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Inmaculada Delgado Jara is an Associate Professor of Greek Philology at the Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, specializing in Biblical Studies and Patristics. Her academic profile shows extensive engagement with ancient Greek texts, particularly focusing on San Juan Crisóstomo, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and Septuagint studies. Her educational background includes a doctorate from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca with the thesis "Sermones in Genesim de San Juan Crisóstomo estudio temático, estilístico y traducción" (1999), supervised by Dr. Alfonso Ortega Carmona. She is a member of the research groups "Humanismo, reformas y ciencia: del Medievo a la Ilustración" and "ICS. Innovación en Ciencias Sociales". Delgado Jara's research interests center on Greek Philology, Biblical Philology, Patristics, Septuagint Studies, Erasmus of Rotterdam studies, and San Juan Crisóstomo studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep expertise in ancient Greek language and literature, particularly as applied to biblical and patristic texts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of classical literature and early Christian thought. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on textual criticism, philological analysis of biblical and patristic works, and the reception history of classical texts in Christian contexts. Her work often bridges linguistic analysis with historical and theological interpretation, particularly examining how ancient Greek texts were transmitted, interpreted, and utilized in later periods. Her scholarly activity includes numerous books, edited volumes, and academic papers, with recent work focusing on Erasmus's biblical scholarship, San Juan Crisóstomo's homilies, and the Septuagint. Despite her extensive publication record, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. Delgado Jara is actively involved in academic supervision and research direction, as evidenced by her editorial work on major scholarly projects and her participation in academic conferences. Her work shows collaboration with numerous scholars across Spain and internationally, particularly in the fields of Biblical Studies and Renaissance Humanism.

• Greek Philology
• Biblical Philology
• Patristics
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Maria Sol López Martínez is a Researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Galician Philology within the Faculty of Philology. She is part of the Galician Language Institute (ILG) and the FILGA research group, focusing on Galician Philology and Linguistics. Her work spans Galician and Portuguese philologies, with a specialization in syntactic structures and historical linguistic analysis. She earned her Doctorate in 1991 with the thesis The direct complement with the preposition 'A' in Galician , supervised by Dr. Ramón Lorenzo Vázquez. Her research interests include syntactic patterns in Galician, historical language evolution, and comparative studies between Galician and Portuguese. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. She contributes to academic discourse through her affiliation with the ILG and FILGA, though specific lab or team details beyond these are not provided.

• Galician Philology
• Portuguese Philology
• Historical Linguistics
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Ana Belén Llopis Cardona is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish Philology at the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, University of Valencia. She is a member of the Val.Es.Co. research group, dedicated to the study of colloquial Spanish. Her academic work centers on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the functional roles of discourse markers in spoken and written Spanish. PhD in Spanish Linguistics, University of Valencia, 2011 Supervised by Dr. Salvador Pons Bordería and Dr. Antonio Briz Gómez Her research explores the evolution and usage of discourse markers such as "eso sí," "por su parte," "en definitiva," and "igual/lo mismo," analyzing their semantic-pragmatic cycles, grammaticalization processes, and sociolinguistic functions. She investigates how colloquial language functions as a rhetorical strategy in media genres like radio commentary. Her methodological approach integrates corpus analysis, construction grammar, and functional linguistics. Her recent publications span topics including evidentiality (e.g., "según"), politeness in dialogic literary gatherings, and prosodic variation in discourse particles. The body of her work reveals a consistent focus on the dynamic interplay between form, function, and context in Spanish discourse. Discourse Markers Pragmatics Grammaticalization Spanish Linguistics Evidentiality Colloquial Register Ana Belén Llopis Cardona actively contributes to academic discourse through publications in international journals and participation in research collaborations. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained scholarly output indicates ongoing research activity and academic engagement.

• Discourse Markers
• Pragmatics
• Discourse Analysis
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Mikel Labiano is a Professor of Greek Philology at the University of Valencia since 2003, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication and the Department of Classical Philology. He is actively involved in the GRATUV research group and has published extensively on ancient Greek drama and medical texts. PhD in Classical Philology (University of Salamanca, 1999) Specializes in Aristophanic comedy and Corpus Hippocraticum His research focuses on: Linguistic features of Attic drama Conversational analysis in ancient texts Pseudepigraphic documents and authorship attribution Dialectal variation in Greek texts Imperative constructions in tragedy Stylistic parody mechanisms Recent publications analyze: Particle combinations in Platonic dialogues Comparative suffixes in Aristophanic comedy Imperial decrees in Hippocratic corpus Technical language parody in drama He teaches courses in Greek language and classical philology at multiple levels.

• Ancient Greek Linguistics
• Classical Philology
• Greek Comedy
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Luis Pomer Monferrer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Philology at the Universitat de València, Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. His academic work is deeply rooted in Latin Philology, with a focus on classical reception, medieval Latin literature, and the classical tradition in Iberian literature. He is a member of the GIRHTC Research Group on Rhetoric, Humanism and the Classical Tradition. His research interests include Latin linguistics, historiography, rhetoric, mythological themes in literature, and Christian polemical literature adversus Iudaeos . He explores how classical motifs are adapted in medieval and Renaissance texts, particularly in chivalric romances and religious writings. His work spans from ancient historiography (e.g., Ammianus Marcellinus, Quintus Curtius Rufus) to medieval adaptations of Alexander the Great legends and mythological references in Spanish Golden Age poetry. His recent publications (2019–2020) focus on the literary forms of anti-Jewish polemics, examining dialogue, homily, and treatise genres, while earlier works analyze the transmission of the Amazon-Thalestris episode, mythological themes in Falcó’s epigrams, and the magical role of Medea in Belianís de Grecia . He also investigates the use of classical authors like Virgil in Christian millenarian thought (Lactantius) and the representation of social inversion through Amazon figures. Luis Pomer Monferrer earned his doctorate from the Universitat de València in 2004 with a thesis on direct and indirect speech in Quintus Curtius Rufus, supervised by Dr. Jordi Pérez Durà. He has contributed to scholarly volumes such as Latinidad Medieval Hispánica and authored entries in the Diccionario biográfico y bibliográfico del humanismo español . He regularly publishes in both Spanish and English, demonstrating a strong engagement with international academic discourse. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. There is no information regarding student supervision or grant funding. His research is conducted within the GIRHTC group, which supports collaborative work in rhetoric, humanism, and classical tradition.

• Latin Philology
• Classical Reception
• Medieval Latin Literature
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Dr. Lluís Barceló Coblijn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Catalan Philology and General Linguistics. He leads the Laboratori d'Investigació en Complexitat i de Lingüística Experimental (LICLE) , focusing on language evolution, syntax, and atypical language acquisition. His work combines Network Science with linguistic analysis, particularly exploring phylogeny (e.g., H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis) and ontogeny (birth to adulthood). He also researches Balearic sign languages and clinical linguistics in disorders like Williams syndrome and dyslexia. Education: Bachelor's in Catalan Philology (UIB, 2006), with a year at Universität Paderborn Bachelor's in General Linguistics (UB, 2007), with a year at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's in Cognitive Science and Language (UB, 2008) Master's in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2010) PhD in Human Cognition and Evolution (UIB, 2012) Research Interests: Language evolution in hominins (e.g., Neanderthals) and its biological underpinnings Syntactic development analyzed via complex networks and graph theory Sign language sociolinguistics in Balearic islands Clinical linguistics in atypical populations (e.g., Williams syndrome, Down syndrome) Recent Work: His 2025 studies include exploring language acquisition in dyslexic students and syntactic patterns in Spanish speakers with Williams syndrome. He recently secured a grant for expanding the Descriptive Dictionary of Balearic Sign Languages (DDLSIB). Awards/Grants: Member of consolidated research groups (BEATLES, NRL) and recipient of a Menorcan Institute grant for sign language research. Currently coordinating an FPI grant application on Williams syndrome and syntax. Teaching: Teaches courses on Catalan grammar, language acquisition theories, and language evolution at the undergraduate and master's levels. Supervises thesis projects in linguistics and literary competence.

• Language Evolution
• Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
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Olvido Andújar Molina is an Assistant Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) , affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Language and Literature Didactics, Spanish Unit . She is a member of the Investigación en Educación Literaria y Literatura Infantil (ELLI-UCM) research group and serves as Secretary of the journal Didáctica. Lengua y Literatura , which holds the FECyT quality seal. Her work bridges academic research and creative practice, with poetry collections like Érase que se es (2023) and a column in Pikara Magazine .

• Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
• Language and Literature Didactics
• Intercultural Communication
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Dr. Lucía Loureiro Porto is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she has been employed since 2005. She serves in the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Philology, specializing in English Philology. Her academic journey began with a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1998, followed by an MA in English Language and Linguistics in 2001, and a PhD in 2005. She has held various academic positions, progressing from Interim Full Professor (2005-2011) to Tenured Associate Professor (2011-2024), and finally to Full Professor (2024-present). Her educational background includes: BA in English Language and Literature, University of Santiago de Compostela (1998) MA in English Language and Linguistics, University of Santiago de Compostela (2001) PhD, University of Santiago de Compostela (2005) - "The semantic predecessors of need: From Old to Early Modern English" Dr. Loureiro Porto's research focuses on historical and synchronic linguistics, with particular emphasis on World Englishes, corpus linguistics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics, language contact, grammaticalization, and modality in English. Her work often examines democratization and colloquialization processes in English varieties worldwide, with special attention to Asian Englishes and Gibraltar English. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of pragmatic markers, epicene pronouns, and grammaticalization processes across different English varieties. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on language democratization, gender-neutral language, and variation in World Englishes. Through corpus-based analyses, she explores how social factors like gender, register, and historical context influence linguistic change. Her work on the International Corpus of English-Gibraltar (ICE-GBR) represents an important contribution to the documentation of a lesser-studied English variety. Among her notable achievements are: ESSE Book Award 2010 for "The semantic predecessors of need in the history of English (c750-1710)" MA dissertation extraordinary award from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2002) AEDEAN grant for junior investigators (2004) Dr. Loureiro Porto has supervised multiple PhD students and is actively involved in research projects related to language variation and change. She has served on editorial boards and scientific committees for several prestigious linguistic journals and conferences. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with sociolinguistic and pragmatic approaches, contributing to our understanding of how English evolves across different global contexts. She is a member of the CAVA (Corpus-based Approaches to Linguistic Variation) research group at UIB and has participated in numerous international conferences, often organizing thematic sessions on language contact and variation. Her research stays at institutions like the University of California Santa Barbara, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven demonstrate the international recognition of her work.

• Historical Linguistics
• Synchronic Linguistics
• World Englishes
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Luis González García is a Professor in the Department of Spanish Language at the Faculty of Philology, University of A Coruña. He is an active member of the HISPANIA Research Group (Research Group on Hispanic Language, Literature and Culture) with a focus on Spanish linguistics. His academic profile demonstrates extensive teaching experience across multiple degree programs including the Degree in Spanish: Linguistic and Literary Studies, Degree in Galician and Portuguese: Linguistic and Literary Studies, and the Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics. His research interests center on Spanish language, with specific expertise in morphology, syntax, lexicology, and phraseology, as well as the relationship between phraseology and popular culture. His scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of Spanish linguistics, with particular attention to phraseological units and their morphosyntactic properties. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on phraseology, with significant contributions to understanding idiomatic expressions in Spanish, their historical development, and their manifestation in contemporary usage. His work spans theoretical linguistics, historical analysis, and practical applications in language teaching, demonstrating both breadth and depth in his scholarly pursuits. Luis González García has secured research funding from various entities including the Department of Education and University Planning, the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and regional Galician authorities. His research projects have explored Spanish language structure, phraseology, and linguistic education. He actively supervises undergraduate and master's level research projects, with numerous end-of-degree works focusing on Spanish language topics such as grammatical terminology, linguistic phenomena in digital communication, inclusive language, and literary analysis from linguistic perspectives. His academic service includes participation in numerous conferences and scholarly organizations related to phraseology and Spanish linguistics, both nationally and internationally, demonstrating his integration within the broader academic community.

• Spanish Language
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Dr. Cristina Suárez Gómez is a Full Professor of English Linguistics at the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Languages, University of the Balearic Islands. She has held this position since October 2022, following her national accreditation in November 2021. Previously, she served as a tenured Senior Lecturer from October 2010. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to the field of World Englishes and historical linguistics. Her educational background includes: MA in English Language and Literature, University of Santiago de Compostela (1997) Master in Linguistics, University of York (2003) PhD in English Linguistics (European Doctorate), University of Santiago de Compostela (2004) Dr. Suárez Gómez's research focuses on World Englishes, historical syntax, and language variation . She has made significant contributions to understanding relativization processes, morphosyntactic variation, and the expression of perfect forms across different English varieties. Her work often employs corpus-based approaches to analyze linguistic phenomena in both historical and contemporary contexts, with particular attention to contact varieties like Gibraltar English and Bangladeshi English. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on grammatical structures across diverse English varieties, examining patterns of variation through comparative and transnational perspectives. She frequently collaborates with Elena Seoane and Lucía Loureiro-Porto, contributing to major reference works like The New Cambridge History of the English Language and editing special issues on World Englishes for prominent journals. Dr. Suárez Gómez has received significant research funding from Spanish national agencies, including as Principal Investigator for the project "Morphosyntactic variation in New Englishes" (Spanish Ministry for Economy and Competitiveness, grant FFI2011-26693-C02-02) and co-Principal Investigator for a project on morphosyntactic variation in World Englishes (Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, PID2020-117030GB-I00, 2021-2024). She has supervised several PhD students to completion, including Laura García-Castro (2020), and currently supervises Pablo Vilas, Anastasia Beloborodova, and Victoria Rodríguez Lázaro. Dr. Suárez Gómez is an active member of the research community, having served as convenor of the Sociolinguistics and Dialectology panel at AEDEAN conferences (2012-2015) and as treasurer of the Spanish Association for English and American Studies since November 2016. She is also a member of the Consolidated R+D+I Group "Corpus-based Approaches to Language Variation (CAVA)" and co-leads the compilation of ICE Gibraltar within the International Corpus of English project.

• World Englishes
• English Linguistics
• Historical Syntax
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Ana Isabel Boullón Agrelo is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Galician Philology and the Faculty of Philology. She is a member of the FILGA research group and the Galician Language Institute (ILG). Her work focuses on onomastics (anthroponymy, toponymy), lexicography, and medieval text editing. She coordinates the Toponomasticon Hispaniae project (2020–present), funded by Spain’s Ministry of Science, involving 65 researchers across European universities. Education: PhD from USC (1993) with a thesis on medieval Galician anthroponymy. Key research areas include Galician surname etymology (leading the Dictionary of Galician Surnames project), medieval documentation editing (e.g., Chronicle of Iria), and linguistic standardization at the Royal Galician Academy. Research trends in her articles emphasize interdisciplinary onomastic studies, historical text analysis, and sociolinguistic aspects of names. Projects like Toponomasticon Hispaniae reflect her focus on Hispanic toponymy and collaborative research. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her extensive publications and leadership roles highlight significant academic recognition. Her work bridges historical linguistics and cultural studies, addressing Galician language evolution through names and place-names. She has supervised numerous projects and edited foundational texts, contributing to Galician cultural preservation and academic discourse.

• Galician Philology
• Onomastics
• Lexicography
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María do Carme Hermida Gulías is a Full Professor of Galician Language at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Galician Philology within the Faculty of Communication Sciences. She is a member of the Galician Language Institute (ILG) and the research group FILGA (Galician Philology and Linguistics). Her academic career began with a doctorate (1991) on the resurgence of Galician linguistic consciousness (1840-1891), supervised by Dr. Antón Santamarina. Her research focuses on historical linguistics, lexicography, and sociolinguistics. She contributed to major projects like the Galician Linguistic Atlas and the Gran Diccionario Xerais da Lingua . Notable works include Practical Grammar (2004), studies on Rosalía de Castro's legacy, and analyses of Galician oral traditions. She has held leadership roles in cultural organizations like Redes Escarlata and MUGACOM, and served as Culture Councillor for Teo (2007–2015). Her scholarly output includes over 20 books and numerous articles on Galician language history, dialectology, and cultural identity. She resigned from teaching journalism in 2013 to protest media handling of the Asunta case, underscoring her commitment to ethical cultural representation.

• Galician Philology
• Historical Linguistics
• Lexicography
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Marc Alier Forment is an Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Services and Information Systems Engineering within the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB). He is also associated with the Institut de Ciències de l'Educació and serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Engineering, Science, and Technology Education. His research is conducted through the UPC EduSTEAM - STEAM University Learning Research Group. His research interests span Educational Technology , Artificial Intelligence in Education , Learning Management Systems , Open Source in Education , Ethics in Computing , Sustainability in Education , Mobile Learning , Learning Analytics , and Privacy in EdTech . He emphasizes ethical, secure, and sustainable applications of technology in higher education, particularly in engineering contexts. The recent scholarly output highlights a strong focus on the integration of AI in education (especially through the LAMB framework), ethical implications of generative AI, privacy in learning analytics using edge and fog computing, and innovative pedagogical methods in computer science education. His work increasingly bridges technical computing with humanistic concerns such as ethics, privacy, and social responsibility. Best Paper Award TEEM'22 Premis de Programari lliure 2005 de l'AGAUR VI Premi Davyd Luque a la innovació en les TIC Best interoperability innovation: Moodle simple learning tools for interoperability consumer – Spain Marc Alier Forment has led and participated in numerous educational innovation and R&D+i projects, particularly focused on Moodle/LMS integration, mobile learning, open-source educational tools, and the development of ethical and privacy-preserving technologies. He has mentored and collaborated extensively with colleagues on curriculum development, particularly in embedding sustainability and ethics into computing education. His work is central to UPC’s digital education strategy, especially through the Atenea platform. He leads and contributes to the UPC EduSTEAM research group and has been instrumental in developing STEAM-based lecturer training programs. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, education, and social sciences, aiming to create holistic, responsible technological solutions for learning.

• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
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Rosa María Herrera García is a researcher associated with the Pontifical University of Salamanca under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . Her work focuses on Latin Philology , Isidore of Seville's Etymologies , and the History of Aristotelianism in religious contexts. Her research delves into Biblical Exegesis , Medieval Theology , and Translation Theory , particularly examining how cultural and religious texts sustain tradition through successive generations. Key projects include analyzing syntactic structures in religious texts and exploring the role of Sacred Scripture in evangelical preaching. She has contributed to understanding superstition and religion in Roman society via Isidore's writings, and her work on Valerius of Bierzo investigates the term saeculum in theological discourse.

• Latin Philology
• Isidore of Seville's Etymologies
• History of Aristotelianism
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Dr. Antonio Lillo is a Professor of English Linguistics in the Department of English Philology at the University of Alicante. He is also the head of the research group 'Lexicology and Lexicography' (2022-) and has held administrative roles including Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Digital Humanities (2017-18). Research focus: Slang lexicology, lexicography, phonological motivation in word-formation Key publications: A Dictionary of English Rhyming Slangs , Grammar in Gobbets , Transcribing English Published in top-tier journals: English World-Wide , Dictionaries , Journal of English Linguistics His research has been featured in media outlets such as the Sunday Times , Mirror , and ABC Radio National’s Lingua Franca . He received the Leocadio Martín Mingorance Research Award (2018) and maintains affiliations with international societies like the American Dialect Society and Global Anglicism Database Network.

• Slang lexicology
• Lexicography
• Phonological motivation in word-formation
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