Christopher M. Chinn

Christopher M. Chinn is a Professor of Classics at Pomona College since 2007, specializing in Augustan and Imperial Roman poetry. He teaches Latin and Greek languages alongside translation courses like Ancient Epic and Introduction to the Greeks and Romans.

• Research Focus: Roman poetry, ecocriticism, art-text relationships
• Key Contributions: Studies on Statius, Pliny, and intertextual analysis

His work bridges visual art analysis with literary interpretation, particularly in Flavian-era texts. Recent publications address environmental themes in ancient Mediterranean literature and the evolution of ekphrastic techniques.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• Jim Greenfield Dissertation Fellowship (University of Washington, 2001-2002)
• Downing-Pomona Exchange Fellow (2009)
• Pomona College Summer Research Grant (2011)

His teaching includes advanced language courses and senior seminars on classical studies, reflecting his commitment to both pedagogy and research in ancient literature.