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• Lexicography
• Tourism Language
• Spanish Language Teaching
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Maria Vittoria Calvi is a full Professor of Spanish Language and Translation at the Department of Contemporary Languages and Cultures, University of Milan. Her academic career centers on specialized language research with institutional leadership in national projects and founding roles in research centers. Her research spans four interconnected domains: lexicography (specialized vocabulary in Spanish-Italian contexts), tourism language (discourse genres, digital evolution, and cultural representation), Spanish language teaching (for specific purposes and Italian speakers), and migration linguistics (Italian-Spanish contact in migrant communities). Key methodologies include discourse analysis, pragmatic studies, and comparative lexicography, often applied to tourism communication across digital and traditional platforms. Recent publications (2014-2019) reveal consistent thematic focus on tourism discourse evolution, particularly examining genre blurring in digital contexts (e.g., tourism 2.0), cultural diversity in tourism communication, and pragmatic aspects of specialized translation. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, frequently co-editing volumes and leading Spanish-Italian comparative projects. Professor Calvi has directed significant research initiatives including Scientific Coordinator for the PRIN 2007 project 'Il linguaggio della comunicazione turistica spagnolo-italiano' and head of the Milan unit analyzing legal-commercial aspects of tourism language. As a founding member of CERLIS (Center for Research on Specialized Languages and Intercultural Communication), she has shaped institutional frameworks for specialized language studies. Her laboratory work centers on CERLIS research teams, coordinating national projects on tourism language and specialized communication. Current activities focus on digital tourism discourse analysis and migration linguistics, with ongoing exploration of social media's impact on tourism communication genres.

Emirhan GÜLERView profile

Assistant Professor

• Turkish Folk Music
• Musicology
• Bağlama (Turkish String Instrument)
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Emirhan GÜLER serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Musicology at Adıyaman University State Conservatory. He began his academic career in 2015 as a Research Assistant at the same institution and was promoted to Assistant Professor on February 2, 2023. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Music Education from Gazi University (2018-2021), a Master's in Musicology from Atatürk University (2013-2017), and a Bachelor's degree in Musicology from Atatürk University (2009-2013). Doctorate: Gazi University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Music Education (2018-2021) Master's: Atatürk University, Institute of Fine Arts, Musicology (2013-2017) Bachelor's: Atatürk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Musicology (2009-2013) GÜLER's research primarily focuses on Turkish folk music traditions, particularly in the Adıyaman region, with special attention to bağlama (a traditional Turkish string instrument), music theory, and pedagogy. His work bridges theoretical musicology with practical performance considerations, examining how traditional music functions within cultural contexts while addressing contemporary educational applications. He has published extensively on regional music characteristics, instrumentology, and the relationship between folk literature and musical expression. His recent publications reveal a strong regional focus on Adıyaman's musical heritage while expanding to broader Turkish folk music traditions. GÜLER frequently examines the intersection of music with social practices, agricultural life, and religious ceremonies. His technical work on bağlama construction, performance techniques, and tuning systems demonstrates deep engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical musicianship. The research shows consistent attention to preserving traditional knowledge while adapting it for contemporary educational contexts. GÜLER has been involved in significant projects including the establishment of a Music Research and Sound Recording Studio Infrastructure at Adıyaman University State Conservatory (2019-2021) and research on Adıyaman Folk Songs (2015). He teaches courses in Turkish Folk Theory and Repertoire, Individual Instrument (Bağlama), Introduction to Musicology, and various music history and analysis courses across multiple academic years.

Joseph WalserView profile

Associate Professor

• Mahayana Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Jainism
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Joseph Walser is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Tufts University, located in the School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University (1997), an MTS from Emory University (1991), and a BA from Carleton College (1989). His research focuses on Mahayana Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and religious traditions in early South Asia, with particular attention to Chinese religions and the anthropology, philosophy, and sociology of religion. Walser’s teaching portfolio includes courses on Buddhism, yoga history, Tibetan Buddhism, and independent studies. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles addressing topics like Mahayana origins, Nagarjuna’s philosophy, and the socio-cultural context of early Indian religions. Notable works include Genealogies of Mahāyāna Buddhism (2018) and Nagarjuna in Context (2005). His research methodologies emphasize textual analysis, comparative religious studies, and historical contextualization. Walser has contributed to debates on Buddhist anti-Brahmanical tendencies, the classification of religious traditions, and the interplay between scriptural authority and cultural practice. He maintains active engagement with academic discourse through conference presentations and peer-reviewed contributions.

• Computational Stylistics
• Data Humanities
• German-Swiss Literature
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Berenike Herrmann is a Professor in the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies at the University of Bielefeld, Germany. She is affiliated with the Department of German Studies and the Department of Literary Studies, and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through centers such as the Bielefeld Center for Data Science (BiCDaS) and the Center for Uncertainty Studies (CeUS). She leads major research projects within Collaborative Research Centers SFB 1288 and SFB 1646, focusing on comparative literature and linguistic creativity. Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies Department of German Studies Department of Literary Studies Collaborative Research Center 1288 – Subproject E06 SFB 1646 – Project A05 Bielefeld Center for Data Science (BiCDaS) Center for Uncertainty Studies (CeUS) Her research spans computational stylistics, data humanities, German-Swiss literature, affect and emotion, metaphors, and social reading practices. She employs digital methods to analyze literary texts and reader responses, bridging traditional literary scholarship with computational approaches. Her work emphasizes comparative frameworks, national literature formation, and the impact of digitality on contemporary literary culture. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining literary theory with data science, cognitive linguistics, and affect studies. Key themes include computational analysis of style and creativity , emotional dynamics in literature , metaphorical structures , and digital reading practices . The research is characterized by methodological innovation, using metrics and models to study linguistic and literary phenomena in both historical and contemporary contexts. Deputy Chairwoman, Board of Literary Studies Deputy Chair, Library Commission Member, IKM Officers (with Prof. Dr. Maximilian Benz) Voting Member, Linguistics Department Member, BiSEd (Faculty of Linguistics and Literature) She is involved in academic governance and digital infrastructure, advising on library policy, research data services, and curriculum development. She is the module responsible for 'Literature in the present: Culture, media, digitality' (23-GER-PLit2_a), indicating active teaching and program leadership. Her projects are supported by third-party funding, particularly through the German Research Foundation (DFG), and she collaborates across disciplines, especially at the intersection of humanities and data science. Berenike Herrmann is embedded in several interdisciplinary research environments, including the Collaborative Research Centers 1288 and 1646, the Bielefeld Center for Data Science (BiCDaS), and the Center for Uncertainty Studies (CeUS). These labs and teams foster innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches to literary and linguistic research, combining traditional hermeneutics with computational modeling and data-driven analysis.

Wouter HaveralsView profile

Researcher

• Computational Literary Studies
• Medieval Dutch Prosody
• Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR)
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Wouter Haverals is an Associate Research Scholar at Princeton University's Center for Digital Humanities and a Perkins Fellow at the Humanities Council. His work bridges computational methods with literary studies, focusing on medieval Dutch prosody, handwritten text recognition (HTR), and digital scholarly editing. He holds a Ph.D. in Literature and Linguistics from the University of Antwerp (2020) and has held postdoctoral and visiting scholar positions at institutions like the Meertens Institute (Amsterdam) and the Polish Academy of Sciences (Kraków). Research Interests: Computational analysis of medieval poetic meter Handwritten text recognition applied to historical manuscripts Digital methodologies in Hispanic-Filipino literature Stylometric analysis of children's literature His articles explore topics ranging from HTR datasets for medieval manuscripts to computational analyses of implied readership in Harry Potter. He contributes to projects like DigiPhiLit, advancing digital approaches for under-resourced languages. Current work includes a distant reading analysis of the Princeton Prosody Archive to study canonical authorship and prosodic concepts. Affiliations: Center for Digital Humanities, Princeton University Humanities Council, Princeton University Technical Council, Erasmus+ DigiPhiLit Project

• 17th-century French literature
• Theatre studies
• Literary editing
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Dr Jonathan Carson is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Modern Languages, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on 17th-century French literature, particularly the works of Paul Scarron, the evolution of theatre, and the development of the novel in France. He specializes in textual editing and has produced groundbreaking scholarly editions of Scarron's plays. His research also explores broader theatrical themes from the 17th century to the Romantic period. Carson’s publications include critical editions of Scarron’s complete theatre works (2013), analyses of prison motifs in French tragedy, and studies on historical rewriting in plays like La Mort de l’empereur Commode . His work emphasizes forensic bibliography, textual authenticity, and the interplay between source texts and adaptations. He frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals such as Papers on French Seventeenth Century Literature and Seventeenth-Century French Studies . His research demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, bridging historical analysis, textual criticism, and genre studies. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to French literary scholarship are recognized through sustained academic output and editorial rigor. Carson’s advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text. His expertise extends to teaching French literature and theatre, reflecting his dual role as a researcher and educator within the School of Modern Languages.

• Natural Language Processing
• Medical Informatics
• Security Informatics
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Dr. Dmitri Roussinov is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde, part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Natural Language Processing (including large language models), medical informatics, security informatics, information retrieval, information systems, and human-computer interaction. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in Economics from Indiana University. Prior to Strathclyde, he was an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business and worked in the software industry. Dr. Roussinov has led projects such as the KTP collaboration with Rico Developments Ltd (2021–2023) to develop a multi-lingual algorithm for recipe creation, and a project applying deep neural networks to clinical text analysis (2019–2020). He has served on the program committees of major conferences like the ACM SIGIR and ECIR, and contributed to innovation voucher projects. His recent work explores large language models, Arabic content analysis, regulatory compliance via NLP, and clinical event prediction using attention-based transformers. Dr. Roussinov is affiliated with the SICSA and Strathclyde iSchool, and welcomes PhD inquiries in his research areas.

Serge SharoffView profile

Professor

• Language Technology
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Translation
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Dr. Serge Sharoff is a Professor of Language Technology at the University of Leeds' School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. His research focuses on natural language processing (NLP), machine translation, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities, with emphasis on web corpus curation and cross-lingual language adaptation. He leads projects like the Leeds Russian Centre and the PALODIEM initiative, exploring translation quality, multilingual NLP, and comparable corpora. Sharoff has supervised PhD students in language technology and teaches courses on computational linguistics, machine translation, and corpus methods for translators. Education: PhD in Computational Linguistics from Moscow Lomonosov State University (1997) Postdoctoral Work: Russian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (1997–2000); Humboldt Fellowship at University of Bielefeld (2001–2002) Research interests include genre classification, multilingual models for lesser-resourced languages, and leveraging non-parallel texts for translation. His work has produced large-scale corpora for Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and other languages, with applications in healthcare and social discourse analysis. Sharoff co-founded the BUCC workshop series on comparable corpora and collaborates internationally on projects like the iDEM initiative. Recent articles highlight contributions to syntax-aware machine translation, adversarial text classification, and computational analysis of fiction genres. He actively seeks PhD candidates in language technology, emphasizing practical applications in translation and computational linguistics.

Julia MerrillView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Musical Taste (Disliked Music)
• Concert Research
• Language and Music Cognition
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Julia Merrill serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Kassel's Institute of Music and Senior Research Fellow in the Music Department at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics since 2014. Her academic journey includes a Habilitation in Musicology (2018, University of Kassel), PhD in Cognitive Science (2013, University of Potsdam), Diploma in Speech Science (2010, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg), and Diploma in Church Music (2004, University of Church Music Heidelberg). Habilitation in Musicology, University of Kassel (2018) PhD in Cognitive Science, University of Potsdam (2013, summa cum laude) Diploma in Speech Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2010) Diploma in Church Music, University of Church Music Heidelberg (2004) Merrill's research centers on the psychological and physiological dimensions of musical aversion, with groundbreaking work on disliked music's emotional and bodily impacts. Her concert research examines physiological synchrony during live performances, while vocal studies explore the speech-song boundary and aesthetic evaluation of voices. Current projects include investigating perceived versus felt emotions in music and analyzing pandemic-era shifts in musical engagement. Her publication trends reveal a methodological evolution from lesion studies and fMRI toward ecological concert research and psychophysiological measurement. Recent work emphasizes mixed-methods approaches combining self-report with cardiac/respiratory monitoring, particularly regarding musical dislikes and live audience experiences. No scientific awards are explicitly documented in available materials. Merrill has served as guest professor at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2015-2016) and edited conference proceedings for the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. Current externally funded work includes the INHABIT Artist-in-Residence program at the Max Planck Institute. She collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects spanning music cognition, neuropsychology, and empirical aesthetics. Her laboratory work focuses on the Music Department at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, where she leads research on disliked music and concert experiences. Current team initiatives include the Musicovid international research network examining pandemic impacts on musical behavior and projects studying physiological synchrony during ensemble singing.

Johan Laurits TønnessonView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric
• Nordic Language
• Nordic Literature
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Johan Laurits Tønnesson is a Professor of Non-fiction Research at the Institute for Linguistic and Nordic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. His academic career spans over two decades at the university, where he has developed expertise at the intersection of language studies, literature, and media. Tønnesson holds a permanent position as a full professor, teaching courses in rhetoric, non-fiction, and plain language communication. Tønnesson's research interests focus on Nordic language, rhetoric, non-fiction/sakprosa research, and plain language communication. His work examines non-fiction across multiple contexts - from parliamentary reports and newspapers to job advertisements and legal documents. He approaches non-fiction as both published literary works and functional texts with practical applications in society. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 15 recent publications analyzed here spanning from 2010 to 2019. These works demonstrate his focus on multimodal communication, historical non-fiction analysis, and the relationship between rhetoric and societal functions. His research often employs text-historical approaches and topos analysis to understand how non-fiction shapes and reflects cultural values. Editor-in-chief of the Nordic scholarly journal Sakprosa since 2009 Editor-in-chief of Sakprosasiden.no , a platform for non-fiction research discussion Editor of the non-fiction research bibliography Sakbib.no Recipient of recognition from the Faculty of Humanities for the social significance of his work (2017) Tønnesson has supervised numerous PhD candidates, including main supervision for Øistein Hide and Ida Seljeseth (2020), and previously for Jan Grue (2012), Gudrun Kløve Juuhl (2014), and Ommund Vareberg (2019). He has led multiple research projects including 'Communicative Circuitry of the Green Shift' (2018-2020), 'Nordic Non-fiction' (2018-2019), and the long-running 'Research Network Norwegian Factual Prose' (since 2000). In 2019, he developed the BA program 'Klart språk' (Plain Language) and teaches related courses connecting language studies with legal security and democratic participation.

Regina StoddenView profile

Research Fellow

• Text Simplification
• Online Participation
• Web Accessibility
• +6 more

Regina Stodden is a Research Fellow at the Department of Computational Linguistics, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, since January 2019. She is affiliated with the NRW Research College for Online Participation (second funding phase) and works under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marc Ziegele. Education: B.A. in Educational Science, Text Technology, and Computational Linguistics from Bielefeld University M.A. in Information Science and Language Technology from HHU Düsseldorf Her research focuses on automatic text processing , particularly text simplification for online discussions. This includes: Enabling participation for people with limited German proficiency Reducing manual workload in text analysis Exploring accessibility in Open Data portals She has contributed to tools like TS-ANNO for corpus annotation and EASSE-DE for simplification evaluation, with recent work extending to CEFR-based language proficiency assessment . Her research intersects Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and Usability Studies , often addressing accessibility challenges in digital participation. Scientific awards: No explicit awards mentioned. Advising and grants: Participates in the NRW Research College for Online Participation funding program and collaborates under Prof. Dr. Laura Kallmeyer's supervision. Her work involves grants related to text simplification for online participation processes.

Selma TekirView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Text Mining
• Machine Learning
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Selma Tekir is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology. She completed her undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering at Ege University in 2001, followed by a master's degree from Izmir Institute of Technology in 2004, and earned her PhD from Ege University in 2010. In 2009, she worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Konstanz, Germany. Her educational background includes: B.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2001) M.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (2004) Ph.D.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2010) Dr. Tekir's research spans multiple areas of natural language processing and computational linguistics, with a particular focus on Turkish language processing. Her work explores text mining, news analysis, information warfare, and the application of deep learning techniques to linguistic problems. She has made significant contributions to counterfactual detection in Turkish, multi-modal language models, and the integration of symbolic reasoning with neural approaches. Her research often bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in the Turkish language context which presents unique challenges as a morphologically rich agglutinative language. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advancing natural language understanding systems for Turkish, developing methods for counterfactual detection, enhancing question answering systems with knowledge graphs, and applying graph neural networks to biological sequence analysis. Her work demonstrates growing interest in combining symbolic reasoning with neural approaches and exploring self-reflection capabilities in language agents. Dr. Tekir has received research funding for projects including: Consistency and Reliability Assessment in News Chains (TÜBİTAK ARDEB 3501) Application of Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques on Historical Sources (BAP) She teaches courses including CENG 381 - Stochastic Processes, CENG 613 - Scientific Research Methods in Computer Science, and SEDS 501 - Introduction to Data Science.

Nahid PirnazarView profile

Professor

• Judeo-Persian Literature
• Iranian Jewish History
• Cultural Identity Studies
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Nahid Pirnazar is a Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in Iranian Jewish cultural history and Judeo-Persian literature. Her academic leadership spans multiple institutions including the Habib Levy Cultural Foundation and Farhang Foundation. Education: PhD in Iranian Studies with emphasis on Judeo-Persian literature, UCLA (2004) MA in Iranian Studies, UCLA (1999) MA in English as a Second Language, Tehran University (1975) BA in English, Tehran University (1965) Professor Pirnazar's research centers on the intersection of Iranian and Jewish cultures through literary analysis of Judeo-Persian texts spanning Safavid to modern eras. Her work examines cultural identity formation , religious conversion dynamics , and national belonging narratives among Iranian Jews. Key contributions include analyzing epic poetry adaptations like Ketab-e Anusi and tracing Zionist movement development in pre-revolutionary Iran. Her publication portfolio reveals strong thematic continuity in studying minority cultural preservation through literary production, with recent works focusing on immigration acculturation patterns and historical documentation of forced conversions. The research demonstrates deep engagement with manuscript analysis and comparative religious studies. Scientific Awards: Recognition Award for Humanitarian Services (Iranian Jewish Women's Organization, 2021) Leadership in Academic Affairs Award (Habib Levy Cultural Foundation, 2000) Founding Secretary of Farhang Foundation (2008-2010) Highest Academic Achievement Award from Shah of Iran (1976) As an educator, Pirnazar developed foundational courses including Introduction to Judeo-Persian: Literature and Culture and History and Culture of Iranian Jews . Her academic service includes editorial work for Iran Namag and leadership roles in cultural preservation organizations. She has presented at major institutions including Tel Aviv University, Bar Ilan University, and the Library of Congress.

Eva KrekovičováView profile

Professor

• Ethnology
• Folklore Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
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Eva Krekovičová, Doc. PhDr., DrSc., is a distinguished academic in ethnology and folkloristics, affiliated with the Institute of Ethnology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) and the Faculty of Philosophy at Comenius University. She has been employed at the Institute since 1975 and holds the position of Professor. Her research focuses on Slovak folklore, ethnic identity, minority studies, and historical stereotypes. She has led numerous international projects, including studies on Slovak minorities abroad and the cultural identity of Bulgarians in Slovakia. Education: She earned her PhDr. (1980), CSc. (1981), DrSc. (2000), and Doc. (2006) from prestigious institutions. Her education includes studies at the Department of Ethnography and Folkloristics, Comenius University (1973). Research Interests: Krekovičová specializes in the theory and methodology of ethnology, song analysis, musical folklorism, and the representation of ethnic minorities in folklore. Her work explores topics like Roma and Jewish imagery in Slovak folk traditions, collective memory, and the intersection of folklore and politics. Awards: She has received notable accolades, including the International Giuseppe Pitré-Salvatore Salomone Marino Award for her Encyclopedia of Slovak Folk Culture (1995) and multiple prizes from the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Her work has also been honored by the Slovak Ethnographic Society and the Slovak Musical Fund. Teaching & Leadership: Krekovičová has taught at Comenius University and guest lectured internationally. She has held leadership roles, including scientific guarantee of her department (from 2000) and membership in editorial boards of journals like Ethnological Review and Slovak Ethnology . Publications: Over 200 works, including monographs like Medzi toleranciou a bariérami (1999) and edited volumes such as Folklór a komunikácia v procesoch globalizácie (2005). Her research spans folk songs, ethnic stereotypes, and cultural memory in Central Europe.

• Forensic Linguistics
• Authorship Attribution
• Idiolect Analysis
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Krzysztof Kredens is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Forensic Linguistics at the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, part of the School of English, Languages and Applied Linguistics at Aston University. He holds a MA in English Studies (Lodz) and a PhD in English Linguistics (Lodz). As Director of the Aston Institute, he leads research in forensic linguistics with a focus on authorship analysis and communication barriers in justice systems. His research interests include individual language variation for forensic authorship analysis, theoretical and practical aspects of idiolect, and improving communication in policing contexts. He actively engages in casework as an expert witness and advises on interpreting practices in police interviews and courtrooms. Dr. Kredens' recent articles explore AI-generated text detection using Bi-LSTM networks, epistemic modality in Spanish, and occupational stress among forensic linguists. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He teaches postgraduate courses like 'Language as Evidence' and 'Linguistics in Legal Contexts.' His professional activities include editorial roles for the 'Language and Law/Linguagem e Direito' journal and invited talks at international conferences.