Alessandro Gori

Alessandro Gori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Islamic literary traditions in the Horn of Africa, classical and modern Arabic literature, Islamic manuscripts, and African cultural heritage.

• Specializes in Islamic manuscript cultures across Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Yemen
• Principal Investigator for ERC-funded project Islam in the Horn of Africa (2013-2018)
• Coordinator in COST Action 18129 on Mediterranean Islamic legacies

Research Interests: Gori examines textual connections between Islamic and Christian traditions in the Horn of Africa, with particular emphasis on Qur'anic transmission mechanisms and multi-text manuscript structures. His work bridges historical linguistics, paleography, and interfaith dialogue studies.

Publications: Recent works analyze Ethiopian zoological lists in Arabic, spiritual genealogies connecting Yemen and Africa, and manuscript-based knowledge networks across maritime boundaries. His research involves comparative approaches to Islamic legal texts and Sufi mystical traditions.

Scientific Contributions:

• European Research Council Advanced Grant (2013-2018)
• Extensive publications on Islamic manuscript cultures in Africa
• Editorial leadership in Africana Ambrosiana series

Academic Activities: Gori maintains active engagement through international conferences, manuscript workshops, and visiting research appointments at institutions like École des hautes études en sciences sociales (2025). His network spans Islamic studies, African history, and comparative religious scholarship.