Maria Economidou-Kogetsidis | Email Pragmatics and Language Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Maria Economidou-Kogetsidis | Email Pragmatics and Language Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof Maria Economidou-Kogetsidis University of Nicosia, Cyprus

She earned her Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural Pragmatics (Applied Linguistics) from the Department of English Studies at the University of Nottingham, U.K., in 2003. Since then, she has held a series of academic roles in Applied Linguistics, showcasing a trajectory of continuous growth and expertise. Currently serving as a Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, she has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and mentorship within the field. With a background rooted in cross-cultural pragmatics, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her academic pursuits, leaving a lasting impact on both her students and colleagues.

Education:

She earned her Ph.D. in Cross-Cultural Pragmatics (Applied Linguistics) from the Department of English Studies at the University of Nottingham, U.K., in 2003. Her thesis, titled ‘Requesting Strategies and Cross-Cultural Pragmatics: Greek and English,’ was supervised by Professor Ronald Carter, with internal examination by Professor Zoltán Dörnyei and external examination by Dr. Murray Knowles. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the Department of Education, University of Leicester, U.K., from 1994 to 1995. Her coursework covered various subjects, including Phonetics and Phonology, Second Language Acquisition, Teaching Methodology, and Sociolinguistics. She also obtained her B.A. (Hons) in Humanities from the Department of Linguistics at the University of Luton, U.K. (now known as the University of Bedfordshire), achieving an Upper Second Class (2:1) degree from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Practice Skills Module) from Trinity College, University of London, United Kingdom, obtained in 1993.

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Experience:

She has held various academic positions in the field of Applied Linguistics, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory. Since March 2019, she has served as a Professor of Applied Linguistics within the Department of Languages and Literature at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Prior to this role, from 2013 to 2019, she held the position of Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the same institution, showcasing her dedication and expertise in the field. Before her appointment as an Associate Professor, she served as an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics from 2004 to 2013, contributing significantly to the academic community through her research, teaching, and mentorship. Earlier in her career, from 2002 to 2004, she served as a Senior Lecturer of English and Linguistics on a full-time basis at Intercollege, Nicosia, Cyprus, where she honed her skills and expertise in language education and linguistics. Throughout her tenure in academia, she has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the understanding of Applied Linguistics and has played a vital role in shaping the academic landscape within her department and beyond. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on both her students and colleagues, solidifying her reputation as a respected scholar in her field.

Publications:

  1. “Please answer me as soon as possible”: Pragmatic failure in non-native speakers’e-mail requests to faculty Cited By : 353, Published By : 2011
  2. Internal and external mitigation in interlanguage request production: The case of Greek learners of English Cited By : 161, Published By : 2008
  3. Cross-cultural and situational variation in requesting behaviour: Perceptions of social situations and strategic usage of request patterns Cited By : 140, Published By : 2010
  4. ‘I just need more time’: a study of native and non-native students’ requests to faculty for an extension Cited By : 135, Published By : 2010
  5. Interlanguage request modification: The use of lexical/phrasal downgraders and mitigating supportive moves Cited By : 110, Published By : 2009
  6. Strategies, modification and perspective in native speakers’ requests: A comparison of WDCT and naturally occurring requests Cited By : 102, Published By : 2013
  7. ‘‘Yes, tell me please, what time is the midday flight from Athens arriving?’’: Telephone service encounters and politeness Cited By : 102, Published By : 2005
  8. Variation in evaluations of the (im) politeness of emails from L2 learners and perceptions of the personality of their senders Cited By : 95, Published By : 2016
  9. Teaching email politeness in the EFL/ESL classroom Cited By : 92, Published By : 2015
  10. Modifying oral requests in a foreign language Cited By : 46, Published By : 2012

Solomiia Fedushko | Social Communication, Information technology | Member

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Solomiia Fedushko | Social Communication, Information technology | Member

Dr Solomiia Fedushko Lviv Polytechnic National University

Education:

She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science with a specialization in Structural, Applied, and Mathematical Linguistics from Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, awarded in 2015. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master of Science in Applied Linguistics from the Applied Linguistics Department of Lviv Polytechnic National University in 2010. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philology from the same university’s Applied Linguistics Department in 2008. Throughout her academic career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to linguistic research and education, specializing in areas such as structural linguistics, applied linguistics, and mathematical linguistics. Her Ph.D. thesis focused on exploring innovative approaches to linguistic analysis within the context of engineering science, showcasing her interdisciplinary expertise. With a solid foundation in philology and a profound understanding of linguistic theory, she has contributed significantly to the field through her research, publications, and academic endeavors. She continues to be actively engaged in scholarly activities, striving to advance knowledge and understanding in the realm of linguistics and its applications in various domain.

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Experience:

She has been actively engaged in academic and research activities at Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, since 2017. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Social Communication and Information Activities Department at the Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences, her responsibilities include teaching a diverse range of courses such as Research Work, Electronic Democracy, Fundamentals of E-Government, Website Development, Social Networks in Business, and Web Design. Alongside her teaching role, she also holds the position of Head at the Research Laboratory “Analytical Center for Social Communications Technologies” since 2020. In these capacities, she plays a pivotal role in advancing research and education in the field of social communications and technology. With her expertise and leadership, she contributes to the development of innovative approaches to social communication technologies, shaping the future of the discipline and its applications in various domains.

Honors and Awards:

She has garnered numerous accolades and awards for her outstanding contributions to education, research, and scientific endeavors. In 2021, she was recognized as the winner of the TOP-10 Ukrainian Prize in the L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Global Program for Women in Science, highlighting her significant achievements in the field. Additionally, she clinched multiple victories in prestigious annual contests, such as “The Best Scientist” and “Best Young Scientist of the Year,” organized by the Council of Young Students at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and Lviv Polytechnic National University. Her remarkable achievements include winning scholarships, being honored for her exceptional series of scientific papers, and securing the title of “Best Young Scientist” in various categories, showcasing her remarkable talent, dedication, and leadership in her field of expertise. These accolades underscore her commitment to excellence and her impactful contributions to the academic and scientific community in Ukraine and beyond.

Publications:

  1. Methods of Determining Information Support of Web Community User Personal Data Verification System Cited By : 67, Published By : 2017
  2. University’s Information Image as a Result of University Web Communities’ Activities  Cited By : 61, Published By : 2017
  3. Development of a software for computer-linguistic verification of socio-demographic profile of web-community member Cited By : 61, Published By : 2014
  4. Real-time high-load infrastructure transaction status output prediction using operational intelligence and big data technologies Cited By : 60, Published By : 2020
  5. Big Data analysis in development of personalized medical system Cited By : 60, Published By : 2019
  6. Validation of the user accounts personal data of online academic community Cited By : 56, Published By : 2016
  7. Predicting pupil’s successfulness factors using machine learning algorithms and mathematical modelling methods Cited By : 55, Published By : 2020
  8. Determination of development scenarios of the educational web forum Cited By : 52, Published By : 2016
  9. Method of the Data Adequacy Determination of Personal Medical Profiles Cited By : 51, Published By : 2019
  10. E-commerce customers behavior research using cohort analysis: A case study of COVID-19 Cited By : 47, Published By : 2022