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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dilek Dizdar is a tenured Professor of Intercultural German Studies/Translation Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), leading the Department of Intercultural German Studies within the FTSK school. She holds academic leadership roles including spokesperson of the doctoral group 'Politics of Translation' and co-spokesperson of the Center for Intercultural Studies. Her academic journey includes a doctorate (summa cum laude) from Heidelberg University (2006) and prior roles as Junior Professor at JGU (2008–2011) and visiting scholar at EHESS Paris (2000–2003).
Her research focuses on translation theory, deconstruction, migration studies, and institutional transformation in translation pedagogy. Key contributions include advocating for interdisciplinary approaches and redefining translation studies within the humanities. She has organized major conferences (e.g., European Society for Translation Studies 2013) and co-founded initiatives like the 'getürkt!' lecture series.
Recognition includes the 2009 Colloquia Academica Award. Dizdar supervises doctoral candidates in areas such as translation ethics, human rights in translation, and interpreter decision-making. She chairs key university committees on research policy, diversity, and intercultural studies.
