José Ramón Calvo Ferrer

José Ramón Calvo Ferrer is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Alicante's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He serves as Secretary of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages (Alicante Headquarters) and as an English Specialist for PAU. His academic career spans over 15 years with extensive teaching experience across various undergraduate and graduate programs.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Translation and Interpreting, University of Alicante (2013)
• Master in Translation Studies, Dublin City University (2003)
• Licenciatura in Translation and Interpreting, University of Alicante (2002)

Calvo Ferrer's research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and language learning, particularly video game-based approaches for second language acquisition and translator training. His work explores how digital games, multimodal environments, and AI technologies can enhance language learning outcomes, translator competence development, and assessment methodologies. He has pioneered the integration of game-based learning in translation and interpreting education, developing specialized tools like "The Conference Interpreter" and "Subtitle Legends" to address specific challenges in language training.

His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of gaming technology in language education, with recent work exploring personality assessment through game-based testing, human vs. machine translation comparison, and the psychological factors affecting localization testing. The research demonstrates a progression from basic implementation of digital games to more nuanced investigations of cognitive processes, individual differences, and professional skill development in translator training contexts.

Notable Scientific Contributions:

• Patent holder for "The Conference Interpreter" video game
• Awarded project by Valencian Conselleria to develop video game for subtitler training
• Coordinator of multiple research projects on game-based language learning

As an educator, Calvo Ferrer has supervised 25 Master's and undergraduate final projects in the past five years and two PhD theses. He has taught over 30 different courses related to English language, translation, interpreting, and educational technology. His management roles include coordinating the Digital Language Learning (DL2) research group and serving as Secretary of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages. He has also acted as Visiting Lecturer at the University of Essex, delivering courses on video games, translation, and language learning.

Research Infrastructure:

Calvo Ferrer leads the Digital Language Learning (DL2) research group and is actively involved with the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications through multiple transfer projects with industry partners developing video game localization tools and educational content.