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Lieve MackenView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Translation Technology
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Lieve Macken is Associate Professor at Ghent University's Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. With 28 years of experience in language technology, she leads research in machine translation, natural language processing, and translation technology applications. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation through the Language and Translation Technology Team (LT3). Dr. Macken's research focuses on machine translation evaluation, human-machine interaction in translation workflows, literary translation with MT, and educational applications of translation technology. Her work spans multiple dimensions including quality assessment metrics, eye-tracking studies of translation processes, syntactic difficulty prediction, and specialized applications for asylum seekers and language learners. She has pioneered research on translationese in machine translation output and developed methodologies for assessing translation quality through both process and product metrics. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the intersection of large language models with traditional machine translation systems, particularly in literary contexts. She investigates how different translation workflows impact textual characteristics, reading effort, and translator productivity. A significant portion of her recent work addresses social applications of translation technology, particularly through the MaTIAS project serving asylum seekers, and educational applications through projects like WiLMa and IVESS. Guest editor of Special Issue 'Advances in Computer-Aided Translation Technology' in Informatics journal (2019) Extensive experience as reviewer/referee for journals, conferences, and research projects External examiner for seven PhD candidates Dr. Macken has supervised numerous PhD projects including Joke Daems' work on translation robots, Arda Tezcan's research on MT quality estimation, and Bram Vanroy's study of syntactic difficulties in translation. She currently supervises the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodovska Curie Fellowship of Paola Ruffo and multiple PhD projects including Margot Fonteyne's WiLMa project and Jasper Degraeuwe's IVESS project. Her research is funded through diverse channels including Horizon Europe, BOF UGent, FWO, and AMIF grants. She coordinates the postgraduate program Computer-Assisted Language Mediation and co-coordinates the European Master's in Technology for Translation and Interpreting (EM-TTI), teaching courses in Computer-Assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Dissertation. As coordinator of the Language and Translation Technology Team (LT3), Dr. Macken leads a vibrant research group that regularly presents at major conferences including MT Summit, EAMT, and ICTIC. The team's work spans theoretical research in translation technology and practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in scholarly communication, language education, and social integration.

Katja GorbahnView profile

Associate Professor

• European Studies
• Historical Literacy
• Educational Media Analysis
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Katja Gorbahn is an Associate Professor at the Department of History within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University. Her work focuses on historical literacy, European identity formation, and the role of educational media in shaping political discourses. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research projects such as EurEd (2018–2023) exploring interconnectedness in educational materials. Her research integrates methodologies from history, political science, and education studies to analyze how concepts of Europeanness and national identities are constructed across time and media. Recent work examines democracy narratives in transnational contexts and the pedagogical challenges of teaching history in foreign language settings. Gorbahn has led projects like KursKultur 2.0 (2019–2022), focusing on German language education, and collaborated on studies addressing antisemitism in school textbooks. She maintains strong ties to educational policy communities through her consultancy projects on digital technologies in language teaching and curriculum design.

Emily FongView profile

Lecturer

• Sociolinguistics
• Chinese Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Emily Fong is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University (ANU). Her research focuses on Chinese perceptions of English and its impact on Chineseness, spanning Sociolinguistics, Chinese Studies, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies. She holds a PhD and Master of Applied Linguistics (ANU), a Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders (Sydney), and a BA (Melbourne). Her work challenges assumptions about English’s role in China and explores translanguaging practices involving Mandarin, dialects, and English. Recent publications include a 2021 Routledge book and studies on disciplinary differences in education. Her research has been cited over 221 times, with significant contributions to curriculum development and identity studies. No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants details are not specified in the text. She is affiliated with ANU’s academic community but no labs or teams are mentioned.

Josiah WangView profile

Teaching Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
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Josiah Wang is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, where he also serves as the degree coordinator and admissions tutor for the MSc Computing program. He teaches Python Programming and Introductory Machine Learning courses. Previously, he held postdoctoral research positions at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield, focusing on Artificial Intelligence with specializations in Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Leeds (2013), advised by Katja Markert and Mark Everingham. His research explored cross-modal learning, including pioneering work on learning object recognition from textual descriptions and multimodal machine translation. Notable contributions include the MultiSubs dataset and methods for phrase localization without paired training examples. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Leeds (2013) MSc in Computing, University of Leeds (2007), supervised by David Hogg Research Interests: Josiah's work bridges AI and human cognition, emphasizing systems that learn from limited data and integrate multiple modalities. His contributions span visually descriptive language annotation, image captioning, and multimodal translation. Though no longer active in active research, his legacy includes foundational papers on object recognition from text (BMVC 2009) and unsupervised phrase localization (ICCV 2019). Grants & Projects: MultiMT and MMVC projects (Imperial College London) CHIST-ERA ViSen project (University of Sheffield) Labs & Teams: Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary teams at Imperial, Sheffield, Lyon, and Barcelona, including work on multimodal machine translation and visual grounding systems.

Rebecca AdamsView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Peer Interaction
• +3 more

Rebecca Adams is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Memphis. Her academic background includes a B.A. (1998) and M.A. (2000) from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. (2004) from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, particularly the role of peer communication in second language learning. She has authored/co-authored influential books like Learning a Language with Peers: Elevating Classroom Voices (2023) and Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning (2013). Dr. Adams’ work examines peer interactions in classroom settings, emphasizing how collaborative tasks promote second language knowledge construction. Her research interests include task complexity in peer communication, feedback mechanisms in learner interactions, and the integration of technology in language education. Her studies often explore modalities like computer-mediated communication (CMC) and their impact on language acquisition processes. Key Research Themes: Task-Based Language Teaching, Peer Collaborative Writing, L2 Noticing, and Technology-Enhanced Learning Her publications span journals such as Journal of Second Language Writing and Modern Language Journal , with a notable 2012 paper shortlisted for the JSLW Article of the Year. She actively contributes to graduate education at the University of Memphis, overseeing program development and student mentorship. Dr. Adams has received grants for projects investigating language learning strategies and the application of cognitive theories to SLA. Her academic leadership includes editorial roles and conference presentations on peer interaction methodologies. Current research explores translanguaging practices and the future of task complexity research in applied linguistics.

Michael Scott DoyleView profile

Professor

• Translation Studies
• Business Language Studies
• Spanish Literature
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Michael Scott Doyle is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, focusing on Translation Studies, Business Language Studies, and Spanish Literature. His research emphasizes theoretical and practical aspects of translation, including Cormac McCarthy translations and business language pedagogy. He has authored 11 books, numerous articles, and presented at over 50 conferences internationally. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish, University of Virginia (1981) M.A. in Spanish, Universidad de Salamanca (1976) B.A. in Spanish, University of Virginia (1975) Diploma de Estudios Hispánicos, Universidad de Barcelona (1974) Research Interests: His work bridges literary and non-literary translation, business language education, and 20th-century Spanish literature. Notable projects include translating Ana María Matute’s stories and analyzing Cormac McCarthy’s translations. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to language pedagogy and curriculum design. Publications Trends: Recent works focus on business Spanish methodology, translation pedagogy, and theoretical frameworks in Language for Specific Purposes (LSP). His articles often critique existing methodologies while proposing innovative educational strategies. Grants & Workshops: Collaborated with federally-funded CIBER centers on over 60 workshops and lectures promoting business language education. No specific grants are highlighted in the text. Labs/Teams: No dedicated labs or teams mentioned, though his work involves collaborations with translators and international scholars.

Albert Qiaochu JiangView profile

Research Fellow

• Machine Learning
• Theorem Proving
• Artificial Intelligence
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Albert Qiaochu Jiang serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His research integrates machine learning with formal theorem proving, focusing on neural theorem provers and mathematical reasoning systems. He leads the reasoning team at Mistral AI while maintaining academic supervision at Cambridge. His research interests center on machine learning for theorem proving , with specific expertise in neural-symbolic integration, autoformalization, and large language models for mathematical reasoning. His work bridges artificial intelligence with formal verification, developing systems that enhance automated reasoning capabilities through neural networks. Current projects involve improving premise selection for theorem provers, multilingual mathematical formalization, and creating efficient architectures for mathematical language models. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing neural theorem proving through innovative architectures like Target-Based Automated Conjecturing and Magistral. His research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in integrating language models with formal verification systems, with significant contributions to datasets like Numinamath and frameworks like Llemma. Key trends include optimizing compute efficiency in proof generation, enhancing multilingual mathematical reasoning, and developing interactive human-AI collaboration systems for formal mathematics. While no scientific awards are currently documented in available sources, his research output demonstrates significant impact in the intersection of AI and formal methods. As leader of Mistral AI's reasoning team, Jiang directs research on neural theorem proving systems while contributing to academic supervision at Cambridge. His work involves substantial industrial-academic collaboration, leveraging resources from both institutional contexts to advance mathematical AI. Current projects focus on creating practical systems for mathematical automation with real-world verification applications. His research operates at the intersection of academia and industry through Mistral AI's reasoning team, where he develops neural theorem proving systems with practical applications in formal verification. This dual affiliation enables rapid translation of theoretical advances into deployable tools for mathematical automation.

Nell K. DukeView profile

Professor

• Early Literacy Development
• Informational Text Instruction
• Comprehension Development
• +3 more

Nell K. Duke is a Professor in the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan. Her work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty, with expertise in informational reading/writing, comprehension instruction, and equity in education. She has held leadership roles as Co-Principal Investigator on projects funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, National Science Foundation, and others. Duke has received numerous awards, including the P. David Pearson Scholarly Influence Award (2014) and recognition from prominent educational organizations. Her research emphasizes evidence-based strategies for literacy improvement, including project-based learning and family engagement. Notable books include Beyond Bedtime Stories and Inside Information . Duke also advocates for improving educational research training and consults with policy organizations. Her grants include initiatives like 'Interdisciplinary PBL Grade 1 Curriculum' (2021–2023) and efforts to narrow achievement gaps in social studies literacy. Education Background: Not explicitly listed in text; focus on academic career milestones. Grants & Funding: Includes projects on early childhood literacy, curriculum development, and scalable educational interventions. Publications span journals like Young Children , Elementary School Journal , and book chapters addressing literacy pedagogy, assessment, and equity. She actively disseminates knowledge via speaking engagements and social media (@nellkduke).

Smaranda MuresanView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Computational Linguistics
• +7 more

Smaranda Muresan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Barnard College, with affiliations at Columbia University. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and computational linguistics, emphasizing ethical AI applications, educational technology, and stylistic analysis. Academic Affiliation: Associate Professor at Barnard College Email: smuresan@barnard.edu Her work spans multiple subfields including fact-checking systems, argument mining, sentiment analysis, and figurative language processing. She explores abstract reasoning in LLMs through novel benchmarks like the New York Times Connections game and investigates AI's role in creativity, education, and social good initiatives. Recent publications highlight her contributions to global segmenting algorithms, explainable authorship attribution, and multimodal figurative language analysis. While no explicit student advisees are listed, her research intersects with interdisciplinary teams at Barnard and Columbia. She actively participates in academic workshops and conferences such as the ACL Annual Meeting and FigLang, shaping standards for computational analysis of nuanced language phenomena.

Brian James BaerView profile

Professor

• Translation Studies
• Russian Literature
• Queer Theory
• +3 more

Brian James Baer is a Professor of Russian and Translation Studies at Kent State University, located in the Department of Modern & Classical Language Studies. He holds significant editorial roles as founding editor of Translation and Interpreting Studies and co-editor of book series such as Literatures, Cultures, Translation and Translation Studies in Translation . His research focuses on translation history, pedagogy, and queer theory, with notable publications including Queer Theory and Translation Studies: Language, Politics, Desire and Translation and the Making of Modern Russian Literature . Baer also serves as President of the American Translation and Interpreting Studies Association and contributes to the international advisory board of the Mona Baker Centre for Translation Studies at Shanghai International Studies University. His work bridges theoretical exploration with practical applications, addressing topics like censorship in translation during wartime, queer representation in translated texts, and the ethical dimensions of translation in cultural contexts. Baer advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the role of translation in shaping national identities and cultural dialogues. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on intersectional analysis, particularly in relation to Cold War dynamics, Soviet-era translation practices, and the globalization of queer narratives. Baer’s contributions extend to pedagogical frameworks, including editing textbooks like Academic Translation: From Theory to Practice . His research often intersects with geopolitical and historical contexts, offering critical insights into how translation mediates power structures, cultural memory, and marginalized voices. His affiliations with leading institutions underscore his influence in shaping contemporary Translation Studies both nationally and globally.

Helen AbadianoView profile

Professor

• Literacy Education
• Curriculum Development
• Multicultural Education
• +7 more

Dr. Helen R. Abadiano is a Professor of Literacy Education and Interim Associate Dean in the School of Education at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University in Language, Literature, and Reading Education. Her expertise spans literacy pedagogy, curriculum development, multicultural education, and teacher training. She teaches graduate courses such as Seminar in Literacy Research & Assessment and Practicum for Literacy Coach . Education : PhD in Language, Literature, and Reading Education (The Ohio State University, 1993) MAT in Reading Education (University of the Philippines, 1997) Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (University of Saint Agustin, 1966) Research Interests : Dr. Abadiano focuses on literacy for diverse populations, second language acquisition, family literacy, and educational leadership. She has led initiatives like the BIMEC Program for children of incarcerated parents and Family Literacy in the 21st Century . Publications & Awards : She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited numerous journals, including the New England Reading Association Journal . Awards include the CCSU Distinguished Service Award (2011) and recognition for community service through literacy advocacy. Grants & Leadership : She secured grants totaling over $2M for literacy programs. As Interim Associate Dean, she oversees accreditation and curriculum reforms. She has served on accreditation teams for NECHE and CAEP. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with P-12 schools on literacy initiatives and mentorship programs for future educators.

Nicoline van HarskampView profile

Professor

• Performance Art
• Linguistics
• Digital Art
• +3 more

Nicoline van Harskamp is a Professor of Performative Art at the Kunstakademie Münster. Her work explores language dynamics, globalization, and technology through performance, installation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She holds degrees from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Den Haag), Chelsea College (London), and the Rijksakademie (Amsterdam). Research interests include the evolution of English as a global language, the intersection of performance art with activism, and the impact of digital technology on artistic expression. Notable projects include Yours in Solidarity (2010–2013), Englishes (2014–2016), and the ongoing Prosodia series investigating synthetic speech and AI. Her works have been exhibited globally, including at the Tate Modern, Performa 11, and the Sydney Biennale. Collaborations include projects with institutions like the Sandberg Institute and Loughborough University’s Discourse and Rhetoric Group. Prosodia (2024) merges AI-generated speech with live performance, while Englishes MOOC offers an online course on multilingual art practices. Awards and grants include support from the Creative Industries Fund and the Pauwhof Fund. Van Harskamp’s class at Kunstakademie emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, with projects like Performance Room and Actors and Directors . Her work interrogates language’s role in identity, politics, and technology, blending academic rigor with artistic innovation.

Yukiyo KasaiView profile

Associate Professor

• History of Religions
• Central Asian Studies
• Buddhist Manuscripts
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Yukiyo Kasai is an Associate Professor of Central Asian History of Religions at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), affiliated with the Center for Religious Studies (CERES). She holds a Ph.D. from Free University Berlin (2005) and a post-doctoral habilitation from RUB (2021). Her research focuses on the history of Uyghur Buddhism, manuscript studies, and religious dynamics in pre-Islamic Central Asia, with particular attention to Turkic and Iranian cultural interactions. She has held fellowships at the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, DFG, and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. Key roles include coordinating the RELIGUR project and serving as Research Associate for BuddhistRoad. Her work bridges textual analysis, material culture, and socio-political contexts, with expertise in Old Uyghur, Sogdian, and Brāhmī scripts. Awards include the 2011 Preis für Geisteswissenschaften from Göttingen Academy. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the Turfan Studies Academy and has edited major volumes on Buddhist transmission and Central Asian religious history. Publications span 20+ years, emphasizing Buddhist colophons, translation practices, and interreligious contacts. Her research highlights the role of Buddhism in Uyghur legitimation, pilgrimage networks, and textual hybridity. Current projects examine Sino-Uyghur religious exchanges and the cultural significance of talismans and sacred sites.

Florence BistagneView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Medieval Studies
• Renaissance Studies
• Italian Studies
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Florence Bistagne is a Senior Lecturer at Avignon Université, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory ICTT (Cultural Identity, Texts, and Performance). Her research focuses on the Kingdom of Naples (1442–1503), blending philology, cultural history, and digital humanities. She specializes in editing, transcribing, and translating medieval and Renaissance sources in Latin, Greek, Italian, Neapolitan, and Catalan. Education: Graduated from École normale supérieure with classical studies (Latin, Greek, French) and Italian. Previously held roles in private and public sector communication before joining academia. Research Interests: Written cultures, Romance languages, luxury and arts in early modern Europe, multilingualism, and Mediterranean globalization. Recent projects include the ANR-funded LUXART initiative (collaborating with art historians and museum curators) and co-editing Minorities, Migrations, Globalization (2022). Grants & Collaborations: Lead investigator of the ANR LUXART project reconstructing Naples' cultural heritage. Active in ICTT, a lab examining identity through texts and performance, with 35+ permanent members and 20 doctoral students. Labs/Teams: Co-directs research within ICTT, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural history and digital scholarship.

Christine RauerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Old English language and literature
• Insular Latin literature
• Old Norse literature
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Dr. Christine Rauer is a Senior Lecturer in the School of English and Institute of Medieval Studies at the University of St Andrews, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. She teaches a range of courses including EN2003 Medieval and Renaissance Texts, EN3111 Beowulf, EN4311 Old English Poetry, and various advanced modules on Old English language and literature. Rauer is an active researcher with 45 research outputs spanning books, articles, chapters, and scholarly editions. Her research focuses on Old English language and literature, Insular Latin literature, and the literary history of Anglo-Saxon England with particular attention to non-English influences from Continental, Celtic, and Scandinavian sources. She has developed significant expertise in hagiography, Beowulf studies, martyrologies, and the history of the English language. Rauer is currently writing a literary history of Mercia for Brepols and co-organizes the Mercian Network with Professor Jo Story from the University of Leicester. Rauer's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple disciplines within medieval studies. Her recent work shows a strong focus on linguistic analysis of Old English texts, gender studies within early medieval literature, and the cultural connections between Anglo-Saxon England and other European traditions. She has made significant contributions to database development through her work on the Fontes Anglo-Saxonici project, which catalogs written sources used by Anglo-Saxon authors. Rauer has successfully secured research funding from The British Academy for projects including 'A Literary History of Mercia: Scribes, Stories, Scholarship' (2022-2023) and 'New critical edition of the Old English Martyrology' (2007-2008). She has supervised multiple doctoral students whose research has been supported by prestigious awards including the George Buchanan Scholarship, Ewan and Christine Brown Postgraduate Scholarship, SGSAH AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Studentship, and Fulbright Scholarship. As an active member of the academic community, Rauer regularly serves as an external examiner for PhD vivas and participates in scholarly activities including presentations, multilingual poetry readings, and public lectures. She maintains several academic websites including 'The Nosebag' teaching resource, the Old English Martyrology bibliography, and the Old English Core Vocabulary database.