Olga Witczak

Dr. Olga Witczak is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, where she conducts research and teaches in translation studies, with a focus on cognitive and technological aspects of translation. She holds a Ph.D. in English Linguistics and specializes in post-editing of machine translation, computer-assisted translation, and eye-tracking methodologies.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in English, Poznań, 2013
• M.A. in English (European Master's in Translation), Poznań, 2015
• Ph.D. in English Linguistics, Poznań, 2021

Dr. Witczak's research centers on the cognitive processes involved in translation, particularly in post-editing environments. She investigates how translators interact with machine translation outputs, use external resources, and manage cognitive effort. Her work employs empirical methods such as eye-tracking, key-logging, and screen recording to analyze translation processes. She is particularly interested in information-seeking behavior, productivity in post-editing versus translation from scratch, and student attitudes toward machine translation.

The trends in her recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining translation studies, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. Her research consistently focuses on empirical analysis of translation processes, with an emphasis on Polish-English language pairs and the use of digital tools. Key themes include cognitive load, technological integration in translation, and pedagogical implications for training future translators.

She has received several academic honors, including:

• Adam Mickiewicz University Vice-Chancellor's scholarship for outstanding PhD students (2017/2018, 2018/2019)
• Adam Mickiewicz University Vice-Chancellor's scholarship for the 30% best PhD students (2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019)
• Adam Mickiewicz University Rector’s scholarship for academic achievements (2017, 2019)

Dr. Witczak is actively involved in research projects funded by the National Science Centre and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange. She serves as Principal Investigator on a project exploring boredom as a modulator of creativity in translation tasks. She supervises student research and has organized academic conferences such as the Young Linguists’ Meeting in Poznań. She also contributes to professional development through workshops on eye-tracking, E-Prime, and audiovisual translation.

She is a member of academic and professional organizations including the Konsorcjum do Badań nad Edukacją Tłumaczy and the Stowarzyszenie Społeczności LGBT+ UAM, reflecting her commitment to both scholarly excellence and inclusive academic communities.