Pier Pischedda

Dr. Pier Pischedda is a Lecturer in Linguistics and Intercultural Studies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, where he has been teaching since 2011. He completed his PhD in Applied Linguistics in 2017 and transitioned to a full-time permanent role in 2023, achieving a promotion to grade 8. He is a Chartered Linguist and holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, recognizing his excellence in teaching and professional practice.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Leeds (2017)
• MA in Applied Translation Studies, University of Leeds (2011)
• BA in Japanese & American Studies, University of Turin, Italy (2010)

Dr. Pischedda's research centers on historical linguistics, language contact, and the role of sound symbolism in multimodal media such as comic books and video games. He investigates non-arbitrary sound-meaning mappings like onomatopoeia and ideophones, particularly in visual-textual contexts. His work extends to constructed languages, language attitudes, and intercultural communication, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary approach. He is currently finalizing a monograph titled Sound Symbolism in Text and Visual Arts, to be published by Bloomsbury, which offers a diachronic analysis of sound symbolism from historical debates to contemporary digital media.

While specific article titles are not listed, his research output trends strongly toward interdisciplinary linguistics, combining historical, cultural, and multimodal perspectives. His work bridges academic theory with applications in media, education, and creative industries.

His recognitions include:

• Chartered Linguist (CL)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Dr. Pischedda convenes modules in historical linguistics, language contact, and intercultural studies, and integrates his research into teaching to enhance student engagement. He has been involved in interdisciplinary research projects and is affiliated with research groups in linguistics, translation, multilingualism, visual media, and popular culture. His work on sound symbolism has involved archival research across national and international institutions, contributing to both academic scholarship and public understanding of linguistic phenomena.

He is actively engaged in academic communities through memberships in the Chartered Institute of Linguists and The Society of Authors, and maintains research profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID. His monograph project represents a significant contribution to the field, aiming to fill a critical gap in the interdisciplinary study of sound symbolism across time and media.