Ramon Mendez Gonzalez

Ramon Mendez Gonzalez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Translation and Linguistics at the Faculty of Philology and Translation, University of Vigo, Spain. His academic work centers on multimedia translation challenges within digital contexts, particularly video game localization.

Education:

• PhD in Translation and Interpretation, University of Vigo (2012). Thesis: "Translation and paratranslation of video games: textuality and paratextuality in audiovisual and multimedia translation" supervised by Dr. José Yuste Frías.

His research spans interdisciplinary translation theory with emphasis on how paratextual elements shape audiovisual adaptation. Key focus areas include:

• Translation
• Linguistics
• Audiovisual Translation
• Video Game Translation
• Paratranslation
• Textuality and Paratextuality

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

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He actively contributes to the TI4 Translation & Paratranslation research group, which examines paratextual strategies in emerging digital media translation.