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Marian Flanagan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. Her academic career bridges translation studies, linguistics, and digital technologies with particular emphasis on how artificial intelligence transforms translation practices and professional landscapes across multiple domains including healthcare, gaming, and academic communication.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Translation Technology from Dublin City University (2005-2009) with dissertation 'Recycling Texts: Human evaluation of example-based machine translation subtitles for DVD'
- MA in Translation Studies from Dublin City University (2002-2003) focusing on 'Metaphors of mass destruction: A corpus-based study of the metaphorical language of war'
- BA in Computational Linguistics from Trinity College Dublin (1997-2001) examining 'Head-driven Phrase Structure Grammar in Subtitling'
Professor Flanagan's research investigates the complex interplay between translation technologies, artificial intelligence, and societal implications. Her work examines psychological consequences of digital transformation on translation professionals, ethical frameworks for machine translation, and the evolving skill requirements in contemporary translation practice. She combines technical understanding of AI-driven translation systems with critical analysis of their cultural and professional impacts, maintaining strong connections with both academic discourse and industry practitioners.
Her publication trajectory since 2018 demonstrates increasing focus on AI's role in translation, with recent work (2023-2025) exploring technostress among professionals, ethical considerations in machine translation, and practical applications across specialized domains. This research reveals her dual commitment to understanding both the technical capabilities of translation technologies and their broader human consequences.
Her notable recognition includes:
- NCFF funded project 'Use of AI among university students' (2024)
Professor Flanagan actively contributes to the academic community through extensive conference presentations and workshops on AI and translation technologies. Her collaborative research projects involve interdisciplinary teams examining the human dimensions of technological change in language-related professions, with funded initiatives focusing on translation technology adoption and its professional consequences. Her academic activities demonstrate sustained engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications shaping the future of translation in the digital age.
