Prof Dr.FranciscoMoreno-Fernandez : Dialectoloy – Sociolinguistics | Best Paper Award 

Francisco Moreno Fernández is a distinguished academic with a multifaceted career. Currently serving as the Director of the Alexander von Humboldt Professor at Heidelberg University’s Center for Ibero-American Studies since September 2019, he has been a trailblazer in bridging cultures. 🌍 With an enduring commitment to his alma mater, Universidad de Alcalá, where he holds the position of Honorary Professor in Filología, Comunicación y Documentación since September 1983, Moreno continues to shape minds. 🎓 His impactful stint at Harvard University from July 2013 to July 2019 as the Executive Director reflects his leadership in promoting Spanish language and Hispanic culture in the United States. 🇺🇸📚

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Education and qualifications :

Francisco Moreno Fernandez is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Spanish Language at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid since July 14, 1984. This long-term commitment reflects his dedication to advancing his expertise in linguistics. Earlier, he obtained a Licenciado en Ciencias Políticas y Sociología (Sociología) from the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, spanning from January 9, 2003, to July 1, 2010. This educational background in Political Science and Sociology demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach. 📚 Francisco’s academic journey showcases a rich blend of linguistic and sociological studies, positioning him as a well-rounded scholar with a profound understanding of diverse subject areas. 🎓

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Francisco Moreno Fernandez has held key academic roles, contributing significantly to renowned institutions worldwide. Since September 1, 2019, he has served as the Director of the Alexander von Humboldt Professor at Heidelberg University, overseeing the Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies. 🌍 His global academic engagement also extends to Harvard University, where from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2019, he served as the Executive Director – Associate at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, focusing on the Observatory of Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture in the United States. Additionally, his enduring commitment to the Universidad de Alcalá as an Honorary Professor in Filología, Comunicación y Documentación since September 1, 1983, reflects his enduring dedication to academia. 🎓

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Francisco Moreno Fernández’s extensive body of work spans diverse facets of sociolinguistics, encompassing themes from language variation and teaching methodologies to the geographical dynamics of the Spanish language. With a notable emphasis on cognitive sociolinguistics, his research delves into the cognitive aspects of language use. Moreno Fernández has made significant contributions to the study of language in migration contexts, exploring the integration of sociolinguistics in immigration scenarios. His research is a vibrant tapestry, covering topics like the living changes in the phonetics of Spanish, dialectal divisions in Spanish America, and the vibrancy of the Spanish language as a living entity. 🌐🗣️

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