Marinela Burada

Marinela Burada is a Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Letters, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. Her contact details include office T7 in Building T (Eroilor 25, Brașov), phone/fax +40 268 474 059, and email m.burada@unitbv.ro.

• Research Interests: Linguistics, Lexicography, Academic Discourse, Intercultural Communication
• Key Contributions: Publications on Romanian language dictionaries, contrastive L2 writing analysis, and interdisciplinary studies on social work practices during the pandemic.

Her publications span two major domains: linguistics (historical linguistics, lexicography, academic discourse) and social work (volunteering dynamics, pandemic response, community service frameworks). Notable works include dictionary research projects and empirical studies on volunteer management, burnout in social work, and intergenerational volunteering impacts.

Marinela has contributed to community service initiatives through academic leadership in organizing Romania’s first community service workshops and developing theoretical models for volunteer engagement. Her work intersects language studies with social sciences, emphasizing both lexical evolution and societal well-being.