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Patrick HEINRICH is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where he has served since 2014, advancing to Full Professor in 2021. His academic journey includes positions in Germany, Japan, and Italy, with significant contributions to sociolinguistics, endangered languages, and language policy. He holds a Dr. phil in Japanese Studies from Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg (2002) and completed his habilitation at Duisburg-Essen University (2005). Research Interests: His work spans sociolinguistics , linguistic ideology , endangered languages (especially Ryukyuan languages), urban communication , and language revitalization . He has pioneered the concept of welfare linguistics , emphasizing language use as a contributor to human well-being. His research integrates historical, political, and ecological perspectives on language. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on decolonizing methodologies , language reclamation , and urban linguistic landscapes . He frequently publishes in international handbooks and journals, contributing to debates on identity, ideology, and language policy in Japan and beyond. His editorial leadership in volumes on Arabic sociolinguistics and Japanese communication ideologies underscores his global scholarly impact. Scientific Awards: Honorary President, Ryukyuan Heritage Language Society (2020) Honorary member, Foundation for Endangered Languages (2014) Tokugawa Award, Japanese Association for Sociolinguistic Sciences (2010) Best Dissertation of the Year, Duisburg University Society (2002) Advising, Grants, and Collaboration: While specific students are not listed, he actively mentors research and collaborates globally. He has received fellowships from DAAD, JSPS, and Erasmus, and has been a visiting professor at institutions including Toulouse Jean-Jaurès, Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Lapland. His editorial roles in journals such as East Asian Pragmatics , Contemporary Japan , and Current Issues in Language Planning highlight his leadership in the field. Labs and Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, he leads research networks focused on language revitalization, urban sociolinguistics, and welfare linguistics. His projects often involve international collaboration, including co-edited volumes and joint publications with scholars across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

• Sociolinguistics
• Endangered Languages
• Linguistic Ideology
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Paolo Lucca is a Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His academic work focuses on Armenian studies, Hebrew language, religious texts, and cultural history, particularly in the context of Christian doctrine, manuscript transmission, and interfaith relations. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Academic Rank: Researcher Email: paolo.lucca@unive.it His research spans philology, biblical translation, Ottoman Armenian history, and the cultural activities of the Mechitarist order. He has published extensively on Armenian religious texts, Dominican missions, forced conversions, and the history of Bible translation. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on Armenian Christian identity, textual analysis of religious manuscripts, and cross-cultural exchanges between Armenians, Jews, and Catholics in the early modern period. His work often involves critical editing, translation, and historical contextualization of rare texts. Notable themes include: Mechitarist educational and cultural initiatives Armenian Catholic relations with Rome Comparative studies of Jewish and Armenian chronicles Illustrated catechisms and religious pedagogy Latin-Armenian linguistic interactions Paolo Lucca has also curated academic volumes and translated major works on biblical and philosophical topics. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. He likely supervises students given his doctoral background and collaborative research, though no formal list is available. His work is deeply rooted in archival and philological methods, contributing significantly to the understanding of Armenian cultural and religious history in the Mediterranean and Ottoman contexts.

• Armenian Studies
• Hebrew Language
• Philology
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Francesca Prati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline is Social Psychology (PSIC-03/A). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Bologna (2012) and conducted research at Kent University (UK) and the University of Connecticut (USA). She was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Oxford (2018-2020), studying intergroup contact and collective action perspectives of ethnic minorities. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on reducing intergroup prejudice through socio-cognitive strategies, including multiple categorization, intergroup contact, and language analysis. Key themes include dehumanization mitigation, morality in intergroup relations, and the role of political orientation in prejudice reduction. She has explored applications in healthcare equity, migrant integration, and environmental education through citizen science projects. Her work spans experimental psychology, policy analysis, and cross-cultural studies. Notable contributions include demonstrating the long-term effects of citizen science on environmental awareness and the role of linguistic abstraction in intergroup sensitivity. She has also examined gender bias in performance evaluations and structural healthcare system impacts on worker satisfaction. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018-2020). Advising & Grants: Supervised research on intergroup dynamics and received fellowship funding for Oxford-based studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving intergroup contact, morality, and citizen science initiatives.

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Reduction
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Dr. Ala Alrababah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University, with affiliations including the Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) network, Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) at ETH Zurich and Stanford, BAFFI Center on Economics, Finance and Regulation at Bocconi, and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (2021). Her research examines immigration, refugees, and political violence using innovative mixed-methods approaches combining fieldwork with experimental and computational techniques. Primary domains include comparative analysis of migration policies, conflict dynamics in the Middle East, prejudice reduction strategies, and quantitative analysis of political discourse. She maintains active field research programs focused on Syrian refugee communities. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on migration policy impacts, refugee decision-making, and political violence analysis across multiple contexts. Computational methods feature prominently alongside field experiments, with strong methodological contributions to survey research and text analysis. As an active member of international research networks, Dr. Alrababah collaborates on large-scale projects examining refugee integration policies, transitional justice mechanisms, and political behavior in conflict regions. Her work has received international media coverage in outlets including The Economist, Foreign Policy, and BBC Arabic.

• Immigration Studies
• Political Violence
• Refugee Politics
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Andreina Lavagetto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in German Literature (SSD GERM-01/B). She has been a faculty member at Ca' Foscari since 2001, after previously serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara (1998-2001). Her academic career spans over three decades, with institutional responsibilities including coordinator of the master's degree program in European, American and Postcolonial Languages and Literatures, member of various teaching committees, and involvement in PhD programs. Lavagetto's research spans several interconnected fields centered around German literature and its intersections with philosophy, cultural studies, and Jewish thought. Her primary interests include the works of Rainer Maria Rilke, Franz Kafka, and Martin Buber; the German-Jewish cultural symbiosis from the late 18th century to 1933; Holocaust studies; biopolitics and literature; and the theory and practice of literary translation. She has made significant contributions to the historical-critical edition of German literary works and has explored the relationship between mysticism, theology, and modern thought. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory with increasing focus on German-Jewish intellectual history, particularly examining how Italian Germanists navigated the racial laws of Fascist Italy. Her work shows expertise across literary criticism, translation, and editorial scholarship, with particular attention to German-Italian cultural relations and the transmission of philosophical ideas across linguistic boundaries. The recurring themes in her research include the relationship between aesthetics and politics, the representation of historical trauma, and the philosophical dimensions of literary form. National scientific qualification for full professor (2018) DAAD Scholarships for study in West Berlin (1983-1987) Coordinator of Unit 2 of the ARCGER award project (2015-2022) Co-director of the scientific journal "Annali di Ca' Foscari" (2015-2016) Member of the scientific committee of "Prospero. Journal of Foreign Literature, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies" Lavagetto serves as a referee for national and international research projects, including the ARCGER Project on German studies archives in Italy (1930-1955). She has held visiting positions at the University of Augsburg (2017) and the Deutsches Literaturarchiv in Marbach am Neckar (2019). Her research funding includes projects from the Italian Institute of Germanic Studies, focusing on the archives of German studies in Italy and the history of Italian Germanistics during the Fascist period.

• German Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Literary Theory
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Monica Barni is a Full Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Educational Linguistics and Multilingualism. She serves as the President of the Degree Course in Communication and Interpreting in Italian Sign Language (LIS and LIST) and directs the Ateneo Linguistic Center. Her research spans language policy, Italian L2 education, and the sociolinguistics of migration. Research Interests: Analysis of linguistic policies in Italy and Europe Assessment of language competencies Plurilingual and intercultural education Linguistic landscapes in multicultural urban contexts Translation theory and practice Recent Article Trends: Her 2025 and 2024 publications focus on urban multilingualism, language transmission in migrant families, and policy intersections in education. Earlier works (2022-2023) examine Italian certifications, museum semiotics during pandemics, and European linguistic frameworks like CEFR. Labs & Teams: She leads the Ateneo Linguistic Center and contributes to the GISCEL research network. Her work intersects with projects like Lingua e cittadinanza (Language and Citizenship) and international collaborations in Italian language education.

• Educational Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• Language Policy
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Elisa Nuria Merisio is a Research Fellow at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds a PhD in Philology and History of the Ancient World from Sapienza University of Rome and a Master's in Text Computing - Electronic Publishing from the University of Siena. Her research focuses on Greek epigraphy, digital humanities, and classical philology with particular attention to provincial Greek poetry and linguistic interactions in the Roman Empire. Professional Experience: Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2020-2022), Sapienza University of Rome (2022), and University of Florence (2020-2022) Education: PhD in Philology and History of the Ancient World (Sapienza, 2020), Master's in Text Computing (Siena, 2021), Diploma in Greek Paleography (Vatican School, 2024) Her research interests include: Epigraphic Greek poetry from Asia Minor Digital lexicography and philological markup Linguistic interaction in multilingual contexts Late Antique cultural transmission Dr. Merisio has presented at numerous international conferences including the International Colloquium on Ancient Greek Linguistics (2018), International Workshop 'Epigraphy and Literature' (2019), and Celtic Conference in Classics (2019). She has also engaged in teaching activities at multiple Italian universities and developed digital expertise in TEI/EpiDoc markup and Cadmus framework.

• Greek Epigraphy
• Digital Humanities
• Ancient Greek Language
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Kim Soung-U Sebastian is a Researcher at the Department of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean , University of Naples L'Orientale. His work focuses on Koreanic languages, particularly Jejuan, with expertise in language documentation, typology, politeness metapragmatics, and linguistic ideologies. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and contributed to endangered language preservation through multimodal corpora. PhD in Linguistics (SOAS University of London, 2018) MA in Language Documentation and Description (SOAS, 2013) BA in Linguistics (University of Leipzig, 2012) Research interests span Koreanic language diversity , politeness metapragmatics , egophoricity , and multimodal linguistic analysis . His recent publications with Springer and Cambridge University Press explore Korean politeness and Jejuan morphosyntax . Kim is also involved in language teacher training and academic software workshops . Key grants include a five-year Korean Studies Promotion Service laboratory program and multiple MSCA Seal of Excellence awards . He serves on program committees for endangered language conferences and has organized knowledge exchange initiatives with Jeju Province. Teaching roles include Intermediate Korean Language and Korean Literature courses.

• Koreanic Languages
• Language Documentation
• Typology
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Prof. Vincenzo Pacillo is a Full Professor of Law and Religion at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He holds a law degree from the University of Milan (1995) and a PhD in Ecclesiastical and Canon Law from the University of Perugia (2000). His academic career includes teaching and research roles at the Universities of Bern, Leicester, and Istanbul. He founded and directs the ORFECT (Observatory on Religious Freedom in ECtHR Jurisprudence), an interdisciplinary research center focusing on religious freedom, intercultural law, and legal pluralism. His research explores the intersection of law, religion, and culture, with a focus on sustainable secularism, religious minorities, and digital ethics. Prof. Pacillo’s work bridges legal scholarship and cultural analysis, addressing themes such as freedom of conscience, migration’s impact on religious diversity, and the role of artificial intelligence in religious heritage preservation. He has organized international conferences, contributed to the Gratianus program at Paris-Saclay University, and serves on academic editorial boards. His current projects include the ENTER/EXIT cluster on legal dynamics of religious exit and the FARO Center for religious cultural heritage studies. He supervises PhD students including Basira Hussen, Giulia Kakavas, and Alessandra Viani, focusing on topics like Iraqi Kurdistan’s religious autonomy, Greek religious minorities, and digital communication rights. His teaching spans courses on Law and Religion, Canon Law, and Human Rights.

• Law and Religion
• Secularism
• Religious Diversity
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Libby Hemphill is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information, with additional roles as Research Associate Professor at the Institute for Social Research and faculty appointments in the Digital Studies Institute. She directs the Resource Center for Minority Data and the Social Media Archive at ICPSR. Primary Affiliation: School of Information, University of Michigan Additional Roles: Research Associate Professor (Institute for Social Research), Director of Resource Center for Minority Data and Social Media Archive (ICPSR) Research Focus: Hemphill investigates human-AI collaboration in content moderation, data curation practices, and generative AI applications in social science. Her work addresses systemic challenges in social media toxicity, ethical data reuse, and AI governance. Publication Trends: Recent research spans AI-driven toxicity detection (2024-2025), data curation ethics (2022), and generative AI's societal impacts (2024). She employs computational methods for large-scale experiments and develops frameworks for responsible AI deployment. Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Social Media Archive, a critical resource for social media research, and directs the Resource Center for Minority Data at ICPSR, advancing equitable data practices.

• Human-AI Content Moderation
• Data Curation
• Social Media Toxicity
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Alice Girotto serves as a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she teaches Portuguese and Brazilian Language and Literature courses. She additionally holds an adjunct professor position in Portuguese Language and Translation at the University of Trieste. Girotto is an active member of the SLCC Department Council at Ca' Foscari and serves on the editorial board of Il Tolomeo , a journal dedicated to postcolonial studies. Girotto's research centers on Afro-European narratives in post-imperial Portugal and Italy, with particular focus on authors like Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida and Igiaba Scego. Her scholarly work spans African literatures in Portuguese, contemporary art from Angola and Mozambique, and postcolonial studies within the Portuguese-speaking world. She demonstrates particular expertise in examining literary connections between Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa, often through the lens of translation studies and intercultural exchange. Analysis of Girotto's recent publications reveals consistent scholarly output focused on Lusophone literary figures, postcolonial theory, and African diaspora narratives. Her work frequently examines the intersections between literature and visual arts, particularly regarding power representation in Angola. She has made significant contributions to understanding Camões' reception in contemporary contexts, Portuguese-Brazilian literary relations, and the works of emerging Lusophone African writers. As an academic supervisor and editorial board member, Girotto contributes to scholarly discourse through her position with Il Tolomeo and her representation on the SLCC Department Council. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates commitment to Portuguese language and literature education across multiple institutions. Girotto maintains an active research presence through her work with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari, where she continues to develop her expertise in Lusophone postcolonial narratives. Her scholarly activities suggest ongoing engagement with contemporary debates in Lusophone literary studies and postcolonial theory.

• Portuguese Literature
• Brazilian Literature
• African Literatures in Portuguese
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Rosa CAROLI is a Full Professor of Japanese History at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary Japanese history, particularly Okinawan studies, Edo-Tokyo urban history, and the interplay between memory, identity, and state-periphery relations. She has held visiting positions at Waseda University, Hōsei University, and other institutions. Research Interests: Japanese modernization, Okinawan identity, urban water systems, US-Japan relations, and historical memory. Her work bridges cultural, political, and environmental dimensions of Japanese history through projects like Fragile and Resilient Cities on Water (2017) and studies on Edo-Tokyo resilience. Teaching: Courses include History of Modern Japan, Japan-US Relations, and East Asian Diplomatic History. She contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs in History and International Relations. Awards: Recipient of the 2009 Okinawa Bunka Kyōkai Prize for her work on Ryukyu Kingdom's last king, Shō Tai. Active in editorial roles for journals like DEP and Urban History . Projects: Led initiatives such as Public and Private Spaces in Tokyo and Venice (2023) and Historiography on Japan and East Asia (2011), funded by Toshiba International Foundation and EU grants. Collaborates internationally on Okinawan studies and transnational urban comparisons.

• Japanese History
• Modern and Contemporary History
• Okinawan Studies
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Serena Lonardi is an Assistant Professor in Tourism Management and Marketing at the Faculty of Economics, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Innsbruck and previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Verona. Her research focuses on sustainable tourism, minority languages, socio-cultural sustainability, and inner area development, with recent emphasis on digital nomadism and netnography. Her publications analyze how minority languages enhance destination branding while balancing authenticity and preservation concerns. Key works include studies on digital nomadism in Italian inner areas, leveraging minority languages in online marketing, and literature reviews on language-tourism intersections. She teaches courses on sports facilities management and current issues in tourism management.

• sustainable tourism
• tourism marketing
• socio-cultural sustainability in tourism
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Silvia Dal Negro is a Full Professor of Linguistics at the Free University of Bolzano's Faculty of Education . She earned her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Pavia and previously worked as a researcher at the University of Eastern Piedmont. Research Focus: Language education, contact linguistics, linguistic minorities in Alpine regions, spoken Italian, and grammar teaching. Academic Contributions: Key projects include KONTATTO (language contact in South Tyrol) and GRASS (grammar teaching research). Her work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, emphasizing practical implications for teacher training and minority language preservation. She leads interdisciplinary initiatives like the DIALOG project, which explores spoken language variation. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze phonetic reduction in spoken Italian (e.g., cioè vs. cè ), language contact in Walser German, and metalinguistic awareness in education. These studies reveal her focus on pragmatic markers, syntactic variation, and sociolinguistic dynamics. Honors: President of the Italian Association of Applied Linguistics , advancing research and policy for minority languages. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the DIALOG project team and contributes to the GISCEL network, fostering Italian language education reforms.

• Language Education
• Contact Linguistics
• Linguistic Minorities
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Marco Grimaldi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches Philology of Italian Literature II, Dante Philology, and Textual Philology II for the 2025/2026 academic year. His institutional affiliation is clearly established through his university email address (marco.grimaldi@uniroma1.it) and course listings across multiple academic years. Professor Grimaldi's research specializes in Dante Alighieri studies with particular emphasis on textual philology of Dante's works, especially the Rime, Vita Nova, and Convivio. His scholarly approach combines rigorous textual criticism with literary interpretation, examining manuscript traditions, editorial practices, and historical contexts of medieval Italian literature. He has developed expertise in Italian lyric poetry from the 13th-14th centuries, troubadour influences in Italy, and the reception history of Dante's Commedia through later centuries. His publication record reveals consistent scholarly productivity with numerous monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles extending through 2025. Key works include "Dantean Philology. An Introduction" (2021), "Dante Lirico. Essays on the 'Rime'" (2024), "Dante: Three Women Around the Heart" (2025), and "Dante in twelve words" (2023). His research demonstrates a methodological commitment to philological precision while engaging with broader literary and historical questions. Grimaldi actively supervises thesis projects, prioritizing students who have completed both Filologia della letteratura italiana I and Filologia della letteratura italiana II courses. He maintains regular office hours on Mondays (3-7 PM) by appointment and is involved in significant research initiatives including "For a digital library of the minor poets of the Origins: study, census and edition," which aims to create comprehensive digital resources for early Italian poetry.

• Dante Philology
• Italian Literature
• Textual Philology
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