Jeanine Dagyeli

Dr. Jeanine Dagyeli serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Vienna, where she teaches core curriculum and specialized courses on Middle Eastern and Central Asian cultures. Her academic responsibilities include coordinating lectures on Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies (OR-1/STEOP), Central Asia (M9 Lecture), and Turkic language instruction, alongside seminars focused on Cultural Heritage preservation.

Her research concentrates on the cultural and linguistic landscapes of Central Asia and the preservation of intangible heritage in Turkic-speaking regions. Notable projects include digital documentation initiatives through Wikipedia collaborations, examining how online platforms can safeguard endangered cultural narratives. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical heritage conservation methodologies.

Dr. Dagyeli maintains office hours by appointment at Spitalgasse 2, 1090 Wien (Room 1F-O1-08), and is actively engaged in curriculum development for future semesters including Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 offerings.