Calvin Yeh

Calvin Yeh is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) since 2017, specializing in digital humanities and software development. He bridges humanistic inquiry with advanced software design, focusing on tools that integrate textual, visual, and geospatial data for historians of science.

• Role: Central to technical development in projects like LoGaRT, Books in China, CHMap, and Music in Tombs
• Expertise: Full-text search systems, image/text annotation tools, interactive data visualizations

His research emphasizes user-centered digital methodologies and iterative development driven by scholarly feedback. He also explores the application of AI and large language models in humanities research, sharing insights through international workshops and talks.

Calvin's recent publications highlight his work on geospatial digital tools, gazetteer analysis, and epistemological approaches to historical data visualization. His contributions span interdisciplinary collaborations and open-access initiatives.