Category: ESI Fellows October 2024 - September 2025

I started my career by working as a technical translator at Continental AG, then had a translation traineeship at the European Parliament. These two experiences helped me put into practice the skills I acquired during my studies – I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Translation Studies and a Master’s Degree in German Culture in the European Context. After the traineeship, I have kept working in the translation industry, this time as a project manager, for several companies. In the meantime, I carried on with my studies and have recently obtained a PhD in Philology. Research Topic: AI vs human translation. Translators’, clients’ and translation agencies’ perspectives. Host University: University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor:  Dr.Paola Leotta, University of Catania, Italy

Dr. Liza Sharmin is a Professor of the Department of English and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh. She has dedicatedly taught Literature, Linguistics, ELT, and ESP for over two decades. She is one of the handful of scholars who earned their PhD in the field of ESP in Bangladesh. Her research interests encompass ESP, syllabus design, materials development, ELT, technology-integrated teaching, equity in education, and teacher education. She has published widely on ESP, Education, ELT, and Literature in books and renowned national and international journals. Research Topic: Enhancing Quality Education: Implementation of Andragogy for Engaging Learners of the Tertiary Level. Host University: Saint Joseph University (USJ), Macao, China Research Advisor: /

Dr. Kebede Geneti Feyissa, an Ethiopian scholar, holds a PhD in Public Management and Policy from Addis Ababa University. With extensive experience in public service and academia, he currently serves as an instructor at the Ethiopian Civil Service University. Dr. Feyissa has led training and research initiatives focused on public sector reform, capacity building, and leadership within the Oromia Regional State. He has also delivered numerous trainings on transformational leadership and public service delivery to federal and regional institutions across Ethiopia. Research Topic: A Multimethod Evaluation of  Gender Justice Policy Performance, Challenges and Prospects in Ethiopia: Acomparative analysis of Federal , Regional and local government levels. Online module. Research Advisor: Dr. Arlinda Ymeraj,  Luarasi University, Albania  

Dr. Jonida Balla has been a lecturer in the Department of Education and Health at the Faculty of Movement Sciences at the Sports University of Tirana since 2012. In 2008, she completed her bachelor’s studies in biology, and in 2010, she completed her master’s degree in molecular biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Tirana. In 2021, she earned the degree of “Doctor” in Biotechnology. From 2010 to 2019, she worked as an application and sales specialist for laboratory products. During these years, she has gained experience in the registration of medical equipment, in tendering and sales, and has been certified for the training of medical staff for the use and maintenance of biochemical-clinical autoanalyzers. Research Topic: Physical activity level and its role in adolescent self-esteem. Host University: University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr.Valentina Percivalle, University of Catania, Italy

I am Dr. Jatin Sarmah, working as Professor in Department of Biotechnology and Rector, Bodoland University, Assam, India (www.buniv.edu.in). Currently; my lab is involved with research on human genetic disorders including haemoglobinopathy and enzymopathy; drug discovery and endocrinology with funding from different funding agencies of Government of India. I welcome International research collaborators involved in same area of research.  Till now, I have published more than 75 research articles in international peer reviewed scopus/web of science indexed journals. Learning new tools and techniques in my research area is my passion. Travelling, yoga, outdoor games and adventure sports are my hobby. Research Topic: Study on the quality of life of Sickle Cell Disease children among the population of North East India and intervention adopting the model developed by AIEOP, Italy. Host University: University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr.Concetta de Pasquale, University of Catania, Italy    

Aynura Rashidova is a social specialist of World Bank Employment Support Project in Azerbaijan. She is a Philosophy doctor in Sociology. She is a winner of Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and did her master’s in public health in Belgium.  Co-founder and member of board of directors of Public Association for Women’s development, education and empowerment. She works at Azerbaijan University and Baku State University as a teacher since 2002.  Professional trainer and coach on activities and policies related to social, gender sensitivity, women empowerment, professional growth issues. The sphere of her activities is social work, public health and scientific research in social sciences. As an expert she has been involved in many international projects. Author of over 20 scientific articles and member of the dissertation committee at Baku State University. Research Topic: Influencing factors of entrepreneurial growth of women. Host University: AMBIS University, Czech Republic Research Advisor: Dr.Liana Daher, University of Catania, Italy

Dr. Amandeep Singh holds a Doctorate in Management specializing in Marketing. He holds more than 18 years of teaching experience. His main area of research is Consumer Sciences and Business Innovations. Currently, he is working as Professor and Dean Marketing Programs at Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University Punjab, India. He has published 60 research papers in various journals and conferences which are indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. He has edited more than 15 books published by IGI Global, De Gruyter, Wiley and Nova Science Publishers.   Research Topic: Customer Evaluation of Bundled Telecom Services in India   Host University: University of Catania, Italy   Research Advisor:/