Eugen Munteanu

Eugen Munteanu is a Romanian linguist affiliated with Alexandru Ioan Cuza University as a Professor in the Department of Romanian Language and General Linguistics. He serves as coordinating director of the Biblical-Philological Research Center 'Monumenta linguae Dacoromanorum' and as a research fellow at the 'Alexandru Phillipide' Institute of Romanian Philology (Romanian Academy). His scholarly identity bridges biblical hermeneutics, historical linguistics, and philosophy of language.

• Specializes in biblical philology, historical lexicology, and philosophy of language
• Active translator of key philosophical and religious texts into Romanian
• Established academic connections across European institutions (Vienna, Jena, Paris, Iași)

His research spans semantic evolution, linguistic theory, and the interplay between language and cultural identity. Recent publications focus on digitized manuscript analysis and bilingual editions of classical works. A dedicated disciple of Eugenio Coseriu, Munteanu has significantly advanced Romanian linguistic scholarship through translations, commentaries, and institutional leadership.

Scientific awards include:

• 1991 Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Prize
• 2019 Konstantin-Jireček-Medaille
• 2021 Honorary Citizen of Iași