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Stephen SpectorView profile

Professor

• Medieval English Literature
• Religious Studies
• Biblical Literature
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Stephen Spector is a Professor of English at Stony Brook University since 1972, with a PhD from Yale University (1973). His work bridges medieval literature, religious studies, and language history. He has held visiting positions at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem, 1996–97) and fellowships at the National Humanities Center and Wesleyan University. His research focuses on medieval English literature, particularly mystery plays and biblical texts, alongside modern topics like Christian Zionism and the Ethiopian Jewish rescue operation (Operation Solomon). He has authored influential books such as Evangelicals and Israel (2009), which won the London Book Festival Prize, and Operation Solomon (2005), honored with the JDC-Herbert Katzki Award. Education: B.A. in English and Psychology from Penn State University (1968), M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Yale University (1973). He has taught courses ranging from the history of the English language to medieval literature and the Bible as literature. Research highlights include pioneering studies on anti-Semitism in medieval mystery plays, textual editing of the N-Town Play, and modern analyses of religious-political intersections. His recent work explores biblical prophecy’s influence on US foreign policy and contemporary grammar usage guides. Awards include the Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize (1980) for medieval scholarship, National Endowment for the Humanities grants, and SUNY Research Foundation fellowships. He has also contributed op-eds on topics like Sarah Palin’s religious influences and Israel-Evangelical relations. Grants and fellowships span decades, including directing NEH summer seminars on Jewish presence in early English literature (1993, 1996). His work often integrates historical methodologies with contemporary cultural analysis. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly listed, but his research collaborations are evident in co-edited volumes like The Olde Daunce (1991) and contributions to interdisciplinary projects like the Early English Text Society.

Steven ChungView profile

Associate Professor

• Korean Film Studies
• East Asian Media
• Political and Religious Conversion
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Steven Chung is an Associate Professor at the Department of East Asian Studies and affiliated faculty in Comparative Literature at Princeton University. He currently serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Acting Chair of the University Committee for Film Studies. Education : Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures (University of California, Irvine), M.A. in English Literature (University of British Columbia), B.A. in English Literature (University of Toronto) Research Interests span Korean and East Asian film/media, Cold War cultural histories, political/religious conversion, and film/critical theory. His work examines transnational media flows, postcolonial cinema, and ideological representations. Recent Courses : Cinematic Translation, Contemporary Korean Media Cultures, North Korean Imaginaries, Conversion Media in Asia, and graduate seminars in East Asian Film Studies. Awards : Association for Asian Studies Prize for Best Book in Korean Studies (2014)

Niclas AbrahamssonView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Bilingualism Research
• Phonetics and Phonology
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Niclas Abrahamsson is a Professor of Swedish as a Second Language at Stockholm University, where he also serves as the Director of the Centre for Research on Bilingualism . His research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) , bilingualism , and phonological/phonetic development , particularly through the lens of age of acquisition and critical periods . He leads the MOB (Meta-research on Bilingualism) group, analyzing trends in bilingualism research and Swedish as a Second Language. PhD in Bilingualism (2001, Stockholm University) BA in Linguistics, Phonetics, and Psychology (1993) His research explores how age of onset and language aptitude influence nativelike attainment in L2 speakers, with a focus on voice onset time (VOT) analysis, neural constraints , and lexical deficits in bilinguals. His recent studies challenge the notion that bilingualism inherently causes linguistic costs, attributing observed deficits instead to second language acquisition processes. Abrahamsson has secured major grants from the Swedish Research Council (VR) , Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation (RJ) , and Byggmästare Olle Engqvists Stiftelse . He supervises PhD students working on topics like Swedish compounding acquisition , language-dependent memory , and foreign accented speech perception . He teaches SLA, bilingual development, and psycholinguistics at all academic levels. Key Awards : VR Grant 2016-01630, RJ Sabbatical Grant SAB16-0051:1, Byggmästare Olle Engqvists Stiftelse Grant 200-0676 Abrahamsson's work frequently employs ERP studies and meta-analyses , emphasizing methodological rigor. He collaborates with institutions like the Multilingualism Lab and has contributed to foundational theories in critical period hypothesis and language aptitude research.

• Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Third Language Acquisition (L3)
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Pascale Trevisiol Okamura is an Associate Professor in Language Sciences and Language Teaching at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, affiliated with the DILTEC research team (EA 2288). Her primary role includes teaching language acquisition and foreign language didactics within the UFR of Literature, Linguistics, and Didactics (LLD). She co-heads the Master 2 program in Language Teaching (FLE/FLS) and holds administrative roles in departmental councils and educational committees. Education Background: Lecturer at Sorbonne Nouvelle University since 2015 Previously taught at Université de Poitiers (2010–2015) and Université Paris 8 (2007–2010) French teaching assistant at Hokkaido University, Japan Research Focus: Specializes in third language acquisition (L3), crosslinguistic influence, and the interface between language acquisition and didactics. Key themes include: Discourse construction in L3 French Input processing and initial language exposure Development of teaching materials for FLE Plurilingual practices among language teachers Current projects involve multilingualism in primary education, Tamil-speaking learners' L3 French acquisition, and reflexive training in research. Teaching & Supervision: Co-supervises doctoral research on topics such as L3 French acquisition in Chinese contexts, translinguistic discourse influences, and plurilingual teacher practices. Teaches advanced courses on language acquisition theories and FLE methodology. Labs/Teams: Member of the Second Language Acquisition Network (ReAL2) and part of the DILTEC team, focusing on language didactics and multilingualism research.

Adrien CarbonnetView profile

Associate Professor

• East Asian History
• International Relations
• Korean Studies
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Adrien Carbonnet serves as Associate Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Arts, where he concurrently holds leadership positions as Head of Japanese Studies and Director of the Centre for Korean Studies. He maintains an external affiliation as Fellow of the Institut Français de Recherche sur l’Asie de l’Est (INALCO/Université de Paris/CNRS). His academic profile centers on East Asian diplomatic history with specialized focus on Belgium's historical engagements with Korea and Japan during the imperial era. Carbonnet's research investigates 19th-20th century international relations in East Asia, particularly Belgian-Korean diplomatic history culminating in the 1901 treaty, Japan-Belgium relations during the Russo-Japanese War, and Korean minority experiences in Japan. His current sabbatical project (2024-2025) at the University of Tokyo's Center for Korean Studies aims to produce a monograph on Belgium-Korean relations during imperialism (1876-1919). He also actively translates works by Korean-Japanese writer Kin Kakuei and examines disease perception in early 20th century Korea through Belgian diplomatic archives. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on archival-driven diplomatic history, with recurring themes of European imperial influence in Korea, cross-cultural disease perception, and contemporary implications for inter-Korean relations. His work bridges historical scholarship with current diplomatic practices, frequently contextualizing modern Korean affairs through historical precedents while maintaining rigorous archival methodology. Carbonnet's research portfolio includes significant grants: a 2024-2025 sabbatical monograph project on Belgium-Korea imperialism relations, the ongoing 2019-2025 study of Nippon Victor's role in global jazz history (as Co-promotor), and the concluded 2007-2024 Kansai University cooperation agreement. He contributes to academic governance as senior member of the Faculty of Arts Council and the POC Taal- en regiostudies committee. As academic leader, Carbonnet directs the Centre for Korean Studies while heading the Japanese Studies unit, overseeing curriculum development for Korean language programs (reading, writing, grammar, conversation) and modern Japanese courses. His teaching extends to specialized seminars on East Asian international relations history, directly informing his research on Belgian diplomatic engagements in the region.

Przemysław KordosView profile

Professor

• Modern Greek Literature
• Cypriot Culture
• Comparative Literature
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Przemysław Kordos is a Professor at the University of Warsaw , affiliated with the Faculty of Liberal Arts , where he serves as Coordinator for the Development of the Modern Greek Philology Program . He holds two PhDs in Humanities (2007, 2019) and was awarded the Loukis Papaphilippou Seat of Advancement in Modern Greek scholarship. Education: MA in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology (University of Warsaw, 2001) MS in Sociology (University of Warsaw, 2002) PhD in Humanities (University of Warsaw, 2007) Second PhD in Humanities (University of Warsaw, 2019) His research interests span: Contemporary Modern Greek and Cypriot literature Polish-Greek cultural relations (philhellenism) Social and ethnographic issues in Greece and Cyprus Travel literature analysis Fantasy literature's cultural implications His scientific work reveals a focus on linguistic assimilation in foreign language learning (via fMRI studies), historical parallels between Polish and Greek independence movements, and critical analyses of Cypriot folk culture's politicization. Key scientific awards include: Loukis Papaphilippou Seat (University of Warsaw) Internships at EKPA and IKY (Greece) Scholarships at IMXA (Greece) and MUNI (Czech Republic) His academic contributions include cataloging 60+ Polish travel accounts to Greece, analyzing the shift from travel literature to tourism discourse, and examining the Hellene-Romios dichotomy's role in modern Greek identity construction.

Glenn TiffertView profile

Research Fellow

• Modern Chinese History
• Political History of the People's Republic of China
• Chinese Legal History
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Glenn Tiffert is a Distinguished Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, specializing in modern Chinese history and contemporary US-China relations. He co-chairs Hoover's program on the US, China, and the World and leads Stanford's participation in the NSF SECURE program, a $67 million initiative authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Tiffert is a historian of modern China with expertise in the political and legal history of the People's Republic of China. His research focuses on the construction of China's court system and judiciary, the drafting of the 1954 PRC Constitution, and the suppressed genealogy of the rule of law in China. He has pioneered the integration of computational methods into Chinese historical studies and is currently completing the first archival study in any language of the takeover and reconstitution of a Chinese state organ (the courts) by the Chinese Communist Party. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing China's global influence operations, research security challenges, and technological competition between the US and China. Tiffert's work increasingly addresses how authoritarian regimes exploit vulnerabilities in open knowledge ecosystems, particularly examining China's 'sharp power' projection and efforts to reshape global narratives. Co-chairs the Hoover project on China's Global Sharp Power Executive committee member of the Academic Security and Counter-Exploitation Program Participant in multiple Hoover research teams including Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region and Semiconductors security working group Testified before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Chinese malign influence operations Tiffert collaborates extensively with government and civil society partners worldwide to document and build resilience against authoritarian interference with democratic institutions. His work spans academic research, policy development, and public education on the security and integrity of knowledge ecosystems, particularly academic, corporate, and government research.

Xiaomei ChenView profile

Professor

• Modern Chinese Literature
• Theater Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Xiaomei Chen is a Professor of Chinese Literature at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Comparative Literature, Performance Studies, Cultural Studies, and CATS (Cinematic and Technological Studies) programs. Her research focuses on modern Chinese literature, theater, cultural studies, and performance studies, with a particular emphasis on revolutionary propaganda, postsocialist cultural reconfigurations, and diasporic narratives. Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University, an M.A. in English Literature from Brigham Young University, and a B.A. in English (equivalent) from Beijing Institute of Foreign Languages. Research Interests : Modern Chinese literature and drama Revolutionary theater and propaganda Women’s literature and feminist critique Cross-cultural performance and comparative literature Postsocialist cultural studies Publications include seminal works such as Staging Chinese Revolution: Theater, Film and the Afterlives of Propaganda (2016), Occidentalism: A Theory of Counter-discourse in Post-Mao China (1995), and edited volumes on modern Chinese drama and cultural studies. Her articles critically examine themes like revolutionary narratives, diasporic identities, and the intersection of theater with political discourse. She has taught courses on modern Chinese literature, film, and drama in English translation, emphasizing cultural analysis and transnational perspectives. Her work bridges historical and contemporary studies, offering insights into China’s evolving cultural landscape.

Matthew J. MayhewView profile

Professor

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs
• Impact of college on student learning
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Matthew J. Mayhew serves as the William Ray and Marie Adamson Flesher Professor of Educational Administration within the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University's College of Education and Human Ecology. He received his BA from Wheaton College, Illinois; his master's degree from Brandeis University; and his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2004. Dr. Mayhew maintains an active research agenda examining how collegiate conditions, educational practices, and student experiences influence learning and democratic outcomes. Dr. Mayhew's research interests span higher education's impact on moral reasoning, pluralism, productive exchange across worldview differences, and innovation capacity. His work particularly focuses on religious, spiritual, and secular diversity in higher education settings, examining how these dimensions shape campus climate and student development. He has developed significant assessment tools such as the Interfaith, Spiritual, Religious, and Secular Campus Climate Index (INSPIRES) to measure institutional commitment to diverse worldview identities. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on innovation capacity development in students, religious pluralism in college settings, and the impact of campus environments on diverse student populations. The research demonstrates increasingly interdisciplinary approaches, with collaborations spanning engineering education, sustainability initiatives, and international comparisons of educational systems. American Educational Research Association Religion and Education SIG Emerging Scholar Award Diamond honoree by ACPA-College Student Educators International Dr. Mayhew has successfully secured over $20 million in research funding from prestigious sources including the National Science Foundation, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Andrew C. Mellon Foundation, the Templeton Religion Trust, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. His major research projects include EDiCTS (Enhancing Diversity in Career and Technical STEM), EDiCTS 2.0, EmPOWERment, and InFORM (Including Faculty on Religious, Spiritual, & Secular Mattering). He serves as editor of the Digest of Recent Research and has held editorial board positions for the Journal of Higher Education, Research in Higher Education, and the Journal of College Student Development.

Thomas PepinskyView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Political Methodology
• Political Economy
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Thomas Pepinsky holds the prestigious Walter F. LaFeber Professorship of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, where he is a faculty member in the Department of Government within the College of Arts and Sciences. He additionally serves as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, bridging academic research with policy engagement. His academic career, which began at Cornell in 2008 after earning his Ph.D. from Yale University, has established him as a leading scholar in comparative politics with deep regional expertise in Southeast Asia. Professor Pepinsky's research examines the complex interactions between political and economic systems globally, with particular attention to democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia and Europe, the evolution of social categories like ethnicity in the Malay world, and methodological approaches to social science explanation. His work consistently connects theoretical political science with empirical analysis of real-world political phenomena, often employing innovative methodological frameworks to understand complex political dynamics across different contexts. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on Southeast Asian politics to increasingly comparative analyses examining democratic erosion, electoral behavior during political transitions, historical persistence of political attitudes, and the intersection of social categories with political economy. Recent publications reveal growing attention to contemporary crises including refugee flows, pandemic politics, and the challenges to democratic institutions worldwide. Among his significant professional activities, Dr. Pepinsky serves as editor of the Journal of East Asian Studies and is a co-founder and Executive Board member of the Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG). He also contributes to the Association for Analytical Learning about Islam and Muslim Societies (AALIMS) and the International Political Economy Society (IPES), reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. At Cornell, he actively participates in the Southeast Asia Program (SEAP) and teaches courses including Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics, Southeast Asian Politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and independent study opportunities. His international scholarly engagement is evident through visiting appointments at institutions including Amsterdam, the Australian National University, Freiburg, Griffith University, the Hertie School, and the National University of Singapore.

Jennifer HubbertView profile

Professor

• Anthropology of the State
• Chinese Soft Power
• Gun Culture in the United States
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Jennifer Hubbert is a Professor of Anthropology and Asian Studies at Lewis & Clark College. She holds a PhD and MA from Cornell University and a BA from Stanford University. Her research focuses on the anthropology of the state, Chinese soft power, and gun culture in the U.S., with notable work examining Confucius Institutes, the Shanghai Expo, and evolving demographics of gun ownership. Hubbert has been awarded grants including a 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities grant for her project on liberal gun ownership and its implications for citizenship and emancipatory democracy. Her academic contributions span books like China in the World: An Anthropology of Confucius Institutes, Soft Power, and Globalization (2019) and over 20 peer-reviewed articles. She has held prestigious fellowships, including the 2018-2020 USC Center on Public Diplomacy Research Fellowship. Hubbert’s recent NEH-funded research explores how non-traditional gun owners reimagine citizenship through gun ownership, aligning with humanities perspectives on technology’s societal impact. Her work bridges global-local dynamics, analyzing how institutions like Confucius Institutes shape cultural perceptions, and how urban events like the Beijing Olympics construct national identity. Her teaching includes courses on power and resistance, China’s representation in media, and ethnographic research methods.

MEHMET KAYAView profile

Lecturer

• Turkish-Iranian Relations
• Republic of Turkey History
• Diplomatic History
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Dr. Mehmet Kaya is a Lecturer in the History Department of Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences since 2009. He holds a PhD in Republic History from Fırat University (2004) and has served as Department Head (2009-2012) and currently leads the Republican History Subdivision. His research focuses on Turkish-Iranian relations, modern Middle Eastern history, and the diplomatic history of the Republic of Turkey. Education: BA in History (Fırat University, 1987), MA in Revolutionary History (Istanbul University, 1992), PhD in Turkish-Iranian Relations (Fırat University, 2004) Research interests include 20th-century diplomacy, Ottoman-Turkish transition, and regional geopolitics. He has published extensively on topics like Iran's 1979 Revolution, Turkish-Israeli relations, and Kurdish uprisings. Recent works analyze Iran's Syria policy (2022) and Ali Şeriati's influence on the Iranian Revolution (2024). He co-authored chapters in volumes like Modern İran Tarihi (2021) and participated in international conferences on Karabakh conflicts and Iranian opposition groups. Serves as referee for Bingöl University's Social Sciences Journal.

Slava JankinView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Slava Jankin is a Professor of Data Science and Government at the University of Birmingham’s School of Government, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Data and AI and Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Government. He is concurrently a Fellow and Founding Director of the Data Science Lab at the Hertie School in Berlin. Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Essex and has worked at University College London (UCL) and the London School of Economics (LSE). His research bridges computational methods, governance, and climate policy, with a focus on AI applications in public institutions, climate-health surveillance, and misinformation resilience. Jankin earned a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (2009), a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (2006), and a BSc from Belarus State Economic University (2002). **Education**: • PhD in Political Science, Trinity College Dublin (2009) • Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin (2006) • BSc Econ with Distinction, Belarus State Economic University (2002) **Research Interests**: Jankin’s work integrates AI and computational methods with governance challenges, including climate policy, health surveillance, and institutional effectiveness. He leads initiatives like the Lancet Countdown’s climate-health monitoring and the CATALYSE project on climate impacts. His research also explores digital twins for governance systems and the role of cultural diversity in societal resilience against misinformation. **Grants & Collaborations**: He advises the UN and EU on AI and data science, co-leads the Lancet Countdown, and collaborates with institutions like the Alan Turing Institute. His applied work includes developing AI tools for public service optimization and policy simulations. **Labs & Teams**: Directs the Centre for AI in Government (University of Birmingham) and the Hertie School’s Data Science Lab, fostering interdisciplinary teams to advance computational methods in public policy.

Gotelind Müller-SainiView profile

Professor

• Modern Chinese History
• Sino-Japanese-Western Cultural Exchange
• History of Education and Media
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Prof. Gotelind Müller-Saini is a Full Professor of Sinology and Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies at the University of Heidelberg. She holds a PhD (1992) and Habilitation (2002) in Sinology, with additional studies in Russian, Tibetan, and classical languages. Her academic roles include Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy (2006-2012, 2018-2020) and Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies (2014-2015, 2019-2020). She has held guest professorships at Kyoto University, Beijing Normal University, and East China Normal University. Research Interests: Modern Chinese history, Sino-Japanese-Western cultural exchange, education/media studies, Buddhism/Christianity in modern China, anarchism, gender history, cultural brokers, Esperanto, and cultural heritage. Notable projects include studies on foreign cemeteries in China and the role of tombs in transnational history. Publications: Over 100 articles and books, including major works like *China, Kropotkin, and Anarchism* (2001), *Buddhism and Modernity* (1993), and *Tombs and Transnational History in Greater China* (2022). Maintains the *Representations of History in Chinese Film and Television* academic website. Grants/Awards: Recipient of the Dr. Meyer-Struckmann Foundation and German Academic Scholarship Foundation grants. Research supported by DAAD and Japanese state scholarships. Guest professorships at leading East Asian institutions. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives on cultural heritage, transnational history, and Sino-Western/Russian relations. Collaborates with international scholars on projects such as *Chinese Perceptions of Russia and the West* (2020).

María Noriega-SánchezView profile

Professor

• Language learning and teaching
• The role of translation in language teaching
• Curriculum design
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Prof María Noriega-Sánchez is Professor of Spanish and Translation Studies at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, and a Fellow and Director of Studies in Modern and Medieval Languages at Sidney Sussex College. She has been teaching at Cambridge since 2008, specializing in Spanish language instruction from ab initio to advanced levels, translation studies, and contemporary Hispanic culture. Her research centers on innovative approaches to language pedagogy, particularly the role of translation as the 'fifth skill' in language acquisition. Prof Noriega-Sánchez has pioneered methods that integrate translation into language learning processes, challenging traditional approaches that often exclude translation from foreign language teaching. Her work explores how new technologies can enhance collaborative learning environments and develop effective language teaching materials. Prof Noriega-Sánchez's scholarly output reveals significant trends in translation pedagogy and multimodal communication. Her publications demonstrate a consistent exploration of how translation functions as both a teaching methodology and cognitive process in language acquisition. She has been instrumental in establishing translation as an essential component of language learning, bridging theoretical insights with practical classroom applications. Highly Commended in the Innovative Teaching category of the Cambridge SU Student-Led Teaching Awards (May 2023) As Director of Studies at Sidney Sussex College since 2009 and former Undergraduate Tutor (2015-2020), Prof Noriega-Sánchez has guided numerous students through their academic journeys. She has developed innovative Spanish language curricula at Cambridge, created interactive teaching materials for the Open University, and contributed to the 'Spanish at Your Fingertips' project developed by the University of Cambridge Language Centre in partnership with BBC Worldwide. Prof Noriega-Sánchez co-founded the Cambridge Conversations in Translation research group at CRASSH (2015-2018) and serves as Co-Convener of the Cambridge Translation Studies Network. Her collaborative work with Ángeles Carreres and other scholars has significantly influenced translation pedagogy both nationally and internationally, establishing her as a leading voice in the field of language education and translation studies.