جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Francesca SANTULLIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca SANTULLI is a Full Professor of Glottology and Linguistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, serving as Director of the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies since 2023. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Pisa (1994) and has held academic roles at institutions like IULM University and the University of Milan. Her research focuses on discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, political rhetoric, and disability language representation. Education: 1994: PhD in Linguistics (University of Pisa) 1990: Degree in Modern Literature (University of Milan) 1986: Degree in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (University of Milan) Research Interests: Analyzes political discourse structures, disability terminology in legislation, rhetorical strategies in specialized communication, and inclusive reading interventions for neurodiverse learners. Recent work explores multimodal rhetoric, metaphor theory, and intercultural pragmatics in literary texts like Charlie Chan narratives. Teaching: Teaches courses in linguistics, sociolinguistics, political discourse analysis, and inclusive education strategies across multiple universities. Courses include Green Discourse , Discourse and Rhetoric , and Formal Analysis of Portuguese/Swedish . Key Projects: Director of the Euresis Center for students with Specific Learning Disorders (2018–2020) Co-leader of the SuperReading project enhancing dyslexic students' reading skills (2013–present) Member of editorial boards for journals like Lingue Culture Mediazioni and Circula Grants and Collaborations: Funded projects include studies on disability policies, corporate communication rhetoric, and neurodiversity in higher education. Engaged in international collaborations with institutions in Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. Labs/Teams: Leads Ca' Foscari's Departmental initiatives and coordinates the PhD program in Modern Languages, Cultures, and Societies. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing linguistic accessibility and disability advocacy.

Amanda Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Second Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• Gesture Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Brown is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Linguistic Studies Program at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Boston University and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. Her research focuses on multilingualism, second language acquisition, and gesture analysis, with a particular emphasis on how first and second languages influence each other. She is a leading figure in CLAC (Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum) program development and language teaching methodologies. Education: Ph.D., Applied Linguistics, Boston University / Max Planck Institute (2007) M.A., English Language Teaching, University of Essex (1997) B.A., Economic and Social History (Honors), University of York (1992) Research Interests: Brown investigates how languages interact in the multilingual mind, focusing on speech and gesture as markers of L1-L2 convergence. Recent work addresses machine translation’s role in education and the efficacy of multilingual teaching approaches. She has edited volumes such as Multimodality across Epistemologies in Second Language Research (2024). Key Contributions: As coordinator of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Language Teaching, she shapes TESOL/FLT curricula. Her grants include leadership roles in CNY Humanities Corridor initiatives on multimodal interaction and CLAC programs. She has presented globally on topics like gesture’s role in L2 ambiguity resolution and digital pedagogy challenges. Awards: Recognized for program assessment excellence (2022) and a Humanities Center Fellowship (2020). Her service spans roles as Fulbright Interview Committee member, MA Linguistic Studies admissions convener, and leadership in interdisciplinary research clusters like ‘Language Matters’.

• Language Development
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Bilingualism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valentin Ivanov Vulchanov is a Researcher at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on language development, autism spectrum disorders, bilingualism, and gesture-language interaction. He has collaborated with institutions globally, contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2000. Key research themes include figurative language processing in ASD, statistical learning mechanisms in children, and cross-linguistic spatial communication systems. His work bridges cognitive linguistics, neuropsychology, and developmental psycholinguistics, with notable contributions to understanding sensory and motor correlates of language acquisition. Recent studies highlight spatial language deficits in autism, gesture's role in early communication, and bilingualism effects on deictic systems. Vulchanov has co-edited volumes on native speaker variability and served on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Cultural Cognitive Science . His research has been supported by grants exploring language disorders in multilingual contexts and neurocognitive foundations of metaphor comprehension. Collaborations include projects with the University of Oslo, University of Edinburgh, and institutions in Bulgaria and Spain.

Angela Friedericiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Friederici is a renowned academic in the field of Linguistic Neuroscience , currently serving as the Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, since 1994. She holds Honorary Professorships at the University of Leipzig (1995–present), University of Potsdam (since 1997), and Charité University Medicine Berlin (since 2004). Her career spans prestigious roles across Europe and the United States. Born in Cologne, Germany. Educated in Linguistics and Psychology at the Universities of Bonn and Lausanne. Her research focuses on language processing , neurophysiology , and cognitive neuroscience , with significant contributions to understanding the neural basis of language development and comprehension. She has led major research initiatives and served in key administrative roles, including as Chairperson of the Scientific Council of the Max Planck Society since 2006. Friederici has received numerous accolades, including the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (1997), the Wilhelm Wundt Medal (2018), and the Academia Europaea appointment (2007). She is a member of prestigious institutions such as the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities . Scientific Awards and Memberships Heisenberg Fellowship of the German Research Foundation (1987) Alfried Krupp Prize for Young Scientists (1990) Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (1997) DaimlerChrysler Scholarship (1999) Doctor Honoris Causa, University of Mons (2011) Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal (2011) Wilhelm Wundt Medal of the German Psychological Society (2018) Justine and Yves Sergent Award (2019) As a leading figure in cognitive neuroscience, Friederici has advised numerous scientific organizations and journals, including the European Research Council , National Science Foundation , and German Research Foundation . She has served on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience and Trends in Cognitive Sciences .

Franziska Köderمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Experimental Pragmatics
• Psycholinguistics
• Language Acquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Franziska Köder is a Researcher and Lab Manager at the University of Oslo's Centre for Multilingualism in Society and Science (MultiLing). She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and an MA in German Language & Literature and Philosophy from the University of Heidelberg. Her work focuses on experimental pragmatics, semantics, and language acquisition, particularly investigating how attention and multilingualism influence pragmatic development in children and adults with ADHD. She leads the AttCom project exploring ADHD and multilingualism's impact on pragmatic skills, and co-leads the PolkaNorski project studying Polish-Norwegian multilingualism. She manages MultiLing’s Socio-Cognitive Laboratory and co-founded the interdisciplinary EyeHub network for eye-tracking research. Key research methods include eye-tracking, behavioral tasks, and questionnaires to study figurative speech, pronoun processing, and pragmatic development. Her recent work bridges clinical linguistics and cognitive science, addressing how neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD interact with multilingualism and communication. Projects emphasize translational research with practical implications for language education and clinical practice.

• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Croatian Language
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ana Torlak, PhD , is a researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Split , focusing on Linguistics and Language Education . Her work spans Croatian and Italian language studies , discourse analysis , and pedagogical methodologies , with contributions to understanding linguistic terminology, multilingualism, and cultural identity. Research Trends : Her recent studies address English-medium instruction , contemporary language education , and cross-linguistic interactions , often analyzing textbooks, media, and historical texts. Interdisciplinary Engagement : She participates in conferences like DARIAH-HR Digital Humanities and ASMOSIA , linking language studies to broader cultural and material contexts.

Maria C. Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Deaf Education
• Special Education
• Hearing Loss
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria C. Hartman is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, within the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology. She has been a key figure in the program since 1992, progressing from Adjunct Instructor to Program Director, and remains actively engaged in research, teaching, and service. Research Interests: Her work centers on improving educational and developmental outcomes for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, particularly through listening and spoken language approaches. Key areas include early intervention, language and literacy development, inclusion practices, caregiver-child interactions, and teacher preparation. She emphasizes family-centered, evidence-based strategies to support children’s communication growth. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on qualitative and longitudinal studies exploring parental experiences, reading achievement, language environments (including LENA technology), and inclusion. Collaborative research is central to her work, often involving colleagues like Erika Smolen and Yuxi Wang, and targeting high-impact journals in deaf education, speech-language pathology, and special education. Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record, leadership in federally funded grants, and invited presentations at major conferences (e.g., AERA, EHDI, AG Bell) reflect significant recognition in the field. Advising and Grants: Dr. Hartman co-directs a $1.25 million OSEP-funded interdisciplinary training grant (Columbia Collaborate) aimed at improving services for children with high-intensity needs. She mentors emerging educators through university-based induction models and professional development initiatives. Her leadership in curriculum and teacher training underscores her commitment to building a skilled workforce in deaf education. Labs and Teams: She is a Co-Investigator on multiple long-term research projects at Teachers College, including studies on language input, reading achievement, early intervention outcomes, and adoption experiences for children with hearing loss. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and graduate students focused on generating actionable insights for practice.

David Rappمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reading Comprehension
• Memory
• Misinformation Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Rapp is the Walter Dill Scott Professor at Northwestern University, with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology and the School of Education and Social Policy. He directs the Reading Comprehension Lab, investigating cognitive mechanisms of discourse processing, memory integration, and knowledge revision. His work bridges cognitive and educational psychology, focusing on how people comprehend texts, visualizations, and multimedia while addressing real-world challenges like misinformation resilience. Research Focus Rapp's research examines dynamic comprehension processes, including: Activation and integration of prior knowledge during reading Impacts of inaccurate information on belief formation and memory Metacognitive strategies to improve comprehension accuracy Generalization of learning across text, maps, and visualizations Design of educational interventions for literacy enhancement His interdisciplinary approach connects cognitive theory with practical applications in education and media literacy. Publication Insights Recent articles (2021-2024) reveal strong emphasis on misinformation dynamics, exploring how false beliefs persist ( continued influence effect ), metacognitive interventions to reduce susceptibility, and social media's role in information distortion. Secondary themes include collaborative cognition, visualization literacy, and poetry comprehension, reflecting broad applications of cognitive principles to learning contexts. Awards and Honors Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence McKnight Land-Grant Professor (2006) Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award (2010) Fellow, Association for Psychological Science Academic Leadership Rapp mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers in the Reading Comprehension Lab, overseeing projects on discourse processing and learning. His NSF, DOE, and NIA-funded grants support investigations into: Cognitive mechanisms of knowledge revision Educational applications of visualization technologies Interventions for misinformation resilience The lab collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop tools enhancing comprehension in formal and informal learning environments.

Viveka Lyberg Åhlanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speech Therapy
• Communication in Education
• Acoustics in Classrooms
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Viveka Lyberg Åhlander is a Professor at Åbo Akademi University in the Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology, specializing in Speech Therapy. Her research focuses on communication and sound environments in schools, particularly examining speaker comfort and listening effort in educational settings. She is actively involved in intervention research, teacher training programs, and interdisciplinary collaborations related to health, cognition, and minority language education. Her research interests span Speech Therapy , Classroom Acoustics , Voice Ergonomics , Language Development , and Professional Voice Use . She investigates how acoustic environments affect teachers’ vocal health and students’ cognitive processing and linguistic comprehension. Her work integrates psychology, education, and health sciences, with a strong emphasis on practical interventions. The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on vocal health across professions (education and healthcare), acoustic design in learning and work environments, and accessibility in media for people with visual impairments. Her research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including scoping reviews, intervention studies, and cognitive experiments. She has been recognized with several scientific awards: Harry Elvins legat (2022) Hedersmedlem i Finska Röstergonomisällskapet (2020) Studenternas ros (2020) Viveka Lyberg Åhlander has supervised academic work and is actively involved in grants and research projects, including a current project on word art as pedagogy funded by Svenska kulturfonden (2023–2025). She organizes research networks and conferences, such as the Ordkonstnätverket and seminars on medical humanities. She also contributes through editorial work, peer review, and public engagement, including participation in the Knowledge Cabaret at Turku Swedish Theatre, reflecting cultural impact. She is a key figure in interdisciplinary research connecting speech therapy, education, and health, leading projects that bridge academic research with real-world applications in schools and healthcare settings.

Krzysztof Hwaszczمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Experimental Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Krzysztof Hwaszcz is a Postdoc (Adiunkt – stażysta podoktorski) at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University (UAM), Poznań, Poland. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics with distinction from the University of Wrocław (2020), and has interdisciplinary training with degrees in English Philology and Mechanical Engineering. Education: B.A. in English Philology, Legnica, 2013 M.A. in English Philology, Wrocław, 2015 Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław, 2016 Ph.D. in Linguistics (with distinction), Wrocław, 2020 His research centers on experimental and corpus-based linguistics, with a focus on the syntax-semantics interface, compound word processing, psycholinguistics, and second/third language acquisition. He investigates how syntactic and semantic components interact in language processing, particularly in Polish and bilingual contexts. His work combines cognitive experiments, priming studies, and corpus analysis to explore the mental lexicon and language representation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in psycholinguistic experimentation, especially in the processing of compound words, semantic transparency, and hemispheric asymmetries in bilinguals. His work bridges theoretical syntax with cognitive science, using empirical data from reaction time and priming tasks. Topics include figurative language, indefinite articles in Slavic languages, and cerebral lateralization in L1/L2 processing. Scientific Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator, 2018–2019: 'Syntactic and semantic components of experimentally elicited compound blends in Polish' (FNP) Principal Investigator, 2016–2018: 'The numeral jeden as an indefinite article: A corpus-based study in Polish' (FNP) Principal Investigator, 2017–2018: 'The role of semantic transparency in the processing of Polish compound words' (FNP) Principal Investigator, 2016–2018: 'The representation and organization of the mental lexicon in the processing of Polish compound words' (FNP) Co-Investigator, 2022–2024: 'Across-Domain Investigations in Multilingualism (ADIM)', NCN GRIEG-1 (PI: Magdalena Wrembel) Co-Investigator, 2018–2019: 'Cerebral asymmetries in the processing of compounds in L1 and L2' (PI: Hanna Kędzierska) He has not advised any students listed in the provided text but has actively collaborated on research with scholars such as Hanna Kędzierska and Joanna Bożek. He has presented his work at numerous international conferences, including the University of Vienna (invited talk), ISMBS, and the European Conference on Formal Description of Slavic Languages. He is associated with research teams ADIM and CLIMAD, indicating ongoing collaborative projects in multilingualism and cognitive linguistics. Labs and Research Teams: He is affiliated with the ADIM (Across-Domain Investigations in Multilingualism) and CLIMAD research groups, which focus on experimental and corpus-based studies of multilingual cognition and language processing.

Hanna Kędzierskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Speech Processing
• Psycholinguistics
• Neurolinguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hanna Kędzierska is a postdoctoral researcher (Adiunkt – stażysta podoktorski) at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. She holds a PhD in Linguistics with distinction from the University of Wrocław (2022), following her M.A. and B.A. in English Philology from the same institution. Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying speech processing, particularly in relation to figurative language, foreign-accented speech, and predictive processing. B.A. in English Philology, University of Wrocław, 2015 M.A. in English Philology, University of Wrocław, 2017 PhD in Linguistics (with distinction), University of Wrocław, 2022 Her research interests lie at the intersection of psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and cognitive science, with a strong emphasis on empirical methods such as ERP studies and corpus analysis. She investigates how listeners process idioms, irony, and non-native accents, and how context influences language comprehension and production. Her work integrates theoretical linguistics with experimental methodologies to understand the mental representation and real-time processing of language. The trend in her recent scholarly output reflects a consistent focus on speech processing under cognitive load , particularly in non-native and figurative contexts. Using ERP evidence, she explores how familiarity with foreign accents modulates prediction and comprehension mechanisms. Her work spans semantics, pragmatics, and syntax , often examining Polish and English within bilingual or second-language frameworks. The recurring themes include contextual prediction, hemispheric asymmetry, idiom processing, and grammatical change , demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach combining corpus linguistics, psycholinguistics, and neuroscience. She has been actively involved in competitive research grants, contributing as a co-investigator in projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) and DAAD. These include Across-Domain Investigations in Multilingualism (ADIM) and studies on foreign accent perception from a German-Polish perspective. While no formal advising role is specified, her participation as a principal investigator in two University of Wrocław grants suggests leadership in research mentoring. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Neurolinguistics, and Descriptive Grammar, indicating strong engagement in academic instruction. Dr. Kędzierska is affiliated with research platforms including ORCID and ResearchGate, and presents her work regularly at international conferences like AMLaP, Poznań Linguistic Meeting, and Slavic Cognitive Linguistics Conference. Her lab environment appears to be collaborative, involving joint presentations with scholars such as Joanna Błaszczak, Krzysztof Hwaszcz, and Marzena Żygis, suggesting active participation in cross-institutional research teams focused on multilingualism and cognitive linguistics.

Ewa Tomczak-Łukaszewskaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• Eye-tracking in Translation Studies
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Ewa Tomczak-Łukaszewska is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. Her research integrates psycholinguistics, bilingualism, translation studies, and cognitive science, employing empirical methods such as eye-tracking, key-logging, and statistical modeling. She is actively involved in major research projects funded by the National Science Centre and collaborates with leading scholars in cognitive translation studies. B.A. in English, Poznań, 2008 M.A. in English, Poznań, 2010 M.A. in Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Poznań, 2018 Postgraduate degree in Management and Organisational Psychology, Poznań, 2018 Her research focuses on psycholinguistics, bilingualism, eye-tracking in reading and translation, figurative language processing, visual perception in sports, and applied statistics . She explores how cognitive processes shape language use, translation decisions, and perception in both academic and athletic contexts. Her methodological expertise includes R, Python, and advanced statistical analyses. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in cognitive translation studies , particularly the impact of translation direction on lexical selection and information behavior. She also investigates visual perception strategies in fencing , comparing experts and novices, and left- vs right-handed opponents. Another key area is language teaching innovation , such as using songs to teach multi-word units. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, psychology, and sport science. Her scientific awards include: Scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education for outstanding young researchers (2023–2026) Prize of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University for Excellence in Teaching (2023) Award for best M.A. thesis in linguistics (2010) Multiple travel grants and scholarships for conference participation Ewa Tomczak-Łukaszewska has extensive teaching experience in TEFL, academic English, and statistics. She has served as a statistical analyst and co-investigator in major research projects and has presented her work at numerous international conferences. She is a member of professional organizations including the European Society for Translation Studies (EST), EUROSLA, and EMRA. She has received specialized training in eye-tracking, R, Python, and Bayesian statistics, and has contributed to editorial work as a guest editor for Poznań Studies in Contemporary Linguistics . She is affiliated with the Psycholinguistics Reading Group and has organized international events such as EUROSLA 22 and RaAM Seminar 4. Her lab work involves the EYE-LANG – Eye-tracking Laboratory for Research in Language , where she conducts experiments on language and cognition.

Marianna Kyriacouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Psycholinguistics
• Figurative Language Processing
• ADHD and Multilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marianna Kyriacou is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo’s Department of Multilingualism within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work focuses on psycholinguistics, particularly figurative language comprehension in multilingual contexts and the impact of ADHD on pragmatic development in children. Currently leading the project “Better attention, better communication?” funded by the Research Council of Norway, her research employs eye-tracking and behavioral tasks to study language processing mechanisms. Education: PhD in Psycholinguistics (University of Nottingham), MSc in TESOL (University of Edinburgh), BA in Applied English Studies (University of Reading). Previous roles include Teaching Affiliate at the University of Nottingham and English Language Teacher in Cyprus. Key research interests include irony comprehension in neurodiverse populations, executive attention’s role in pragmatics, and cross-linguistic idiom processing. Awards include the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Research Excellence (2015-2018) and RKEC Research Funding (2016-2018). Publications explore ADHD’s influence on pragmatic skills, cognitive foundations of irony understanding, and L2 idiom processing. Current projects investigate multilingual children’s communication challenges through an attentional lens. Her work bridges developmental psychology, neurolinguistics, and educational interventions.

• Linguistics
• Political Discourse Analysis
• Language Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Žaneta Pavlíková is an Associate Professor at the Department of English Language, Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava. She holds a PhD in Pedagogy from Trnava University (2013) and a second degree in Teaching of Academic Subjects (English) from Comenius University (2006). Current Position: Associate Professor, Deputy Head of Department (since 2017) Previous Employment: Assistant Professor (2015-2016), High School/Elementary School English Teacher (2004-2015) Her research focuses on figurative language in political discourse, authenticity in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), and digital tools like social networks for language education. Her recent work analyzes metaphors in speeches by political figures such as Zuzana Čaputová, Michelle Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Key trends in her publications include metaphor theory, political rhetoric, ESP didactics, and social media's impact on language learning. She co-researched the KEGA 005EU-4/2018 project on audioblog applications for listening/speaking skill development.

• Business English
• English for Specific Purposes
• Language Teaching Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Maierová serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language at the Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava, a position she has held since 2017 following her promotion from Lecturer (2016-2017). Her academic career spans over three decades, including prior roles as Education Manager at Pan-European University's Centre for Language and Academic Preparation (2005-2011) and Assistant at its Faculty of Economics and Entrepreneurship (2011-2016), alongside university teaching at Comenius University Bratislava (1993-2004) and secondary/elementary education experience. Education: PhD in Teacher Training and Education Science, Didactics of Foreign Languages and Literatures (2017), Faculty of Education, Comenius University Bratislava Master's degrees in Slovak/Russian Language and Literature (1988) and English Language and Literature (1993), Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava Dr. Maierová's research centers on Business English and English for Specific Purposes , with significant contributions in idiom studies , digital communication linguistics , and language teaching methodology . Her work examines how social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram reshape language learning and professional communication, particularly through analyses of political discourse, business terminology, and plagiarism perceptions among business students. She has also developed comprehensive teaching materials for Slovak as a foreign language targeting B1-B2 proficiency levels. Her publication trajectory (2016-2024) reveals consistent focus on the intersection of language, digital media, and business contexts, with increasing emphasis on social media applications in pedagogy and real-world language analysis. Recent projects like ePortfolio as Pedagogy demonstrate her commitment to innovative educational frameworks. Research Projects: KEGA 015EU-4/2017: Idioms in Business Communication (Team Member) Project 009EU-2-1/2021: Enhancing Educational Quality and International Attractiveness (Team Member) KEGA 012EU-4/2023: ePortfolio for Integrative Learning (Team Member)