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Giorgio Nisini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic work focuses on 20th-century and new-millennium Italian fiction, interrelationships between literary and cinematic languages, and the intersection of literature, publishing, and cultural industry. Research Interests: Modern/Contemporary Italian Literature, Neorealism, Great War Memoirs, Literary Canon, Publishing Studies. Key Collaborations: Co-director of academic projects with Université de Dschang (Camerun); member of Società Italiana per lo studio della modernità letteraria and Consiglio Scientifico of Master in Editoria, Giornalismo e Management Culturale. Notable Publications: Italian Neorealism. Writings, Images, Society (Perrone, 2014); editor of Carteggio Corrado Alvaro and Vito Laterza (Laterza, 2019). Scientific Awards: Corrado Alvaro Opera Prima Prize; Finalist Premio Tondelli; Finalist Premio Strega (LXV edition); Forum Traiani Prize for Narrative. Recent Articles: Focus on Laterza publishing archive (2025), Pasolini's wartime discourse (2025), Wilcock's surrealism (2022), and Great War memory studies (2021). He organizes cultural events as Artistic Director of Emporio Letterario di Pienza and President of Premio Letterario "Corrado Alvaro-Libero Bigiaretti". His teaching includes Contemporary Italian Literature courses across Philology, Publishing, and Sign Language interpreting programs.

• Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
• 20th-Century Italian Fiction
• Literature and Cinema
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Vincenzo Allegrini is a Researcher at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies (Sapienza University of Rome). He contributes to the editorial boards of OBLIO (ANVUR band A) and Leopardiana , and participates in the Doctoral College in Italian Studies (Sapienza). His research focuses on Giacomo Leopardi's intertextuality, semantics, and reception in 20th-century Italian poetry, with secondary interests in German-Italian cultural exchange, the art of memory, and intersections between literature and visual arts. Key research areas: Leopardi's philosophical dialogues, classical reception, historical semantics Teaching: Outlines of Contemporary Italian Literature (Sustainable Tourism Sciences, Modern Letters) Selected Publications: Fragments of Memory (2020), The Passing Wave (2022), and forthcoming With Gazettes in Their Hands (2025).

• Intertextuality
• Semantics
• Italian Literature
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Cristiano Diddi is a Full Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Slavic Philology and Cultural Interactions. His research focuses on Byzantine-Slavic relations, textual criticism of Old Slavic texts, and translation history. Academic Leadership: Editor of Europa Orientalis and co-editor of the Leo - Laboratorio Est/Ovest series. Scientific Honors: President of the Italian Association of Slavists (2019-2025), National Scientific Qualification Commission member (2021-2023), and International Committee of Slavists representative for Italy. His publications span Slavic textual traditions, Dostoevsky's modernity, and Balkan cultural dynamics. Recent works address translation theory, Old Slavic manuscripts, and Slavic-European cultural exchanges. Key Collaborations: Co-authored studies with V. Nosilia and M. Piacentini on post-1989 Slavic cinema, and co-edited volumes on Slavic studies in Italy.

• Slavic Philology
• Byzantine-Slavic Cultural Relations
• Latin-Germanic Cultural Interactions
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Yordan Eftimov is an Associate Professor in the Department of New Bulgarian Studies at New Bulgarian University, specializing in literary theory and Bulgarian literature. He holds a PhD in History of Bulgarian Literature (2008) and has served as Assistant Professor (1999-2008) and Senior Assistant Professor (since 2008) at NBU. Previously, he taught Ancient Literature at Sofia University (1998-2003). His research focuses on Bulgarian symbolism , modernist literature , poetry analysis , and ideological discourse in socialist-era literature. Eftimov's work frequently examines literary movements through socio-political contexts, with particular emphasis on 20th-century Bulgarian poetry and critical theory. His publications predominantly explore themes of literary symbolism , cultural memory , and ideological influences in Bulgarian literature, with recurring analysis of poetry from socialist periods and critical re-examinations of canonical authors. National Debut Award "Yuzhna Prolet" (1994) Rashko Sugarev Award for Short Story (2000) First Prize in Tsvetan Stoyanov Essay Contest (2001) National Award "Hristo G. Danov" (2006) National Award "Ivan Nikolov" (2013) National Award "Hristo Fotev" (2014) Eftimov has chaired juries for national literary awards including the Slaveykov Award (2009) and served on selection committees for prestigious prizes like the Helikon Award (2006-2012). He maintains active membership in the Bulgarian Writers' Association and Union of Scientists in Bulgaria.

• Literature Theory
• Bulgarian Literature
• Symbolism
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Sofia Kapetanaki is a Permanent Assistant Professor of Paleography-Codology-Publishing at the Department of Philology, School of Philosophy, University of Peloponnese in Kalamata. Her educational background includes: Graduate of the School of Philosophy of the University of Athens Two Master's degrees from the University of London Doctorate from the University of London Dr. Kapetanaki's research focuses on Byzantine manuscripts and historical documents. Her primary research interests include manuscript catalogs, hagiological and medical texts from the Byzantine period, and 19th century documents concerning Messenia and particularly the Mani region. She has participated in four research programs at the University of London, the National Library of Greece, and the Benaki Museum. Her notable publication includes a co-authored monograph "Pseudo-Aristoteles (Pseudo-Alexander), Supplementa Problematorum" (2006) with the late Professor R.W. Shaprles. She has also published articles in conference proceedings, collective volumes, and academic journals. Dr. Kapetanaki serves as an academic in the field of Paleography and Codicology, with a government gazette appointment (433/Γ΄/17-05-2016). Her office hours are Monday 11:00-12:00 and Tuesday 8:00-9:00, 12:00-13:00.

• Manuscript catalogs
• Hagiological texts
• Medical texts of the Byzantine period
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Mark Depauw is a Professor at the Faculty of Arts , KU Leuven. He leads the Research Group Antiquity, Leuven and is deeply involved in digital humanities initiatives, particularly through the Trismegistos project and its extensions like Trismegistos+ and STUDIUM.AI . His work bridges classical studies with computational methods. Research Focus: Quantitative analysis of classical text reception in early modern Europe Network analysis of ancient literary and social connections Development of digital infrastructures (GLAUx Treebank, Trismegistos) for ancient textual studies Application of transformer models and named entity recognition to Greek and Latin texts Membership & Collaborations: Member of the Faculty Council of Arts Part of KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society (DigiSoc) Core contributor to LECTIO for textual transmission studies Collaborator on international projects like CLARIAH-VL+ and NIKAW Teaching: He contributes to courses in historical data management, Greek papyrology, and digital research methods. His pedagogical approach integrates computational tools with classical scholarship.

• Classics
• Ancient History
• Papyrology
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Michèle Goyens is a full professor at the Faculty of Arts, KU Leuven, affiliated with the Research Group Quantitative Lexicology and Variational Linguistics (QLVL). She contributes to the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities and LECTIO – KU Leuven Institute for the Study of the Transmission of Texts, Ideas and Images in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Faculty Council of Arts (as ZAP member) Evaluation Committee of the Faculty of Arts (as ZAP member) Artesraad Her research focuses on medieval medical terminology, translation practices, and critical editions of classical texts. She explores the intersection of linguistics, botany, and medicine in historical contexts, particularly through vernacular adaptations of Latin and Greek works. Recent projects include Verschuivingen in namen van ziektes tijdens de middeleeuwen (SIDELINE) and a critical edition of Henri de Mondeville’s Chirurgie . Her publications span interdisciplinary studies in terminology, lexicology, and digital humanities, with a focus on genetic editing of manuscripts and the role of memory in textual authority. She has presented at international conferences such as the Cardiff Conference on Translation in the Middle Ages and contributed to projects like LEIGHEAS and eDIL.

• Historical Linguistics
• Terminology
• Medieval Studies
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Philip Huyse is currently a Director of Studies at the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE), affiliated with the School of Historical and Philological Sciences. He holds the chair in History and Philology of Pre-Islamic Iran and has been a Study Assessor at EPHE since 2014.

• Iranian Philology
• Ancient Iranian Linguistics
• Sassanid History
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Sarah Ogilvie is Professor of Language and Lexicography in the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics at the University of Oxford, and Senior Research Fellow at Campion Hall. She previously taught at Stanford and Cambridge, and worked at Amazon's Lab 126 in Silicon Valley. Her career includes roles as editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and Chief Editor of Oxford Dictionaries in Australia. Education: DPhil in Linguistics (University of Oxford), MA in Linguistics (Australian National University), BSc in Computer Science and Pure Mathematics (University of Queensland). Her research spans lexicography, endangered languages, digital humanities, and the intersection of technology with social sciences. She directs Oxford's Dictionary Lab and co-founded the MSc in Digital Scholarship. Her work includes documenting Aboriginal Australian and American Indian languages, and the threatened Enggano language of Indonesia. Selected publications highlight her expertise in dictionary history ( Words of the World , The Dictionary People ), language preservation ( Keeping Languages Alive ), and digital culture analysis ( Gen Z, Explained ). Her projects often integrate computational methods and open-source tools. Scientific Recognition: Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction (2024). She serves on advisory boards for the Chicago Manual of Style and Stanford University Libraries, and contributes to Prospect Magazine 's column The Joy of Lex .

• Lexicography
• Endangered Languages
• Language Revitalization
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Associate Professor John Attridge is an academic at the School of the Arts and Media , University of New South Wales , specializing in modernist literature. His research explores modernist conceptions of authorship, literature-specialization relationships, technological media, and the cultural history of trust. He has co-edited two collections: Modernist Work: Labor, Aesthetics, and the Work of Art (2019) and Incredible Modernism: Literature, Trust, and Deception (2013). His work appears in journals like ELH , Modernism/modernity , and NOVEL . Research Interests : Attridge investigates intersections between modernist aesthetics and professional specialization, focusing on authorship frameworks, media evolution, and trust as a cultural construct. His scholarship bridges literary theory with interdisciplinary inquiries into institutional knowledge and artistic labor. Awards : Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence (2019) ANU Humanities Research Centre Fellow (2016) Bruce Harkness Young Conrad Scholar Award (2010) Harry Ransom Center Fellow (2009-10) Australian Postgraduate Award Supervision : He mentors Honours and PhD candidates in modernist and contemporary literature, with past students examining topics like architectural subjectivity in modernist fiction, Derrida/Deleuze textual theories, and rhythmic aesthetics in Woolf, Mansfield, and Lawrence.

• Modernist Literature
• Authorship
• Specialization
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Dr. Barbara Jockers serves as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy within the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Würzburg. Since October 2007, she has been an integral member of the DFG-funded "Arabic and Latin Glossary" research project, contributing her expertise in Arabic philology and literary analysis. Her academic credentials include a Master of Arts from the University of Tübingen (1999) specializing in Islamic Studies, Old German Language and Literature, and Modern German Literature, followed by doctoral research at the University of Basel under Prof. Dr. Gregor Schoeler. Her dissertation, "The Ship in Ancient Arabic and Umayyad Poetry," established her methodological framework combining lexicographical analysis with mental history perspectives. Dr. Jockers' research centers on Arabic lexicography and classical Arabic literature , particularly pre-Islamic and Umayyad period poetry. Her work systematically examines linguistic structures, poetic motifs, and socio-cultural contexts through interdisciplinary lenses that integrate philological precision with historical anthropology. This approach reveals how material culture (like ships) reflects evolving societal values in early Arabic literature. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent scholarly engagement with classical Arabic poetic traditions. The 2010 Encyclopaedia of Islam entry on al-Aʿshā and the 2001 ship motif article collectively showcase her ability to bridge textual analysis with broader cultural history, establishing connections between lexicographical documentation, hermeneutical frameworks, and empirical literary studies within Arabic literary heritage. No scientific awards are documented in available sources, though her sustained involvement in the prestigious DFG project indicates significant recognition within philological research communities. There is no evidence of graduate student supervision in the provided materials; however, her 17+ years of continuous project involvement demonstrates substantial experience in collaborative academic research management and interdisciplinary team coordination. As a core contributor to the "Arabic and Latin Glossary" initiative, Dr. Jockers participates in one of contemporary academia's most significant lexicographical endeavors, systematically mapping conceptual and linguistic intersections between Arabic and Latin scholarly traditions through rigorous philological methodology.

• Arabic Lexicography
• Classical Arabic Literature
• Arabic Poetry
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Robert Ziegler serves as Associate Professor at the Institute of Philosophy within the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Würzburg, Germany. His academic career spans over 20 years with significant contributions to continental philosophy, evidenced by numerous monographs and peer-reviewed publications. He maintains active research leadership in three university research clusters while teaching courses such as War and Peace (Winter Semester 2025/26). His educational trajectory includes: Philosophy, Classical Philology (Latin), and History studies at Würzburg (2000-2003) Advanced philosophy studies at Sorbonne University (2003-2005) Master's thesis on Husserl and Cavaillès (2004) Doctorate on Pascal from Würzburg/Paris IV-Sorbonne (2009) Habilitation at Würzburg (2015) Ziegler's research centers on metaphysical immanence, early modern rationalism, and 20th-century phenomenology. His work critically engages Pascal's religious philosophy, Spinoza's ontology, and Levinas' ethics while bridging psychoanalysis and political theory. Recent scholarship examines reactionary political strategies, affective structures in social crises, and the emergence of novelty through materialist frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach connects historical analysis with contemporary philosophical challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads: the phenomenology of affect in political contexts, reconceptualizations of rationality through embodied practices, and critical examinations of reactionary thought. His publications demonstrate methodological diversity—integrating textual analysis of historical figures with original contributions to ontology, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science—while maintaining focus on immanence as a unifying metaphysical framework. His scientific recognition includes: Research Prize of the Faculty of Human Sciences (2019) Bavarian Elite Fund Doctoral Scholarship (2005/6) DAAD Scholarship (2003/4) Professor Ziegler has secured substantial research funding including multiple DFG projects on Cicero's Tusculanae disputationes , non-object-directed intentionality, and practical reasons before Kant, plus a Fritz Thyssen Foundation project on intention formation. As a lecturer since 2005, he has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, contributing to graduate education through seminars on political philosophy and metaphysics. His editorial work includes co-editing The Inner Logic of Creativity (2013). He actively participates in the Institute's Research Focus on Phenomenology, Research Focus on the Greek-Arabic-Latin Tradition, and Research Focus on Social Philosophy and Ethics. These groups organize the Phenomenological Colloquium, lecture series on philosophical research, and interdisciplinary workshops that foster cross-traditional dialogue in contemporary philosophy.

• Metaphysics
• Early Modern Philosophy
• 20th-Century Philosophy
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Dr. Gillian Pink is a Senior Researcher at the Voltaire Foundation , University of Oxford, specializing in the digitization and analysis of Voltaire's marginalia , notebooks , and working manuscripts . Her research spans French Enlightenment literature , manuscript studies , and book history . Deputy General Editor of the Digital Voltaire project Member of Société des études voltairiennes Associated with Équipe Écritures et Lumières (ITEM, Paris) Her work integrates digital humanities with traditional textual criticism , focusing on the genesis of literary texts and authorial reading practices . Recent publications and conference papers analyze Voltaire's annotation systems , textual reuse , and collaborative manuscript production . She contributes to critical editions of Voltaire's posthumous works and marginalia .

• French Literature
• Enlightenment Studies
• Manuscript Studies
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Professor Richard Gaskin is a scholar in the Department of Philosophy and Classics, focusing on linguistic idealism, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and classical literature. He has taught modules on the history of philosophy, philosophy of religion, and Latin at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research: Linguistic idealism, tragedy theory, and classical philosophical traditions. Teaching: Philosophy of language, metaphysics, Latin literature, and philosophy of religion. Publications: Notably Language and World: A Defence of Linguistic Idealism (2020) and the 2025 edited collection The Question of Linguistic Idealism . Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of AHRC funding and collaborator with Daniel Hill on philosophical studies. Academic Background: Studied at Oxford, Cambridge, and London universities; conducted research in Germany under the Humboldt Stiftung. His research explores the interplay between language and reality, with additional contributions to literary theory and classical philology. Current projects include a Wittgenstein-focused book and a commentary on Virgil's Aeneid Book 4. Scientific Awards & Grants: Arts and Humanities Research Council Grant (2003) for 'The Theory of Complexly Signifiables' Humboldt Research Fellowship He supervises graduate students in philosophy of language, classical tradition, and related areas, while maintaining a public-facing website dedicated to literary and philosophical discourse.

• Linguistic Idealism
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
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Sebastian Susteck serves as Professor of Modern German Studies and Didactics of Literature at Ruhr University Bochum’s Faculty of Philology, German Department. His institutional affiliation includes office GB 4/146 in Bochum, Germany, with direct contact via phone (+49 234 3222567) and email. His research centers on Modern German Literature and the Didactics of Literature , examining contemporary German literary works alongside pedagogical frameworks for literature education. This dual focus bridges literary analysis with teaching methodologies, emphasizing how modern German texts are interpreted and taught in academic settings. Consultation hours occur weekly during lecture periods (Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. via Zoom) and on specific dates during lecture-free periods, including September 17, 2025. Further details are coordinated through the departmental secretariat.

• German Literature
• Literature Didactics
• Modern German Studies