Maria Freddi

Maria Freddi is an Associate Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan. She specializes in applied linguistics, science communication, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly in STEM fields.

• Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education
• Member of editorial boards for journals including DNA DI NULLA ACADEMIA and International Journal of TESOL Studies

Her research focuses on:

• Language in literature and academic contexts
• Authorial identity construction in digital spaces
• Genre-based pedagogy for technical disciplines
• Temporal dynamics in science communication

Recent publications analyze cinematic language, ESP pedagogy, and digital teaching strategies during the pandemic. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and professional communication.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellowship at Clare Hall College for Advanced Study, University of Cambridge (2014)
• Executive Committee member, Rhetoric Society of Europe (2015-2023)
• Active membership in Associazione Italiana di Anglistica (1999-present)

She contributes to international research networks like Writing in STEM: Research and Pedagogy in STEM Education (George Washington University Seminar) and Global Engineers Language Skills (GELS), focusing on enhancing language competences for interdisciplinary and globalized professional contexts.