Emily Roche

Emily Roche is a Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of History at Maynooth University. Her research focuses on architectural history, specifically exploring themes of belonging, survival, and the experiences of Jewish architects in the 20th century. She holds a PhD from Brown University and advanced degrees from New York University.

Education:

• PhD, Brown University (2017)
• MA, Brown University (2017)
• MA, New York University (2015)
• BA, New York University (2011)

Research Interests: Emily’s work bridges architectural history with Holocaust studies, examining how built environments reflect societal trauma and resilience. Her projects include studies on the architectural legacy of Auschwitz and the reconstruction of Warsaw post-WWII, highlighting the intersection of ideology and urban design.

Grants & Awards:

• Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024–present)
• Building Survival: Architectural Experiences of Auschwitz (Award, 2024–2026)

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Maynooth University’s History Department research networks, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects related to cultural memory and urban history.