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Juan Miguel Ortega HerráezView profile

Professor

• Legal Translation
• Court Interpreting
• Interpreter Training
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Juan Miguel Ortega Herráez is a Full Professor at the University of Alicante's Department of Translation and Interpreting. He holds a PhD in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Granada and previously served as a staff interpreter for the Madrid Regional High Court of Justice and National Police Service. His academic roles include coordination of the Doctoral Programme in Translation Studies and direction of multiple educational innovation projects. Professor Ortega's research focuses on legal and court interpreting, interpreter training methodologies, and multilingual communication in justice systems. His work examines the professionalization of legal interpreters, quality standards in judicial settings, and innovative pedagogical approaches for interpreter education. Key research areas include: Development of specialized training resources for gender-based violence contexts Analysis of interpreter-mediated communication in healthcare environments Implementation of EU directives on linguistic rights in judicial proceedings His scholarly output demonstrates sustained focus on practical applications of interpreting theory, with recent trends showing increased attention to virtualized healthcare communication, multidisciplinary training approaches, and competency-based assessment frameworks. Publications frequently address the intersection of technology and pedagogy in interpreter education. Professor Ortega leads several research initiatives including: EU-funded projects (EULITA, TRAFUT, Qualitas, SOS-VICS) on legal translation/interpreting Multidisciplinary educational interventions for healthcare interpreting Development of digital resources for interpreter training He has supervised doctoral candidates in Translation Studies and serves as founding member/president of the Spanish Professional Association of Court and Sworn Translators and Interpreters (APTIJ). As principal investigator of the GRETI research group, he coordinates interdisciplinary teams investigating legal translation quality, court interpreter performance, and standardized testing methodologies. His laboratory develops practical resources for legal interpreters and training materials for judicial authorities.

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Variation and Change
• Dialectology
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Dr. Kate Whisker-Taylor is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Undergraduate Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University, affiliated with the School of Education, Language and Psychology. She holds a BA from Leeds, MA from York, PhD from Lancaster, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from York St John, with Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) status. Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly language variation and change in Yorkshire dialects. She has conducted studies on geographical diffusion of accent features in Hull, dialect comparison in Brayton and urban centers, and century-scale changes in Huddersfield's language variety, emphasizing external factors like dialect contact and internal phonological dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include the BA English Language and Linguistics programme. She is a member of the LIdIA research unit at York St John. Key research outputs include presentations on phonological variation in Liverpool, TH-fronting in Hull, and secondary contraction patterns in Yorkshire, along with a book review on language contact phenomena. Her work bridges historical and contemporary sociolinguistic methodologies.

Taoufik SamakaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
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Taoufik Samaka, DBA, is a Senior Lecturer at Wittenborg, with a background in procurement and operations management in telecom corporates across emerging markets. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor for MBA programmes at Webster University, US. Originating from Morocco, his work bridges the strategic role of procurement with evolving EU privacy laws. Education : DBA and EMBA from Toulouse Business School, France; Master of Engineering from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia. Certifications : CAPP (IFPSM), PMP (PMI), CIPP/EU, and CIPM (International Association of Privacy Professionals). His research and teaching domains focus on Procurement and Supply Chain, Operations & Project Management, Privacy and Data Protection Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Anti-Corruption Frameworks. He is multilingual in English, French, Russian, and Arabic.

Minna IittiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Swedish Language Pedagogy
• Russian Language Acquisition
• Technical Communication
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Minna Iitti is a Senior Lecturer at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Business and Management. Based at the SAMK Pori Campus, she teaches Swedish and Russian across multiple technical degree programmes including Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and ICT. She tutors students in seven engineering disciplines. Her academic focus encompasses language pedagogy for technical professionals and multilingual education strategies in STEM fields.

Murielle JousseauView profile

Lecturer

• French Language Teaching
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Education
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Murielle Jousseau is a part-time Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde's School of Modern Languages. She joined the institution in 2006, having previously taught French in Poland, Wales, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and France. Her academic journey includes studies in French Modern Literature at the Université de Nantes, complemented by an Erasmus+ exchange at Cardiff University and a teaching assistantship in Welsh secondary schools. At Strathclyde, she contributed to the French Business unit of the Centre for Lifelong Learning’s CALS programme and collaborated with the School of Modern Languages on undergraduate initiatives. Her professional roles have emphasized applied language study and pedagogical innovation. Jousseau’s research interests center on language education, curriculum development, and decolonizing language curricula. She co-led the non-funded SoTL Collaborative Writing Group project (2024–2025) and actively engages in professional development through workshops like the SALT Teach Meet, where she discussed decolonizing language education.

• Applied Linguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Language Education
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Dr. Julie Daniel is an academic staff member in the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies at Dublin City University, located on the Glasnevin Campus. Her role involves teaching and research in applied language studies and intercultural communication, with a focus on multilingual education and cultural policy. She holds a position as Lecturer and can be contacted at julie.daniel@dcu.ie. Her research interests center on language pedagogy, cross-cultural communication challenges, and the intersection of language policy with societal integration. She is affiliated with DCU’s SALIS Doctoral Programme and contributes to the FHSS Doctoral Research Hub. No specific scientific awards or publications are listed in the provided information. Her professional activities include involvement with conferences, enterprise partnerships, and academic engagement initiatives.

• Applied Linguistics
• Multiliteracy Pedagogies
• Visual Literacy
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Dr. Elena Lopez is an academic staff member at Dublin City University (DCU), serving as the DCU Language & Culture Programme Coordinator within the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies. Her work bridges research and pedagogy, focusing on innovative language teaching methodologies and cultural heritage preservation. Educations: Bachelor’s in Geography and History, Complutense University (Madrid) Master’s in Islamic Art, University of Edinburgh Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, University Antonio Nebrija (Madrid) PhD in Multimodal Pedagogies in Spanish Language Education, DCU Research Interests: Elena’s research emphasizes Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) to enhance language acquisition, particularly through art and visual literacy. She investigates how art-based approaches foster oral communication skills and promote social inclusion. Her work also evaluates institutional language programs, such as DCU’s Futures initiative, to align with national educational policies. Advising & Grants: No specific advising roles or grants are detailed in the provided text, though her doctoral research involved classroom-based pedagogy design. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the DCU Language & Culture Programme, a university-wide initiative promoting multilingualism and intercultural competence.

• Intercultural Communication
• Identity
• Ethnolinguistic Vitality
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Dr. Anastassia Zabrodskaja is a Professor of Intercultural Communication at Tallinn University, where she teaches intercultural communication and serves as Head of the Master's Programme in Communication Management. She is the Executive Director of the European Masters in Intercultural Communication (EMICC) and from 2022 to 2026 serves as principal investigator of the COST CA21143 project "Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe" in Estonia, where she also represents the country as a Management Committee member. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, identity construction, ethnolinguistic vitality, linguistic landscape analysis, language contacts, and code-switching phenomena. She has conducted extensive empirical research on family language policy in multilingual contexts, particularly examining Russian-speaking families across Estonia, Sweden, Cyprus, Germany, and Israel. Her work bridges sociolinguistics with psychology and migration studies to understand how families navigate linguistic diversity across borders. Recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary focus connecting language dynamics with psychological, social, and educational factors. Her work spans family language policy, translanguaging practices, pandemic impacts on language education, and refugee adaptation processes, demonstrating consistent attention to how global events reshape language practices and identities in multicultural settings. Principal Investigator, COST CA21143 project "Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe" (2022-2026) Executive Director, European Masters in Intercultural Communication (EMICC) Head, Master's Programme in Communication Management Dr. Zabrodskaja leads significant research examining language dynamics across migrant communities, with particular focus on Ukrainian war refugees in Estonia's schools and language policy implementation in Kazakhstan. Her work connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications for language education policy, intercultural communication training, and support for multilingual families in diverse societal contexts across Europe.

• Applied Linguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Conversation Analysis
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Natalja Zagura is a Lecturer in English Language and Teaching Methodology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures). Her academic career spans over 15 years, including roles as Programme Director for BA and MA English Studies programs (2015–2019) and earlier administrative responsibilities. She holds a Master's Degree in English Language and Literature (2006) and is a doctoral candidate since 2008. Education: 2000–2004: BA in English Language and Literature, University of Tartu 2004–2006: MA in English Language and Literature, University of Tartu 2008–Present: Doctoral studies, University of Tartu Research Interests: Dr. Zagura focuses on intercultural communication, interlanguage use, conversation analysis, and pedagogical methodologies. Her work explores how cultural contexts influence language learning and teaching practices, including digital tools like YouTube and Facebook in language education. She also investigates communication strategies in multilingual settings and gender representation in media. Key Awards: 2016: University of Tartu Grant for Good Teaching Grants & Projects: Adaptation of a Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (2016) Multimodal Communication Strategies Research (2009–2012) Teaching & Supervision: Active in curriculum development and collaborative teaching models. Supervised her own Master's thesis (2006) under Professors Raili Marling and Krista Vogelberg. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Institute's research groups on language pedagogy and multicultural education initiatives.

Siwan MitchelmoreView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Innovation in SMEs
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Dr. Siwan Mitchelmore is a Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at Bangor Business School, specializing in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Innovation within SMEs. She holds multiple roles including Director of Employability and Principal Investigator for the ION Leadership Programme. Her research focuses on minority language impacts, SME leadership, innovation strategies, and gender dynamics in entrepreneurship. She has been recognized with a Bangor University Teaching Fellowship (2016) for her excellence in education. Education background and qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but her career trajectory indicates advanced academic credentials in business and management disciplines. She supervises PhD, Master's, and undergraduate dissertations across various streams. Research Interests: SME innovation, leadership behavior, gender in entrepreneurship, economic impact analysis, and minority language preservation strategies. Recent Projects Include: North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation analysis (2025), migration decisions among Welsh speakers (2024), and leadership in high-tech SMEs (2020). She actively engages in academic conferences, including the 22nd Rural Entrepreneurship Conference (2025) and the 4th International Migration and Mobility Conference (2025). Her work has been published in journals like the Journal of Business Research and Journal of International Management . Professional Contributions: External Examiner at the University of Sussex, collaborator on Skills & Innovation voucher schemes with local organizations (2024–2025), and contributor to the Staff Enterprise Development Fund promoting socially responsible entrepreneurship.

John McMullenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Trauma and Mental Health in Schools
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Dr. John McMullen is a Senior Lecturer and full-time Programme Director of the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology (DECAP) at Stranmillis University College (SUC). He is a practicing Educational Psychologist within the Education Authority Northern Ireland (EA NI) and holds chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Education: BSc in Psychology from Queen's University Belfast (QUB), PGCE from Stranmillis University College, and DECAP doctorate (2012). Research: Focused on school-based interventions for war-affected children in Uganda and DR Congo, refugee pupil integration in Northern Ireland, and mental health policy. Publications: 15 recent works spanning educational neuroscience, trauma support, and systemic school interventions. Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PR155588). Community Roles: Director/Trustee of Fields of Life and Links Counselling Service. Peer Review: Journals include Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Science and Medicine, and Journal of Traumatic Stress. Scientific Leadership: Directed DECAP since 2022, coordinated international research initiatives, and contributed to policy development in post-conflict education systems.

Ayo MansarayView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Inequalities
• Urban Education
• Sociology of Education
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Dr. Ayo Mansaray is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Education & Policy at King's College London, based in the School of Education, Communication & Society. His research focuses on educational inequalities, gentrification's impact on urban schools, and the sociological analysis of educational policies. He previously held roles at the University of East London, Brunel, and London Metropolitan University. Education: PhD in Sociology of Education (2012), Institute of Education, UCL MSc Research Methods in Social Sciences (2003), Middlesex University MA Philosophy (2001), University of Sheffield BA Philosophy (2000), University of East Anglia His research interests include gentrification and education, urban schooling policies, ethno-racial identities, and the roles of teaching assistants. He has led projects funded by the Department for Education, Ofsted, and local authorities, including contributions to Hackney's Improving Outcomes for Young Black Men initiative. Notable awards include the Institute of Education Thesis Prize (2013), Churchill Fellowship (2013), and SAGE BSA Sociology Prize (2013). He is a member of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and teaches on King's MA Education programme. Key Projects: Mixed-Heritage Young People's Educational Experiences in London (Ongoing) Attainment Gaps Research Group

• Foreign Language Teaching
• Multilingualism
• Teaching Strategies
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Laura Lahti is a University Lecturer specializing in foreign language teaching, multilingualism, and educational strategies. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering inclusive education and cultural understanding. She has contributed to over 24 research outputs since 2012, focusing on topics like language pedagogy, teacher training, and curriculum development. Her research explores strategies to integrate multilingualism into classrooms, enhance student participation, and bridge interdisciplinary gaps in education. Notable publications include studies on teaching materials in Finland and collaborative research in applied linguistics. She has actively participated in international conferences and workshops, including organizing the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme for Future Teachers and serving as an editor for AFinLA's annual anthology. Collaborations span institutions across Europe, reflecting her commitment to global educational discourse. Her editorial roles and peer-reviewed contributions underscore her leadership in advancing applied linguistic research and pedagogical practices.

Merete Brendeford AnderssenView profile

Professor

• Multilingual Acquisition
• Syntactic Variation
• Language Attrition
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Merete Brendeford Anderssen is a Professor of English Linguistics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, serving as Academic Programme Director for English Language and Theoretical Linguistics and Deputy leader of the research group AcqVA-Nor. She leads the C-LaBL Learning Domain and oversees study programs in English linguistics (M-EAC) and theoretical linguistics (M-TLIN). Her research focuses on multilingual acquisition, syntactic variation, heritage languages, and cross-linguistic influence. She has contributed to projects like MultiGender (CAS), MiMS (RCN), INPUT (MSCA), and MuMiN (RCN), exploring language representation, attrition, and maintenance across diverse populations. Her work integrates experimental methods (ERP studies, response time analysis) with theoretical linguistics, examining how structural similarities between languages influence acquisition and attrition. Key themes include heritage language trajectories in Syrian Arabic-German bilinguals, L3 acquisition processes, and dialect levelling mechanisms in Norwegian dialects. She has published extensively on word order variation, possessive constructions, and cross-linguistic influence in multilingual contexts. Current research interests include studying heritage speakers across ages and examining the role of English-Norwegian similarities in multilingual minds. Anderssen collaborates internationally, leading teams that bridge psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Her grants include €1.5M from RCN for MuMiN (2021-2025) and MSCA funding for INPUT (2021-2023).

• Generative AI in Education
• Second/Foreign Language Education
• Teacher Professional Learning and Development
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Dr Alan Huang is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Strathclyde’s Strathclyde Institute of Education. He joined in 2016 after completing a PhD in Education at the University of Edinburgh, funded by the Principal’s Career Development Studentship and Edinburgh Global Overseas Research Scholarship. He holds senior leadership roles, including University Senator, Senate Representative at the University Learning Enhancement Committee, and Institute Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes. He is the founding director of the MSc TESOL & Intercultural Communication and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) programs. His research focuses on Generative AI in education, second/foreign language education, and teacher professional learning. He has led projects on AI integration in language curricula and delivered invited training on GenAI for educators. He is a peer reviewer for journals like Language Awareness and Professional Development in Education . Dr Huang teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, leading modules in language teaching, practitioner enquiry, and digital technologies. He has supervised 27 MSc/MEd, 11 BA, and 13 PGR students. His professional memberships include the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), and Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA).