializing in Japanese language instruction and has developed specialized curriculum materials for Japanese language education. His educational background includes an MA in Teacher of Japanese Language and Culture (2021) from Eötvös Loránd University and an MA in Japanology (2016) from Károli Gáspár Reformed University. He furthered his expertise through a Japanese Studies Program at Gunma University, Japan (2014-2015) and European Correspondence Education in Journalism (2012-2014). Molnar's research and teaching focus centers on Japanese language education, particularly Kanji pedagogy and Japanese literature translation. His work bridges linguistic instruction with cultural understanding, emphasizing practical learning approaches for Hungarian students of Japanese. He has developed innovative teaching methods such as the 'Learning Kanji through Kanji Roots' curriculum. His publication record demonstrates a strong commitment to making Japanese literature accessible to Hungarian readers through high-quality translations of works by authors including Mori Ógai, Hosi Shinicsi, and Szakagucsi Ango. His 2021 Kanji Roots Workbook represents a significant contribution to Japanese language teaching resources in Hungary. Researcher Prize Molnar has been actively involved in secondary school talent development (2019-2020) and has contributed to curriculum development for Japanese language education. His professional experience extends beyond the university to include teaching positions at Corvin Mátyás High School, Bálint Márton Elementary School and High School, Momiji Language School, and Department Language School, demonstrating his commitment to Japanese language education at multiple levels.

• Japanology
• Japanese Language Education
• Kanji Pedagogy
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