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.
Sara Martín Alegre is a Professor in the Department of English and German Studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She specializes in Gender Studies, Science Fiction, and Cultural Analysis, with a focus on posthumanism and masculinity in media. Her research explores themes such as gender fluidity, AI ethics, and the intersection of popular culture with academic discourse. She has directed numerous research projects and supervised doctoral theses, including works on human-eating monsters in film and transhumanism in literature. Her teaching includes courses on contemporary Anglophone literature, gender studies, and Victorian literature. She actively collaborates in publishing initiatives, such as e-books with students and academic monographs on topics like masculinities in cinema and science fiction. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital humanities, emphasizing the role of popular fiction in academic exploration. Award-winning scholar and author, her contributions include monographs like *Detrás de la máscara: masculinidades americanas en el documental contemporáneo* (2023) and edited volumes on topics ranging from children in cinema to 21st-century miniseries. Her research highlights the sociopolitical implications of gender representation in media, from Shakespearean adaptations to modern science fiction narratives.
Antonio Terrón Barroso is a predoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona's ADHUC Research Centre (Theory, Gender, Sexuality) and UNESCO Chair on Women, Development, and Cultures. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Science Research (Aston University), Master's in Teaching (PGCE, King Juan Carlos University), dual Bachelor's degrees in Translation Studies (University of Granada) and Communication (Open University of Catalonia), and a Tourism Diploma (University of Granada). Research Focus: Gender violence discursive normalization in 19th-century peninsular women's press through digital humanities methodologies. Key subfields include national/gender identity construction via literature and cinema, multilingual translation dynamics, and transnational reception studies. Teaching Experience: International roles at University of Birmingham (Spanish Teaching Fellow), Panthéon-Assas University (Spanish Lecturer), Aston University (Spanish/Translation Teaching Assistant), Cardiff University (Spanish Associate Tutor), and University of Massachusetts Amherst (Hispanic Studies Visiting Teaching Associate). Scientific Awards: FPI Predoctoral Researcher Contract (MINECO) Key Collaborations: Working with Dr. Elena Losada Soler and Dr. María Xesús Lama López on the Género, violencia y representación project. Affiliated with the consolidated research group 'Women's Creation and Thought' (2021 SGR 01097).
María Losada Friend is a Full Professor in the Department of English Philology at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Philology and Translation in Seville, Spain. She serves as a Faculty Member within the HUM-857 Research Group focused on Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation: Identity Representations in Spain. Her research interests span English Philology, Irish Studies, Women's Representation in Literature, 18th-Century Literature, Translation Studies, Travel Writing, Gender Studies, and Spanish-British Cultural Relations. She has made significant contributions to understanding women's representation in historical contexts, particularly examining how foreign writers depicted Spanish women during critical periods like the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. Her work frequently explores the intersection of gender, national identity, and cultural representation in travel literature and historical texts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on women's travel writing about Spain, Irish studies in the Spanish context, and historical perspectives on female education. She has extensively analyzed texts by writers like Jenny Ballou, Lady Tenison, and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, uncovering nuanced representations of Spanish society and gender roles. As an academic leader, she has contributed to doctoral programs in Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies and has supervised research in these fields. Her work connects historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural studies, creating important bridges between past representations and current understandings of cultural identity.
María Soledad Morales Ladrón es Catedrático/a de Universidad en el Departamento de Filología Moderna de la Universidad de Alcalá. Su trabajo académico se centra en literatura irlandesa contemporánea, estudios de género, teoría postcolonial y literatura comparada. Coordinadora del Grupo de Investigación en Estudios Irlandeses Participa en el grupo Literaturas y Culturas en Lengua Inglesa Investigadora principal en múltiples proyectos sobre Irlanda Áreas de investigación incluyen: Diaspora irlandesa y multiculturalismo Estudios de género en contexto irlandés Memoria histórica en literatura Traducción y recepción literaria Relaciones entre literatura irlandesa y española Estética joyceana en literatura hispánica Publicaciones recientes abordan temas como: Ética en ficción histórica británica e irlandesa Vulnerabilidad en obras de Anna Burns Resistencia femenina en reinterpretaciones bíblicas Impacto de la crisis ecológica en narrativa irlandesa
Joan Ferrer Costa is a Full Professor in the Department of Philology and Communication at the University of Girona, where he holds a chair in Hebrew and Aramaic Studies. He is also a professor of Sacred Scripture at the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences of Girona and the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia. His academic affiliations include the Institute of Catalan Language and Culture and the Research Group in Language History and Normative Language. He has been President of the Biblical Association of Catalonia since 2017. Ph.D. in Semitic Philology, University of Barcelona, 1990 S.T.L. in Theology, Faculty of Theology of Barcelona, 1983 B.A. in Geography and History, University of Barcelona, 1982 Professor Ferrer Costa's research is at the intersection of Semitic and Romance philology. His primary interests include Hebrew and Aramaic philology , with a focus on Targumic literature and biblical translation, and Catalan historical philology , where he has made significant contributions to onomastics and the study of the language's literary formation. He is a leading expert on Yiddish and Syriac , and his work bridges biblical scholarship with the cultural history of Jewish and Catalan traditions. His recent publications show a consistent trend in producing bilingual and trilingual critical editions of foundational religious texts. His extensive publication record, including major Catalan Bible translations and scholarly editions, reflects a career dedicated to making ancient and religious texts accessible. His work on the Biblia Bilingüe series and numerous studies on Agnon and other figures in Hebrew literature demonstrates a deep engagement with both the linguistic and literary aspects of his fields. Full Academician of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Barcelona (2013) Corresponding Member of the Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (2021) Full Member of the Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (2023) Joan Ferrer Costa has been a principal investigator on several national research projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Education, focusing on the history of the Catalan language and Aramaic dialectology. He has supervised at least seven Ph.D. theses on diverse topics ranging from the work of Joan Coromines to Hebrew fragments in Catalan aljamiado and the theology of the New Testament. His mentorship reflects a broad influence across philology, theology, and cultural studies. He is a key member of the Research Group in Language History and Normative Language at the University of Girona and has been deeply involved in collaborative editorial projects with the Association of Biblical Studies of Catalonia, the Ateneu Universitari Sant Pacià, and the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia. His work often emerges from these collective scholarly teams.
Daniel Nisa Caceres is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology and Translation at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Seville (2009) and is an active researcher in the HUM-857 Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation group and the WAÉIRE platform for Irish Studies in the West of Andalusia. His academic journey began with doctoral research on Dickens' reception in Pío Baroja's work under Dr. Miguel Juan Gronow Smith's supervision, establishing his enduring interest in literary reception and cross-cultural interpretation. Nisa Caceres' research centers on contemporary women writers' reinterpretations of classical mythology, with particular focus on how authors like Ursula K. Le Guin, Irene Vallejo, Pat Barker, and Madeline Miller subvert traditional narratives of gender and power. His scholarship consistently examines the intersection of mythological rewriting with feminist theory, exploring themes of consent, sexual violence, and gender fluidity through literary motifs like cross-dressing. His work bridges comparative literature, translation studies, and gender theory, with special attention to the aesthetics of the grotesque in both classical and contemporary contexts. His publication trajectory reveals a methodical evolution from early studies on Dickens and Baroja toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of how contemporary women authors reclaim classical narratives, with recent work demonstrating particular innovation in connecting mythological reception with critical discourse on consent culture. Rosa Regàs Award for curricular materials with co-educational value (2022/2023 academic year) As a mentor, Nisa Caceres has co-supervised multiple doctoral theses, including the award-winning "Feminism and Translation: The Reception of Margaret Atwood in Spain" (2024), and currently guides research on classical reception in contemporary Anglophone women's writing. His editorial projects, notably the 2023 volume "The Odyssey of Women Writers" and the 2025 Spanish edition of Virginia Woolf's "The Common Reader," demonstrate his commitment to reshaping literary canons through gender-inclusive frameworks. His work with the FECYT Project "FCT-21-17113" exemplifies his dedication to transforming educational approaches to literary history. Through his leadership in the Doctoral Program "Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies" at UPO/University of Poitiers, Nisa Caceres continues to influence emerging scholars in literary studies, translation theory, and gender-focused literary criticism.
Marta Villalba Lázaro is a PhD Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) Department of English Philology, holding the academic rank of Assistant Lecturer with a PhD. Since April 2022, she serves as the UIB's Director of International and Cooperation Development. She has taught English in double degrees such as Business Administration and Tourism, tutored final degree projects, and contributed to interdisciplinary research groups. Education: PhD in Philology (UIB, 2018) with international mention Master in Modern Languages and Literatures (UIB & Bangor University, 2014) Bachelor of English Philology (UIB, 2013) Bachelor of Law (1986) Her research focuses on Victorian and postcolonial literatures, particularly examining intersections with legislative changes and classical reception. Her publications span journals like Law & Literature , Studies in Theater and Performance , and RAUDEM , alongside book chapters with publishers Aranzadi and Routledge. Recent work explores mythological adaptations and feminist critiques of legal frameworks in Victorian contexts. Key research affiliations include: Modern and Contemporary Anglophone Literatures (LITANGLO) - Consolidated R+D+I Group Member Private Law and Innovation (IPL) - R+D+I Group Member Scientific awards include the Extraordinary Doctorate Award (2018). Her teaching spans courses like English for Science (Biology), Business English, and academic texts interpretation, with ongoing supervision of final degree projects across multiple disciplines.
Jorge Braga Riera is a Professor in the Department of English Studies at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), where he teaches in the Bachelor's Degree in English Studies, the Master's Degree in Literary Translation, and at the Institute of Languages and Translators. He holds a PhD in English Philology from the University of Oviedo and is accredited as a full university professor. His academic career includes teaching positions at CES Felipe II-UCM (Translation and Interpreting, 2001-2014), the Faculty of Translation of the University of Malaga (2010-2012), and the University of Central Lancashire in Madrid (2011-2014). As a professional translator, he has worked with major Spanish publishing houses including Gredos, Alianza Editorial, and the Spanish University Foundation, with his recent translation of Ezra Pound's The Spirit of Romance published in 2025. Professor Braga Riera's research focuses primarily on translation studies, particularly literary translation (especially drama) and contrastive studies (Spanish-English, English-Spanish). His scholarly output demonstrates a strong trajectory in theatrical translation, with increasing attention to retranslation phenomena, gender representation in translated theatre, and the historical reception of Spanish Golden Age drama in English-speaking contexts. His publications reveal sophisticated analysis of how theatrical texts navigate cultural transitions through the translation process, with particular attention to non-verbal elements, paratextual components, and the evolving portrayal of women's roles across different translations of the same dramatic works. His significant publications include The English Translation of the Comedies of the Golden Age (2009), Classical Spanish Drama in Restoration English (1660-1700) (2009), Tools and Techniques for English-Spanish Translation: Literary Texts (2015, with JP Rica), and Theatre is Different: The Translation of the Dramatic Experience (2024). He has also edited important reference works including the Dictionary of Theatrical Reception in Spain (2020). Professor Braga Riera currently serves as editor of Estudios de Traducción and is an active member of both the Madrid Theatre Institute (ITEM) and the University Institute of Modern Languages and Translators (IULMYT). His research has been supported through participation in significant projects including the INTRAL Literary Translation Research Group and the CARTEMAD-CM and CONSTEMAD-CM projects (funded by CAM/EU). He actively supervises PhD candidates working on translation topics, particularly welcoming proposals related to paratranslation, literary translation, ideology and theatre translation, children's literature in translation, retranslation, and translation history. His supervision approach integrates theoretical frameworks with practical translation concerns, emphasizing the cultural dimensions of translation.
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Naz Bulamur serves as a Professor in the Department of Western Languages and Literatures at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, where she teaches and conducts research in literary studies. She earned her PhD in Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her educational background includes: PhD in Literary Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dr. Bulamur's research centers on postcolonial theory, urban theory, feminist criticism, and nineteenth-century/contemporary fiction, with extensive publications analyzing British, American, and Turkish writers including Margaret Fuller, Hannah W. Foster, Elisabeth Gaskell, Edith Wharton, Julia Kristeva, Elif Şafak, and Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. She is the author of the monograph Victorian Murderesses: The Politics of Female Violence (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016) and currently investigates representations of the Spanish Civil War in Laurie Lee's autobiographical novel A Moment of War (1991). Her scholarly output from 2014-2023 reveals sustained engagement with gendered violence, secularism, and cultural identity across literary traditions, frequently intersecting feminist theory with urban studies in Turkish and Balkan contexts. She demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing religious symbolism, diasporic narratives, and historical trauma through close reading of canonical and contemporary texts. No information is available regarding scientific awards, grant funding, or student advisement.
Miriam Borham Puyal is a Professor at the University of Salamanca's Department of English Philology, part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. She holds the academic rank of Professor and is currently serving as Sub-Director of the Department. Her research focuses on narrative resilience, gender studies, Victorian and neo-Victorian literature, digital media, and educational pedagogy. Her recent research projects include 'Narrating Resilience, Achieving Happiness?' (2021-2025), exploring cultural narratology, and 'HOSTFILM: Hospitality in European Films' (2017-2020), analyzing filmic representations of hospitality. She has also contributed to networks like VINS (Victorian and Neo-Victorian Studies in Spain) and projects on Quixote reception and gender roles in literature. Key publications include monographs like Contemporary Rewritings of Liminal Women (2020) and edited volumes such as Research Challenges for Anglophone Studies in the 21st Century (2012). Her articles span topics from female vampires in video games to the role of Don Quixote in British literature and children's education. Borham Puyal teaches courses like 'English Literature: Romanticism and the Victorian Era' and 'Introduction to Children's and Young Adult Literature.' She has pioneered digital pedagogy initiatives, including using Moodle for feedback optimization and integrating Quixote narratives into interactive classrooms. Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with modern digital tools, emphasizing intercultural competence and gender inclusivity in academia. She is committed to expanding the literary canon to include marginalized voices, particularly women's contributions to 18th- and 19th-century literature.
Juan José Martín González is an Assistant Professor at the University of Málaga's Department of English, French and German Philology. His academic roles include research and teaching in Neo-Victorian literature, postcolonialism, and maritime studies. He holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Málaga (2019), with a thesis titled *The Sea is History: Transoceanic Perspectives on the Neo-Victorian Maritime Novel*. He completed a pre-doctoral research stay at Liverpool John Moores University (2018). He teaches in the DEGREE IN ENGLISH STUDIES and Master's Degree in English Studies and Multilingual and Intercultural Communication . His research focuses on Victorian and Neo-Victorian literature, postcolonial literatures, and maritime and travel literature. He is a member of the 'Contemporary Literatures in Europe' research group (HUM-858) , funded by the Andalusian Government. Key projects include: R&D Project *Gender and Spiritism in Andalusia (1840-1920)* (2019-2021) R&D Project *Orientation: A Dynamic Perspective on Contemporary Fiction* (2018-2021) His publications analyze colonialism in Victorian Gothic, transoceanic narratives in Neo-Victorian and postcolonial fiction, and digital humanities methodologies. He received the Extraordinary Bachelor's Degree Award from the University of Malaga (2013). He has served on the Board of Directors of ASYRAS (Association of Young Researchers in Anglophone Studies) from 2019-2021.
Maria-Josep Balsach i Peig is a Professor in the Department of History and History of Art at the University of Girona, where she has been a leading academic since 1999. She serves as the Director of the Chair of Contemporary Art and Culture and leads the Research Group on Theories of Contemporary Art. Her work bridges art history, aesthetics, and interdisciplinary cultural studies. Research Interests: Her research focuses on 19th and 20th-century art, with an emphasis on modernism, avant-garde movements, and the works of major Catalan artists like Picasso, Miró, and Dalí. She explores themes such as tragic thought, aestheticism, immateriality in art, and cosmogonic symbolism. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, literature, and visual culture. The analysis of her publications reveals a strong trajectory in European modern art, particularly in Catalan and Spanish contexts. Her works span art criticism, theoretical aesthetics, and poetic creation, reflecting a unique fusion of scholarly and artistic expression. Key disciplines include Art History, Cultural Theory, and Interdisciplinary Aesthetics. Scientific Awards: Espais International Prize for Art Criticism Ciutat de Barcelona Essay Prize Advising and Grants: She has directed consolidated research groups funded by MINECO and the Generalitat de Catalunya, and led the European project 'European Live Art Archive (ELAA)' involving the University of Oxford and GlogauAir in Berlin (2010–2014). She has curated exhibitions and contributed as an art critic to major newspapers including Avui , El País , and La Vanguardia . Labs and Teams: She leads the Research Group on Theories of Contemporary Art and has directed large-scale collaborative research initiatives with international partners, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between art, theory, and cultural practice.
José Antonio Álvarez Amorós is a Professor of English Literature and Criticism at University of Alicante , Spain, with a distinguished career spanning decades. His academic journey began with a Licenciatura (1984) and Doctorado (1987) in English Philology from the University of Alicante. Formerly, he held a professorship at the University of Corunna (1995-1999). His teaching portfolio includes courses like Anglo-American Criticism , Aesthetic Currents in Literary History , and graduate thesis supervision across diverse programs such as Spanish Language and Literatures and Arab and Islamic Studies . Álvarez Amorós’ research revolves around cognitive narratology , examining how fictional minds are constructed through aspectuality , metarepresentation , and extended cognition , particularly in Henry James’ short stories. He investigates how absent protagonists are socially constructed within narrative worlds, integrating theories from cognitive psychology and philosophy of mind. His recent work builds on transgeneric analysis and intertextuality in James’ dramatic adaptations. His scholarly output includes journal articles in English Studies , Journal of Narrative Theory , and Style , alongside book chapters in collective works like The Failed Text: Literature and Failure and Contemporary Debates on the Short Story . Notable projects include coordination of the Teorías Literarias Anglo-Americanas del siglo XX (1999-2002) and collaboration in Research in Transhistorical Literary Studies (2017). He has also served as Department Director at both University of Alicante (2009-2013) and University of Corunna (1996-1999). Active in international academic exchange, Álvarez Amorós was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar (2017) at Ohio State University's Project Narrative and a Visiting Professor (2018) at SUNY University at Albany. His work bridges literary theory, narrative analysis, and cognitive approaches to fiction, with a focus on 19th-20th century Anglo-American literature.
Elena Montejo Palacios serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science Education at Universidad de Jaén, specializing in Social Sciences didactics. Her academic foundation includes a doctorate from Universidad de Granada (2015) with the thesis "Alhambras de papel traducciones y proyecciones a través de los viajeros anglosajones del siglo xix" supervised by Dr. Rafael Jesús López-Guzmán. Her research spans intersectional frameworks in democratic societies, gendered material culture (notably corsetry and Victorian interiors), and visual representation of marginalized communities . She critically examines photographic archives as didactic resources while deconstructing Orientalist narratives in Alhambra interpretations and Andalusian alterity. Her work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational applications in Social Sciences. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in cultural representation (particularly Romani communities in Granada), transnational art exchanges (South-South and Iberian-American), and postmemory applications of photographic archives. Key methodological threads include visual anthropology approaches to historical imagery and critical didactics for heritage education. Professor Montejo Palacios actively supervises graduate theses as indicated by institutional navigation menus, though specific advisee names aren't published. Her scholarly activities include collaborative research projects in cultural heritage education, with emphasis on digital archive integration for intergenerational learning and critical analysis of historical narratives.
