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Clemens Gantner is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna, and a Post-doc Researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Medieval Research. His work focuses on early medieval European history, particularly papal sources, Carolingian Italy, Byzantine studies, and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean. University of Vienna (Mag. phil. 2005, Dr. phil. 2011) Institute for Austrian Historical Research (Master's 2009) Research interests span cultural identity in post-Roman Europe, manuscript traditions like the Liber Pontificalis , and Carolingian political strategies in Italy and the Mediterranean. His publications analyze papal constructions of 'Others', Carolingian emperors, and eschatological texts. Scientific awards and grants include collaborations on FWF Wittgenstein (2008-2010) and ERC Advanced Grant SCIRE (2013-2014) projects. He co-organizes international conferences at institutions like the British School in Rome and the International Medieval Congress in Leeds. Active in academic networks such as SAAME and SISMED, Gantner contributes to editorial boards and interdisciplinary initiatives like Global Eurasia III. His teaching and supervision align with his research on historical identity and manuscript studies.

• Early Medieval Europe
• Papal Sources
• Carolingian Italy
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Birgit Öhlinger is a Research Associate and Co-Excavation Director of the Monte Iato Project at the Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck . Her work focuses on the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean, particularly social transformation processes in cultural contact zones and identity formation through material culture, with a regional emphasis on Sicily. Education: Doctoral studies in Classical and Provincial Roman Archaeology (2010–2014), University of Innsbruck Master’s in Ancient History and Classical Studies (2005–2009), University of Innsbruck Master’s in Classical and Provincial Roman Archaeology (2002–2008), University of Innsbruck Research Interests: Öhlinger specializes in the archaeology of cultural contact zones, ritual and religious practices, and ceramic studies in the Archaic Mediterranean. Her methodological expertise includes digital excavation documentation, experimental archaeology, and material culture analysis, particularly focusing on Monte Iato in Western Sicily. Recent Publications: Her work examines technological choices in local ceramic production, neutron activation analysis applications in Mediterranean archaeology, and ritual consumption practices. She has contributed to debates on cultural hybridity, social identity, and the role of sanctuaries in elite formation. Awards: Anniversary Prize of Böhlau Verlag Vienna (2015) Prize of the Principality of Liechtenstein (2015) Merit Scholarship (2003–2007), University of Innsbruck Doctoral Scholarship (2013–2014), University of Innsbruck Professional Activities: Öhlinger leads projects like "Monte Iato Pots - Experimental Study on Organic Residue Analysis" and "Crime Scene Monte Iato around 500 BC: Microbiological Forensics" . She organizes international conferences and contributes to public outreach through media appearances and exhibitions.

• Mediterranean Archaeology
• Cultural Contact Zones
• Social Transformation Processes
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Gualtiero Boaglio is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Romance Studies, University of Vienna, where he has been teaching since 1985. He was appointed as associate professor in 2009 following his habilitation in Italian Philology. He has held significant administrative roles including Director of the Romance Studies Program (2010-2012), Deputy Head of the Institute (2014-2016), and Vice Director of Studies (2018-2022). Currently serving as Erasmus mobility coordinator for several Italian universities, he teaches courses on Italian linguistics, regional studies, and language contact phenomena. Boaglio's research focuses on historical linguistics, particularly language policy and planning in the Habsburg Empire, historical sociolinguistics, multilingualism, and Italian literature of the 18th-19th centuries. His work examines language conflicts in Italian-speaking regions of the Habsburg Monarchy, historical multilingualism in Central Europe, and the evolution of the Italian language. He has conducted extensive research on language ideology, critical discourse analysis, and the historical development of Italian linguistic identity. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining multilingualism in Central Europe across historical periods, with recent work connecting Habsburg-era language policies to contemporary European multilingual contexts. Boaglio's publications demonstrate expertise in historical linguistics, particularly regarding the Italian-speaking territories within the Habsburg Empire, with special attention to Istria, Trieste, and Dalmatia. His research bridges linguistic analysis with cultural and political history, focusing on how language policies reflected and shaped power dynamics in multi-ethnic empires. Scholarship from the Federal Ministry of Science and Research/Vienna (1986-1987) Scholarship from the Academy of Sciences (2000) Boaglio has supervised over 60 Master's and Diploma theses covering diverse topics in Italian linguistics, cultural studies, and historical analysis. His students' research spans regional Italian varieties, language contact phenomena, historical multilingualism, and contemporary sociolinguistic issues. He has coordinated international exchange programs including Erasmus mobility for the University of Padova, Siena, Urbino, and Trieste, facilitating academic collaboration between Austrian and Italian institutions. His administrative roles have included representing the Doctoral Study Conference and participating in curriculum development for Romance Studies programs.

• Historical Linguistics
• Language Policy and Planning
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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Dorit Margreiter is a Lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna , Department of Fine Arts. Her practice spans film, video installations, and spatial structures , often interrogating intersections between architecture, fiction, and urban environments. Academic Affiliation: Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Role: Lecturer in Fine Arts Contact: d.margreiter@akbild.ac.at Research and Artistic Focus includes: Installation Art examining neon signage and obsolete urban spaces Film Studies through works like Boulevard (2019) analyzing Las Vegas's architectural symbolism Conceptual Art exploring spatial inequality (e.g., Poverty Housing , 2009) Collaborative Projects such as The She Zone (2007) with Anette Baldauf Exhibition Highlights feature: Representation at La Biennale di Venezia (2009) Key installations: zentrum (2006), 10104 Angelo View Drive (2004) Curatorial projects with MAK, mumok, and international biennials

• Installation Art
• Film and Video Art
• Spatial Structures
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Andreas Bernhofer is a Professor of Music Education/Music Didactics at the Mozarteum University Salzburg , specifically within the Department of Music Education under the School of Music & Arts Education (SOMA) . As Deputy Head of his department, he focuses on curriculum development for teacher training programs in the Central Cluster (Salzburg/Upper Austria) and coordinates the "MOZ-ART-ZONE" initiative for school music education. Education: Bachelor of Arts, PhD Contact: andreas.bernhofer@moz.ac.at | +43 676 88122 574 His research spans digital pedagogy , social inclusion in artistic studies , and cross-institutional collaboration . Key projects include the Schools@Concerts European research program, which explores youth engagement with classical concerts, and development of digitally integrated music curricula . He emphasizes process-oriented learning and technology-enhanced teaching , particularly post-COVID-19 adaptations. Recent publications analyze comparative educational frameworks and media didactics in arts education . His work also investigates cultural participation through empirical studies on concert attendance and qualitative research methodologies in pedagogical disciplines.

• Music Education
• Music Didactics
• Digital Teaching in Higher Education
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Eva Wagner is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Corporate Finance Department at Johannes Kepler University Linz's Business School. She earned her doctorate in Social and Economic Sciences (2007) and completed her habilitation in Business Administration (2016) at JKU Linz. Her academic career began in 2002 as a research assistant, progressing to Assistant Professor (2012) and Associate Professor (2016). Prior to academia, she worked in banking (Hypo Bank and Oberbank) from 1991-2001. Her research focuses on: Corporate finance dynamics in family businesses and SMEs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) linkages with financial performance Behavioral aspects of mergers and acquisitions Gender diversity in corporate governance Credit risk and derivatives markets Her work frequently examines how ethical considerations intersect with financial decision-making across international contexts. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on CSR's impact on M&A performance, religiosity in family firms, and cross-country trust relationships in CSR adoption. Her research frequently employs empirical analysis of European and emerging markets. Awards and honors: Raiffeisenlandesbank OÖ Science Award (2015) VÖWA Science Prize (2008) Ludwig Scharinger Prize (2008) VKB Cooperative Prize Dr. Pfeifauf (2007 & 2002) International experience includes a research stay at Chapman University, California (2009). Contact at eva.wagner_1@jku.at or +43 732 2468 7082.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Family Business
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Thomas Dauth is a Research Associate for Semantic Data Processing at the Institute of Archaeology, University of Innsbruck, working on FWF Project P 31814-N38 since March 2025. Previously, he served as Senior Scientist (Maternity Leave Replacement) at the same institute since January 2024. His academic career has been centered on Mediterranean archaeology with a focus on Sicily, particularly the Monte Iato site, where he has participated in multiple excavation campaigns and research projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Dr. Dauth earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology from the University of Innsbruck (2016-2022) with a dissertation titled "The Use of Incised and Stamped Pottery as a Means of Representing Indigenous Identity in Iron Age Sicily." He completed his MA in Archaeology (2013-2016) and BA in Archaeology (2010-2013), both at the University of Innsbruck, with theses focusing on pottery from Monte Iato. His research interests span theories of cultural contact, indigenous identity representation through material culture, and digital archaeological methods. Dauth specializes in analyzing how local cultures responded to colonization through material legacies and consumption patterns, with particular focus on cultures without written remains in classical archaeology such as the Greek "Dark Ages" and Iron Age Mediterranean societies. His methodological expertise includes digital archaeology for recording and processing findings, especially visualizing associations of finds to enable comparative analysis. Analysis of Dauth's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Sicilian archaeology, particularly Monte Iato, with evolving methodological sophistication. His work demonstrates increasing integration of digital approaches with traditional archaeological analysis, particularly in visualizing consumption landscapes and material culture patterns. The research shows a progression from specific pottery analysis toward broader cultural contact theories and digital methodology development. Doctoral scholarship from the University of Innsbruck's Young Researchers Program (2017-2018) Scholarship from the 'Richard and Emmy Bahr Foundation' (2014) Merit scholarship from the Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck (2011-2012) Dauth has been consistently involved in multiple FWF-funded research projects since 2014, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and management capabilities. His research trajectory shows progression from research associate roles to increasingly responsible positions, including his current role managing semantic data processing. While the text doesn't explicitly mention advisees, his senior roles in multiple projects suggest mentoring responsibilities for junior researchers and students involved in fieldwork and analysis. As a core member of the Monte Iato research team at the University of Innsbruck, Dauth collaborates closely with colleagues including Dr. Birgit Öhlinger, Erich Kistler, and Gerald Hiebel. His current work on FWF Project P 31814-N38 focuses on information integration for prehistoric mining archaeology, representing an expansion of his research interests while maintaining connection to his expertise in data processing and Mediterranean archaeology.

• Archaeology of Indigenous Cultures
• Cultural Contact Theories
• Iron Age Mediterranean
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Erich Kistler is a full professor of Classical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology , Leopold Franzens University Innsbruck , since 2010. His career spans roles at the University of Zurich, University of Bern, Ruhr University Bochum, and declined an offer from Heidelberg University in 2012. He directs the Innsbruck Monte Iato Project in Sicily and has led interdisciplinary initiatives like the doctoral program 'Figuration Counterculture.' Current: Professor at University of Innsbruck Past: Professor at Ruhr University Bochum (2008-2010), Co-Director of Ietas excavation (2006-2008) His research focuses on the Iron Age Mediterranean , emphasizing elite 'orientalization,' ritual consumption, and local-global dynamics. He explores visual communication in archaic/classical vases and how barbarian representations convey cultural norms. Recent publications analyze the indigenous settlement of Monte Iato via ethnoarchaeometric methods, pottery production trends, and Persian cultural influences. His projects, funded by FWF and DFG, include 'Zwischen Aphrodite-Tempel und spätarchaischem Haus' and 'Töpfers Reaktionen auf lokale Bedürfnisse.' 2024: De-Monumentalisation of Chiefly Houses 2023: Neutron Activation Analysis applications 2021: Ritual abandonment and politics of indigeneity Scientific awards include the FWF Wissenschaftskommunikationspreis (2021-2022) and Forschungspreis Südtiroler Sparkasse (2016). He co-edits ATRIUM and contributes to international journals and conferences.

• Mediterranean Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient Greek Society
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Dr. Barbara Hausmair is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Archaeology , University of Innsbruck , where she leads the Department of Medieval and Modern Archaeology . Her research spans historical archaeology , social identity studies , and burial practices from the early Middle Ages to the present, with a focus on Central Europe. Education : PhD in Prehistory and Early History (2013, University of Vienna), Habilitation (2024, University of Innsbruck) Research Themes : Archaeology of the Nazi era (conflict legacy, forced labor camps, memory discourse) Critical archaeology (interdisciplinary methodologies, ethics in historical research) Computer-aided methods (GIS, statistical modeling, databases) Her 2024 Habilitation thesis explores identity formation during crises, building on projects like the documentation of Nazi prisoner tokens and Natzweiler camp evaluations . She has held funded positions at institutions including the Free University of Berlin and University of Konstanz . Scientific awards include the Erwin Wenzel Prize (2014) and Grete Mostny Dissertation Prize (2014). Her work often intersects with bioarchaeology , landscape archaeology , and archaeology of modernity . She supervises theses on topics like early medieval cemeteries , GIS mapping , and Nazi camp archaeology , and contributes to editorial boards of journals like Forum Critical Archaeology and Contributions to Medieval and Modern Archaeology in Austria .

• Historical Archaeology
• Social Archaeology
• Landscape Archaeology
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luca Melchior serves as Head of the Institute of German Studies at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, where he holds a full professorship in German Studies. His academic roles include Deputy Head of Institute and leadership in subject didactics initiatives. Specializing in general linguistics, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics, his research focuses on multilingualism, Romance studies, and language policy with particular emphasis on Friulian and Occitan dialects. His research priorities span lexicography, historical linguistics networks, and linguistic documentation. Notable projects include analyses of Hugo Schuchardt's correspondence networks and contributions to Friulian language standardization. He leads the Linguistics and Literature team alongside colleagues like Barbara Neymeyr and Sabrina Gardener, and coordinates the Austrian Forum for German Didactics (ÖFDD). Recent publications (2015–2019) explore multilingual urban dynamics, linguistic networks, and collaborative lexicography methods. His work bridges historical linguistic analysis with contemporary issues in minority language preservation and digital humanities applications. Teaching activities focus on German didactics methodologies and Romance philology. Professional activities include editorial roles for ide – information on German didactics and participation in literary conferences. Office hours are by appointment via email at N.1.55 campus location.

• General Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Humanities Didactics
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Christian Kravagna is a Professor of Postcolonial Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna since 2006, affiliated with the Institute for Art and Cultural Studies. He specializes in postcolonial studies, global modernisms, migration, representational politics, and institutional critique. Kravagna holds a Magister degree and has held visiting roles at the University of Vienna, Leuphana University Lüneburg, and others. He co-founded the research network Multiple Artistic Mobilities and advises the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational in London. His research integrates art history with postcolonial theory, emphasizing decolonial modernism and transnational cultural exchanges. Major works include Transmodern: An art history of contact (2022) and exhibitions like Avant-Garde and Liberation (2024) and Ghosts of the Civil Dead (2016). He has organized influential conferences such as From Alexandria to Tokyo (2020) addressing colonial entanglements. Teaching focuses on postcolonial theory, migration, and global art history through courses like Postcolonial Perspectives on the mumok Collection (2022) and Race, Art, and Politics in the USA (2016-17). His curatorial work bridges academic research and public engagement, addressing urgent themes in contemporary art and cultural politics.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Global Modernisms
• Migration Studies
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Csaba Földes is a Full Professor of German Linguistics (W3) at the University of Erfurt , leading the Institute of Linguistics within the Faculty of Humanities. Previously, he held similar professorships at the University of Pannonia in Veszprém, J. Selye University in Komárno, and guest positions at the University of Vienna, Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, and University of Zurich. His research focuses on German linguistics, intercultural communication, and multilingualism. Full Professor (W3), University of Erfurt (2012–present) Full Professor, University of Pannonia (1996–2012) Visiting Professor, University of Vienna (2008–2012) His scholarly work examines language contact, phraseology, and the international role of German. Publications include monographs and edited volumes on transcultural linguistics and language politics. He received the Humboldt Research Fellowship and an honorary doctorate in Volgograd. The most recent publications analyze political discourse in German minority press, multilingualism in education, and phraseological adaptation in contact zones. Themes span sociolinguistic variation, intercultural competence, and corpus-based language studies. 2020: Ordinary member, Academia Europaea 2018: Herder Research Council membership 1996: Humboldt Research Fellowship As President of the Central European Society of German Studies (2010–2017), he promoted interdisciplinary research. His Habilitation (1997) and DSc (2008) solidified his expertise in linguistic theory and application.

• German Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Intercultural Linguistics
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Eva Kernbauer is a Professor of Art History at the University of Applied Arts Vienna since 2012 and currently serves as Vice President for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). She has held visiting scholar positions, including at Yale-NUS College (2023), and is a Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2023). Key roles: FWF Board of Trustees Advisor (2020–2024), Board of Trustees member at Albertina Museum (2020–2024), Jury member for Oskar Kokoschka Prize. Research focuses on anachrony in contemporary art , historiography, visual culture, and the intersections of art history with political and social discourse. Her scholarly work spans art-historical analysis of eighteenth-century audience models , contemporary artistic practices interrogating temporality, and editorial leadership in series like Contact Zones (de Gruyter) and the Belvedere Research Journal . She has led third-party funded projects such as FWF Individual Project P 27877-G26 and the analysis of the Elisabethinen Convent’s portrait collection. Notable lectures and symposia include presentations at Yale-NUS College, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence, and workshops on topics like Anthropocene Temporalities and Artistic Historiography . Her 2022 book Art, History, and Anachronic Interventions Since 1990 (Routledge) examines how contemporary art redefines historical consciousness through anachronism.

• Art History
• Cultural History
• Visual Culture
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Thede Kahl is a Professor of South Slavic Studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena , holding the Bessarion Research Center professorship. His academic career includes habilitation at the University of Vienna and a doctorate at the University of Münster, where he studied Slavic Studies, Geography, and Byzantine Studies. He focuses on endangered dialects, ethnographic field research, and cultural relations in Southeast Europe and Asia Minor. Education: Habilitation: University of Vienna (2007), thesis on linguistic and cultural change among nomadic shepherds Doctorate: University of Münster (1999), dissertation on Aromanian ethnic distribution Undergraduate: Münster, Cologne, and Hamburg universities Research Trends from his 15 most recent publications show sustained focus on: Linguistic endangerment in Balkan and Italian enclaves Ethnic and religious coexistence patterns Cultural memory through oral narratives Historical migration and diaspora studies Minority language documentation Transnational ethnographic comparisons Scientific Projects include leadership roles in initiatives like the Bessarion Group (2023-2026), LaZAR data archiving project (since 2015), and EU-funded Interphraseology for Study and Professional Mobility (2013-2014). He also directs studies on the Non-Aligned Movement's museum impact and co-edits key journals like Hellenika and VLACH . Academic Influence spans multiple institutions as editorial board member (e.g., Hiperboreea , Verbum – Analecta Neolatina ), commission leadership (International Congress of Slavists, Austrian Academy of Sciences), and supervision of 12+ doctoral projects examining topics from Pontic Greek identity to Bosnian youth assimilation.

• Endangered dialects and non-standard language varieties
• Ethnolinguistic field research
• Minorities in Southeast Europe and Asia Minor
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Stefan Michael Newerkla is a Full Professor of West Slavic Linguistics at the University of Vienna since 2004, affiliated with the Philologisch-Kulturwissenschaftliche Fakultät and the Institut für Slawistik. He holds esteemed positions such as Head of the Institute of Slavic Studies (since 2022) and member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2018). His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Vienna (1998) and a Habilitation (2003). Education: 2003: Postdoctoral degree (Habilitation) in West Slavic Linguistics 2000–2003: Postdoc Researcher (FWF project on Czech-German-Slovak language contact) 1996–1998: PhD (Dr. phil.) in Czech Studies and Pedagogy 1997–1998: Pre-doc Researcher (Language Policy project at the Department of Romance Studies) 1992–1996: Mag. phil. in Slavonic Studies, English, and American Studies Research Interests: Focus on West Slavic linguistics, historical sociolinguistics, language contact in Central Europe, Czech National Revival, and language education in the Habsburg Monarchy. He explores multilingualism, cultural identity, and the legacy of Austro-Hungarian language policies. Publications & Projects: Over 30 authored/co-authored books and articles, including seminal works on language contact and historical linguistics. Leads projects like the Special Research Programme 'German in Austria (DiÖ)' and the Central European Network (CENTRAL). His work bridges historical and contemporary language dynamics. Awards: Josef Dobrovský Medal (2017) Full Fellow, Austrian Academy of Sciences (2018) Elected Member, Czech Academy of Sciences (2010) 2017 'Slovník roku' Award for Čeština v Rakousku Grants & Advisory Roles: Chair of the Curriculum Committee (2010–2016), member of the Austrian Academy’s Akademierat, and co-chair of the SKÖTH (Austrian-Czech Historians Conference). Oversees grants like the 2025 'SKÖTH' project and the FWF-funded DiÖ programme. Labs/Initiatives: Co-founder of the Wiener Osteuropaforum (2009), member of the IDM board, and director of the Research Platform for Transformations and Eastern Europe (since 2020). His work fosters cross-border academic collaboration in Central Europe.

• West Slavic Linguistics
• Language Contact Studies
• Historical Sociolinguistics
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