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Astrid WagnerView profile

Research Professor

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)Spain

Astrid Wagner is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Director at the Institute of Philosophy (IFS) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Technische Universität Berlin, recognized by the National University of Distance Education (UNED), and previously served as professor for 20 years at TU Berlin. Her research focuses on philosophy of culture, science epistemology, and digital society challenges. Key interests include philosophy of language, perception phenomenology, pragmatism, and ethical implications of digital transformation. Recent work examines uncertainty dynamics, trust frameworks, post-truth phenomena, infodemics, conspiracy theories, cognitive vulnerability, and digital citizenship. Wagner leads major research initiatives including the INconRES project on ethical-epistemological keys to digital social dynamics (2021-2025), the ORTEGA-CM interdisciplinary innovation consortium on José Ortega y Gasset's legacy (2024-2026), and previously directed the RESPONTRUST project combating COVID-19 disinformation (2021-2023). She co-leads the DESTERRA project analyzing disinformation's societal foundations (2022-2025) and participates in UCM's Rationality, Knowledge and Action research group. She serves on Spain's Committee of Experts for National Security against disinformation, advises the Congressional Science Office, and holds editorial positions at the Journal of Ortega Studies. Wagner contributes to GENET Association's Gender Studies Network and juries for the Princess of Asturias Award and Javier Muguerza Philosophy Prize.

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Daniel RecasensView profile

Professor

Autonomous University of BarcelonaSpain

Daniel Recasens is a Full Professor in the Department of Catalan Philology at the Faculty of Arts, Autonomous University of Barcelona, where he has been a permanent faculty member since 1985. He is also affiliated with the Institute for Catalan Studies as a researcher. His academic work centers on experimental phonetics and phonology, with a focus on Romance languages, particularly Catalan. Research Interests: Daniel Recasens specializes in Experimental Phonetics , Phonology , Sound Change , and Phonetic and Phonological Universals . His research investigates articulatory and acoustic aspects of speech production, including coarticulation, assimilation, blending, and the phonetic motivations behind diachronic sound changes in Romance languages. He employs advanced techniques such as ultrasound imaging, electropalatography (EPG), and acoustic analysis to study consonant clusters, vowel-consonant interactions, and the evolution of phonological systems. Scientific Publications and Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a consistent focus on the articulatory and acoustic foundations of phonological processes. Key themes include dynamic blending in fricative sequences, tongue configuration in stop-liquid clusters, and the phonetic causes of palatalization and vowel changes. His work combines empirical data with theoretical models such as the Degree of Articulatory Constraint (DAC) model, contributing significantly to laboratory phonology and historical linguistics. Scientific Awards: Member, Academy of Europe (Academia Europaea), 2018 Advising and Research Grants: Daniel Recasens has mentored several doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, including Clara Isabel Rodriguez Casado, Aina Espinosa, and Fernando Sánchez-Miret. While specific grant details are not listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in experimental phonetics suggest sustained research funding and collaborative projects in phonetic and phonological research. Labs and Research Teams: He is associated with the Center for Theoretical Linguistics (CLT) at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a research group dedicated to theoretical and experimental studies of language. His work often involves collaboration with phonetics laboratories and international scholars in the fields of articulatory phonetics and historical linguistics.

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Gemma BoledaView profile

Research Professor

Pompeu Fabra UniversitySpain

Gemma Boleda is an ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, where she co-directs the Computational Linguistics and Linguistic Theory (COLT) research group. Her research focuses on understanding how humans convey meaning through language, investigating the formal properties that support communication, and exploring how languages are shaped by cognitive and communicative factors. Her primary interests include lexical semantics, cross-linguistic variation, and the integration of linguistic theory with computational methods. She employs interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistics, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science, utilizing large-scale data analysis to study universal patterns and variations across languages. Boleda's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on computational semantics, lexical variation, and language evolution. Her recent work explores the intersection of symbolic and neural approaches to language processing, lexical creativity across development and evolution, and computational models of semantic phenomena like colexification and polysemy. She teaches Computational Semantics in the Master's in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics program and has secured significant research funding including ERC Starting Grants. Her work has contributed valuable linguistic resources such as the ManyNames dataset and Database of Catalan Adjectives.

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Antonio Terrón BarrosoView profile

Researcher

University of BarcelonaSpain

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

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Silverio Juan Martinez FernandezView profile

Professor

Polytechnic University of CataloniaSpain

Silverio Juan Martinez Fernandez is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) , affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB) and the Department of Service and Information Systems Engineering . He is a core member of the inSSIDE and GESSI research groups. His expertise spans Empirical Software Engineering , Green AI , MLOps , and Software Analytics . Education: Bachelor's in Computer Engineering PhD from UPC in Software Engineering Master's in Computing Research Interests: Focuses on sustainable AI practices, energy-efficient ML systems, and MLOps education. He investigates architectural design for green AI, energy labeling tools for ML models, and agile software development methodologies. His work bridges theoretical research and industrial applications, emphasizing data-driven decision-making. Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects like Green AI-Based Systems Architecture and Q-Rapids , funded by national and EU programs. Collaborates with institutions like Softeam and industry partners to apply software analytics in real-world scenarios. Labs & Teams: Coordinates the inSSIDE group, focusing on integrated software and data engineering. Active in organizing conferences like GREENS and ESEM , and co-develops tools like Skuld for technical debt management.

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Fernando Sánchez-FigueroaView profile

Professor

University of ExtremaduraSpain

Fernando Sánchez-Figueroa is a Full Professor at the University of Extremadura's Department of Computer Systems Engineering and Telematics. He is a co-founder of Homeria Open Solutions, a spin-off engaged in R&D projects under EU frameworks. His research focuses on Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, and Ambient Intelligence. He has authored over 50 scientific articles and led numerous R&D contracts with public and private entities. Key roles include: Academic: Full Professor at University of Extremadura Entrepreneur: Co-founder of Homeria Open Solutions Research: Participation in EU-funded projects and development of AI-driven solutions for healthcare, smart cities, and education Research Interests: Machine Learning applications in healthcare, predictive analytics for education, and sustainable smart city technologies. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, such as medical image segmentation using SAM models and cost-efficient UAV systems. Publications: Recent works include decision support systems for employability analysis, zero-shot learning in medical imaging, and recommender systems for education. He emphasizes data-driven approaches and model-driven engineering in software development. Impact: Developed tools like CompareML for preliminary data analysis and LiveSankey for advanced web visualization. His contributions span academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare, urban sustainability, and educational technology.

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Carlos LopezosaView profile

Visiting Professor

University of BarcelonaSpain

Carlos Lopezosa is a Visiting Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) under a Margarita Salas postdoctoral fellowship. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he taught across the Faculty of Communication, including Journalism, Advertising, and Audiovisual Communication. He also coordinated the Online Master's in SEO/SEM at the Barcelona School of Management (UPF). His research focuses on web visibility strategies (SEO, voice search, social media curation), qualitative methodologies (systematic reviews, semi-structured interviews), and AI applications in digital journalism. He is affiliated with the UB's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, contributing to research groups like Professorat GIDD. His work bridges academic research with practical media strategies, emphasizing ethical AI integration and algorithmic transparency. Key research areas include news curation, AI-driven data analysis, and digital media ethics. Lopezosa has published extensively in journals like Future Internet , DOXA Comunicación , and El Profesional de la Información , with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018. His current projects explore AI's role in newsrooms, Google News algorithms, and multidimensional journal evaluation frameworks. Education: Doctor in Information Sciences Research Interests: SEO strategies, content curation, AI in media, systematic reviews Grants: Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship (UB) His work often addresses challenges in digital media visibility, ethical AI implementation, and the evolving role of algorithms in news dissemination. Lopezosa collaborates with institutions like the CRICC research center and frequently presents at international conferences on digital media trends.

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Cristobal Pagan CanovasView profile

Professor

University of MurciaSpain

Cristobal Pagan Canovas is a Permanent Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of English Philology, University of Murcia, where he co-directs the Daedalus Lab and the Murcia Center for Cognition, Communication, and Creativity. He is also a member of the international consortium Red Hen Lab, focusing on multimodal communication research. Education includes: PhD in Ancient and Modern Greek Literature from University of Murcia BA+MA in Classics and BA+MA in English from University of Murcia MA in Classics from University College London His research explores human cognition and communication through interdisciplinary approaches combining humanities and sciences. Primary interests include: Conceptual integration networks in emotional expression Multimodal communication patterns across language, gesture, and prosody Temporal representation in creative artifacts Cognitive foundations of poetic metaphor and verbal art Cultural evolution of integrative patterns in social interactions Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on temporal cognition, multimodal communication, and creativity across domains including poetry, music, and gesture. Research employs corpus analysis, big data approaches, and cognitive modeling to examine how humans integrate perceptions into meaningful wholes. Scientific awards and fellowships: Ramón y Cajal Grant (elite national scheme) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in Quantitative Linguistics EURIAS Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies FBBVA Leonardo Fellowship Marie Curie Fellowship ENSAYA'10 Award for scientific essay He leads multiple research grants including ERASMUS PLUS KA220-HED (MULTIDATA) and national grants MULTIFLOW and CREATIME. Supervised trainees include postdoctoral researchers (Marie Curie, Juan de la Cierva), MA students, undergraduates, and data scientists. The Daedalus Lab develops interdisciplinary methods to study cognition and communication, while Red Hen Lab enables large-scale multimodal dataset analysis through international collaboration.

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José Juan Morcillo PérezView profile

Visiting Professor

Pontifical University of SalamancaSpain

José Juan Morcillo Pérez is a Visiting Professor at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca 's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Holding a 'Cum Laude' Doctorate in Hispanic Philology from the University of Salamanca (2002), he has held teaching positions at the University of St. Andrews, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, and the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca's International Courses. His research focuses on Renaissance Spanish literature Francisco de Osuna's linguistic innovations Lazarillo de Tormes authorship debates Historical linguistics Cultural intersections of law and literature His 2002 doctoral thesis presented a critical edition of Francisco de Osuna's Abecedario Espiritual (1528-1530), analyzing its linguistic registers and neological contributions. He has received recognition for educational innovation projects, particularly in bilingual education and technology integration (2006-2007). Academic contributions include: Pioneering textual editions of Spanish Golden Age mystical works Interdisciplinary analysis of legal discourse in picaresque novels Lexical studies connecting Renaissance humanism with theological expression Scientific recognition includes: Doctor 'Cum Laude' , University of Salamanca (2002) Award for innovative educational project in Castilla-La Mancha public education system

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Adela Cortijo TalaveraView profile

Professor

University of ValenciaSpain

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

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Emma Dafouz MilneView profile

Professor

Complutense University of MadridSpain

Emma Dafouz Milne is a Full Professor of English Linguistics at the Department of English Studies , Complutense University of Madrid. Her work focuses on English-medium instruction (EMI) and language policies in internationalized higher education, with a particular emphasis on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and multilingual university settings (EMEMUS). She has led two Spanish Ministry-funded projects (INTER-LICA, SHIFT) and directed the UCM research group EnGHINE since 2006. Her ROAD-MAPPING framework (developed with Ute Smit) has become a cornerstone for analyzing EMI contexts globally. She serves as Secretary of the ICLHE Executive Board and participates in the COST European Action CLILNetLE network. Her scientific output spans over 90 international journal articles and book chapters, covering topics like academic discourse , disciplinary literacies , and language integration . Recent books include Researching English-Medium Higher Education (Routledge, 2023) and the forthcoming Disciplinary Literacies in English-Medium Higher Education (Routledge, 2025). Awards and recognition include: Stanford University Top 2% Scientists Ranking (2024) 20 Most Relevant Academics at Complutense University (2023) Salvador de Madariaga Research Fellowship (2022) As a visiting researcher and scientific advisor to international projects like ELEMENTAL (UK), Towards a New Model of Communicative Competence (Denmark), and CoRe (Netherlands), she bridges European research initiatives. Her work informs institutions navigating globalization challenges in language policy and academic practice.

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Cortes Garcia, Claudio UlisesView profile

Professor

Polytechnic University of CataloniaSpain

Claudio Ulises Cortes Garcia is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Technical University of Catalonia, and leads the IDEAI-UPC (Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group) and KEMLG (Knowledge Engineering and Machine Learning Group). He is affiliated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). With a Doctor en Informática (PhD in Computer Science) and Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas (Industrial and Systems Engineering) degrees, his work spans Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Agents , and Assistive Technology . His research integrates European Programs and Internet with applications in Second Life and Software . His recent publications focus on Post-COVID cognitive effects , AI ethics , and agent-based modeling for urban water management. He received the Doctor Honoris Causa from Universitat de Girona in 2024 and has collaborated on projects like DIGITAfrica and HUB D'INNOVACIÓ PEDIÀTRICA . His work bridges Neuroscience , Environmental Modeling , and Digital Humanities , with over 650 activities recorded in his academic career. ORCID : 0000-0003-0192-3096 WoS Researcher ID : B-7284-2009 Scopus Author ID : 7004065770

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Maria Mercedes Eurrutia CaveroView profile

Professor

University of MurciaSpain

Maria Mercedes Eurrutia Cavero is a Professor of French Philology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, within the Department of French, Romanesque, Italian, and Arabic Philology. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Murcia (1997), focusing on specialized French linguistics in legal and medical contexts. Her research primarily revolves around lexicology, sociolinguistics, and translation studies, with notable contributions to the study of slang, color terminology, and digital discourse in tourism. Research Interests: Her work examines lexical semantic change, sociocultural implications of language, and practical applications of specialized French. She explores how language reflects social identity (e.g., slang, color symbolism) and bridges cultural gaps through translation, particularly in festivals and gastronomy. Her recent studies address digital communication's impact on tourism lexicons. Publications: Over 15 articles since 1996, including key works on technical discourse contrast, circus lexicology, and online tourism communication. Her 2007 study on color terminology highlights language as a sociocultural artifact, while 2013's work on Internet-based tourism discourse underscores digital lexical evolution. Affiliations: Leader of the 'General and Applied French Linguistics' research group and part of the 'Translation, Lexicology, and Writing' team. She has supervised doctoral research and contributed to UNED's distance-learning French pedagogy programs.

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Ramon Ferrer CanchoView profile

Associate Professor

Polytechnic University of CataloniaSpain

Ramon Ferrer Cancho is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Department of Computer Science, affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics and the LQMC research group (Quantitative, Mathematical, and Computational Linguistics). His work focuses on quantitative linguistics, information theory, and network theory, with applications in language structure, evolution, and animal communication. Education: Doctor in Computer Science, Advanced Studies Diploma in Applied Physics and Simulation. Research Interests: Dependency syntax, linguistic laws (Zipf's law, Menzerath-Altmann law), computational models of language, and cross-disciplinary studies in biology and cognitive science. He leads projects on language optimization, complexity, and data analysis. Recent work includes studies on syntactic dependency distances, ape gesture patterns, and bottlenose dolphin communication parallels. His research bridges computer science, linguistics, and biology, emphasizing universal principles in communication systems. Notable contributions include theoretical frameworks for dependency distance minimization, optimization models of language structure, and empirical analyses of primate vocal sequences.

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Rodrigo Lopes De Barros OliveiraView profile

Lecturer

University of the Balearic IslandsSpain

Rodrigo Lopes De Barros Oliveira is an active Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Spanish Language Education within the Department of Spanish Philology and Language Education. He teaches courses including Teaching Spanish in Primary Education, Language in the Early Childhood Classroom, and Spanish Language Communication Strategies for both Bachelor's and Double Degree programs in Education. His academic career spans teaching activities through the 2025-26 academic year, demonstrating ongoing institutional engagement. His research interests center on Brazilian literature, creative writing, and experimental film production with particular focus on urban cultural studies and representations of social marginalization. Oliveira's creative output reveals a distinctive voice exploring São Paulo's urban landscape, often employing dark social commentary and experimental narrative forms that challenge conventional literary boundaries. His work frequently examines the intersection of Brazilian identity, political resistance, and bodily experience within contemporary society. Oliveira's creative works demonstrate consistent thematic evolution toward increasingly complex explorations of surveillance, urban decay, and cultural resistance. His film projects often blend documentary and experimental techniques while his literary works maintain a strong connection to Brazilian social realities. The academic analysis of his work, such as Milton Francisco's semiotic study of 'A Carne do Metrô,' confirms his significance within contemporary Brazilian literary discourse. Scientific Recognition: Cultural Contest Caderno 2 in the 450 Years of São Paulo (2004) for 'A Carne do Metrô' As an educator, Oliveira guides students through foundational language education courses and supervises Bachelor's Thesis projects in Early Childhood Education. His creative practice informs his pedagogical approach, bringing real-world artistic experience into the classroom. While specific research grants aren't documented in the provided materials, his sustained creative output across multiple media suggests ongoing scholarly engagement. Oliveira is affiliated with the Art and Education - Music and Art Laboratory (GRAiE - Mus&Art Lab), a consolidated experimental R&D&I group at UIB, indicating active participation in interdisciplinary artistic research. His work bridges academic scholarship with creative practice, positioning him at the intersection of education, literature, and visual arts within the university setting.

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