Freelance translator profile for Nick Field



Translator's name:Nick Field
Lanaguage pair:Italian to English translator
Country of residence:Italy
Activity:Acitive since 2022
Membership status:Basic member

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Curriculum Vitae



Nick Field

BA (Hons) Modern English (Bristol Poly),
P.G.C.E. + TEFL (Bristol)
Masters in Educational Psychology (Bristol)
HNC Business Studies (Exeter)
Technical English Language Consultant
0039 340 5255953
Skype: colacampo
nick_field@hotmail.co.uk
United Kingdom passport, D.o.B 10/12/1953, Via Lipari 20, San Giovanni La Punta, 95037 Catania, Italy.
Tax code: FLDNHL53T10Z322N VAT Business code: 04645630874


Technical Translator, recent projects
Cognitive Pragmatics - Marco Mazzone – proofreading prior to Oxford publication 21.07.22
Advanced or Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: The Current and Future Role of Radiation Therapy in the Era of Immunotherapy. REM Radioterapia srl, Via Penninazzo 11, 95029, Viagrande (CT), Italy 18.02.22
MR1 Manual (Italian train project, part 1) 22.09.21
United Nations Human Rights Committee, Petitions Case n°146/2021 (08.082021) in collaboration with University of Milano-Bicocca 30.07.2021
Blockchain technology in the agrifood system: a multi-criteria assessment of the chain
Dip. Agraria, Catania University 24.03.2021
The Botanical Garden at the University of Catania, past and present. 02.2021
Critical Issues and Opportunities for Producing Biomethane in Italy. Dip. Agraria, Catania University 13.01.2021
Insipidus diabetes case report. Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University. 21.10.2020
The interleukin-6 receptor Asp358Ala variant impairs the classical signalling of IL-6: strong evidence in DVT patients. Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University 25.09.2020 Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis reduces IL6 expression in peripheral mono-nuclear blood cells. Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University 18.08.2020
Performance evaluation of digestate spreaders in vineyards and citrus orchards: preliminary trials Dip. Agraria, Catania University 9.06.2020 A singular cytopenia: CHIP in a patient with LMMC and LNH. Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University 15.04.2020
Pathophysiology of peripheral arterial disease (PAD): a review of oxidative disorders. Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University 13.03.2020
7 cases of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE), one doubly located on a surprisingly rare laparoscopic trocar site. Prof. Li Destri 26.02.20
'Computer Vision strategies to identify the real Vincenzo Bellini' Prof. Sequenzia, Dep. Ind. Engineering, Catania University. Sep 2019
'Oxidative stress' Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University. June 2019
'Thrombosis' Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University. May 2019
'Inflammation and peripheral arterial disease' Prof. Signorelli, Policlinico, Catania University. April 2019

Assessing the effects of the environment on consumers’ evaluations of wines SEP 2018
The use of short stemS in THE revision of standard femoral stemS:
a case report Sep. 2018
Orders freezing evidence and property: already in force, mutual recognition among EU Member States. Apr 2018
The European Public Prosecutor and the open issue of substantive criminal law Apr 2018
AWARENESS OF ONE’S OWN RIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE accusation: THE implementation OF THE DIRECTIVE ON THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION Apr 2018
THE EUROPEAN DECREE ON PENAL INVESTIGATION FOR EVIDENCE GATHERING ABROAD Mar 2018
Peripheral artery disease Mar 2018
Mandibular Symmetry Mar 2018
Antitrust vs. TripAdviser Feb 2018
Estimate of Willingness to Pay for Etna Wines Jan 2018
Platelet-Derived Micro-particles Dec 2017
The European Public Prosecutor and the open issue of substantive criminal law Nov 2017
European Decree on Penal Investigation for Evidence Gathering Abroad Oct 2017
Cervical Lymph Nodes. Medical research project. Sep 2017 Mediclin website. Catania University Policlinico. 28/03/2017
Rejected Knowledge; Reason and Emotions; Philosophical Reason. Articles for Catania University Philosophy Dept. 10/03/2017
Maltese corporation service supply contract. 26/10/2016
Does the number of lymph nodes sampled and the lymph node cut-off ratio correlate to stages II and III in patients with colorectal cancer? 24/10/2016
Copper ion interaction with the RNase catalytic site of the Angiogenin protein 11/10/2016
Design and Characterisation of a Real Time Proton and Carbon Ion Radiography system
based on scintillating optical fibres. Catania University research. 28/07/2016
Virtual Anthropology, Catania University research. 30/06/2016
Riccardo Costalunga, artist. Exhibition and art critics' articles. 23/06/2016
An effective model for the sliding contact forces in a multibody environment, Catania University research 7/04/2016
The logical and ontological declension of evil in Aristotle. World Aristotelian Congress in Thessaloniki 23-28/05/2016 31/03/2016
A Fully-Integrated Watt-Level Power Transfer System with On-Chip Galvanic Isolation, Catania University research 23/02/2016
Accurate 3D reconstruction of rubber membrane during a Dome Test for evaluating the anisotropy effect, Catania University research 20/02/2016
Spinakker design for racing sailboats (America's Cup) Catania University research 14/02/2016
Cholera Morbus and urban health policy in the 19th century Mediterranean. Catania University research 10/02/2016
Error control in UAV image acquisitions for 3D reconstruction of extensive architectures Catania University research 02/02/2016
Organic Extravirgin Olive Oil Consumption in Italy, Catania University research 01/02/2016
Special Attorney Law Suit – all documents 18/12/2015
The Covim Coffee Company website 01/10/2015
The chance case history of an unusual disease - mesenteric panniculitis. Catania University research 30/06/2015
The Economic Crisis and Employment. Catania University research 29/06/2015
Developing a variable geometry bicycle saddle to prevent neurological pathologies. Catania University research 15/05/2015
Website translation for GIS Design s.r.l. – 17 folders 01/03/2015
The Comfort Project – Sicilian Eco-Technical Fair 2014. Catania University research 01/01/2015
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines: How Aspect Ratio Affects Turbine Performance. Catania University research 15/10/2014
Dynamic Analysis of Combustion Turbine Running on Synthesis Gas. Catania University research 01/09/2014


Senior Translator and Proofreader for the University of Catania (CLMA) and other national institutions:

Translated: ‘Systems Theory and Automation’ ‘(229 pages, pub. Taylor & Francis) for Prof. Luigi Fortuna (Dean of Engineering), an advanced under-graduate course (2011), Dept. Mathematics & ICT (Dip. di Matematica e Informatica - DMI). 2012
Commendation from Taylor & Francis for the quality of the translation.
Translated: ‘Machine Construction’ (700 pages, pub. Taylor & Francis), by Prof. Antonino Risitano, a degree text for distribution in the USA. Dept.Mechanics & Industrial Engineering (Dip. Di Mecanica e Ingegneria Industriale – DIIM). 2010
Commendation from Taylor & Francis for the quality of the translation.

Dept. For the Management of Environment & Agro-Food Systems (Dip. Gestione dei Sistemi Agroalimentari e Ambientali - GSAA), University of Catania. www.digesa.unict.it 2005+
Dept. Food Technology of Plants, Flowers and Trees (DOFATA), University of Catania 2005+
Dept. Agricultural Engineering (DIA), University of Catania. 2005+

Dept. Plant Health, Science & Technology (DISTEF), University of Catania. 2005+

Exceptional Students’ Academy, (Scuola Superiore del’Università di Catania), University of Catania www.scuolasuperiorecatania.it 2009+

National Citrus Research Academy (Istituto Sperimentale per l'Agrumicoltura – CRA), Acireale. www.agrumicoltura.it

The Italian Pesticide & Environmental Research Group (Gruppo di Ricerca Italiano Fitofarmaci ed Ambiente - GRIFFA) Torino. www.grifa.org

The Sicilian Scientific & Technological Park/Research Inst. (Parco Scientifico e Tecnologico della Sicilia), Catania www.pstsicilia.it

The National Research Council (Consiglio Nazionale per la Ricerca – CNR), Rome WWW.CNR.IT

Past translations for:
Ministry of Tourism, Microsoft, SGS Thompson, World Alzheimer Foundation, Animal Biology Journal (Pal)

Most recent positions:

FIDES – financial institution. 5 courses (B1, B2) English/Business Psychology Feb – July 2019. Sep 2019 ongoing

Liceo Concetto Marchese 2 x B1 courses (33hrs + 50hrs) Feb – June 2019

Ist. Istr. Superiore F. Brunelleschi, Acireale PON PET (30 hours) 5.12.2018 - 2019

Liceo Galileo Galilei PTOF – 10 courses (1st - 5th Year) (x 10 hours) 22.10.2018 - 2019

Liceo Concetto Marchese PON – 1 'Digital' course B2 – 30 hours From Jan - March 2019

PFE S.P.A. Facility Management (financed Confindustria) – 150 hr course A2, B1 & B2 Trinity exams – all passed February - June 2018

Etna Hi Tech – 3 courses of 10hrs each: A2, B1 & B2. January 2018

Speexx English Language Trainer at IKEA Catania 31/10/2017 – 31/12/2017

C1 English Teacher for Cambridge Advanced for CLMA (Catania University) 10/2017
C1 English Teacher for Cambridge Advanced (9 courses) at Galileo Galilei Science High School, Catania 10/2017
C1 English Teacher for Cambridge Advanced at Links Language and IT Academy, Catania Oct 2016
POF English Teacher for Cambridge Advanced at Galileo Galilei Science High School, Catania 16/12/2015 – Jun 2016

C1 English Teacher for Cambridge exams at Links Language and IT Academy, Catania Nov 2015 – Jun 2016
PON English Teacher for Cambridge Advanced at Galileo Galilei Science High School, Catania 15/02/2014 – Jun 2014

PON English Teacher (A2) at San Domenico Savvio Comprehensive School, San Gregorio 27/01/2014 – Jun 2014

PON Expert Teacher of English (C1) for students at ‘C. Marchese’ Science & Languages High School, Mascalucia 3/12/2013 – Jun 2014
 
PON Expert Teacher of English (A2) for teaching staff at Archimede Science High School, Acireale.   21/10/2013 – May 2014

EAP Pre-Sessional Lecturer (IELTS 7.0), Southampton University. 26/06/2014 – 12/09/2014 Asian students aspiring to enter 2yr MBA.

EAP Pre-Sessional Lecturer (IELTS 6.5), Southampton University. 26/07/2013 – 15/09/2013 Asian students aspiring to enter 2yr MBA.

Work category: Mother-tongue Expert Teacher of English

ESP Lecturer, English for the Hotel Trade (B2, contract), Ist. Alberghiero  ‘Karol Wojtyla’, Misterbianco, Catania July 2013

Trinity ISE 11 Lecturer (PON contract – Euro Funding), Ist. Ettore Majorana del Polivalente (S. Giovanni La Punta, Catania) Feb. – June 2013

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Lecturer in Physics (contract), Ist. Ettore Majorana del Polivalente (S. Giovanni La Punta, Catania) Feb. – June 2013
For Catania, the CLIL initiative has just been introduced with an experimental 20 hr contract. Having achieved favourable results, the program will be rolled out in 2013/14 to 95 hrs per subject annually.

English Language Lecturer (B2, PON contract) Ist. Ettore Majorana del Polivalente (S. Giovanni La Punta, Catania) Sept. 2012


EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Lecturer at ATA (C1, PON 160 hrs) (Associazzione Tecnica dell’Automobile [The Technical Association for the Automobile] www.ata.it) Educational Consortium funded by the EU and FIAT. Carefully selected graduates, post grads and post docs (max age 32) are paid to attend ‘Design and Testing of Advanced Systems and Components for Reducing Vehicle Rolling Resistance’ over 18 months. The English language component is 160 hrs at CAE level concentrating on the language for listening, writing, speaking and debating in advanced industry contexts. 1 Oct. – 31 Dec. 2012

EAP Lecturer at ATA (C1, PON 160 hrs) (Associazzione Tecnica dell’Automobile [The Technical Association for the Automobile] www.ata.it) Educational Consortium funded by the EU and FIAT. Carefully selected graduates, post grads and post docs (max age 32) are paid to attend ‘Multi-air Evolution – New Generation ICE/Powertrains’ over 18 months. The English language component is 160 hrs at CAE level concentrating on the language for listening, writing and speaking in advanced industry contexts. 1 Oct. – 31 Dec. 2012

EAP Lecturer, new Master’s in Chemical Engineering (2012), Faculty of Engineering, University of Catania. First year of a flagship Master’s (never before offered in this University). Appointed by the Dean of Faculty to optimise the EAP component.


EAP Lecturer of the English modules in the following undergraduate and post-graduate courses at the University of Catania:
1. BSc.Conservation & Restoration Technology 2011+
2. BSc.Chemistry 2010+
3. BSc. Industrial Chemistry 2010+
4. PhD. Chemistry 2009+
5. BSc. Food Science & Technology 2005+
6. BSc. Environmental & Territorial Planning & Technology 2009+
7. BSc. Mechanical Engineering 2005 – 2009
8. BSc. Management Engineering 2005 – 2009



Qualifications

NVQ2 ICT National Vocational Qualification, level 2, Information & Communications Technology, dura 3 mesi full-time e include la costruzione di un sito web e l'inserrimento di video file creato appositamento nello studio del college. (Il modulo di ICT – Information & Communications Technology – si trova nel corso di HNC (Higher National Certificate) Business Studies che vale 120 crediti rispetto a 360 crediti per la laurea. E una qualifica professionale.) 1999

HNC Business Studies , Exeter College School of Business 1999

MEd. Educational Psychology (Psicologia della Formazione: Il Master's inglese vale il dopio di crediti rispetto al corso chiamato Master in Italia) 1997
Dissertation: The Computer Assisted Learning Dynamics of Dyslexics **distinction

PGCE English (Secondary)(L'abilitazione a l'insegnamento nei licei) + TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language)(un modulo di 3 mesi per l'insegnamento dei stranieri) 1979
BA (Hons.) Humanities (Modern English) IIi (106/110) subsid: Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Art History, Ecology
Thesis: D.H. Lawrence’s ‘Women in Love’: a symbolic analysis. 1978


Secondary Education:
Exeter School HMC (scholarship)(UK) 1965 – 1972
(Prefect, English & French Prizes, Captain Shooting Team, Tennis Team, Monte Bianco Army climbing expedition, poetry & acting prizes)

Exeter College of Further Education (UK) 1972 – 1974

Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute (Canada) 1974 – 1975

Exams: 10 GCSE, 6 ‘A’ Level: English, French, Art, Sociology, Physics, Chemistry.
2 ‘S’ Levels: English, French.
Il risultato di tre anni in piu del necessario al livello secondaria e stato 6 ‘A’ levels che sarebbero quei esami inglese particolare per l’accesso al’università. Normalmente 4 al grado ‘A’ (ognuno ha 6 livelli di pass: ABCDE.) sarebbero sufficiente per entrare ad Oxford. Ho preso 6 ‘A’ e in piu 2 ‘S’, un livello ancora piu alto: sta per ‘special’.

University Education:
Bristol Polytechnic 1975 – 1978
(President Poetry Society, Captain Shooting Team, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Team)
Bristol University 1978 – 1979
Bristol University 1995 – 1997
Exeter College School of Business 1998 – 1999

Other work experiences:

Fine Art Dealer 1995 – 2005
TV documentary narrator, Antenna Sicilia 1990
News presenter/music critic, Kingston Cable TV, Ontario, Canada 1974/75
Hobbies

Tennis – county league team player
Cross Country Cycling & Walking
Fine Art Collecting
Jazz-Fusion listening & concerts
Poetry writing

References:

Mara Maugeri, Director of Catania University's Linguistics Centre.
+39 3921432001 maramau@unict.it
Prof. Luigi Fortuna, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Catania. +39 0957382307 luigi.fortuna@diees.unict.it

Prof. Ing. Antonino Risitano, Former Director of the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering of the University of Catania
+39 095 7382415 arisitan@diim.unict.it

Prof. Domenico Sciotto, Direttore Scientifico della Scuola Superiore dell’Università di Catania, Dipartimento Di Chimica, Universita Di Catania +39 095 7385001 dsciotto@dipchi.unict.it

Prof. Antonino Catara, President of the Scientific and Technological Park of Sicily +39 095 292390 presidente@pstsicilia.org



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