Laura Maria Lojo Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela , specializing in British literature and modernist/postmodernist fiction. She leads the Discourse and Identity research group (GI DI-1924), focusing on English language, literature, and culture through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work intersects with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) . Her research spans: Gender and identity in Woolfian studies Migration narratives in contemporary short fiction Postcolonial themes in British-Irish literature Ecocritical and posthuman anxieties in Johnson's works Recent publications examine border politics, maternal discourses, and cross-cultural literary bonds. She has also contributed to translation studies, particularly Woolf's Spanish reception. Her academic output bridges literary theory with socio-political analysis.
Javier Franco Aixelá **Roles and Affiliations**: Full Professor of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante, Director of the Department of Translation and Interpretation (2017–2021). Coordinates the Master's in Institutional Translation (Legal and Economic). Active in teaching Translation Theory, Professional Ethics, and Advanced Literary Translation. **Education**: PhD in English Philology (University of Alicante, 1996), Licenciatura in English Philology (Complutense University of Madrid, 1986), Expert in Translation (Complutense University of Madrid, 1991). **Research**: Specializes in translation theory, cultural aspects of translation, and bibliometrics. Founded the BITRA database (70,000 entries by 2017), a comprehensive online bibliography on translation and interpreting. Recent focus on bibliometric analysis of translation studies, including advertising translation, open access in academia, and cognitive approaches. **Teaching**: Taught courses like Professional Ethics, Advanced Literary Translation, and Translation of Research Genres. Supervised over 125 theses in the last five years, including high-impact works on medical neologisms (Habiba Chbab El Fakhi) and gender-neutral translation (María López Medel). **Awards**: Coordinator of the University of Alicante's Translation Doctoral Program, which received a quality distinction from the Ministry of Education. His theses have been awarded "Excellent Cum Laude" by the university. **Projects**: Led competitive research projects such as the 2021–2025 bibliometric study on economic translation and the BITRA database expansion (2007–2010). Collaborated on international initiatives like the 5th ICEBFIT Conference (2023). **Publications**: Authored 40+ books (e.g., *La traducción condicionada de los nombres propios*), co-edited *ENTI: Encyclopedia of Translation and Interpreting*, and published widely in journals like *META* and *Translation & Interpreting*.
Bruno Echauri Galván serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain, teaching core translation courses including Introduction to Translation Theory and English-Spanish Translation across multiple degree programs in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara. His research centers on Translation Studies and Reception Theory, with significant contributions to intersemiotic translation (particularly in children's literature), healthcare interpreting, and film adaptation reception. As an active member of the Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies, he investigates cultural reception, literary reception, and translation through frameworks including cultural mediation, censorship studies, and myth reception. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in translation pedagogy, including color-based translation assessment tools, service-learning translation projects, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His work on collaborative writing projects, mental health communication, and Carver-Lish translation controversies reveals methodological diversity across literary, audiovisual, and healthcare domains. Dr. Echauri Galván has participated in multiple research initiatives including the JOB AND MOVE student network project (2018), Homopoly strategic partnership (2016), and InterMed healthcare mediation project (2011), where he contributed expertise in intercultural communication and translation standards. He maintains active research leadership through the Interdisciplinary Reception Studies group, examining reception phenomena across cultural, literary, musical, and translational contexts while addressing contemporary issues like censorship and myth criticism.
Rebekah Elizabeth Clements is a Researcher at the Department of Translation and Interpreting and East Asia Studies at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, affiliated with the East Asian Studies and Research Centre (CERAO) and ICREA (Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats). Her scholarly work focuses on East Asian historical dynamics with particular emphasis on Japanese and Korean studies. Her research interests include: Early Modern East Asian History, especially the Imjin War (1592-1598) Japanese-Korean historical relations and cultural exchange Translation studies and national language consciousness Korean nationalism and symbolic identity formation Cross-cultural encounters between East Asia and Europe Early modern warfare and diplomatic history Dr. Clements' recent publications demonstrate a sustained scholarly focus on the East Asian War of 1592-1598, with interdisciplinary approaches combining military history, cultural studies, and translation theory. Her work bridges Japanese and Korean historical scholarship while incorporating European perspectives on East Asian conflicts. She serves as Principal Investigator for significant research projects: AFTERMATH: The Aftermath of the East Asian War of 1592-1598 (2018-2024), funded by the European Commission EURO-IMJIN: European Literature and the 'First East Asian War' of 1592-1598 (2020-2022) Her research profile shows active supervision of students and collaboration with international scholars across multiple institutions, reflecting her standing in the field of East Asian historical studies.
Jesus Gonzalez Maestro is a full-time University Professor at the University of Vigo, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology and Translation and the Department of Spanish Literature and Literary Theory. His work focuses on literary theory, Spanish literature, and comparative studies. Doctorate from the University of Oviedo (1993): The Dialogical Expression in Lyrical Discourse (The Poetry of Miguel de Unamuno) , supervised by Dr. María del Carmen Bobes Naves. His research interests include dialogism in poetry, lyrical discourse analysis, and the intersection of literary theory with Spanish and comparative literature. He works primarily at the Vigo campus.
Dr. Katarzyna Paszkiewicz is Associate Professor in English and Film Studies at the University of the Balearic Islands and a researcher with ADHUC – Research Center for Theory, Gender, and Sexuality at the University of Barcelona. Her work bridges film theory, cultural studies, and the environmental humanities, with a focus on ecologically oriented film analysis, videographic ecocriticism, and affect theory. She has held visiting positions at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Melbourne, University College Dublin, and Harvard University. Her research explores intersections of gender, genre, and ecology in cinema. Key projects include Cinema and Environment: Affective Ecologies in the Anthropocene and Female Filmmakers and Feminism in the Media (FEMME) , an international initiative funded by the French National Research Agency. She has contributed extensively to debates on the Final Girl trope, eco-road movies, and gender dynamics in crime fiction and horror cinema. Dr. Paszkiewicz’s recent publications interrogate petrocultural aesthetics, queer temporalities, and the ethics of care in films like Titane , The Florida Project , and American Honey . As a member of teaching innovation groups such as Lletra de Dona , she develops interdisciplinary tools for literary criticism in virtual environments. Her work emphasizes dialogue between academia and industry to advance gender equality in media.
Sara Martín Alegre is a Professor in the Department of English and German Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in Gender Studies, Science Fiction, and Cultural Analysis, with a focus on posthumanism and masculinity in media. Her research explores themes such as gender fluidity, AI ethics, and the intersection of popular culture with academic discourse. She has directed numerous research projects and supervised doctoral theses, including works on human-eating monsters in film and transhumanism in literature. Her teaching includes courses on contemporary Anglophone literature, gender studies, and Victorian literature. She actively collaborates in publishing initiatives, such as e-books with students and academic monographs on topics like masculinities in cinema and science fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities, emphasizing the role of popular fiction in academic exploration. Award-winning scholar and author, her contributions include monographs like *Detrás de la máscara: masculinidades americanas en el documental contemporáneo* (2023) and edited volumes on topics ranging from children in cinema to 21st-century miniseries. Her research highlights the sociopolitical implications of gender representation in media, from Shakespearean adaptations to modern science fiction narratives.
Elin McCready is an ICREA Research Professor at the Centre de Lingüística Teòrica within the Department of Catalan Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), a position she assumed in 2025. Previously, she served as a Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University from 2006, achieving full professorship in 2015 after initial appointment. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Texas at Austin (2005) Postdoctoral Researcher, Osaka University Research Interests: McCready's interdisciplinary scholarship spans formal semantics and pragmatics, philosophy of language, aesthetics, social epistemology, and environmental humanities. Her work uniquely integrates game theory with gender studies and literary analysis, emphasizing feminist perspectives in linguistic modeling and artistic research. She investigates how social dynamics shape meaning construction while bridging theoretical linguistics with ecological philosophy. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials Advising and Grants: The available documentation contains no explicit references to graduate student supervision, research grants, or funded projects. Her academic focus appears centered on theoretical research within institutional frameworks like ICREA and UAB. Labs and Teams: McCready operates within the Centre de Lingüística Teòrica (CLT), UAB's dedicated theoretical linguistics research unit. The CLT serves as her primary academic base, fostering collaborations across humanities disciplines with emphasis on formal language analysis and philosophical inquiry.
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).
Maria Dolores Lopez Maestre is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in critical discourse analysis, gender studies, and applied linguistics, with a focus on conceptual metaphors and media analysis. Her research group, Interlinguistics L1-L1: Applied Linguistics, explores interdisciplinary linguistic applications. Dr. Lopez Maestre holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (1994), focusing on stylistic analysis of The Times headlines (1970–1990) under Dr. Rafael Monroy Casas. Her research interests include feminist discourse analysis, ideological representation in media, and the intersection of language and power. Notable themes in her work address gender-based violence in literature and film, hunting-based metaphors in gender discourse, and immigration narratives. She has also contributed to studies on youth sports coaching and intercultural communication. Her publications reflect a commitment to corpus-based analysis and critical methodologies, spanning from stylistic studies of newspaper headlines to feminist critiques of poetry and film. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive body of work underscores her influence in applied linguistics and gender studies. She is affiliated with the University of Murcia and maintains an active research agenda in intercultural discourse and media analysis.
Armando J. Pego Puigbó is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy , Universitat Ramon Llull (La Salle-URL), affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Humanities and the Hall Research Group on Smart Society . His work intersects philosophy, cultural studies, and technology, particularly examining postmodern and postsecular paradigms. Key Projects : FILOCULTURA (2017–2021): Philosophy and culture in Catalonia Transformacions metadiscursives (2024): Metadiscursive interactions in philosophy and literature Research Trends : Recent articles explore intersections of religion and modernity (e.g., El estallido del cristianismo , 2024), existential themes in Qohelet (2024), and foundational philosophical concepts in postmodern contexts (2020). Publications span critical theory, literary analysis, and cultural philosophy. Contact : armandojesus.pego@url.edu
Dr. Jose R Juan Sanchez is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, specializing in Procedural Law within the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP). He serves in the Administrative Department and leads the NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process research group. Doctorate in Law (1997) from Universitat de València Thesis: Autonomous Communities as Parties in Civil Proceedings Supervised by Dr. Manuel Ortells Ramos His research focuses on procedural law, judicial management, and legal reforms. He investigates tribunal jurisdiction, victim rights, and data protection in criminal proceedings. Recent work includes Photovoice analysis of pandemic healthcare systems and efficiency in Spanish criminal justice. Key article trends span judicial reforms (2015-2024), victim rights in EU legal frameworks (2020-2023), digital justice systems (2016-2017), and social justice in legal education (2022-2023). His work bridges law, criminology, and policy analysis. Current affiliations: Universitat de València, ICCP Institute Research group: NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process
FRANCISCO J LOPEZ ALFONSO is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Department of Spanish Philology at the Universitat de València. His academic career centers on Spanish and Latin American literary studies, particularly focusing on narrative structures and authors such as César Vallejo. His research interests lie primarily in Spanish Literature , Hispanic Literary Studies , and Philology , with a specialized focus on narrative theory and 20th-century Latin American writers. His doctoral work on César Vallejo reflects a deep engagement with avant-garde poetry and narrative traces in literary discourse. While no publications are listed in the provided text, his academic profile suggests a trajectory rooted in humanistic scholarship, textual analysis, and literary criticism within the Iberian and Latin American contexts. There are no listed scientific awards or honors in the available information. He has supervised at least one PhD thesis, specifically on César Vallejo, las trazas del narrador , completed in 1991 under the supervision of Dr. Sonia Mattalía, though no advisees are named. There is no mention of research grants, laboratories, or collaborative teams in the provided data.
Carlos Pérez Varela is a Lecturer in the Department of French Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela. His teaching focuses on French language, literature, and culture across multiple degree programs, including Modern Languages and Literatures, Classical Philology, and Galician Language and Literature. Specializes in Francophone literary analysis Teaches courses on French culture and language history Coordinates tutoring schedules for students Research interests include cross-cultural relationships between Francophonie and Hispanic cultures, with pedagogical implications in language learning and literary studies. His work emphasizes the integration of French language and literature into broader educational frameworks.
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.
