Markus Hafner

Markus Hafner is a Classics scholar specializing in Greek literature at the University of Graz, Austria. He has held positions as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and currently as Associate Professor. His research explores anonymous authorship, satire, consolation rhetoric, and the history of Classical studies.

• University of Graz (2023–present, Associate Professor)
• Humboldt University of Berlin and University of Heidelberg (previous academic roles)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, 2018/2019)

Education:

• Studied Classics, Philosophy, and Education at LMU Munich and University of Athens
• Doctorate in Munich (2016) on Lucian the satirist

  Hafner's research bridges ancient literary traditions with modern interdisciplinary approaches, focusing on collective creativity, authorship constructs, and cognitive theory. He is currently the Principal Investigator (2024–2028) of an ERC-funded project on anonymous authorship in ancient literature, which examines gender dynamics and collaborative writing practices.

  His Google Scholar publications reveal an unexpected intersection with materials science, particularly in enzyme-MOF biocomposites, biomimetic replication, and solid-state synthesis techniques. This suggests potential interdisciplinary collaborations or cross-domain expertise.

  Scientific Awards:

  • Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship