Valentina Crestani

Valentina Crestani is Associate Professor of Language and Translation at the University of Milan, specializing in German-Italian linguistic mediation. She coordinates the 4EU+ European Pluralities program and leads Human Hall's Linguistic Inclusiveness project.

Her research examines accessible communication systems like Leichte Sprache (German) and linguaggio facile (Italian), with focus areas including: gender-sensitive terminology development, audiovisual accessibility strategies, and institutional translation frameworks. She has edited volumes on disability-language intersections including Gender, Disability, Language: Projects and Perspectives in Milan.

Dr. Crestani's publications analyze comparative translation methodologies, particularly regarding legal and educational materials for diverse audiences. Recent work explores energy terminology complexity and museum communication adaptations.