Morgan Ng

Morgan Ng is an Assistant Professor in the History of Art at Yale University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). His research focuses on early modern architecture, visual culture, and Renaissance Italy, emphasizing the interplay between art, technology, and ecology. He explores 'cognate technologies'—objects linked by formal or structural ties—and bridges medieval and early modern scholarship. His forthcoming book, The Stratified City: Military Architecture in Renaissance Italy, examines fortifications' connections to palaces, gardens, and urban infrastructure.

Ng previously held positions as a Junior Research Fellow at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, and a postdoctoral scholar at the Getty Research Institute. His architectural background in New York and Chicago informs his interdisciplinary approach. His articles span topics like architectural glass, earthquake studies, and Renaissance subterranean landscapes, reflecting his interest in material culture and historical methodology.

Ng’s work challenges traditional periodization, as seen in his project on medieval graphic techniques influencing Renaissance architectural drawing. His research trends emphasize cross-disciplinary connections between art, science, and technology, with a focus on form, materiality, and cultural exchange.

Though no awards are listed here, his extensive publications and affiliations highlight scholarly impact. He advises no listed students but contributes to academic discourse through grants and institutional collaborations. His work often intersects with architectural history, cartography, and cultural ecology, reflecting a commitment to redefining historical narratives through material and spatial analysis.