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Dr. Maria Vender is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, affiliated with the School of Cultures and Civilizations. Her academic roles include membership in the Faculty Board of the Linguistics PhD Program, the Teaching Committee for Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Department's Communication and Web Commission. She actively contributes to research centers such as the Laboratorio di Linguistica Applicata (La.LiA) and leads projects like the PRIN PNRR 2022 REAding CompreHension for inclusion (REACH). Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Language Learning, Semiotics, and Bilingualism across programs like the Master's in Linguistics and the Professional Master’s in Bibliotherapy.
Her research focuses on language acquisition, developmental disorders, and applied linguistics, with recent work addressing literacy interventions for vulnerable populations, bilingualism in neurodiverse children, and cognitive aspects of language processing. She has published extensively in journals and conferences, emphasizing methodologies like eye-tracking and experimental linguistics. Maria Vender is also involved in third mission initiatives, including public engagement programs and professional training courses on literacy and educational inclusion.