Professor at Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain
Asunción López-Varela is an Associate Professor at the Facultad de Filología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with a diverse educational background including a PhD in Anglo-American Culture and Literary Studies. Her research interests range from Comparative Literature to Green Humanities and Sustainability. López-Varela is highly active in various professional organizations, including the Marie Curie Alumni Association and the European Society of Comparative Literature. She has served on numerous committees and has extensive international experience as a visiting scholar and professor.
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López-Varela’s academic contributions are extensive, with a significant number of publications in prestigious journals and books. She has also held editorial positions, contributing to the visibility of SSH research. Her expertise is recognized through her involvement in various professional organizations and her participation in evaluation committees for prestigious research programs.
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Education
López-Varela’s educational journey includes a Licenciatura and a PhD in English Studies from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, as well as a Diploma of Advanced PhD Studies in Spanish Literature from UNED. Additionally, she holds a Master’s in Education Management from the Open University London.
Research Focus
López-Varela’s research interests encompass Comparative Literature, Science & Literature, Cultural Studies, Cognitive and Intermedial Semiotics, and Green Humanities and Sustainability. Her work explores the intersections between different disciplines and the implications for society and the environment.
Professional Journey
López-Varela’s professional journey includes academic positions at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, where she has served as Associate Professor since 1994. She has also held visiting scholar and professor positions at institutions such as Brown University, Harvard University, Delhi University, and Beijng Language and Culture University.
Honors & Awards
Throughout her career, López-Varela has received recognition for her contributions to academia and research. She has been involved in prestigious organizations such as the Marie Curie Alumni Association and has served on various committees, including as a member of the jury for MCAA Awards.
Publications Noted & Contributions
López-Varela has made significant contributions to academia through her publications in journals, books, and chapters. Notable works include “Introduction to the Palgrave Handbook of Intermediality” and “Posthuman Intermedial Semiotics and Distributed Agency for Sustainable Development.”
Introduction to the Palgrave Handbook of Intermediality (2024):
This appears to be the introductory chapter of a handbook on intermediality published by Springer International Publishing. It likely provides an overview of the themes, scope, and contributors of the handbook.
Posthuman Intermedial Semiotics and Distributed Agency for Sustainable Development (2024):
This chapter is part of the same Palgrave Handbook of Intermediality and is authored by Asun López-Varela Azcárate. It seems to explore the intersection of intermediality, posthumanism, semiotics, and sustainable development.
Intermedial semiotics in the age of artificial intelligence. Challenges and opportunities for the arts (New Techno Humanities, 2024):
This journal article authored by Asunción López-Varela Azcárate discusses the implications of artificial intelligence on intermedial semiotics, focusing on challenges and opportunities for the arts. It was published in New Techno Humanities.
The Palgrave Handbook of Intermediality (Springer International Publishing, 2024):
This is the overarching handbook on intermediality, edited by Asunción López-Varela Azcárate. It likely serves as a comprehensive resource on the subject, covering various aspects and perspectives.
A Call for Sustainable Actions: The Voice of Little Things in Tom McCarthy Micro-story “Mermaid Figurine” (Cultura, 2023):
Although not directly related to intermediality, this article authored by López-Varela Azcárate explores the theme of sustainability through a literary analysis of a micro-story by Tom McCarthy. It was published in Cultura journal.
Research Timeline
López-Varela’s research timeline spans several decades, starting with her doctoral studies in the early 2000s. Since then, she has been actively involved in research projects, collaborations, and publications, contributing to the advancement of Comparative Literature and related fields.
Collaborations and Projects
López-Varela has been involved in various research projects and collaborations, including establishing the research program Studies on Intermediality and Intercultural Mediation (SIIM). She has coordinated projects within SIIM, participated in EU projects, and collaborated with institutions worldwide, strengthening relations between Europe and Asia.