In this episode of the Conversations Podcast, Fatih chats with Kilian Seeber who is the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Geneva. Fatih and Kilian talk about Kilian’s journey from being an interpreter to becoming an academic in the field of interpreting studies as well as his approach to research and what he has been working on recently. They also chat about the importance of further studies for interpreters, AI in interpreting, training interpreter trainers and much more.
Guest bio:
Kilian G. Seeber, an accomplished scholar and practitioner in the field of interpretation, currently serves as Associate Professor and Vice Dean at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI). With a robust academic background, Kilian obtained his graduate degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Vienna, followed by postgraduate and doctoral studies in Interpreting at the University of Geneva. He further enriched his expertise through postdoctoral research in psycholinguistics at the University of York.
As a leading figure in interpretation research, Kilian's work focuses on cognitive load and multimodal processing in complex language tasks, with numerous publications in these areas. His contributions extend beyond academia, as evidenced by his role in co-developing the FTI’s acclaimed online learning platform TR@IN and pioneering a cognitive ergonomic training approach for interpreters.
In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Kilian maintains an active presence as a practising conference interpreter accredited with prestigious institutions such as the European Institutions and the European Patent Office. He remains committed to advancing the profession as an engaged member of the Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence (AIIC).
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:28 Early Life and Education
09:18 Most Influential Interpreting Experience
11:16 Teaching and Mentoring
12:47 Transition to Academia
15:04 PhD Research on Cognitive Load in Interpreting
19:05 Prediction in Interpreting
22:14 Mentoring and Passing on Knowledge
26:26 Generating New Ideas and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
36:31 Current Research Projects
38:01 Integration of AI Tools in Interpreting
41:25 Implications for Interpreter Training
45:57 Industry Impact of Research
50:25 Advantages of Further Studies for Interpreters
56:04 Cultural Adaptation of Interpreter Training Programs
58:53 Challenges of Keeping Up with AI Developments
01:08:59 The Future of Interpreting and AI
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