Brad Bouley

Brad Bouley is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in Early Modern Europe, with a focus on the intersection of science and religion. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2012) and teaches courses on the Renaissance, Reformation, and History of Science, including specialized topics like the Inquisition, Machiavelli, and Galileo's Trial.

• Area: Early Modern Europe
• Research Focus: Histories of Science and Religion
• Current Projects: The Barberini Butchers: Meat, Murder, and Warfare in Early Modern Italy, Inquisition as medical patron
• Publications: 6+ articles in journals like Osiris and Early Science and Medicine

His recent work explores quotidian objects such as food to analyze how ordinary Italians experienced major historical shifts like the Thirty Years War and Counter Reformation. Key themes include sustainability, religious reform, and the socio-political implications of consumption patterns. Notable awards include the Villa I Tatti Fellowship and the Fulbright Fellowship.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Villa I Tatti Fellowship (2017-2018)
  • American Academy Rome Prize (2011–2012)
  • Fulbright Fellowship (2009–2010)

Outside academia, Bouley enjoys running, science fiction, cooking, and spending time with his family.