Laura Maria Lojo Rodriguez is a Professor in the Department of English and German Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela , specializing in British literature and modernist/postmodernist fiction. She leads the Discourse and Identity research group (GI DI-1924), focusing on English language, literature, and culture through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work intersects with the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) . Her research spans: Gender and identity in Woolfian studies Migration narratives in contemporary short fiction Postcolonial themes in British-Irish literature Ecocritical and posthuman anxieties in Johnson's works Recent publications examine border politics, maternal discourses, and cross-cultural literary bonds. She has also contributed to translation studies, particularly Woolf's Spanish reception. Her academic output bridges literary theory with socio-political analysis.
María Losada Friend is a Full Professor in the Department of English Philology at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Philology and Translation in Seville, Spain. She serves as a Faculty Member within the HUM-857 Research Group focused on Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation: Identity Representations in Spain. Her research interests span English Philology, Irish Studies, Women's Representation in Literature, 18th-Century Literature, Translation Studies, Travel Writing, Gender Studies, and Spanish-British Cultural Relations. She has made significant contributions to understanding women's representation in historical contexts, particularly examining how foreign writers depicted Spanish women during critical periods like the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. Her work frequently explores the intersection of gender, national identity, and cultural representation in travel literature and historical texts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on women's travel writing about Spain, Irish studies in the Spanish context, and historical perspectives on female education. She has extensively analyzed texts by writers like Jenny Ballou, Lady Tenison, and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, uncovering nuanced representations of Spanish society and gender roles. As an academic leader, she has contributed to doctoral programs in Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies and has supervised research in these fields. Her work connects historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural studies, creating important bridges between past representations and current understandings of cultural identity.
Asier Altuna Garcia De Salazar is an Associate Professor at the University of Deusto, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He teaches at the Bilbao campus, focusing on Modern Languages, Vasque Language and Culture, and English Studies. His courses include Unseen Translation , Socio-cultural History of the Arts through Literature , and English Poetry and Drama , all taught in English, alongside Academic Writing at the doctoral level. His research primarily explores Irish Literature, with recent work addressing transculturalism, dysfunctional families, silence in cultural practices, and Basque representations in Irish literature. Education: Licenciado and PhD in Philosophy and Letters (English Philology) from the University of Deusto. Research Contributions: He participates in projects like INTRUTHS 2: Articulations of Individual and Communal Vulnerabilities in Contemporary Irish Writing (PID2020-114776GB-I00) and prior initiatives such as MINECO’s FFI2017-84619-P and FFI2011-23941. He has also contributed to European Union-funded projects like SPEAQ and TUNING initiatives aimed at enhancing higher education quality and cross-cultural academic frameworks. Labs/Teams: Member of the Comunicación y Género research group. Additional interests include academic writing pedagogy and language tutorials.
María Soledad Morales Ladrón es Catedrático/a de Universidad en el Departamento de Filología Moderna de la Universidad de Alcalá. Su trabajo académico se centra en literatura irlandesa contemporánea, estudios de género, teoría postcolonial y literatura comparada. Coordinadora del Grupo de Investigación en Estudios Irlandeses Participa en el grupo Literaturas y Culturas en Lengua Inglesa Investigadora principal en múltiples proyectos sobre Irlanda Áreas de investigación incluyen: Diaspora irlandesa y multiculturalismo Estudios de género en contexto irlandés Memoria histórica en literatura Traducción y recepción literaria Relaciones entre literatura irlandesa y española Estética joyceana en literatura hispánica Publicaciones recientes abordan temas como: Ética en ficción histórica británica e irlandesa Vulnerabilidad en obras de Anna Burns Resistencia femenina en reinterpretaciones bíblicas Impacto de la crisis ecológica en narrativa irlandesa
José Antonio Gurpegui Palacios is Full Professor (Catedrático de Universidad) at the University of Alcalá, Spain, where he also serves as Director of the University Institute for North-American Studies “Benjamin Franklin”. Affiliated with the Department of Modern Philology, his work bridges North-American literature, Chicano cultural production, and the historical presence of Spain in the United States. Research Interests North-American literary history from the colonial period to the present Chicano/a literature and culture as paradigms of transnational identity Spanish imperial and cultural legacy in North-American territories Comparative and transatlantic approaches to American studies Adaptation studies (literature to film) Puritanism, liberalism, and their literary manifestations His dozen-plus funded research projects (2014-1990) include the large-scale Enciclopedia de la presencia española en los Estados Unidos and the Diccionario enciclopédico sobre la presencia española en el territorio de los actuales Estados Unidos (1512-1821) , both supported by Spain’s Ministry of Economy and the University of Alcalá. These initiatives have generated extensive reference works and underscored his commitment to recovering Hispanic heritage in North America. Doctoral Supervision & Scholarly Output Since the mid-1990s he has directed more than twenty doctoral dissertations—many earning cum laude distinctions—on authors ranging from Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck to Chicano writers such as Rudolfo Anaya and Julia Álvarez. His own publications comprise over twenty books as author or editor and ninety-plus chapters and refereed articles, solidifying his role as a leading mediator of U.S. literature and culture in Spain. Institute Leadership As Director of the University Institute for North-American Studies “Benjamin Franklin”, he coordinates interdisciplinary seminars, international congresses, and publication series that foster dialogue between European and North-American scholars.
Daniel Nisa Caceres is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philology and Translation at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Seville (2009) and is an active researcher in the HUM-857 Interlinguistic Communication and Intercultural Interpretation group and the WAÉIRE platform for Irish Studies in the West of Andalusia. His academic journey began with doctoral research on Dickens' reception in Pío Baroja's work under Dr. Miguel Juan Gronow Smith's supervision, establishing his enduring interest in literary reception and cross-cultural interpretation. Nisa Caceres' research centers on contemporary women writers' reinterpretations of classical mythology, with particular focus on how authors like Ursula K. Le Guin, Irene Vallejo, Pat Barker, and Madeline Miller subvert traditional narratives of gender and power. His scholarship consistently examines the intersection of mythological rewriting with feminist theory, exploring themes of consent, sexual violence, and gender fluidity through literary motifs like cross-dressing. His work bridges comparative literature, translation studies, and gender theory, with special attention to the aesthetics of the grotesque in both classical and contemporary contexts. His publication trajectory reveals a methodical evolution from early studies on Dickens and Baroja toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of how contemporary women authors reclaim classical narratives, with recent work demonstrating particular innovation in connecting mythological reception with critical discourse on consent culture. Rosa Regàs Award for curricular materials with co-educational value (2022/2023 academic year) As a mentor, Nisa Caceres has co-supervised multiple doctoral theses, including the award-winning "Feminism and Translation: The Reception of Margaret Atwood in Spain" (2024), and currently guides research on classical reception in contemporary Anglophone women's writing. His editorial projects, notably the 2023 volume "The Odyssey of Women Writers" and the 2025 Spanish edition of Virginia Woolf's "The Common Reader," demonstrate his commitment to reshaping literary canons through gender-inclusive frameworks. His work with the FECYT Project "FCT-21-17113" exemplifies his dedication to transforming educational approaches to literary history. Through his leadership in the Doctoral Program "Philological, Translation and Cultural Studies" at UPO/University of Poitiers, Nisa Caceres continues to influence emerging scholars in literary studies, translation theory, and gender-focused literary criticism.
Laura Filardo-Llamas is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and English Language at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Valladolid. She has held visiting researcher positions at the University of Ulster, Lancaster University, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her academic responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses (Descriptive Grammar of English, History of English, Discourse Analysis) and postgraduate modules (Internships in English Language and Culture). Her research explores the intersection of discourse, cognition, and sociopolitical conflict through frameworks like Critical Discourse Analysis, cognitive grammar, and conceptual metaphor. Key thematic focuses include gender identity construction, socio-political polarization, multimodal communication, and conflict narratives. She directs the international Critical Approaches to Discourse Analysis Across Disciplines (CADAAD) network, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue. Filardo-Llamas' publications analyze discursive strategies in contexts ranging from EU crises to feminist movements, employing corpus-based, multimodal, and comparative methodologies. Her work consistently addresses power asymmetries and ideological framing in public discourse. Research Projects: Co-investigator in Positioning and Subjectivity in Discourse (PGC2018-095798-B-I00, 2019–2020), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science. Researcher in Discursive Construction of Conflict (FFI2017-85227-R, 2018–2021) and Constructivist Rhetoric and Identity Discourses (FFI2013-40934-R, 2014–2016), both funded by the Ministry of Economy. Principal Investigator for Transmission of Gender Stereotypes through Music and Relationship to Gender Violence (039/12, 2013–2016), funded by the Women's Institute. She coordinates Erasmus partnerships for the English Studies program with University College Dublin, University of Lodz, and University of Warwick.
Igor Pérez Tostado is a Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide , affiliated with the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy . His research focuses on Irish History , Early Modern Spain , Globalization , Violence , and Interculturality , with an emphasis on diplomatic and colonial intersections. Education : PhD in History and Civilization (2004) from the European University Institute , followed by a Post-Doctoral at the Moore Institute (NUI Galway) . His work explores transatlantic Irish migrations , 17th–18th century Spanish-Irish relations , and globalized violence patterns . Key publications include The Spanish Destruction of the Canary Islands (2023) and studies on Irish military participation in Spanish Caribbean structures. He organizes seminars on Iberian and Iberoamerican history and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on religious belonging. He leads research projects like "En los límites de la violencia" (HAR2014-52414-C2-2-P) and has participated in international collaborations connecting Spain, Persia, and the Atlantic world. His expertise spans archival analysis , diaspora studies , and early modern diplomatic networks .
M.ª de los Angeles Count Parrilla is a University Professor at the Department of Philology and Translation, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain. Her academic work focuses on Translation Studies, English Literature, and the sociolinguistic and intercultural dimensions of literary texts, particularly those by James Joyce. Key research areas: Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, Interculturality, Postcolonial Literature Teaches courses in modern languages and translation for International Relations, Law, and Translation degrees Her recent publications analyze Joyce’s use of Hiberno-English dialects, translation challenges in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and cross-linguistic adaptations of Ulysses. She emphasizes dialectal variation, identity construction, and the dialogical tension between hybrid Irish English and standard English in Joyce’s works. She has contributed to discussions on literary translation pedagogy in higher education, including curriculum design under the Bologna Process, and the teaching of English as an L3 language.
Manuela Palacios González is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of English and German Philology under the Faculty of Philology. She is part of the Humanities Research Institute (iHUS) and the research group DI-1924 focused on discourse and identity. Her work bridges Galician and Irish literary studies, emphasizing ecocriticism, gender studies, and translation. She earned her doctorate in 1991 with a thesis on Virginia Woolf and painting. Education: Doctorate: University of Santiago de Compostela (1991), Thesis: Virginia Woolf and Painting Research Interests: Her scholarship explores contemporary Irish and Galician literature, ecocritical frameworks in poetry, and gendered representations in transnational contexts. She has published extensively on ecofeminism, translation methodologies, and the intersection of nature and identity in literary works. Recent work includes studies on migratory narratives and the symbolic use of animals in feminist poetry. Professional Roles: Since 2020, she has served as a member of the College of Expert Reviewers for the European Science Foundation, reflecting her recognized expertise in interdisciplinary humanities research. Publications Trends: Her articles (1993–2023) consistently engage with transnational literary connections, ecological themes, and feminist critiques. Recent outputs highlight ecofeminist analysis and the evolving role of poetry in addressing environmental and social crises.
Pilar Rodriguez Posse is a Lecturer at the Language Centre of the University of Deusto , located on the Bilbao campus. She holds a Licenciatura in English Studies from the University of Deusto and an M.A. in Anglo-Irish Studies from the National University of Ireland. Her primary role involves teaching English language courses. Office hours are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00-12:00 in Room D of the Language Centre. Contact via email: prodrigu@deusto.es . No scientific awards, research grants, or academic publications are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Juan Fernando Galván Reula holds the rank of Professor and serves as President of the University of Alcalá's Academic Council. He is affiliated with the Department of Modern Philology at the Universidad de Alcalá. His research focuses on British and Irish literature, postcolonial studies, and metafiction, with a particular emphasis on historical narratives and intertextuality. He has led and participated in multiple research projects funded by national and international bodies, including the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. His work explores themes such as diaspora, cultural identity, and the intersections of literature with history and politics. Galván Reula has authored or edited over 50 books and numerous articles, including influential studies on authors like J.M. Coetzee, Charles Dickens, and George Orwell. His recent projects include Voces del pasado: El referente contextual en la narrativa histórica británica e irlandesa contemporánea (2023) and Tras la muerte de don Juan. Escritos sobre España, de Sylvia Townsend Warner (2019). He has also contributed to international conferences and edited volumes on topics ranging from medieval English literature to contemporary postcolonial theory. His academic leadership includes organizing prestigious events such as the On Writing (and) Race seminar (1997) and serving as principal investigator in projects like Metáforas de la diáspora postcolonial en la Gran Bretaña de finales de siglo (2007). His contributions bridge literary analysis with broader cultural and institutional contexts, emphasizing the role of universities in global knowledge exchange.
Hal Weitzman is an Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. He serves as Executive Director for Intellectual Capital and Editor-in-Chief of Chicago Booth Review , while hosting the school's podcast. Previously, he worked as a journalist at the Financial Times (2000-2012), covering South America and Chicago, and contributed to publications like The Economist and The Irish Times . Education: BA from Leeds, MA from Oxford, Frank Knox Fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School Research Focus: Behavioral science, finance, economics, and business communication, with a historical lens on financial innovation, corporate governance, and societal impacts of economic policies Publications: Span economic history (e.g., Latin Lessons ), corporate governance (e.g., What’s the Matter with Delaware? ), and analyses of financial systems Courses Taught: Crafting and Delivering Persuasive Narratives and Persuasion: Effective Business Communication (2024-2026 academic years) His work bridges journalism and academia, emphasizing the intersection of economics, history, and public discourse.
Marisol Morales Ladrón is a Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá, specializing in English Philology. She is actively involved in research through her affiliations with the Alka-Éire Research Group in Irish Studies and the LYCLI Research Group in Literatures and Cultures in English. Her research focuses on the intersection of Irish and Spanish literary traditions, particularly the reception of James Joyce's works in 20th-century Spanish narrative. Her academic expertise lies in modern philology, literary reception theory, and comparative literary studies. Her scholarly interests span English philology, Irish literature, and the cross-cultural transmission of modernist literature. She has contributed to interdisciplinary reception studies, having previously participated in the RECEPTION Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies. She earned her PhD from the University of Alcalá with a dissertation titled Tradición y recepción de la obra de James Joyce en la narrativa de Luis Martin-Santos (1998), supervised by Dr. Luis Alberto Lázaro Lafuente. She has supervised at least one doctoral thesis as primary advisor, though further details on students or mentoring roles are not specified in the provided text. Dr. Morales Ladrón is affiliated with key research groups including: Alka-Éire Research Group in Irish Studies LYCLI - Literatures and Cultures in English Former member of RECEPTION Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies
María Amor Barros del Río is a Professor at the Universidad de Burgos within the College of Humanities and Communication , Department of Philology . Her academic journey includes a PhD in 2001, a MA in English (1995), and a MA in Anthropology (2012). Research Focus: She explores Irish Literature with emphasis on women writers and migration narratives Gender Studies including feminist analysis, gender bias in textbooks, and female agency English Language Teaching methodologies with digital tools and critical pedagogy Social and Cultural Anthropology through transnational education and European research networks Projects & Leadership: Coordinator of Women on the Move COST Action network Co-organizer of the First International Interdisciplinary Conference on Verbal Humor (2018) Secretary of the Spanish Association for Irish Studies (AEDEI) Developer of the Interactive Digital Notepad for teacher training
