جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Video Game Localisation
• Audiovisual Translation
• Language Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miguel Ángel Bernal Merino serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Concurrently, he acts as convener of the MA in Translation at the University of Roehampton in London, managing its Specialised Translation, Audiovisual Translation, and Intercultural Communication pathways since 2005. His academic profile bridges theoretical research and industry application in localization disciplines. PhD in The Localisation of Video Games, Imperial College London MSc in The Localisation of Multimedia Interactive Entertainment Software, Imperial College London Certificate in Software Localisation, University of Limerick CELTA, University of Cambridge MPhil in Lip-Synched Dubbing, Universidad de Alicante MA in Hispanic Literature, University of Rhode Island BA in English & Spanish Linguistics, Universidad de Alicante Bernal Merino's research pioneers the expansion of Translation Studies into interactive media domains. His work on video game localization examines interactivity, cultural adaptation, glocalisation, and playability, while his audiovisual translation research investigates creativity in lip-synched dubbing, subtitling, and audiodescription. He extends these frameworks into gaming-based language learning through haptic environments and multisensory reinforcement, exploring physiological aspects of multilingual cognition and polysemiotic neural networks. This multidisciplinary approach fundamentally challenges traditional boundaries in translation theory. His publication trajectory reveals evolving industry-academia integration, shifting from foundational game localization frameworks (2008-2015) toward user-centered research and educational applications (2018-2024). Recent work emphasizes measurable business impacts through quality localization, regional market adaptations, and crowd-sourced methodologies, demonstrating consistent influence on professional standards across gaming and translation sectors. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Bernal Merino supervises doctoral research on mobile game localization, transmedia fan experiences, and historical game content translation while developing industry-academia pipelines through projects like AHRC's Media Across Borders. His funded initiatives—including Maximising ROI through Quality Game Localisation and Video Games for Language Learning—bridge theoretical innovation with commercial implementation, focusing on glocalisation strategies, interactivity metrics, and playability optimization. These collaborations connect European universities, gaming studios, and localization service providers. As chair of the IGDA Localization SIG and member of GIR Discourse, Communication and Society, he directs international forums for game localization discourse. His work with Routes into Languages promotes audiovisual media in language education, while REF-readiness collaborations enhance research excellence across European institutions through his professional network spanning industry conferences like GDC Summit and Game Global.

• Translation Studies
• Reception Studies
• Comparative Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruno Echauri Galván serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain, teaching core translation courses including Introduction to Translation Theory and English-Spanish Translation across multiple degree programs in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara. His research centers on Translation Studies and Reception Theory, with significant contributions to intersemiotic translation (particularly in children's literature), healthcare interpreting, and film adaptation reception. As an active member of the Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies, he investigates cultural reception, literary reception, and translation through frameworks including cultural mediation, censorship studies, and myth reception. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in translation pedagogy, including color-based translation assessment tools, service-learning translation projects, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His work on collaborative writing projects, mental health communication, and Carver-Lish translation controversies reveals methodological diversity across literary, audiovisual, and healthcare domains. Dr. Echauri Galván has participated in multiple research initiatives including the JOB AND MOVE student network project (2018), Homopoly strategic partnership (2016), and InterMed healthcare mediation project (2011), where he contributed expertise in intercultural communication and translation standards. He maintains active research leadership through the Interdisciplinary Reception Studies group, examining reception phenomena across cultural, literary, musical, and translational contexts while addressing contemporary issues like censorship and myth criticism.

Mercè Olivaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Popular Culture
• Television Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mercè Oliva is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona. She serves as Director of the B.A. Programme in Audiovisual Communication and Coordinator of the MEDIUM Research Group. Her academic background includes a PhD in Social Communication (2010) and a Bachelor's in Audiovisual Communication (2002) from UPF. Research Focus: Television and Reality TV Celebrity and Media Culture Neoliberalism and Political Communication Video Games as Cultural Artifacts Her recent publications analyze: Visual motifs in political coverage (handshakes, hugs, kisses) Citizens' responses to neoliberal resilience narratives Celebrity tax evasion cases (e.g., Cristiano Ronaldo) Video game cover art as neoliberal propaganda Working-class stereotypes in Spanish media ('chonis', 'canis') Key collaborations include co-PI roles in projects like 'Heroes of the Crisis' (2015-2019) and 'Redistributive Imaginaries' (2022-2025), funded by Spain's Ministry of Economy and AEI/NextGenerationEU.

• Terminology Applied to Translation
• Specialized Languages (English-Spanish)
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chelo Vargas Sierra is a Professor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Department of English Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I (Philology). As a founding member and director since 2021 of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages (IULMA), she leads innovative research in terminology and translation technologies. Her academic background includes a PhD in Translation and Interpreting, a Master's in Audiovisual Translation (University of Cádiz), and a Master's in Terminology (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). PhD in Translation and Interpreting (University of Alicante) Máster en Traducción Audiovisual (University of Cádiz) Máster en Terminología (Institut Universitàri de Llingüística Aplicada) Her research focuses on terminology applied to translation, specialized languages (English-Spanish), corpus linguistics, and gender-sensitive terminology. She directs the DIGITENDER project (TED2021-130040B-C21) for digitizing multilingual terminological resources. She has participated in over 90 international conferences and chaired events like enTRetextos 2021 and AESLA 2016. Recent publications highlight trends in metaphor analysis in medical discourse, gender-sensitive terminology, and cross-linguistic sentiment studies in financial journalism. She chairs the Technical Standardisation Committee 191 for Terminology and has delivered 50+ international seminars for institutions like the European Union. Doctorate Extraordinary Award She serves on editorial boards of journals like Ibérica and Sendebar , contributes to translation technology training, and collaborates in international academic programs. Her work combines theoretical research with practical applications in translation technologies and terminological standardization.

Cristobal Pagan Canovasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Conceptual Integration
• Multimodal Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cristobal Pagan Canovas is a Permanent Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of English Philology, University of Murcia, where he co-directs the Daedalus Lab and the Murcia Center for Cognition, Communication, and Creativity. He is also a member of the international consortium Red Hen Lab, focusing on multimodal communication research. Education includes: PhD in Ancient and Modern Greek Literature from University of Murcia BA+MA in Classics and BA+MA in English from University of Murcia MA in Classics from University College London His research explores human cognition and communication through interdisciplinary approaches combining humanities and sciences. Primary interests include: Conceptual integration networks in emotional expression Multimodal communication patterns across language, gesture, and prosody Temporal representation in creative artifacts Cognitive foundations of poetic metaphor and verbal art Cultural evolution of integrative patterns in social interactions Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on temporal cognition, multimodal communication, and creativity across domains including poetry, music, and gesture. Research employs corpus analysis, big data approaches, and cognitive modeling to examine how humans integrate perceptions into meaningful wholes. Scientific awards and fellowships: Ramón y Cajal Grant (elite national scheme) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in Quantitative Linguistics EURIAS Fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies FBBVA Leonardo Fellowship Marie Curie Fellowship ENSAYA'10 Award for scientific essay He leads multiple research grants including ERASMUS PLUS KA220-HED (MULTIDATA) and national grants MULTIFLOW and CREATIME. Supervised trainees include postdoctoral researchers (Marie Curie, Juan de la Cierva), MA students, undergraduates, and data scientists. The Daedalus Lab develops interdisciplinary methods to study cognition and communication, while Red Hen Lab enables large-scale multimodal dataset analysis through international collaboration.

Francisco Benigno Yus Ramosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pragmatics
• Relevance Theory
• Media Discourse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francisco Benigno Yus Ramos is a full professor at the University of Alicante, Spain, specializing in Pragmatics. He holds a PhD in English Philology and focuses on applying Relevance Theory to media discourses, conversational analysis, and Internet-mediated communication. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including humor, irony, and digital communication. Doctor of Philosophy and Letters (English Philology) - University of Alicante (1995) Graduate in Philosophy and Letters (English Philology) - University of Alicante (1993) Bachelor of Arts (English Philology) - University of Granada (1987) Diploma in Teaching (English Philology) - University of Granada (1984) His research applies Relevance Theory to diverse contexts such as alternative comics, mass media, and digital communication. Key areas include conversational cooperation, gender discourse, written-oral interfaces, and the pragmatic analysis of humor and irony in online environments. He has pioneered the concept of Cyberpragmatics to explain digital communication dynamics. Recent publications highlight his focus on digital communication trends, including books on Cyberpragmatics (2001, 2011), Smartphone Communication (2021), and Emoji Pragmatics (2025). His work bridges theoretical pragmatics with real-world applications in social media, mobile technology, and multimedia discourse. Scientific Activities: Editor-in-chief of the journal Internet Pragmatics (John Benjamins). Current director of the Department of English Philology at the University of Alicante and member of research groups Professional and Academic English (IPA) and Irony and Humor in Spanish (GRIALE) .

Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonsoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonso is a Professor at the Universidad de Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities within the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature . Her academic work focuses on critical discourse analysis and contemporary Spanish theater studies. Doctoral thesis: El discurso crítico sobre el teatro del franquismo a la transición (1966-1982) Research group: History and Epistemology of Literary Theory Research Interests span: Spanish Literature and Francoist Memory Comparative Dramaturgical Analysis Post-Transition Theater Evolution Critical Discourse Theory Publication Trends over the last decade reveal deep engagement with: Memory and Trauma in Spanish Theater Metaphorical Language in Performance Transatlantic Cultural Exchange Body Politics under Censorship

• German Language Education
• Translation Studies
• Language Teaching Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Peter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpretation at the University of Alicante. She specializes in teaching German as a foreign language, focusing on pedagogical materials development and narrative-based learning strategies. Her academic background includes German Philology and Art History from the University of Stuttgart, along with experience in journalism and public relations. Prof. Peter has extensively contributed to language education through publications like Zwei Katzen in Köln (2019) and Unter Verdacht (2018), which provide structured texts with exercises for learners at various proficiency levels. Her work emphasizes integrating cultural context and modern themes into educational content. She collaborated on the European-funded project THIRD LANGUAGE LEARNING TANDEM-SKYPEVAL (2013-2016), exploring innovative language learning methodologies. Despite her rich publication record, she has not directed any theses in recent years. Teaching roles include courses such as TRADUCCIÓ GENERAL INVERSA A-B: ESPANYOL-ALEMANY (since 2015) and multiple German language proficiency courses across undergraduate programs. Her research interests bridge applied linguistics and cultural studies, reflecting her commitment to practical pedagogical innovation.

• Urban Anthropology
• Sociology
• Visual Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isaac Marrero Guillamon is a Lecturer at the University of Barcelona, affiliated with the Serra Húnter program. His academic focus spans Urban Anthropology, Sociology, and Visual Anthropology. He investigates themes such as urban conflicts, infrastructure politics, abandoned futures, and indigenous heritage. His research groups include TURICOM (tourism and culture) and GECID (cultures and domination). Key funded projects include the Rec Comtal heritage study (2023–24), discourse analysis on gender violence (2022–23), and the Tindaya controversy project (2015–17 as PI). His work bridges theoretical innovation with empirical research, particularly in post-Olympic urban spaces and public art controversies. Research interests emphasize socio-material approaches to activism, visual ethnography, and decolonial methodologies. Notable publications explore topics like Chillida's monuments, Tindaya's indigenous heritage, and pedagogical strategies in visual anthropology. His work often critiques modernist spatial practices and advocates for participatory urban planning. Labs/Teams: Active in TURICOM and GECID research groups, collaborating with institutions like the Catalan Institute of Anthropology. His interdisciplinary approach integrates anthropology with sociology, art, and urban studies.

María Dolores Porto Requejoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Metaphor Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

María Dolores Porto Requejo is a Professor at the Department of Modern Philology (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), specializing in Cognitive Linguistics and Discourse Analysis . She is a key member of the research group DICo: Discurso, Identidad y Cognición , focusing on socio-cognitive aspects of discourse. PhD in English Philology (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 2004) Her research focuses on: Multimodal metaphor analysis Discourse strategies in digital media Socio-cultural embodiment in linguistic representations Emotion and attention dynamics in narratives Metaphor's role in political and social contexts Recent publications analyze metaphorical constructions of social change (water metaphors), polarization in digital news, and multimodal storytelling. Her work appears in journals like Discourse and Society , Metaphor and Symbol , and Language and Communication . She has contributed to various international conferences on cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis, and digital communication, including presentations at: 13th International Conference of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association (2024) 21st International Congress of Linguists (2024) Waterphors 2024 conference (2024)

Noelia Ibarra Riusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literary Education
• Didactics of Language and Literature
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Noelia Ibarra Rius is an Associate Professor in the Department of Didactics of Language and Literature at the Universitat de València, Faculty of Teacher Training. She is actively involved in research and pedagogy, focusing on literary and intercultural education, particularly in children's and young adult literature. She is a member of the ELCIS research group, dedicated to Reading Literacy, Literary and Linguistic Education, Culture, and Society. Her research interests include Literary Education , Intercultural Didactics , Teacher Training , Children's and Young Adult Literature , Digital Narratives , and Migration in Literature . Her work emphasizes the role of literature in fostering inclusive citizenship and intercultural understanding in educational contexts. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of literature, identity, and pedagogy. Her work spans from digital storytelling and book trailers in primary education to critical examinations of interculturalism, feminism, and migration in contemporary Spanish literature. She frequently collaborates with Dr. Josep Ballester Roca, and her scholarship is deeply rooted in both theoretical and practical educational concerns. Noelia Ibarra actively contributes to academic discourse through numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her publications are widely accessed, indicating a strong scholarly presence. While no specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided texts, her sustained research output and leadership in intercultural literary education underscore her academic impact. She mentors and collaborates with fellow researchers and educators, contributing to curriculum innovation and teacher training within the European Higher Education Area. Her work on reading-life histories of future teachers highlights her commitment to reflective pedagogy and the affective dimensions of literary engagement. She is also involved in projects related to final degree projects and educational innovation in higher education.

• Intercultural Communication
• Translation Studies
• Tourism Translation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Clouet serves as a Professor in the Department of Modern Philology, Translation and Interpretation at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). His academic profile shows active engagement in research through the GIR Translation and Interpreting, Interculturality, Applied Languages and Travel Literature research group, with significant contributions across multiple institutional collaborations including the IUIAText and GIR Discourse, Communication and Society groups. Clouet's research focuses on the intersection of translation studies, intercultural communication, and language pedagogy. His work emphasizes practical applications in tourism translation, telecollaboration, and machine translation integration in educational contexts. Recent publications demonstrate particular interest in developing intercultural competence through innovative teaching methodologies, with strong focus on ESP (English for Specific Purposes) frameworks and virtual exchange programs. His scholarship bridges theoretical discourse analysis with practical translator training concerns. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic progression toward technology-enhanced intercultural communication, with increasing emphasis on telecollaboration frameworks, machine translation applications, and tourism-specific translation challenges. The research trajectory shows evolution from traditional discourse analysis toward contemporary digital communication contexts, while maintaining focus on cultural adaptation and professional translator competencies. Clouet maintains active research collaborations with scholars including Isabel Cristina Alfonzo De Tovar, Susan Isobel Cranfield McKay, and María Soraya García Sánchez. His work appears in journals such as Revista de Linguística y Lenguas Aplicadas and Hikma, with publications spanning articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Current research directions include gamification in adult language learning, multimodal communication in ubiquitous learning environments, and intercultural intelligence models for translation professionals.

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Discourse and Conflict
• Cognitive Grammar
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Specialized Languages
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eva María Llorens Simón is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the University of Alicante's Department of English Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. She serves as Academic Secretary at IULMA (Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages), Mobility Coordinator for the English Studies Degree, and Director of the Radio Frequency Motions Program. Her academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy and Letters (Modern Languages and Literatures) from the University of Alicante (2022), a Bachelor's in Translation and Interpreting (English), and a CAP teaching certification. Her research focuses on corpus linguistics and cognitive linguistics , with specialized expertise in emotional persuasion within tourism promotion and gender-sensitive approaches to biomedical discourse. She investigates metaphorical language patterns in women's health communication and cross-linguistic analysis of tourism marketing across English and Spanish contexts. Her work emphasizes empathy triggers, sensory language, and cultural appropriateness in specialized domains. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic clusters in tourism discourse analysis (emotional persuasion, cross-linguistic patterns) and biomedical communication (gender-sensitive terminology, metaphor deconstruction). Her 2023-2024 work shows increased focus on inclusive language in women's health, corpus-based terminography, and deconstruction of gender stereotypes in medical contexts. She has supervised 26 undergraduate final projects in the past five years across Tourism, English Studies, and Translation degrees. Her research projects include: TED2021-130040B-C21: Digitalización, tratamiento y publicación en línea de recursos terminológicos multilingües abiertos con perspectiva de género (2022-2024) VIGROB24-040: GRUPO DE INVESTIGACIÓN: Inglés profesional y académico (IPA) (2025) GRE16-18: Plataforma para la docencia de la traducción y la conexión con el mundo profesional (2017-2019) She leads research within the Professional and Academic English (IPA) group and collaborates with the terminology accreditation group TETRACOLA. Her work at IULMA involves interdisciplinary approaches to applied modern languages, with current projects developing gender-sensitive bilingual terminologies for biomedical discourse.

• Multimodal Discourse Analysis
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
• Second Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalia Norte Fernández-Pacheco is an Associate Professor at the University of Alicante (UA) and an English teacher at the Official School of Languages (EOI). She holds a PhD in English Philology from UA (2016) and a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in 2007. Her academic work spans teaching and research, with a focus on multimodal approaches to EFL instruction. Current affiliations: Department of English Studies (UA), Official School of Languages (EOI) Research Interests Her research explores the intersection of multimodal discourse analysis, English-medium instruction (EMI), and educational technology. Key areas include: Impact of multimodal ensembles on EFL audio-visual comprehension Role of digital tools like vodcasts in language learning Strategies for enhancing student engagement through multimodal presentations Integration of visual, auditory, and textual modes in university lectures Publications & Trends Natalia's scholarly output (2016-2020) centers on multimodal EFL pedagogy. Her work analyzes vodcast-based instruction, EMI implementation, and the cognitive effects of combining visual, auditory, and textual modes in language learning. These publications highlight interdisciplinary links between applied linguistics, educational technology, and discourse analysis. Collaboration & Institutions She is affiliated with the ACQUA research group (Second and Foreign Language Acquisition) at UA and teaches in the Department of English Studies. Her professional roles include: Teaching English at EOI for diverse CEFR levels Lecturing in UA's Tourism and English Studies degrees Her office is located at the Higher Polytechnic School II, University of Alicante.