Benjamin Reilly

Benjamin Reilly is a Teaching Professor of History at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Qatar, affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Since joining the department in 2004, he has taught courses such as World History, Europe and the Islamic World, and Inward Odyssey, the latter often delivered via teleconferencing between CMU’s Pittsburgh and Qatar campuses. His research focuses on Environmental History, particularly projects examining the intersection of nature, society, and catastrophe, alongside historical studies of the French Revolution and technological innovations for bridging educational gaps in global branch campuses.

• Education: Ph.D. in History from the University of Pittsburgh (2002).

Reilly’s publications include the books Disaster and Human History: Case Studies in Nature, Society, and Catastrophe (2009) and Tropical Surge: A History of Ambition and Disaster on the Florida Shore (2005). He has also contributed to journals like Social Science History Journal and French History, though specific article titles are not listed in the provided text. His work on global branch campuses explores technological strategies to enhance academic collaboration across geographically dispersed institutions.

Scientific Awards:

• Inclusive Teaching Fellowship (2021) awarded to CMU-Q faculty.

Reilly’s courses include Global Histories, 18th Century Europe, and Disastrous Encounters, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to history. While the text does not specify grants or direct student advising, his research on environmental history and global education underscores his commitment to understanding historical and contemporary societal challenges.