Georg-D. Schaaf

Georg-D. Schaaf is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Münster's Department of History and Philosophy since 2008. His academic background includes a Magister Artium in Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History (1999), doctoral studies at Bonn University (2000–2003), and specialized training in Late Antique and Byzantine archaeology at Fribourg University (2003–2004). He has conducted fieldwork in Greece and Germany, focusing on Roman and Byzantine numismatics.

Education:

• 1992–1999: Studies in Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History at Freiburg, Mainz, and Basel Universities
• 1994/1995: Academic year at University of Ioannina, Greece
• 1999: Magister Artium from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg
• 2000–2003: Doctoral studies at University of Bonn
• 2003/2004: Advanced studies in Paleochristian and Byzantine Archaeology at University of Fribourg (CH)

His research focuses on Late Antiquity and Byzantine architecture and numismatics. Key projects include rediscovering Roman coins in Rhineland-Palatinate and analyzing imperial coin inscriptions. He has published extensively on Byzantine coinage and collaborated on exhibitions at the University of Fribourg's Bible + Orient Museum.

Professional Contributions:

• Curated numismatic exhibitions showcasing Byzantine coin portraiture
• Authored/co-authored peer-reviewed articles in Boreas, Byzantinische Zeitschrift, and sehepunkte
• Contributed to the Research Center for Ancient Numismatics at Münster

His work bridges archaeological analysis with historical interpretation, emphasizing how numismatic evidence illuminates political and religious dynamics in the Byzantine world.