Félix do Carmo

Dr. Félix do Carmo is a Senior Lecturer in Translation and Natural Language Processing at the University of Surrey's Centre for Translation Studies, part of the School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries. He holds a PhD from the University of Porto and has over two decades of industry experience as a translator, reviser, and translation company owner. His research focuses on automation of translation processes, post-editing of machine translation, and human-computer interaction in translation workflows. Key projects include the KAITER initiative exploring interactive translation editing systems and the ADAPT Centre post-doctoral work on translation technology. Teaching responsibilities include leading modules on 'Translation as Human-Computer Interaction' and 'Professional Translation Practice II'. He actively collaborates with industry partners and has published extensively on machine translation evaluation, emotion translation challenges, and translation process research. His work bridges theoretical translation studies with practical applications of AI and NLP technologies.

Research highlights include studies on MT quality estimation for user-generated content, emotion-loaded text translation challenges, and the ethical implications of translation workflow automation. He co-authored the influential book 'Conducting Research in Translation Technologies' and has contributed to international conferences such as the Machine Translation Summit. Current projects emphasize improving translator-machine collaboration through intelligent tools and exploring GenAI integration in translation education.

Dr. do Carmo's academic affiliations extend to the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI) and he maintains strong connections with the translation industry through consultancy and conference organizing. His work consistently emphasizes real-world applicability of research findings, fostering innovation while addressing labor and ethical considerations in an increasingly automated translation landscape.