Sarah Slingluff

Sarah Slingluff is a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow in Medieval Islamic Art within the Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland's College of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in the material culture of medieval al-Andalus and explores interdisciplinary intersections of art history, archaeology, and digital media.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Edinburgh (2025)

Dr. Slingluff's research centers on fortifications in Castilla-La Mancha from the eighth to twelfth centuries, examining how visual culture in contemporary gaming reimagines historical traditions of medieval Islamicate societies. Her methodology integrates art history, game studies, and cultural theory to analyze narrative construction in digital platforms, with emphasis on decolonizing historical representation through collaborations with game industry professionals.

Her notable recognition includes:

• Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship

As Lead Educator for the Digital Lab for Islamic Visual Culture and Collections, she spearheads initiatives to transform video game development practices. Her consultancy for Assassin's Creed Mirage exemplifies her commitment to embedding historical accuracy and cultural nuance in mainstream gaming, directly addressing misrepresentations of Islamic heritage through expert collaboration with developers.