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Dr. Gábor Pintér holds dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor at Károli Gáspár Reformed University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Department of Japanology) and as Associate Professor at Kobe University's School of Languages and Communication. Born in Hungary in 1977, he earned his MA (2005) and PhD (2008) in Linguistics from Kobe University, Japan, with a dissertation on asymmetrical segment distributions in Japanese. His research focuses on three interconnected domains: phonological theory (especially Japanese phonology), experimental phonetics, and applications of automatic speech recognition in language education. Specific interests include vowel devoicing patterns, prosodic perception in L2 learners, phonotactic constraints, and diachronic sound changes in Japanese. Pintér actively contributes to international research collaborations, including the JSPS-funded project 'Stochastic & theoretical phonological research' and serves as chair of the Phonology Association in Kansai (PAIK). His 15 most recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity, combining theoretical linguistics with computational approaches and experimental studies, primarily focused on Japanese phonetics and speech technology applications. Professional memberships include board positions in The Phonological Society of Japan and memberships in the International Speech Communication Association and Association for Laboratory Phonology.

• Phonology
• Phonetics
• Automatic Speech Recognition
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Péter Szigetvári is an Associate Professor at the School of English and American Studies , Eötvös Loránd University , specializing in the Department of English Linguistics . His work bridges phonology, morphology, and theoretical linguistics, with a focus on Hungarian and English language structures. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Department of English Linguistics University: Eötvös Loránd University His research explores phonological patterns , including vowel harmony, syllable structure, and morphological constraints. He investigates the interplay between morphology and phonology in Hungarian and English, analyzing phenomena like diminutive formation, diphthong debates, and stress-related vowel reduction. Recent publications highlight trends in Vowel Harmony , Syllable Typology , and Morpho-Phonological Variation . His work often challenges traditional frameworks, proposing paradigm-based or VC phonology approaches. Péter Szigetvári's professional activities include contributions to linguistic journals and a blog at nyest.hu . His office is located at Room 302, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest (1088).

• Linguistics
• Phonology
• Morphology
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Szandra Ésik is a Lecturer at the Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös Loránd University. She teaches Chinese language and political discourse analysis while contributing to Hungarian-Chinese lexicography projects. Institute of East Asian Studies Department of Chinese Studies Research Interests: Chinese political rhetoric and discourse analysis Second language teaching methodologies for Chinese Translation studies and bilingual dictionary development Silk Road cultural/economic history Environmental policy in Chinese Communist Party congresses Her recent publications focus on comparative analysis of political speeches (2017-2020), character teaching strategies, and collaborative dictionary projects with scholars like Huba Bartos and Imre Hamar. She has contributed to institutional research at ELTE's Chinese Studies department. Contact: esik.szandra@btk.elte.hu

• Chinese Studies
• Language Teaching
• Political Rhetoric
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Imre Szilágyi is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies within Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest, Hungary). He serves as a lecturer in the Department of Italian Language and Literature , focusing on advanced linguistic analysis. Primary Affiliation: Institute of Romance Studies, Eötvös Loránd University Department: Department of Italian Language and Literature Email: szilagyi.imre@btk.elte.hu Research Focus Szilágyi's work centers on Italian syntax , with particular attention to: Infinitive constructions in Italian and Latin Historical linguistics of medieval and late-medieval Italian dialects Contrastive analysis of linguistic structures across languages Textual criticism of classical manuscripts like the Meditationes vitae Christi Publications Trends His research spans over two decades, covering: Evolution of accusative with infinitive constructions Analysis of causative and perception verbs in Italian literature Comparative studies of Italian-Spanish syntax Historical syntax patterns in Alberto Moravia's prose Contact Information Email: szilagyi.imre@btk.elte.hu Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/C Office: II. floor 218

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Italian Language
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Máté Ittzés , Associate Professor at the Department of Indian Studies , Institute of Oriental Studies (Eötvös Loránd University), serves as Deputy Director of the Institute, Head of Department, and Team Leader of the Indo-European Linguistics Research Division. His research focuses on historical linguistics, Sanskrit, Vedic grammar, Latin/Greek phonetics, and support-verb constructions. Research Trends: Analysis of grammaticalization processes in Vedic, Proto-Indo-European syntax, tense-aspect systems, and comparative studies of Latin/Greek/Vedic morphological evolution. Recent articles emphasize light verb constructions, phonetic shifts, and Indo-European root structures. Publications: Over 15 works spanning Proto-Indo-European support verbs, Vedic perfect tenses, Latin syllable laws, and Rigvedic lexical mysteries.

• Linguistics
• Indo-European Studies
• Sanskrit Studies
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Dr. Andrea Nagy is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of English Linguistics at the Institute of English Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at Pázmány Péter Catholic University. Her academic background includes: PhD in Literary Studies from Eötvös Loránd University (2014), with dissertation "Women, Words and Violence in Old English Poetry" MA in English Language and Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (1998) Certified Translator qualification from Eötvös Loránd University (2009) Dr. Nagy specializes in Old English language and literature , with particular focus on women's voices, gender representation, and violence in early medieval poetry. Her research spans the history of the English language , introduction to linguistics , phonetics , and language development . She has made significant contributions to the Hungarian translation of Old English texts, including Tolkien's Beowulf translation. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with the themes of gender, violence, and community in medieval literature, with a particular emphasis on how these concepts manifest in Old English poetry. Her research trajectory shows increasing interest in Tolkien studies alongside her foundational work on Anglo-Saxon literature. Dr. Nagy has received several prestigious awards for her scholarly and translation work: Mihály Babits Literary Translation Scholarship from the Hungarian Book Foundation (2007) Lynne Grundy Memorial Trust Award (2007, 2008) David R. Tashjian Award from the International Congress on Medieval Studies (2008) As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Nagy serves in the Hungarian Society for the Study of English (HUSSE) and the Spanish Society for Medieval English Language and Literature (SELIM). She has organized significant academic events, including the 4th Tolkien Conference in 2012, and regularly presents her research at international conferences across Europe. Her collaborative work with fellow scholar Kata Ágnes Miklós on translating Old English poetry into Hungarian represents an important contribution to making these texts accessible to Hungarian readers. Dr. Nagy maintains active research collaborations through her participation in scholarly societies and her frequent presentations at international conferences, particularly those focused on medieval English literature and Tolkien studies.

• Old English language and literature
• History of the English language
• Linguistics
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Dr. Koloman Brenner (Associate Professor) is affiliated with the Institute of Germanic Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary, within the Department of German Linguistics. His work focuses on German dialectology, phonetics, minority languages, and sociolinguistics in Central and Eastern Europe. Research Interests: German dialects in Western Hungary and historical sound analysis Phonetic-algorithmic methods (e.g., Vocal Hunter software) Language use in minority communities and multimedia translation Comparative language policy in Hungary and South Tyrol Lexicography and bilingual education for German minorities Language atlases and sociocultural language variation Recent Publications Trends: His recent work includes bilingual dictionaries, dialect revitalization strategies, and algorithmic phonetic analysis. Earlier studies explore acoustic parameters of dialect consonants, media representation of dialects, and generational language shifts since 1989.

• German Linguistics
• Dialectology
• Phonetics
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Dr. Roland Nagy is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Germanic Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Netherlandic Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest. His research focuses on Dutch language phonetics and phonology, particularly in the context of second language acquisition (NT2) and transcription methodologies. Research Interests His work explores phonological markedness , loan phonemes , and segmental analysis in Dutch as a second language. He investigates challenges in transcription and pronunciation teaching methods, emphasizing the acquisition of Dutch phonetic structures. Publications Overview His publications address topics like the marked status of Dutch loan phonemes in NT2 learners, phonological systems, and transcription difficulties. Keywords include Linguistics , Phonetics , NT2 Acquisition , and Applied Linguistics .

• Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Phonology
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Dr. Dósa Attila is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Linguistics and Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Miskolc. With office located in room A/6, 1, he has established himself as a prominent scholar specializing in Scottish literature and contemporary poetry. His academic journey includes an MA from Debrecen University and a PhD from the University of St. Andrews, reflecting his strong foundation in literary studies. MA (Debrecen University) PhD (University of St. Andrews) Dósa's research primarily focuses on Scottish literary traditions, with particular emphasis on contemporary Scottish poetry, the history of Scottish literature, and 20th-century English poetry. His work explores complex intersections of national identity, linguistic diversity, and political context within literary production. He has demonstrated significant expertise in conducting in-depth interviews with leading Scottish poets, revealing nuanced understandings of cultural identity and artistic practice. His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of scholarly engagement with Scottish literary figures and themes. The most notable work, 'Beyond Identity: New Horizons in Modern Scottish Poetry' (2009), represents a comprehensive exploration of modern Scottish poetry through interviews with major poets. His research output demonstrates a methodological approach blending biographical criticism, cultural analysis, and close textual reading, with particular attention to how landscape, language, and political consciousness shape poetic expression. Dósa has made significant contributions to academic community building through his leadership of the English Research Forum (2004-2009), which resulted in published scholarly proceedings. His work extends to translation supervision, notably the Hungarian translation of Colin Swatridge's 'A Country Full of Aliens, or, a Briton in Hungary' (2011). He maintains an active teaching presence, offering supervision on diverse thesis topics spanning from Shakespeare and Renaissance poetry to contemporary British and Scottish poetry. His office hours are Mondays from 9-10 a.m., and he continues to contribute to the academic life of the University of Miskolc through his scholarly work and teaching.

• Scottish Literature
• Contemporary Poetry
• Irish Poetry
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Ágnes Kuna is a habilitated associate professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Humanities, attached to the Department of Applied Linguistics and Phonetics and to the Institute of Hungarian Linguistics and Finno-Ugric Studies. She additionally heads the Hungarian Medical Language Research Group and directs the DiAGram Functional Linguistics Center, both at ELTE. Education: PhD in Linguistics (Hungarian linguistics), ELTE, 2012 PhD in Linguistics (cognitive linguistics), ELTE, 2016 Research focus: Kuna’s work integrates cognitive and pragmatic perspectives to explore the history and communicative patterns of medical language. She investigates doctor–patient interaction, text-type evolution of medical prescriptions from the 16th–17th centuries, metapragmatic awareness in clinical encounters, and the role of sociocultural factors such as politeness and flattery in healthcare communication. Publication trends: Her recent output blends historical discourse analysis with modern clinical pragmatics, tracing genre development across early modern Hungarian medical manuscripts while simultaneously analyzing present-day Hungarian healthcare interactions for metapragmatic and interpersonal features. Contact: kuna.agnes@btk.elte.hu | (+36 1) 485-5200/5189 | Room A/249, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/A.

• Medical linguistics
• History of medical language
• Doctor–patient communication
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Pavel Štekauer is a Professor at Károli Gáspár Reformed University 's Institute of English within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in English linguistics from Comenius University (1991), a habilitation (1995) and full professor qualification (2002) from Masaryk University, and a DrSc degree (2006) from Slovak Academy of Sciences. Major research areas: Word-formation , Morphology , Lexical semantics , Psycholinguistics , and Typology His publications focus on derivational morphology , compound structures , and cross-linguistic typology , with recent work addressing productivity constraints and meaning predictability in word-formation. He has served as principal investigator for VEGA 1/0094/12 and supervised the KWARK international double diploma project . Scientific honors: Rector's awards (Prešov University 2000; PJ Safarik University 2006, 2013) Doctoral supervision: 12 PhD students (2002-2012) in topics ranging from forensic linguistics to sociolinguistic factors in word-formation

• General linguistics
• Word-formation
• Morphology
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László Kovács, Habil. Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University's School of Business, is a leading researcher in branding and marketing communication. He serves as Head of the Department of Business Communication and Marketing, while also contributing as a lecturer to the Research Group for Branding and Marketing Communications. His research intersects marketing, linguistics, and cultural studies, focusing on brand name perception, sound symbolism, cross-cultural consumer associations, and the role of language in marketing. He has extensively studied brand cognition in tourism, agricultural branding, and the mental lexicon's networked structure. Recent publications analyze gluten-free product branding (2025), semantic differentials in Austrian-Hungarian brand comparisons (2024), and cognitive mapping of brand names in consumer minds. His work combines empirical experiments with network theory to understand consumer perception dynamics. As an educator, he contributes to business communication training and has developed multilingual term bases for marketing education. His research group investigates brand associations, cultural mediation through brands, and the impact of smart technologies on heritage tourism destinations.

• Branding and Marketing Communications
• Consumer Behavior
• Cross-Cultural Marketing
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Szabolcs Janurik is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Slavic and Baltic Philology , Department of Russian Language and Literature , at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest. Born in 1971, he holds a PhD (2008) and focuses on modern Russian lexicology, lexicography, and language contact phenomena, particularly English loanwords in Russian. Educational Qualifications High School Diploma, József Attila High School, Székesfehérvár (1990) Russian-English Major, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs (1995) His research spans semantic development of Anglicisms, grammatical adaptation in advertisements, phonetic integration of Americanisms, and comparative analysis of loanwords in Hungarian and Russian. He contributes to academic publications and serves as Editor of Studia Slavica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae . Publications address lexicographic challenges, pseudo-Anglicisms, and cultural implications of lexical borrowing. He teaches Russian descriptive lexicology and morphology (BA, MA) and supervises PhD research on English loanwords in Russian. Contact Email: janurik.szabolcs@btk.elte.hu Phone: +36 411 6700 / 5383 Address: 1088 Budapest, Museum Square 4/D, Room 11

• Modern Russian Language
• Lexicology
• Lexicography
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Béla Adamik is a Habilitated Associate Professor at the Institute of Ancient and Classical Studies of Eötvös Loránd University, holding a position in the Department of Latin since 2010. He leads the MTA Lendület (Momentum) Computational Latin Dialectology Research Group and serves on the editorial board of Antique Studies . His career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2001-2010) and Teaching Assistant (1995-2001), with habilitation in Linguistics (2009) and PhD in Literary Studies (2000). Adamik's research focuses on Latin linguistics , particularly vulgar Latin dialectology and language policy in the Roman Empire . He has developed the Computerized Historical Linguistic Database of Latin Inscriptions of the Imperial Age (LLDB) to analyze vowel/consonant mergers, case system transformations, and syncope patterns across provinces like Africa, Gaul, and the Danubian regions. His work bridges computational methods with traditional epigraphic analysis. Recent publications track Latin vowel mergers (2024) and Gallic/Germanic Latin transformations (2023), using LLDB to reveal regional diversification and phonological trends. He challenges assumptions about Danubian and Dalmatian Latin, showing non-unified developments and their implications for Romance language origins. Scientific awards include the MTA János Bolyai Research Scholarship (2001-2004), Zoltán Magyary Postdoctoral Scholarship (2004-2005), and leadership of the Lendület Research Group (2015-2020). He participates in international colloquia on Latin linguistics and organized workshops on computational dialectology (2016-2019).

• Latin Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Vulgar Latin
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Huba Bartos is an Associate Professor at the Institute of East Asian Studies , Eötvös Loránd University , specializing in Department of Chinese Studies . His research focuses on syntax theory, Mandarin-Hungarian phonological comparison, and second language acquisition for Hungarian learners of Chinese. He has co-edited major Hungarian-Chinese dictionaries and leads acoustic studies on tonal coarticulation. Key Research Areas : Syntax-semantic interface, tonal language teaching, cross-linguistic phonetics. Teaching : Courses on Chinese syntax, Japanese structure, and minimalist theory. Publications : Over 76 works, including bilingual dictionaries and studies on Mandarin intonation.

• Syntax Theory
• Phonology
• Hungarian Linguistics
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