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Mary Bucholtz is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She holds affiliations with multiple departments including Anthropology, Feminist Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, Comparative Literature, and Latin American and Iberian Studies. Her research integrates sociocultural linguistics with anthropological, gender, and social justice frameworks. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley (1997) Bucholtz's work examines how language shapes and is shaped by social identities, particularly among youth, through dimensions like race, gender, and cultural practices. She emphasizes community-centered research , linguistic activism , and interdisciplinary methodologies to address systemic inequalities. Recent publications explore affective agency in Latinx youth, educational equity, and antiracist linguistics. Her collaborative projects often involve partnerships with educational institutions and youth communities in California, focusing on translanguaging , Black language justice , and raciolinguistic ideologies . Grants from the National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation support her research. She co-edited the open-access volumes Decolonizing Linguistics and Inclusion in Linguistics (Oxford University Press, 2024), alongside authoring White Kids: Language, Race, and Styles of Youth Identity (Cambridge, 2011) and Talking College: Making Space for Black Language Practices in Higher Education (Teachers College Press, 2022).

• Sociocultural Linguistics
• Language and Identity
• Language and Race
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Salvatore Callesano is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly bilingual communities in the U.S., language perception, and digital media representations of bilingualism. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate how language variation interacts with identity, media, and social structures. Dr. Callesano collaborates on Project 16 of the Asociación de Lingüística y Filología de América Latina, addressing linguistic aspects of Latin American diaspora communities. His work bridges traditional sociolinguistic inquiry with modern digital practices, analyzing how social media shapes perceptions of language use among Latinx populations. Recent research highlights include studies on code-switching in Miami's linguistic landscape, dialect perception, and the role of media in mediating language attitudes. His publications span peer-reviewed articles and book reviews, emphasizing empirical rigor and interdisciplinary connections between language, culture, and society.

• Sociolinguistics
• Bilingual Communities
• Language Perception
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Jason Cortés is an Associate Professor and Program Director in American Studies at Rutgers University-Newark, with affiliations in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, Africana Studies, Spanish and Portuguese Studies, and the Program in Women's and Gender Studies. His research focuses on Caribbean, US Latina/o, and Spanish American literatures through the lenses of cultural studies and critical theory. Education: Ph.D., Spanish American Literature, Pennsylvania State University M.A., Comparative Literature, PSU B.A., Comparative Literature, University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez, PR) His scholarship explores intersections of masculinity, authorship, and cultural identity in Latino-Caribbean narrative. Current projects include Loving Death: The Necrophilic Imagination in Latin/o America and Tales of Disposability: Puerto Rico in the Post-911 Era .

• Caribbean literature
• US Latina/o literature
• Spanish American literature
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Sebastian Thies is Professor and Chair for Ibero-American Literary and Cultural Studies at the University of Tübingen, where he has been employed since October 2012. He serves as Vice Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Global South Studies (ICGSS) and coordinates the BMBF/DAAD thematic network 'Futures under construction in the Global South'. His academic journey began with a PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Osnabrück in 2000, followed by positions at the University of Bielefeld where he progressed from Junior Professor for Hispanic Literary and Media Studies to Full Professor for Inter-American Studies. Thies' research focuses on Global South Studies, with particular emphasis on Latin American literature, film, and media. His work explores subjectivity formations, entangled temporalities, and political communication across borders. He has directed significant research initiatives including the doctoral studies program 'Entangled Temporalities in the Global South' and has co-edited major reference works such as The Routledge Handbook for Global South Studies on Subjectivities (2024). His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent engagement with transnational cultural phenomena, particularly examining how Latin American cultural production intersects with global political and social dynamics. Thies frequently collaborates with international scholars, reflecting his commitment to transdisciplinary and transregional approaches to cultural analysis. Project Leader: Research Training Network 'Entangled Temporalities in the Global South' Vice Project Leader: Thematic network 'Literary Cultures of the Global South' Associated Investigator: BMBF-Area Studies Project 'The Americas as a Space of Entanglement' Project Leader: Research Group 'E Pluribus Unum? Ethnic Identies in Processes of Transnational Integration' Thies actively supervises doctoral students through the Interdisciplinary Centre for Global South Studies and has established collaborative networks across Latin America, particularly with institutions in Mexico and Colombia. His current research agenda focuses on 'Futures under construction in the Global South' and continues to explore the intersections of cultural production, political communication, and subjectivity formation in transnational contexts.

• Global South Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Film Studies
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Eugenia R. Romero is an Associate Professor of Iberian Studies at The Ohio State University's Department of Spanish and Portuguese, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Galician and Spanish cultural production, migration, memory, and transatlantic connections. She joined the department in 2004 and has authored a book and numerous articles, with current research exploring sanctuary rites and Galician identity. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish, Emory University B.A. with Honors in Journalism, University of Texas at El Paso Research Interests: Romero examines cultural and literary representations of identity, emigration, and memory in Galicia and Spain. Her work bridges literature, music, film, and material culture, emphasizing modern Spain and Galicia's peripheral regions. She explores themes like Francoism's legacy, human rights, and the interplay between history and fiction. Teaching: She has taught courses on Iberian history, memory studies, gender in literature, and regional cultures. Undergraduate courses include studies on Francoism and contemporary Spain's gender roles. Graduate courses address narrative, transition periods, and peripheral regional narratives. Research & Projects: Her book Contemporary Galician Culture in a Global Context: Movable Identities (2011) analyzes migration's impact on Galician culture. Current projects involve sanctuary rites and memory practices in Galicia. She conducts fieldwork in Galicia and the U.S.-Mexico border region. Engagement: Romero frequently travels to El Paso/Cd. Juárez (family ties) and Santiago de Compostela (Galician language and research). She integrates interdisciplinary approaches and community encounters into her academic work.

• Galician Studies
• Migration Studies
• Memory Studies
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Ruben Gallo is the Walter S. Carpenter, Jr., Professor in Language, Literature, and Civilization of Spain at Princeton University. He serves as Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures and has directed the Program in Latin American Studies since 2008. His academic credentials include a B.A. in English from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University. Professor Gallo specializes in Latin American Studies with interdisciplinary research spanning: Twentieth-century cultural movements Avant-garde literature and art Psychoanalytic theory (particularly Freudian studies) Transatlantic intellectual history His endowed professorship recognizes significant contributions to Hispanic studies. Current institutional roles include program leadership and teaching graduate/undergraduate courses on modern cultural theory.

• Latin American Studies
• Twentieth-Century Culture
• Avant-Garde
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Dr. Jennifer Cearns is an Associate Professor in AI at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Professor at KU Leuven . Previously, she held roles as an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in Digital Anthropology at University College London , an Associate Postdoctoral Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute , and a Leach Fellow in Public Anthropology at the Royal Anthropological Institute . Her work bridges digital anthropology and AI , focusing on culturally-constructed empathy and the reproduction of norms in algorithmic systems. PhD in Anthropology (University College London, 2016-2020) Languages : English, Portuguese, Spanish (Latin American) Her research spans Artificial Intelligence , Algorithms , and Data Practices , with ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil, Cuba, the US, Guyana, Panama, Mexico, Spain, and the UK. Current projects explore the ethics of AI in mental healthcare, transnational digital networks , and contraband economies in Latin America. Recent publications analyze cultural norms in AI , transnational exchange , and digital piracy , with a focus on Latin America. Her 2023 monograph Circulating Culture (University Press of Florida) examines postsocialist networks and contraband economies. Nominated for Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists First Book Prize Nominated for Society for Latin American & Caribbean Anthropology Book Prize Finalist, BBC New Generation Thinker Award She collaborates with institutions like UCL's Centre for Digital Anthropology and KU Leuven, and has advised the technology industry for over a decade. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-6498-1766.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Digital Technology
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Dale Shuger is a Professor of Spanish & Portuguese in the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University. His academic career includes roles as Visiting Assistant Professor (2012-2013), Assistant Professor (2013-2023), and Associate Professor (2018-2023) before his current position since 2023. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2008) and a B.A. from Harvard University (2001). Shuger’s research focuses on early modern Spanish literature, heterodox religions, and popular culture in Spain and colonial Latin America. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, exploring topics such as mysticism, the Inquisition, and symbolic practices in early modern texts. His publications include God Made Word: An Archaeology of Mystic Discourse in Early Modern Spain (2021) and articles on Cervantes, puppetry, and religious symbolism. His research has been supported by grants like the COR International Travel Fund and the Lurcy Award. Shuger has led Tulane’s Program in Medieval and Early Modern Studies (2014-2017) and currently serves on the School of Liberal Arts Curriculum Committee. He advises Spanish majors and has supervised one thesis in the past five years.

• Early Modern Spanish Literature
• Heterodox Religions
• Popular Culture in Spain
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Claudia Giannini serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at Macalester College, teaching language and linguistics courses with offices in Humanities Building Room 222. She previously held teaching positions at Universidad Central de Venezuela, St. Olaf College, and the University of Minnesota. Her academic credentials include: Modern Languages degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Linguistics degree from University of Minnesota Research focuses on cognitive linguistics, pragmatics, and machine translation challenges, informed by 20+ years as a professional translator working with five languages. Her work examines language-thought connections and intersubjectivity in communication, bridging theoretical linguistics with real-world translation applications. Professional engagement centers on applied linguistics pedagogy and cross-cultural communication, with current investigations into AI translation systems' philosophical implications. She utilizes she/her/hers pronouns and maintains direct departmental contact through Macalester College.

• cognitive linguistics
• pragmatics
• semantics
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Timothy Ashe is an Assistant Professor of Spanish & Linguistics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds a PhD in Spanish Linguistics from Arizona State University and has extensive experience in language education, corporate language analysis, and cross-cultural communication. His work focuses on second language acquisition, technology-enhanced language learning, and intercultural competence. Education: BA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Spanish and Political Science) MA: DePaul University (Spanish and World Language Teaching) MA: DePaul University (English as a Second Language & Bilingual/Bicultural Education) PhD: Arizona State University (Spanish Linguistics) Research Interests: Timothy's research explores pragmatics, language for specific purposes (e.g., business, law, medicine), and the use of technology (e.g., mobile apps, social media) in language learning. He emphasizes culturally responsive frameworks to enhance proficiency and has collaborated internationally with governments and institutions. Teaching & Engagement: He teaches courses in Spanish linguistics, business Spanish, and study-abroad programs, having led student groups to Spain and Mexico for over a decade. Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, he also serves as a certified interpreter/translator in Spanish. Professional Background: Before academia, Ashe worked in corporate language analysis and as a high school language instructor. His interdisciplinary approach bridges practical language use with academic research, particularly in immersive and digital learning environments.

• Pragmatics
• Spanish/English for Specific Purposes
• Computer-assisted language learning
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Stephen Brown is a Full Professor at the School of Political Studies , part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa . His research focuses on democracy, democratization, conflict, foreign aid, and LGBT rights, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Mongolia. He also analyzes Canadian foreign aid policies under recent governments. Email: brown@uottawa.ca Office: 613-562-5800 (1896) Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese His work bridges international development, political science, and human rights, examining how foreign aid intersects with democratic ownership, gender equality, and conflict resolution. Recent publications highlight tensions between donor priorities and local contexts, as well as Canada's evolving role in global development. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) include: Canadian foreign aid policy under Harper and Trudeau governments LGBTQI+ rights advocacy in Africa and Asia Impact of global crises (e.g., COVID-19) on development cooperation Political economy of extractive industries in developing economies Debates on aid effectiveness, policy coherence, and donor alignment Transitional justice and electoral conflict management in post-crisis states

• Africa
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Democracy and Democratization
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Jonathan Santo is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he serves as Director of the Graduate Developmental Psychology Program and as a faculty member in the Office of Latino/Latin-American Studies. His research explores peer relations, cultural differences in self-esteem, and classroom-level influences on child and adolescent development, with a focus on improving school environments and fostering positive social interactions. ORCA Faculty Fellow His research spans broad areas including Developmental Psychology , Social Support Systems , and Cross-Cultural Peer Dynamics , with specific attention to peer victimization , self-continuity , school climate , and developmental trajectories in Brazilian and Colombian youth . Recent publications analyze topics like hikikomori experiences , friendship security , and HPA axis dysregulation in adolescents. Scientific awards include the ORCA Faculty Fellow recognition. His work often involves longitudinal assessments of peer relationships cross-cultural comparisons (Brazil, Colombia, China, Nigeria, Singapore, U.S.) policy-focused blog posts on family separations and school interventions

• Developmental Psychology
• Peer Relations
• Child and Adolescent Development
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Abel Djassi Amado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and Policy at Simmons University, where he has taught since 2016. He holds a PhD in political science/African studies from Boston University, following undergraduate studies in international relations (Technical University of Lisbon) and political science (University of Massachusetts, Boston). Prior to Simmons, he taught at multiple institutions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and co-directed the University of Rhode Island Summer Abroad in Cabo Verde. He serves on the board of the West African Research Association (WARA). His academic credentials include: BA in International Relations, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal BA in Political Science, University of Massachusetts, Boston PhD in Political Science/African Studies, Boston University Amado's research centers on Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), with three interconnected pillars: (1) language policy-democracy dynamics in post-colonial states, examining how linguistic distance undermines governance; (2) historical institutionalism of anti-colonial nationalism, particularly the PAIGC movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde; and (3) foreign policy analysis, focusing on the militarization of U.S.-Cabo Verde relations. His work bridges political science, linguistics, and African studies to address enduring colonial legacies. His 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Cabo Verde, with recurring themes including Creole language's role in state legitimacy, diplomatic history, and anti-colonial movement impacts. A clear interdisciplinary trend connects language policy, democratic quality, and historical junctures across his scholarship, emphasizing how post-colonial linguistic choices shape contemporary governance. Professionally, Amado co-directs international education programs and actively contributes to WARA's mission of fostering transatlantic academic collaboration on West Africa. He also engages with the Cabo Verdean diaspora through community organizations and the 'Political Matter' blog, where he analyzes Cabo Verdean political affairs.

• Lusophone Africa
• Language Policy
• Democracy
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Yigal S. Nizri is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed between the Department for the Study of Religion and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies (ATCJS), where he serves as Undergraduate Director. His research focuses on Jewish-Moroccan history, diaspora studies, and Mizrahi cultural identity in Israel. Nizri holds a PhD from New York University and specializes in the emergence of Jewish Moroccan scribal culture within trans-Mediterranean diasporic networks. His work examines Maghribi halakhic traditions, Jewish-Muslim cultural intersections, and Mizrahi identity formation. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Jewish textual traditions in North Africa, cultural memory in diaspora communities, and the representation of Mizrahi identity in Israeli society. Recent works explore themes of return migration, disaster narratives in Jewish book culture, and the evolution of Moroccan rabbinic print traditions. Nizri teaches courses including History of the Jewish People The Arab Jew: A History of a Concept Mizrahim in Israel: History, Politics, and Culture focusing on Jewish historiography and identity formation across diverse cultural contexts.

• Jewish Studies
• Modern Jewish History
• Maghribi Halakhic Traditions
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Miguel Rodrigues is a Professor of Information Theory and Processing at University College London's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. He leads the Information, Inference and Machine Learning Lab at UCL and serves as the founder and director of the master programme in Integrated Machine Learning Systems. Rodrigues is also the UCL Turing University Lead and a Turing Fellow with the Alan Turing Institute, the UK National Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. His academic background includes an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, and a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from University College London. He has held appointments at prestigious institutions worldwide including Cambridge University, Princeton University, Duke University, and the University of Porto. Dr. Rodrigues's research spans information theory, information processing, and machine learning. His work has attracted over £5 million in funding from competitive national and international funding bodies and resulted in more than 250 publications with over 8000 citations in leading journals and conferences, including top AI venues like NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on multimodal learning, machine learning security, climate modeling with satellite data, and applications of AI in healthcare and precision medicine. His work shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across fields from climate science to pharmaceutical engineering. IEEE Communications and Information Theory Societies Joint Paper Award 2011 Fellow of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Prize for Merit from the University of Porto Prize Engenheiro Cristian Spratley Prize Engenheiro Antonio de Almeida Fellowships from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology Fellowships from the Foundation Calouste Gulbenkian Dr. Rodrigues has served as Editor for IEEE BITS – The Information Theory Magazine and IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, among other editorial roles. He consults widely in machine learning and AI with government institutions, funding agencies, industry, and startups, and sits on committees responsible for AI standardization such as the BSI Art/1 working group. His leadership extends to directing research labs and educational programs focused on advancing machine learning systems. He leads the Information, Inference and Machine Learning Lab at UCL, which focuses on fundamental aspects of information theory and their applications to machine learning and data processing. The lab works on both theoretical foundations and practical implementations of learning systems.

• Information Theory
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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