Bernardo Jesús Periñán Gómez, currently a Professor of Private Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville, Spain) , specializes in Roman Law and its reception into modern legal systems. He leads the research group From the European Common Law to Civil Law and has established research stations at institutions like Harvard and Pavia. His work bridges historical jurisprudence with contemporary legal challenges, particularly in pandemic-related obligations and urban liability frameworks. Education: Doctorate in Roman Law from Universidad de Sevilla (1997) focusing on the Senatus Consultum Macedonianum. Research: Explores Roman legal structures, comparative law, and globalization's impact on individual juridical capacity. Publications: Over 40 articles and monographs in journals like Revista Internacional de Derecho Romano and Boletín Mexicano de Derecho Comparado , emphasizing doctrinal continuity and adaptation. Awards & Roles: Serves on international scientific committees, directs doctoral theses, and contributes to editorial boards including Persona Collection at Comares Publishing.
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.
Ricardo Piñero Moral is a Professor at the University of Navarra, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences and the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He holds positions in the Economics and Philosophy departments, and is part of the research group 'Estética y Arte Contemporáneo'. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Salamanca in 1994 with a thesis on Plotinus' aesthetics and contemplation, supervised by Dr. Mariano Álvarez Gómez. His research focuses on aesthetics, art theory, medieval studies, and the intersection of art with theology, mysticism, and philosophy. Key interests include medieval bestiaries, Spanish Golden Age art theory, contemporary art metaphysics, and the symbolic roles of animals in religious and cultural contexts. Recent publications explore themes like the transformational power of art, the aesthetics of evil in medieval contexts, and the philosophical underpinnings of artistic creation. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates, emphasizing the role of beauty in ethical and existential frameworks. He has not been explicitly noted for scientific awards, though his prolific academic output and scholarly contributions are widely recognized. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available texts, though his involvement in interdisciplinary research groups suggests collaborative projects. He is associated with the 'Estética y Arte Contemporáneo' research group, focusing on contemporary aesthetic challenges and cultural dialogue.
Jordi Redondo Sánchez is a Professor in the Department of Classical Phil at the University of Valencia, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. His academic work centers on Greek Philology, with a strong emphasis on classical reception, ancient Greek literature, and translation studies, particularly in Catalan and Iberian contexts. His research interests include Hellenistic poetry, epigram, tragedy, rhetoric, linguistic analysis of classical texts, and the transmission of classical culture through medieval and modern literature. He is a member of two research groups: the GIRLC (Research Group on the Reception of Classical Literatures) and GIRHA (Resources Innovation Group in Ancient History), reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with both literary and historical dimensions of the ancient world. The majority of his recent publications (2021–2024) are critical reviews and literary analyses focusing on Euripides, Sophocles, Theocritus, Bion, Pausanias, and Herodotus, as well as studies on biblical translations such as the Montserrat Bible and the Interconfessional Catalan Bible. His articles often explore narrative motifs, translation variants, linguistic features, and the interplay between myth and literature across cultures and periods, demonstrating a consistent scholarly focus on philological precision and cultural continuity. He earned his PhD from the University of Salamanca in 1986 with a thesis on the linguistic study of Antiphon’s speeches, supervised by Dr. Antonio López Eire. No scientific awards or student advisement information is mentioned in the provided texts. His active research and publication record suggest ongoing contributions to classical scholarship, particularly in the areas of textual criticism, reception studies, and Iberian engagement with the classical tradition.
Vicente Javier López Mate is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Modern Philology, Faculty of Philology, University of Alcalá. His academic work focuses on medieval and renaissance studies, intersemiotic translation, and sustainable development goals in education. Specializes in cultural and literary history of Western Europe (Medieval and Modern Ages) Expertise in translation history and practices Research interests include neomedievalism in modern adaptations of medieval texts, Gothic fiction's exploration of science and ethics, and the integration of sustainability agendas into university curricula. His publications analyze intersemiotic translation in film adaptations of Arthurian legends and pedagogical challenges in SDG implementation. Key article trends reveal a focus on: Medieval textual interpretation Translation theory applications Sustainable education frameworks Neomedievalism in visual media Gothic literature's bioethical themes Arthurian legend adaptations Active in educational innovation with projects related to bilingual teaching and drama-based language learning methodologies.
Dr. Almudena Del Olmo Iturriarte is a Full Professor in the Department of Spanish, Modern and Classical Philology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She has been teaching at the university since 1993 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2000. Her academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to Hispanic Philology and Spanish Literature studies. Her educational background includes a Graduate degree in Hispanic Philology (1990) with an Extraordinary Award and a PhD in Hispanic Philology (1993) from the University of Valladolid. Dr. Del Olmo Iturriarte's research focuses on contemporary Spanish literature from Spanish poetic modernism to postmodern poetics. Her work encompasses studies on modernist authors, the Generation of '27, the Group of '50, and contemporary poets, with special attention to poetry written by women. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of classical tradition, intertextuality in postmodern lyric poetry, and ekphrasis in contemporary Hispanic poetry. Her scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory of research excellence, with recent works including Juego de damas (2023) on women's poetry and multiple monographs on prominent Spanish poets. Her research spans medieval Spanish literature through contemporary works, showing remarkable breadth across historical periods. Her scientific recognition includes: Extraordinary Award for her Hispanic Philology degree (1990) Six quinquenios (teaching merit periods) Complement of stimulus and recognition of teaching and continuing education (2020) Four six-year research periods (last awarded in 2024) Complement of stimulus and recognition of research activity (2022) Complement of stimulus and recognition of research excellence (2020) Dr. Del Olmo Iturriarte has coordinated significant research projects including 'History, ideology and text in Spanish poetry of the 20th and 21st centuries' (2020-2023) and organized important academic conferences on Classical Tradition and Intertextuality (2011) and Ekphrasis and Artistic Imitation (2012). She teaches Medieval Spanish Literature I and II across multiple degree programs and offers specialized courses on Juan Ramón Jiménez and 20th Century Poetic Renewal in the Master's program.
Mayte Penelas is a Senior Scientist (Científica Titular OPIs) at the Escuela de Estudios Árabes (EEA), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Granada, Spain. She has served as director of the EEA since 2017 and previously as vice-director from 2005 to 2007. Her academic career is deeply rooted in Arabic philology, codicology, and the historiography of al-Andalus, with a particular focus on Christian Arabic literature and the transmission of classical and biblical texts in Islamic Iberia. Bachelor of Semitic Philology (Arabic), Complutense University, 1993 PhD in Philology, Autonomous University of Madrid, 1998 Postdoctoral Fellow, The Warburg Institute, University of London, 1998–2000 Her research interests include Arabic manuscripts, codicology, the history and historiography of al-Andalus, Christian Arabic literature, and the reception of Latin and biblical traditions in the Islamic West. She has led major research projects such as Mediating Islam in the Digital Age (MIDA) (H2020) and Local contexts and global dynamics: al-Andalus and the Maghreb in the Islamic East , funded by national and European agencies. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Arabic historiography, particularly the works of al-Maqrīzī, Ibn Ḥayyān, and Orosius, as well as the study of Andalusi manuscripts like MS Raqqada 2003/2. Her work bridges philology, history, and religious studies, examining how Christian and classical sources were transmitted, adapted, and interpreted in Arabic within the Islamic West. She frequently explores themes of cultural identity, textual transmission, and interreligious dialogue. Editorial and Professional Recognition: Director, Escuela de Estudios Árabes (EEA), CSIC (2017–present) Member, Editorial Board, Collectanea Christiana Orientalia (2004–present) Secretary, Al-Qanṭara (2013–2014) Member, Editorial Committee, Arabic-Hispanic Sources collection, CSIC (2006–2014) Member, Editorial Board, Al-Qanṭara (2010–2014) Member, Editorial Committee, Estudios Árabes e Islámicos , CSIC (2021–present) Secretary, Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Granada, Málaga, Almería (2020–present) Penelas has not supervised any named students but has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Luis Molina, Maribel Fierro, and María Isabel Fierro. She has received continuous research funding and participates in international academic networks. She is actively involved in digital humanities initiatives, including the digital archive of Arabic manuscripts at EEA. There is no indication of retirement or part-time status; she remains an active and influential researcher in the field of Arabic and Islamic studies.
Dr. Agurtzane Paz Moro is a current Assistant Professor in the College of Humanities and Education at the Public University of Navarra. She is affiliated with the José María Lacarra research group and specializes in medieval history, particularly focusing on Basque nobility, monastic archives, and historical documentation from the 14th to 16th centuries. Her research explores the intersection of lineage strategies, religious institutions, and power dynamics in Álava and Biscay. Key areas include female nobility participation, family archive preservation, and feudal governance structures. She contributes to digital humanities through projects like HILAME, which bridges person-centric data with historical research. Recent publications analyze debt financing for religious institutions, noble involvement in monastic observance, and municipal governance evolution. She collaborates with institutions like the Universidad del País Vasco and Casa de Velázquez, focusing on archival studies and Basque medieval society.
Dr. German Gamero Igea is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Burgos. His research focuses on Medieval and Political History, particularly Iberian court dynamics, economic governance, and minority integration during the reign of Ferdinand the Catholic. He leads the research group ERGO Accounting, Change and Society and has published extensively on topics such as royal livery practices, religious service in courts, and material culture in diplomacy. Education: PhD in History from Universidad de Valladolid (2020), thesis on 'Rey y reinos en la corte de Fernando el Católico' supervised by Dr. María Isabel del Val Valdivieso and Dr. John Hamilton Edwards. Key Research Areas: Medieval Court Culture, Political Integration in Iberia, Economic Dispossession Mechanisms, and Royal Governance Structures. His academic work explores the 15th-16th century Iberian Peninsula , analyzing how royal households managed power through gift exchanges, administrative reforms, and minority inclusion. Notable publications include studies on Ferdinand the Catholic’s court practices, Aragonese fiscal policies, and the role of non-elite servants in dynastic transitions. Awards and Collaborations: No specific awards mentioned. Collaborates with institutions like the University of León, Universidad de Alicante, and the research group EMICAL.
Miriam Elena Cortés López is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Faculty of Geography and History. She holds a Doctorate from USC (2016) with a thesis titled On shots, traces and supports: history of the monumental staircase in Santiago de Compostela (16th-21st centuries) , supervised by Dr. Juan Manuel Monterroso Montero. Her research focuses on architectural history, cultural heritage preservation, and the symbolic role of monumental staircases in Galician and Iberoamerican contexts. Key areas include Baroque-era design, colonial architecture, and the intersection of art, literature, and urban development in Compostela. Her work analyzes historical buildings like San Martín Pinario monastery, Jesuit properties, and colonial-era residences, using interdisciplinary methods combining archival research with material analysis. She is part of the Iacobus research group studying cultural heritage projects. Notable contributions include studies on architectural manuscripts (e.g., Francisco Sarela's notes), religious spaces' staircases, and the sociocultural role of public monuments. Her publications bridge art history with urban studies, emphasizing how staircases reflect power dynamics, memory, and cultural identity.
Maria Consuelo de Frutos Martinez serves as a Professor in the Department of Classical, French and Italian Philology at the Faculty of Philology, University of Santiago de Compostela. Her academic specialization centers on Italian Philology, and she actively participates in the Italian Studies research group focusing on Italian literary traditions. She completed her Doctorate at the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1996 with a dissertation titled "Influence of the Italian poetics writers of the fifteenth century in López Pinciano's Philosophía antigua poética," supervised by Dra. Maria Isabel González Fernández. Her research spans Italian literature from medieval to contemporary periods, literary translation between Italian and Spanish, feminist theater analysis, and medieval literary adaptations. Key publications examine Dacia Maraini's feminist theater reception in Spain, Dante's Divine Comedy adaptations in Curros Enríquez's O divino sainete and Pardo Bazán's Mi romería, Galician Decameron translations, and Tristanian character adaptations in Italian literature. She has also contributed to lexicography through a Galician-Italian vocabulary project. Analysis of her 2006-2013 publications reveals consistent exploration of Italian-Spanish literary relations, with recurrent themes of feminist perspectives, classical work adaptations, and medieval-to-contemporary literary transmission. Her work demonstrates particular attention to paratextual elements in translations and cultural exchanges between Galicia and Italy. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding graduate student supervision or research grants was not provided in the source materials. She maintains active affiliation with the Italian Studies research group within the Department of Classical, French and Italian Philology, focusing on Italian Philology through collaborative projects and publications.
Francisco Ramírez Fueyo is a Professor at the Faculty of Theology , Comillas Pontifical University, specializing in Sacred Scripture and Church History . He holds degrees in Spanish Philology (University of Salamanca), Philosophy (Pontifical University of Salamanca), Theology and Biblical Sciences (Comillas Pontifical University and Pontifical Biblical Institute), with academic experience since 2000. Education: Doctor of Theology (Comillas Pontifical University), semester at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His research explores Biblical Theology , Ignatian Spirituality , and Pauline Writings , analyzing intersections between Scripture, spirituality, and ethics. Recent publications focus on spiritual discernment , reconciliation , and 19th-century Spanish biblical illustration . The articles span 2005-2021 , emphasizing Christological themes , Pauline exegesis , and Ignatian spiritual practices . While no formal scientific awards are listed, his academic qualifications include certifications as Profesor Contratado Doctor and University Professor from 2012.
Ana Isabel Boullón Agrelo is a Full Professor in the Department of Galician Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela . Since 1985, she has been affiliated with the Instituto da Lingua Galega (USC) , where she serves on the scientific committee and leads the Onomastics Section . She earned her degree in Galician-Portuguese Philology in 1985, completed her bachelor's in 1986, and received her Ph.D. in 1994 with a thesis on medieval Galician anthroponymy . Her research spans onomastics , historical lexicography , and medieval text editing . She has coordinated major projects such as: Toponomasticon Hispaniae – a collaborative Iberian Peninsula-wide initiative Dictionary of Galician Surnames – forthcoming Guide to Galician Names – under the Royal Galician Academy She is a permanent member of the Royal Galician Academy and serves on the editorial or scientific boards of multiple journals including Viceversa , Estudos de Lingüística Galega , and Rivista Italiana di Onomastica . Recent publications in 2025 reflect her ongoing contributions to Galician onomastics, etymology, and oral tradition, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining linguistic, historical, and cultural analysis.
Henrique Monteagudo Romero is a Professor of Galician and Portuguese Linguistics at the University of Santiago de Compostela , with research fellowships at the Institute of the Galician Language (USC) and the Center of General and Applied Linguistics (University of Coimbra, Portugal). He serves as Secretary of the Royal Galician Academy and co-director of Grial. Revista de Cultura Galega . Research Focus: History of the Galician language, sociolinguistics, glottopolitics, Galician-Portuguese lyric tradition, and medieval administrative writing International Experience: Visiting professor at universities in Lisbon, New York, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, California, and Uruguay Editorial Contributions: Scientific editor of Plurilingual Societies and Languages, Society and Politics collective works His recent work analyzes linguistic stereotypes in Galicia, language policy implementation post-1981 autonomy statute, and medieval manuscript reconstructions. He coordinates major Galician language research projects focusing on youth language dynamics and 20th-century sociolinguistic evolution.
María Aurora García Ruiz is a PhD holder in Hispanic Philology from the University of Zaragoza (2021) and a Doctor from the University of Jaén (2016). She is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Zaragoza and has contributed extensively to chivalric literature studies, academic writing pedagogy, and digital humanities. Education: PhD in Hispanic Philology (University of Zaragoza, 2021); Doctorado en Filología Hispánica (University of Jaén, 2016). Research Themes: Medieval/Renaissance Spanish literature, chivalric codes, gender roles in Golden Age texts, academic writing challenges, digital educational tools. Her publications focus on the Amadisian saga, particularly Florisando (1510), analyzing paratextual ideologies, theological arguments, and gender dynamics. She explores how digital platforms like Instagram can disseminate literary knowledge and how neurolinguistic studies inform textbook design. Key collaborations include projects with Alberto Montaner Frutos and José Julio Martín Romero. Her work bridges textual studies with modern pedagogical practices.
