Laura Maria Lojo Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela , specializing in British literature and modernist/postmodernist fiction. She leads the Discourse and Identity research group (GI DI-1924), focusing on English language, literature, and culture through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work intersects with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) . Her research spans: Gender and identity in Woolfian studies Migration narratives in contemporary short fiction Postcolonial themes in British-Irish literature Ecocritical and posthuman anxieties in Johnson's works Recent publications examine border politics, maternal discourses, and cross-cultural literary bonds. She has also contributed to translation studies, particularly Woolf's Spanish reception. Her academic output bridges literary theory with socio-political analysis.
Miguel Ángel Bernal Merino serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Concurrently, he acts as convener of the MA in Translation at the University of Roehampton in London, managing its Specialised Translation, Audiovisual Translation, and Intercultural Communication pathways since 2005. His academic profile bridges theoretical research and industry application in localization disciplines. PhD in The Localisation of Video Games, Imperial College London MSc in The Localisation of Multimedia Interactive Entertainment Software, Imperial College London Certificate in Software Localisation, University of Limerick CELTA, University of Cambridge MPhil in Lip-Synched Dubbing, Universidad de Alicante MA in Hispanic Literature, University of Rhode Island BA in English & Spanish Linguistics, Universidad de Alicante Bernal Merino's research pioneers the expansion of Translation Studies into interactive media domains. His work on video game localization examines interactivity, cultural adaptation, glocalisation, and playability, while his audiovisual translation research investigates creativity in lip-synched dubbing, subtitling, and audiodescription. He extends these frameworks into gaming-based language learning through haptic environments and multisensory reinforcement, exploring physiological aspects of multilingual cognition and polysemiotic neural networks. This multidisciplinary approach fundamentally challenges traditional boundaries in translation theory. His publication trajectory reveals evolving industry-academia integration, shifting from foundational game localization frameworks (2008-2015) toward user-centered research and educational applications (2018-2024). Recent work emphasizes measurable business impacts through quality localization, regional market adaptations, and crowd-sourced methodologies, demonstrating consistent influence on professional standards across gaming and translation sectors. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Bernal Merino supervises doctoral research on mobile game localization, transmedia fan experiences, and historical game content translation while developing industry-academia pipelines through projects like AHRC's Media Across Borders. His funded initiatives—including Maximising ROI through Quality Game Localisation and Video Games for Language Learning—bridge theoretical innovation with commercial implementation, focusing on glocalisation strategies, interactivity metrics, and playability optimization. These collaborations connect European universities, gaming studios, and localization service providers. As chair of the IGDA Localization SIG and member of GIR Discourse, Communication and Society, he directs international forums for game localization discourse. His work with Routes into Languages promotes audiovisual media in language education, while REF-readiness collaborations enhance research excellence across European institutions through his professional network spanning industry conferences like GDC Summit and Game Global.
Jan Eeckhout is an ICREA Research Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, specializing in macroeconomic theory, labor markets, and urban economics. His work focuses on market power dynamics, wage inequality, and technological impacts on labor and urban systems. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). Eeckhout has received a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant (€2.45M) for research on 'Macro Market Power and Distribution.' He authored the influential book The Profit Paradox (2021), exploring how dominant firms reshape labor markets and economies, translated into multiple languages. His research frequently appears in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Studies. Research Interests: Macro-Labor Theory, Labor Markets, Urban Economics, Market Power, and Economic Inequality. Recent work examines technological origins of labor market stagnation, IT-driven urban polarization, and wealth effects on worker productivity. Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students (e.g., Milena Djourelova, David Puig) and collaborates with institutions globally (CEMFI, EUI, Sciences Po). His team includes co-authors like Jan De Loecker and Philipp Kircher. Active in policy discussions via think tanks and media outlets like VoxEU and the NYT. Labs/Teams: Leads a diverse research group at UPF, with projects on market power, urban economics, and labor dynamics.
Vicente Cervera Salinas is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature. He has been a full professor since 2004 and specializes in Latin American literature, intertextuality, and literary theory. His research interests include: Spanish and Latin American Literature Comparative Literature and Intertextuality Poetry and the Essay as Literary Genres Classical Mythology and its Modern Reinterpretations Aesthetic Criticism and Cultural Memory Philosophical Dimensions in Literature His scholarly and creative work reflects deep engagement with figures like Jorge Luis Borges, Dante Alighieri, and George Santayana. His publications span poetry, critical essays, and editorial projects, often exploring the intersections between literature, philosophy, and cultural identity. The themes across his recent articles reveal a consistent focus on myth, authorship, and transatlantic literary traditions, particularly in Hispanic contexts. He has received recognition including the Second Prize in the America Poetry Prize (1993). He co-directs the journal Cartaphilus: Revista de investigación y crítica estética and has directed the Humanities Classroom at the University of Murcia. He served as president of the Association of Hispanic American Literary Studies (2014–2018). He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis and has been a visiting professor at institutions in Havana, San José (Costa Rica), Buenos Aires, and Vienna. His academic leadership includes editing multi-volume works on literary figures and movements, contributing significantly to the study of Hispanic intellectual and aesthetic traditions. He leads the research group Plural Scriptures: Intertextuality and Interdisciplinarity , continuing to influence both literary scholarship and creative writing in Spain and Latin America.
Javier Franco Aixelá **Roles and Affiliations**: Full Professor of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante, Director of the Department of Translation and Interpretation (2017–2021). Coordinates the Master's in Institutional Translation (Legal and Economic). Active in teaching Translation Theory, Professional Ethics, and Advanced Literary Translation. **Education**: PhD in English Philology (University of Alicante, 1996), Licenciatura in English Philology (Complutense University of Madrid, 1986), Expert in Translation (Complutense University of Madrid, 1991). **Research**: Specializes in translation theory, cultural aspects of translation, and bibliometrics. Founded the BITRA database (70,000 entries by 2017), a comprehensive online bibliography on translation and interpreting. Recent focus on bibliometric analysis of translation studies, including advertising translation, open access in academia, and cognitive approaches. **Teaching**: Taught courses like Professional Ethics, Advanced Literary Translation, and Translation of Research Genres. Supervised over 125 theses in the last five years, including high-impact works on medical neologisms (Habiba Chbab El Fakhi) and gender-neutral translation (María López Medel). **Awards**: Coordinator of the University of Alicante's Translation Doctoral Program, which received a quality distinction from the Ministry of Education. His theses have been awarded "Excellent Cum Laude" by the university. **Projects**: Led competitive research projects such as the 2021–2025 bibliometric study on economic translation and the BITRA database expansion (2007–2010). Collaborated on international initiatives like the 5th ICEBFIT Conference (2023). **Publications**: Authored 40+ books (e.g., *La traducción condicionada de los nombres propios*), co-edited *ENTI: Encyclopedia of Translation and Interpreting*, and published widely in journals like *META* and *Translation & Interpreting*.
Maria Pau Ginebra Molins is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE), Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). She leads the BBT Research Group focused on Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering and is affiliated with the Institute of Research and Innovation in Health. Her educational background, while not explicitly detailed in the provided text, reflects extensive expertise in materials science with a specialization in biomaterials, evidenced by her substantial research portfolio spanning over three decades. Professor Ginebra Molins' research spans biomaterials development, bone tissue engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Her work focuses on calcium phosphate-based materials, 3D printing technologies for bone scaffolds, hydrogel systems, and surface modifications of biomaterials to enhance biological responses. She has pioneered approaches in vat photopolymerization, direct ink writing, and the development of stimuli-responsive biomaterials. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on translational research with clinical applications. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical medical solutions, particularly in bone regeneration, dental implants, and antimicrobial biomaterials. The publications demonstrate expertise in advanced characterization techniques, including spectroscopy and nanoindentation for biomaterial evaluation. Multiple competitive R&D projects including CEX2023-001300-M Maria Maetzu Centre Ciència i Enginyeria Multiescala 17 documented awards and recognitions Leadership in the Inspiring the next generation of innovators project Patents related to 3D-printed bone grafts Professor Ginebra Molins actively supervises doctoral students, with Johansson, L. completing a thesis on 3D-printed biomimetic bone grafts. Her research group (BBT) collaborates extensively with industry and clinical partners to translate laboratory findings into medical applications. She participates in numerous competitive research projects funded by national and European programs, demonstrating the high impact and relevance of her work in the biomaterials field.
Mayron Estefan Cantillo Lucuara is a permanent faculty member at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication, Department of English and General Studies, specializing in English Philology. His research focuses on Victorian and transatlantic literature, with a strong emphasis on queer and feminist theory, particularly in the works of Michael Field. He is actively involved in two research groups: BATWoW (British and American Transatlantic Women Writers) and GRATUV (Research and Theatrical Action Group of the Valencia University) , and was previously part of the LAP (Literature, Arts and Performance) group. He earned his doctorate from the Universitat de València in 2019 with a thesis titled Michael Field’s Sapphism: A Tiresian Ontology of Openness Between Life and Death in Long Ago (1889) , supervised by Dr. Laura Monrós Gaspar and Dr. Miguel Teruel Pozas. No scientific awards have been listed in the provided information. There is no available information regarding student supervision, grants, or funded research projects. His work is embedded within interdisciplinary literary and performance research environments, particularly focused on 19th-century women writers, queer identities, and theatrical expression.
Chelo Vargas Sierra is a Professor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Department of English Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I (Philology). As a founding member and director since 2021 of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages (IULMA), she leads innovative research in terminology and translation technologies. Her academic background includes a PhD in Translation and Interpreting, a Master's in Audiovisual Translation (University of Cádiz), and a Master's in Terminology (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). PhD in Translation and Interpreting (University of Alicante) Máster en Traducción Audiovisual (University of Cádiz) Máster en Terminología (Institut Universitàri de Llingüística Aplicada) Her research focuses on terminology applied to translation, specialized languages (English-Spanish), corpus linguistics, and gender-sensitive terminology. She directs the DIGITENDER project (TED2021-130040B-C21) for digitizing multilingual terminological resources. She has participated in over 90 international conferences and chaired events like enTRetextos 2021 and AESLA 2016. Recent publications highlight trends in metaphor analysis in medical discourse, gender-sensitive terminology, and cross-linguistic sentiment studies in financial journalism. She chairs the Technical Standardisation Committee 191 for Terminology and has delivered 50+ international seminars for institutions like the European Union. Doctorate Extraordinary Award She serves on editorial boards of journals like Ibérica and Sendebar , contributes to translation technology training, and collaborates in international academic programs. Her work combines theoretical research with practical applications in translation technologies and terminological standardization.
LUIS GONZALEZ GUERRERO is an Assistant Professor at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, specializing in photonics and telecommunications. His research focuses on integrated photonic circuits for millimeter-wave and terahertz (THz) communication systems, with applications in satellite payloads, wireless fronthaul/backhaul, and space technology. He leads projects in hybrid integrated optical platforms (e.g., InP-Si3N4), laser stability, and high-frequency signal generation. His work bridges photonics with electrical engineering to enable next-generation wireless systems. Research Interests: Dr. Gonzalez Guerrero’s expertise spans integrated photonics, microwave photonics, THz communication links, satellite communication systems, and photonic signal generation. His innovations include low-noise radiometers, optical injection locking for stable local oscillators, and high-purity mm-wave/THz signal transmission. His contributions address challenges in frequency stability, bandwidth efficiency, and phase noise mitigation in high-frequency systems. Publications: His recent work emphasizes hybrid photonic platforms, sub-THz wireless bridges, and phase noise mitigation techniques. Articles highlight advancements in optical signal processing, laser source integration, and applications in space communication. His research trends reflect a strong focus on translating laboratory prototypes into deployable systems for satellite and terrestrial networks. Affiliations: He is affiliated with the Grupo Universitario de Tecnologías de Identificación (GUTI), a research group at UC3M. His work is supported by grants focused on photonic integrated circuits and space communication technologies. He collaborates internationally on projects involving multicore fiber systems, coherent THz transmitters, and optical frequency comb applications.
Piotr Przybyła is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, where he researches in the TALN (Natural Language Processing) Research Group. He maintains a significant affiliation with the Linguistic Engineering Group at the Institute of Computer Science, Polish Academy of Sciences (ICS PAS) in Warsaw, Poland, where he completed his PhD in Computer Science. Previously, he worked as a research fellow at the National Centre for Text Mining (NaCTeM) at the University of Manchester. Przybyła's research focuses primarily on Natural Language Processing with particular emphasis on misinformation detection, adversarial attacks on text classifiers, text simplification, and Polish language processing. His work bridges theoretical NLP with practical applications for credibility assessment and language understanding. He has developed innovative approaches for testing the robustness of text classifiers against adversarial examples and has made significant contributions to Polish language resources and processing tools. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in examining the robustness of NLP systems, particularly in the context of misinformation detection and credibility assessment. His work spans from foundational research on language model behavior to practical applications in Polish language processing and text simplification. The ERINIA project, funded by a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, represents a significant contribution to understanding how misinformation detection systems can be made more robust against adversarial attacks. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for the ERINIA project Computing grant of 10,000 hours on the Athena supercomputer for accelerating work in the ERINIA project Przybyła actively contributes to the NLP community through conference organization, shared tasks (such as coordinating the InCrediblAE shared task for CheckThat! 2024), and developing open-source tools like Plainifier for multi-word lexical simplification. His work demonstrates a commitment to both advancing NLP research methodology and addressing practical challenges in misinformation detection and language understanding across multiple languages, with special attention to Polish language processing.
Inmaculada Delgado Jara is an Associate Professor of Greek Philology at the Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, specializing in Biblical Studies and Patristics. Her academic profile shows extensive engagement with ancient Greek texts, particularly focusing on San Juan Crisóstomo, Erasmus of Rotterdam, and Septuagint studies. Her educational background includes a doctorate from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca with the thesis "Sermones in Genesim de San Juan Crisóstomo estudio temático, estilístico y traducción" (1999), supervised by Dr. Alfonso Ortega Carmona. She is a member of the research groups "Humanismo, reformas y ciencia: del Medievo a la Ilustración" and "ICS. Innovación en Ciencias Sociales". Delgado Jara's research interests center on Greek Philology, Biblical Philology, Patristics, Septuagint Studies, Erasmus of Rotterdam studies, and San Juan Crisóstomo studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep expertise in ancient Greek language and literature, particularly as applied to biblical and patristic texts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of classical literature and early Christian thought. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on textual criticism, philological analysis of biblical and patristic works, and the reception history of classical texts in Christian contexts. Her work often bridges linguistic analysis with historical and theological interpretation, particularly examining how ancient Greek texts were transmitted, interpreted, and utilized in later periods. Her scholarly activity includes numerous books, edited volumes, and academic papers, with recent work focusing on Erasmus's biblical scholarship, San Juan Crisóstomo's homilies, and the Septuagint. Despite her extensive publication record, no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. Delgado Jara is actively involved in academic supervision and research direction, as evidenced by her editorial work on major scholarly projects and her participation in academic conferences. Her work shows collaboration with numerous scholars across Spain and internationally, particularly in the fields of Biblical Studies and Renaissance Humanism.
Beatriz Naranjo Sanchez is a researcher at the University of Murcia, Spain, currently affiliated with the Translation, Didactics and Cognition research group and previously with the Translation, Lexicology and Writing Group. Her work bridges translation studies, cognitive psychology, and musicology through experimental methodologies. She earned her PhD from the University of Murcia in 2017 with the dissertation La influencia de la música sobre la calidad y la creatividad en traducción literaria (inglés-español, inglés-italiano) una aproximación estético-psicológica , supervised by Dr. Ana María Rojo López. Her research centers on psychological and emotional dimensions of translation processes, particularly examining how background music influences literary translation creativity, how anger affects decision-making with offensive content, and emotional processing in dubbing. She employs cognitive-experimental approaches to investigate narrative engagement, vocal qualities in emotionally charged scenes, and pandemic-related stressors on evaluative language translation. Analysis of her 2015-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on music-translation interactions and emotional variables, with methodological emphasis on laboratory experiments, psycholinguistic measurements, and cognitive assessments. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation through the fusion of aesthetic theory, cognitive science, and translation practice. Scientific awards: No awards documented in provided sources. Regarding advising and grants, while she supervises research within university groups, no specific students or funded projects were mentioned. Her institutional affiliation suggests collaborative research within translation psychology frameworks. She actively contributes to the Translation, Didactics and Cognition research group, which investigates cognitive-affective translation processes through experimental paradigms, likely involving lab-based studies on emotional and musical variables in professional translation contexts.
Pedro Antonio Garcia Tudela is a researcher at Universidad de Murcia specializing in Educational Technology, with a focus on Smart Learning Environments and Digital Entrepreneurship. He completed his PhD in 2023 with a thesis on intelligent learning environments supervised by Dr. María Paz Prendes Espinosa and Dr. Isabel María Solano Fernández. His educational background centers on advanced educational technology studies at Universidad de Murcia, culminating in his 2023 doctoral dissertation that established foundational frameworks for smart learning environments. This research positioned him at the forefront of educational innovation in Spanish-speaking contexts. Garcia Tudela's research explores the intersection of digital tools and pedagogical innovation, with emphasis on gamification, computational thinking development through Arduino, and digital entrepreneurship education. His work addresses critical gaps in teacher training for future classrooms and develops practical models like EmDigital for fostering entrepreneurial competencies in digital contexts. He investigates how educational escape rooms, flipped learning, and gender-inclusive technology integration transform learning experiences across K-12 and higher education. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical applications of educational technology: 40% focus on digital entrepreneurship frameworks, 30% on smart learning environment design, and 30% on gamification and computational thinking implementation. His research increasingly addresses cross-cultural applications, with comparative studies of future classrooms in Spain and Portugal. As an active thesis supervisor within the Educational Technology research group, Garcia Tudela mentors students in developing innovative educational methodologies. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia connections through practical frameworks for professional development and employability. The Educational Technology research group serves as his primary collaborative environment, driving projects that translate theoretical models into classroom applications while addressing contemporary challenges in digital education transformation.
Dr. Silvia Martínez Martínez is a Researcher in the Department of Philology and Translation at the University of Granada, specializing in German Philology with a PhD completed in 2015. Her academic work centers on accessibility in audiovisual translation, particularly subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing (SpS), and audio description across multilingual contexts. Her research interests include: Audiovisual Translation Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Subtitling for the Deaf Translation Technology German-Spanish Translation Audio Description Terminology Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends in AI-driven accessibility solutions, cross-linguistic corpus studies (German/Spanish/English), and innovative pedagogical applications. Key thematic clusters include sound translation in streaming/VOD platforms, gamification in STEM education, vitivinicultural terminology, and cultural adaptation in music translation, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach spanning translation technology, medical accessibility, and sociological studies. She has received the Premio Francisco Ayala (2012) for her contributions to translation studies, recognizing her work on accessibility frameworks and specialized translation methodologies. Dr. Martínez Martínez actively contributes to educational innovation through projects like DESAM (accessible museum resources) and OPERA (cultural accessibility), while her supervision of PhD candidates and development of didactic tools for audio description training underscore her commitment to advancing inclusive translation practices in academic and professional settings.
Adela Cortijo Talavera is a Professor of French literature and cinema at the University of Valencia, specializing in comics studies with a particular focus on French-language comics, their inter-media relationships with literature and film, and the work of female comics authors from the 1970s to the present. She serves as Director of the University of Valencia's Cultural Service since January 2021 and has been a member of the SM Foundation's Chair of Comic Studies since 2019. Her research interests span comics studies, French literature, graphic novels, gender studies in comics, and the analysis of female comics authors. Cortijo has made significant contributions to understanding the representation of women in comics, autobiographical comics, and the cultural significance of French bande dessinée. She has co-directed a Diploma in Comic Translation and teaches 'Gender and Identity in Comics' in the University of Valencia's Comics and Education Master's program. Cortijo's scholarly work reveals trends across comics studies with particular emphasis on gender representation, autobiographical narratives, and the visual language of comics. Her articles span from analyses of specific authors like Phoebe Gloeckner and Rachel Deville to broader cultural examinations of comics as a medium. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects comics studies with literary theory, film studies, gender studies, and cultural studies. As an active academic, Cortijo has organized international colloquia, served on scientific committees of numerous international comics conferences, and been a visiting researcher at universities including a residency at the CIBDI in Angoulême. She has directed numerous research projects and theses on comics and has coordinated special journal issues dedicated to comics studies.
