معرفی
Dionysios Kapsaskis is an Associate Professor at the University of Roehampton's School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Arts and Creative Exchange. He holds a BA in Translation from Ionian University, an MA in Translation Studies from the University of Warwick, and a PhD in Comparative Literature from University College London.
- Specializes in translation theory, audiovisual translation, and intercultural communication
- Co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Globalization (2021)
- Active researcher in film subtitling and translation industry dynamics
Research Focus
His work intersects translation studies with film theory, globalization, and creative industries. Key contributions include:
- Examining translation's role in shaping cinema's universal appeal
- Mapping translation's impact on the creative economy
- Developing frameworks for translation as globalization infrastructure
- Philosophical inquiry into translation and authenticity
Recent publications analyze creative subtitling as transformative practice and the sociopolitical implications of translation in global media. Supervision includes PhD projects on film subtitling and accessible filmmaking.
Academic Engagement
External examiner roles at London Metropolitan University, University of Surrey, and Imperial College London demonstrate his institutional influence. He actively participates in academic events like the TECHNE PhD Training on Generative AI (2025) and conferences on transnational cinema. His editorial board memberships include Syn-Thèses and The Journal of Specialised Translation.
