María López Medel

María López Medel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Translation and Interpretation of the University of Alicante. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Alicante and Valladolid. Her research focuses on feminist translation, gender and language, and non-sexist language policies, particularly in EU institutional contexts. She belongs to the INCOGNITO research group and actively collaborates with European institutions like the European Commission and the European Institute for Gender Equality.

Education:

• PhD in Translation Studies (University of Alicante and Valladolid, 2021)
• Graduate in Translation and Interpretation (Comillas Pontifical University, 1998)
• Postgraduate Course in Gender Research Methodologies (2022)

Teaching: Involves undergraduate and master's courses in legal translation, terminology, and translation for international organizations. She has coordinated master's internships and thesis committees.

Research Highlights: Her work analyzes gender bias in EU terminology databases (IATE), gender-neutral language guidelines, and the translation of gender stereotypes in children's literature. She has participated in projects with the Parliament of the European Union's Translation Directorate General and presented globally at venues like CIUTI Conferences and ESTIDIA events in Lithuania, China, and Peru.

Professional Roles: Registered expert in gender studies and non-sexist language with EU institutions. Partner of professional associations (AIETI, ASETRAD). Frequent invited speaker at academic and community events, including workshops for schools and feminist collectives.