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Irem Ayan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia. She holds a Ph.D. in Translation Studies from Binghamton University, completed in 2019. Ayan's research interests include the sociology of translation and interpreting, focusing on emotional labor and its implications in the field. Her ethnographic research addresses the challenges interpreters face in maintaining neutrality while embodying the speakers they represent. Currently, she is working on a book manuscript tentatively titled "Gender, Language Sabotage: Emotional Labour in Conference Interpreting," which explores the emotional complexities and gendered nuances in translation practices. Additionally, Ayan has extensive experience as a conference interpreter and translator for international organizations such as the United Nations and NATO. She has received several research grants, including a SSHRC Insight Development Grant aimed at reflecting on race and gender in Indigenous interpreting practices. Ayan is committed to decolonizing translation and interpreting in Arctic research, emphasizing Indigenous language revitalization and the importance of field voices.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Joined the faculty to teach courses in translation theory and practice.
Various International Organizations • New York, Brussels
Worked as a conference interpreter and translator for organizations like the United Nations and NATO.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.