جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Modern Chinese literature
• Cinema and film history
• Cultural history
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christopher Rea is a Professor of Modern Chinese Literature in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. He serves as a faculty member and former Associate Head of the Department of Asian Studies, former Director of the Centre for Chinese Research, an associate of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative, and a Faculty Fellow of St. John's College. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2008) and a B.A. from Dartmouth College (1999). Rea's research focuses on the modern Chinese-speaking world, with particular expertise in Chinese literature, cinema, print culture, translation, and the cultural history of humor and deception. His scholarly approach bridges literary analysis, cultural history, and film studies, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective on modern Chinese cultural production. He is particularly known for his work on Republican-era China (1912-1949), exploring how cultural forms evolved during this transformative period. His major publications reveal a trajectory from studies of humor and laughter in modern China ( The Age of Irreverence , 2015) to literary hoaxes and deception ( The Book of Swindles , 2017), Chinese cinema ( Chinese Film Classics , 2021), and research methodology ( Where Research Begins , 2022). His current projects include China on the Make: Stories of Chinese Deception and The Unfinished Comedy , a sequel to The Age of Irreverence . National Endowment for the Arts Translation Fellowship (2024) UBC Dean of Arts Mentorship Award (2024) UBC Killam Research Prize (2022) Joseph Levenson Book Prize (2017) Rea actively supervises graduate students and has developed significant digital resources, including the Chinese Film Classics project (chinesefilmclassics.org) featuring 40+ subtitled Chinese films and 22 video lectures, and a YouTube channel with over 250 videos on Chinese cinema and culture. His teaching extends to free online courses on The Modern Chinese Novel and early Chinese cinema, demonstrating his commitment to making scholarly resources accessible beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Translation Studies
• Literary Translation
• Cultural Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bülent AKAT is a full-time Lecturer (Dr) at Çankaya University , Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies (English), where he has taught since 2007. His career is anchored in literary and cultural translation studies, with a particular focus on English-Turkish translation. Education: Dr Akat earned his Bachelor of Arts (1982–1986) from Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Western Languages and Literatures. He then completed a Master of Arts (1986–1994) at Boğaziçi University’s Institute of Social Sciences in English Language Teaching. Finally, he obtained his PhD (1994–2000) from Hacettepe University’s Institute of Social Sciences in American Culture and Literature. Research Interests: His scholarly work spans translation of children’s literature , idiom translation , subtitling and dubbing , culture-bound elements , and neologism translation . He often employs comparative methodologies, drawing on theorists such as Jan Pedersen, Mona Baker, and Teresa Tomaszkiewicz to evaluate strategies of domestication, foreignization, and receptor-oriented translation. Academic Output: Between 2018 and 2025 Dr Akat (co-)authored nine journal articles, two conference papers, and five books. Recurring themes include the translation of Dr Seuss’s neologisms, idiomatic renderings in TV dubbing, Oscar Wilde’s drama in Turkish, and Can Yücel’s interpretation of The Great Gatsby . His publications appear in leading Turkish and international indexes, notably TR Dizin , Mediterranean Journal of Humanities , and RumeliDE . Teaching & Supervision: Dr Akat has supervised twelve master’s theses at Çankaya University’s Institute of Social Sciences, concentrating on English literature and cultural studies. Representative topics include gender in Virginia Woolf, colonialism in Defoe, existentialism in Fowles, and Gothic elements in Wilde. Labs & Projects: No dedicated laboratory or externally funded projects are listed in the provided data.

Loli Kimمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Asian socio-multimodality
• Korean film analysis
• Cross-cultural communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Loli Kim is a Lecturer on Modern Korea at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford, with a Leverhulme Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2022–2025). She specializes in cross-cultural multimodal analysis of Asian communication systems, particularly Korean cinema, folklore, and representation in media. Education: DPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (2019–2022), University of Oxford Research Focus: Multimodal discourse analysis, foodscaping theory, haenyeo women’s communication Editorial Roles: Assistant Editor of European Journal of Korean Studies; General Editor of 'Foodscaping Asia' series Her work develops the Segmented Film Discourse Representation Structures (SFDRS) methodology for analyzing Korean films' narrative conventions, including violence in revenge cinema and socio-pragmatic dimensions of fashion. She collaborates globally as a visiting lecturer and conference organizer. Kimi’s recent publications examine multimodal translation gaps, cultural representation in children’s literature, and the sociocultural implications of foodscaping. She has delivered keynote talks at institutions including Edinburgh University and SOAS, and co-organizes the Translating Squid Game talks series.

Naoki Yoshinagaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Multilingual and Multimodal NLP
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Naoki Yoshinaga is a tenured Associate Professor at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, with extensive experience in natural language processing and computational linguistics. He has held academic positions since 2008 and currently leads research on pragmatic NLP models and multilingual systems. PhD in Computer Science, The University of Tokyo (2005-2008) MSc in Information Science (2000-2002) BSc in Information Science (1996-2000) His research focuses on mechanistic interpretability in NLP models, multilingual/multimodal NLP , and efficient model design using trie structures and conjunctive features. He also investigates knowledge acquisition from social data and evaluation metrics for language generation . Recent publications include work on neuron empirical gradient analysis (ACL-25), multilingual knowledge representation (EACL-24), and compact embedding methods (CoNLL-24). His research has been funded by multiple grants, including the University of Tokyo Excellent Young Researcher program and JSPS fellowships. Committee Special Award, Association for NLP (2023) JSAI SIG Research Award (2022) Best Interactive Award, DEIM Forum (2019, 2016) He developed widely-adopted NLP tools like pecco (fast classification library), RenTAL (LTAG-to-HPSG grammar converter), and J.DepP (Japanese dependency parser). His lab emphasizes strong equivalence in formalism comparisons and pragmatic model design .

• 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.

Iain Robert Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Transnational Cinemas
• Global Hollywood
• Cult Cinema Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Iain Robert Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King’s College London, specializing in transnational cinemas, cult film studies, and transnational adaptation. He previously held a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Roehampton (2010–2016). His research challenges hegemonic views of cultural globalization by examining how Hollywood films are remade and adapted across cultures. He co-founded the SCMS Transnational Cinemas group and led the AHRC-funded 'Media Across Borders' research network (2012–). Smith holds a PhD and MA in Film Studies (Distinction) from the University of Nottingham and a First-Class MA (Hons) in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of Glasgow. His research interests include Transnational Cinemas post-1945, Global Hollywood, Popular Cinemas of Asia (especially India and Turkey), and Cult/Exploitation Horror Cinema. He co-edited Transnational Film Remakes (2017) and Media Across Borders (2016), and authored The Hollywood Meme (2016). Current projects include a book on global Batman adaptations and a decolonizing critique of cult film studies. Awards: AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker (2018), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) Teaching: Specializes in film history, world cinema, and cult/exploitation cinema. Organized festivals like the Turkish Film Remakes event (2022) and the Turkish Star Wars UK tour (2018). Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, with recent focus on global horror dynamics, decolonizing film studies, and transnational giallo remakes. He serves on editorial boards for Transnational Screens and Intensities: Journal of Cult Media , and founded the 'Remakesploitation Film Club' at The Cinema Museum. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through film screenings and director Q&As.

Christopher Rundleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation Studies
• Translation History
• Fascist Italy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christopher Rundle is a Professor of Translation at the University of Bologna, Department of Interpreting and Translation , and a Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies . His career spans over 30 years in academic and research roles focused on translation history under totalitarian regimes, audiovisual translation, and interdisciplinary methodology. PhD, MA, and BA in Translation Studies Co-founder of the History and Translation Network Co-editor of the Routledge Research on Translation and Interpreting History book series Research interests include translation history in Fascist Italy and European Communism , theory of translation historiography , and subtitling practices . His publications explore censorship, ideological influence, and cultural exchange. Notable projects include the Subtitle Project and SDH Project on subtitling standards. Key publications: Publishing Translations in Fascist Italy (2010), The Routledge Handbook of Translation History (2021), and The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Methodology (2022) Editorial roles: inTRAlinea , Chronotopos , and ri.tra journal His scientific awards include an Honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Manchester. He also explores dialect and music through collaborations like the Chris Rundle Band and the album Pianura Blues .

Mona Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation Studies
• Conflict Studies
• Cultural Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mona Baker is an Affiliate Professor at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education (SHE) , University of Oslo, and a renowned scholar in translation studies. Her work bridges political, cultural, and social dimensions of translation, with a focus on conflict, activism, and corpus-based methodologies. She holds a BA in English and Comparative Literature from the American University in Cairo (1976), an MA in Special Applications of Linguistics from the University of Birmingham (1987), and a Higher Doctorate from UMIST (1999). Baker has also held prestigious roles, including founding the Baker Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies at Jiao Tong University and Beijing Foreign Studies University. Her research interests span translation and conflict , activist translation , corpus-based studies , and the role of translation in social movements . Key projects include the Genealogies of Knowledge initiative, which examines conceptual evolution through translation, and studies on subtitling during the Egyptian Revolution. Baker's recent publications highlight the intersection of technology and activist translation , including analyses of evidence-based medicine narratives and solidarity in global protest movements. She has received notable scientific awards, such as the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Award (2015) and the Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Award (2011). Her academic leadership includes advisory roles at institutions like the Qatar Foundation and Shanghai International Studies University , as well as participation in critical research groups such as the Antibiotic Resistance and Complexity in Health Education network. Baker continues to influence debates on global health, citizen media, and the ethics of translation through her work and mentorship.

• Easy Language Research
• Plain Language Translation
• Accessible Communication
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvana Deilen is a Researcher at the Institute for Translation Studies & Technical Communication within the Faculty of Language and Information Sciences at the University of Hildesheim. She joined the university in 2023 after working as a Research Associate at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from 2018-2024. Her primary research focus centers on accessible communication, particularly in the areas of Easy Language and Plain Language translation, with special emphasis on cognitive aspects of translation processes and AI-assisted translation technologies. Dr. Deilen earned her B.A. in Multilingual Communication from Cologne University of Applied Sciences (2012-2015), followed by an M.A. in Specialized Translation from the same institution (2015-2018). She completed her doctoral studies (Dr. phil.) in Translation Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2018-2021) with summa cum laude distinction, supervised by Prof. Dr. Silvia Hansen-Schirra and Prof. Dr. Arne Nagels. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains within translation and communication accessibility. A significant portion of her work examines the cognitive processing of compound words in Easy Language, utilizing eye-tracking methodologies to investigate how visual segmentation affects reading behavior and cognitive load. She has pioneered research on AI-assisted translation for health communication, particularly focusing on how large language models can support the creation of accessible health information. Her work bridges theoretical translation studies with practical applications in healthcare, government communication, and digital accessibility. Dr. Deilen's publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of technology and accessibility. Her recent work shows strong emphasis on evaluating AI systems like ChatGPT for translation tasks, developing editorial workflows for AI-assisted translation of health information, and investigating cognitive aspects of compound translation. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects linguistics, cognitive science, health communication, and artificial intelligence, demonstrating how translation studies can address real-world accessibility challenges. 2014 & 2016: PROMOS Scholarships 2018-2021: Doctoral Scholarship from Gutenberg Young Researchers College 2020: Best Student Paper Award at Swiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication 2023: Award for Outstanding Dissertation from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz 2023: Multiple research grants from University of Hildesheim, Wort & Bild Verlag, and Niedersachsen Zukunftsdiskurse 2025: DAAD Postdoctoral Research Grant Dr. Deilen actively collaborates on significant research projects including the KI-GesKom project (AI-Supported Health Communication in Plain Language), which receives funding from the state of Niedersachsen. She works closely with Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Lapshinova-Koltunski, Prof. Dr. Christiane Maaß, and Sergio Hernández Garrido as part of the Research Center for Easy Language. Her work with the Apotheken Umschau demonstrates practical application of research, translating health information into accessible formats for people with communication limitations. Dr. Deilen also contributes to the academic community as a program chair and scientific committee member for international conferences including UCCTS 2025 and Translation in Transition 2024.

Markus Nornesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese Cinema
• Asian Cinema
• Documentary
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Nornes is a Professor of Asian Cinema at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the School of Art & Design, Department of Film, Television and Media, and Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on Japanese and broader Asian cinema, documentary filmmaking, and film translation theory. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in 1996 and has taught at Michigan since then. His work explores the political and ethical dimensions of nonfiction film, particularly in Japan's documentary history from the Meiji era through Hiroshima, and the evolution of screen translation. He advocates for 'abusive translation' to challenge conventional subtitling norms. Current projects include a critical biography of Adachi Masao and a multi-volume Japanese film theory translation collection. Recent publications include Brushed in Light (2021) on calligraphy in East Asian cinema, Hallyu 2.0 (2015) analyzing Korean media's digital expansion, and Forest of Pressure (2007) on Ogawa Shinsuke's collective. His Google Scholar profile reflects a career bridging film history, translation ethics, and transnational media studies. Faculty Research Grant for Taiwan Studies, Ministry of Education, Taiwan (2011) Visiting Professorship at Fudan University (2010) Edwin O. Reischauer Visiting Professor at Harvard (2008-2009) Japan Foundation Research Fellow (2004-2005) Fulbright Research Fellow (1999-2000) As a filmmaker, Nornes co-directed The Big House (2018) and When We're Together (2020), often collaborating with students. He has curated major film retrospectives at Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival and University of Michigan, specializing in Japanese and Asian nonfiction cinema. His digital humanities projects, such as the Ozu and the Poetics of Cinema online reprint, showcase his commitment to accessible film scholarship.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Text Mining
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Fernando Manuel Marques Batista is an Associate Professor at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, Department of Information Science and Technology, and an integrated researcher at INESC-ID Lisbon. He serves as the Executive Coordinator of the Human Language Technologies (HLT) Scientific Area at INESC-ID and is a member of its Scientific Council. He previously held leadership roles including President of the Pedagogical Council of ISCTE-IUL (2017–2019) and member of its Standing Committee (2015–2017). Research Interests: Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Text and Speech Processing Sentiment and Emotion Analysis Hate Speech Detection Social Media Analytics Automatic Speech Recognition and Transcription His recent publications reflect a strong focus on applying NLP and machine learning to social media, with particular emphasis on hate speech detection, sentiment analysis, and user behavior modeling. He has also contributed significantly to speech processing, including punctuation restoration and prosody modeling, and to digital humanities through medieval text analysis. His work spans both technical innovation and real-world applications in tourism, finance, and public discourse. Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of IEEE (since 2016) Member of ISCA (International Speech Communication Association) Fernando Batista actively advises numerous PhD and Master’s students, supervising research in areas such as generative AI, hate speech detection, sentiment analysis, and economic forecasting. He has coordinated research projects like SPEDIAL and AppRecommender and is involved in organizing major conferences including PROPOR, EAMT, IPMU, and the Lisbon Machine Learning Summer School (LxMLS), where he has served in editorial and technical roles. Research Labs and Teams: He is a key member of the HLT@INESC-ID research group, contributing to its leadership and scientific direction. This group focuses on human language technologies, including speech processing, natural language understanding, and multilingual systems.

• Speech Processing
• Automatic Speech Recognition
• Speaker Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tanel Alumäe is an Associate Professor of Speech Processing at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Information Technologies, Department of Software Science. With over 15 years of academic experience, he has held various research and teaching positions at the university since 2006, progressing from Research Fellow to Tenured Associate Professor. His work focuses on speech and language technologies with a particular emphasis on Estonian language applications. PhD in Information and Communication Technology (2006), Tallinn University of Technology Research Master's Degree in Informatics (2002), Tallinn Technical University MSc studies at Tallinn Technical University (1999-2002) and Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany (1999-2000) Diploma in Computer and Systems Engineering (1994-1999), Tallinn Technical University Alumäe's research spans automatic speech recognition, speaker recognition, natural language processing, and computational linguistics with a focus on Estonian language technology. His work addresses challenges in multilingual speech processing, deep learning applications for speech technologies, and developing practical systems for real-world applications including broadcast media processing and accessibility solutions. He has made significant contributions to low-resource language processing and specialized applications for children's speech and emotion recognition. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cutting-edge speech processing techniques including deepfake detection, multi-speaker systems, speech-to-speech translation, and applying large language models to speech applications. The research shows a consistent pattern of addressing both theoretical challenges in speech processing and practical implementations for Estonian language technology. Award 'Keeletegu 2019' from the Ministry of Education and Research Award 'Keeletegu 2011' from Estonian Ministry of Education and Research 3rd award at the Tallinn University of Technology contest for applied scientific projects (2011) Boris Tamm stipend (2007) First prize at the national contest of students' scientific works (2007) Ustus Agur stipend of Estonian Information Technology and Telecommunications Association (2005) Alumäe has supervised postdoctoral researchers including Rena Nemoto (2012-2015) on pronunciation modeling for speech recognition. He serves in editorial and review capacities for major journals including Nature, Computer Speech & Language, and IEEE Transactions. His administrative roles include Secretary of the Northern European Association for Language Technology Board and membership on the Department of Software Science Council at TalTech. His research group at Tallinn University of Technology actively participates in international challenges (IWSLT, Interspeech, Odyssey) and collaborates with institutions worldwide. The team has developed open-source platforms for Estonian speech transcription and created systems for automatic closed captioning of Estonian broadcasts, demonstrating strong practical applications of their research.

• Translation Studies
• Gender Studies
• Audiovisual Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sophie Chadelle is a faculty member at ENSAV, part of the University of Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (UT2J), where she holds the position of PRAG (Professeur Agrégé) since 2023. She is affiliated with the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and teaches courses in Translation Studies, Audiovisual Translation, Film Analysis, and Feminist Film Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, combining Translation Studies, Gender Studies, and Film and Television Studies. She completed her doctorate in December 2023 with a thesis titled "For a Multimodal, Interdisciplinary and Feminist Approach of Audiovisual Translation: The Case of Female Identities and Sexualities in Sex and the City (HBO, 1998–2004)" , supervised by Nathalie Vincent-Arnaud and David Roche. Her academic journey includes prior roles as an ATER (2021–2023), CDU (2018–2021), and secondary school teaching (2016–2018). Her research interests focus on the feminist implications of audiovisual translation, particularly how gender identities and female voices are transformed in the French dubbing and subtitling of American TV series. She explores themes such as taboo, irony, cosmopolitanism, and the body in media translation, using a multimodal and interdisciplinary methodology. Her work critically examines how translation can either reinforce or resist patriarchal norms and cultural marginalization. Her publications span journal articles, conference papers, and a forthcoming book co-authored with Laura Benoît on feminism in British and US television drama. Her recent articles analyze series like Sex and the City and Ugly Betty , investigating how feminist discourse is negotiated in translation. The trends in her publications reflect a consistent focus on gender, power, and representation in media, with a methodological emphasis on multimodality and interdisciplinary critique. She is actively involved in the academic community, co-directing the "Translating Minority Voices" seminar and organizing events such as study days on feminism in television series. She has served on scientific committees and peer-reviewed articles for journals like Miranda and Caliban . Her work extends beyond academia through dissemination activities, including training sessions for secondary school teachers on feminism in film and television. She has advised and collaborated with various researchers and institutions, contributing to collective volumes and interdisciplinary projects. Her leadership in organizing academic events and her editorial contributions highlight her role in fostering scholarly dialogue. She is associated with research teams such as PRISMES (Sorbonne Nouvelle) and LERMA (Aix-Marseille), underscoring her collaborative and networked research approach.

Tanel Alumäeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Speech Processing
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tanel Alumäe is a Tenured Associate Professor of Speech Processing and Head of the Laboratory of Language Technology at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). He holds a PhD in Information and Communication Technology from TalTech (2006) and has conducted research at institutions like LIMSI/CNRS, Aalto University, and Raytheon BBN Technologies. His research focuses on speech processing, speaker and language recognition, and low-resource language technologies. Affiliations: Department of Software Science, School of Information Technologies, TalTech. Education: PhD in ICT (2006), MSc in Informatics (2002), Diploma in Computer & Systems Engineering (1999). Research interests include speech recognition, speaker diarization, spoken language translation, and combating DeepFake voices. He leads teams achieving top results in competitions like IARPA BABEL, NIST LRE, and Interspeech challenges. His work emphasizes open-source tools and equitable AI solutions. Key Awards: Best Student Paper at Odyssey 2024 and TSD 2018. Keeletegu Awards (2019, 2011) for contributions to Estonian language technology. Grants & Leadership: Managed the National Programme for Estonian Language Technology (2011–2017). Serves as Secretary of the Northern European Association for Language Technology (NEALT) and Area Chair for ICME, EACL, and Interspeech conferences. Labs & Teams: Directs the Laboratory of Language Technology, focusing on practical applications of speech and language technologies.

• Translation Studies
• Cognitive Translation
• Emotion in Translation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Beatriz Naranjo Sanchez is a researcher at the University of Murcia, Spain, currently affiliated with the Translation, Didactics and Cognition research group and previously with the Translation, Lexicology and Writing Group. Her work bridges translation studies, cognitive psychology, and musicology through experimental methodologies. She earned her PhD from the University of Murcia in 2017 with the dissertation La influencia de la música sobre la calidad y la creatividad en traducción literaria (inglés-español, inglés-italiano) una aproximación estético-psicológica , supervised by Dr. Ana María Rojo López. Her research centers on psychological and emotional dimensions of translation processes, particularly examining how background music influences literary translation creativity, how anger affects decision-making with offensive content, and emotional processing in dubbing. She employs cognitive-experimental approaches to investigate narrative engagement, vocal qualities in emotionally charged scenes, and pandemic-related stressors on evaluative language translation. Analysis of her 2015-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on music-translation interactions and emotional variables, with methodological emphasis on laboratory experiments, psycholinguistic measurements, and cognitive assessments. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation through the fusion of aesthetic theory, cognitive science, and translation practice. Scientific awards: No awards documented in provided sources. Regarding advising and grants, while she supervises research within university groups, no specific students or funded projects were mentioned. Her institutional affiliation suggests collaborative research within translation psychology frameworks. She actively contributes to the Translation, Didactics and Cognition research group, which investigates cognitive-affective translation processes through experimental paradigms, likely involving lab-based studies on emotional and musical variables in professional translation contexts.