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Dr. Siwen Lu is a Lecturer in Translation Studies and Modern Languages at the University of Sheffield, specializing in audiovisual translation, multimodality, and digital media cultures. She holds a PhD in Translation Studies from the University of Liverpool and previously conducted postdoctoral research at Cambridge and Bristol universities.
Education:
- PhD in Translation Studies, University of Liverpool
- MSc in Specialised Translation (Audiovisual Pathway), University College London
- BA in English and Communication, University of Liverpool
- Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Research Focus: Her work examines creative subtitling practices, multimodal discourse analysis, and digital media ecosystems, with emphasis on fan communities and non-professional translation networks. She explores how emerging technologies reshape translation practices in digital environments.
Publications & Recognition: Serves as co-editor for a Routledge volume on Danmu-mediated audiovisual translation and peer-reviews for leading journals including New Media & Society and Babel. Professional memberships include the European Association for Studies in Screen Translation (ESIST) and British Association of Chinese Studies (BACS).
Teaching & Supervision: Leads postgraduate modules in translation technologies, subtitling theory, and research methods, and welcomes PhD candidates in audiovisual translation studies.
