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Professor Alexander Ilin-Tomich serves as an Acting Professor at the Institute of Egyptology within the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Free University of Berlin. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and the Russian Academy of Sciences. His educational background includes: 2022: Habilitation in Egyptology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz with thesis "Egyptian name scarabs from the 12th to the 15th Dynasty: Geography and chronology of production" 2007-2011: Doctoral studies at Lomonosov University Moscow, earning "kandidat istoriceskich nauk" (equivalent to PhD) 2002-2007: Undergraduate studies in Ancient History (including Egyptology) at Lomonosov University Moscow Professor Ilin-Tomich specializes in Egyptian stelae, offering tables, scarabs, personal names, prosopography, and administration during the Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period. His research combines philological, archaeological, and historical approaches to examine ancient Egyptian society, with particular focus on administrative structures, material culture, and regional variations. His work on scarab production and distribution has established him as a leading expert in this specialized field. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on Middle Kingdom administration, with recent expansion into material analysis of Egyptian blue pigment and methodological approaches to studying small archaeological finds. He has developed significant digital resources including the open-access "Personen und Namen des Mittleren Reiches" database. Professor Ilin-Tomich has secured multiple competitive research grants: Fritz Thyssen Foundation project "Ancient Egyptian titles in official and familial contexts, 2055-1352 BC" (2021-2024) Fritz Thyssen Foundation project "Transformation and variability in the corpus of ancient Egyptian personal names 2055-1550 BC" (2017-2021) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral fellowship (2015-2017) Russian Foundation for the Humanities research grant (2013-2015) He actively contributes to the academic community through editorial work, including co-editing the 2023 Festschrift "Schöne Denkmäler sind entstanden. Studien zu Ehren von Ursula Verhoeven," and has established himself as a key researcher in Middle Kingdom studies through his monographs and numerous journal articles.

• Stelae
• Offering Tables
• Scarabs
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Bénédicte Savoy (born May 22, 1972 in Paris) is a renowned French art historian and Professor of Modern Art History at the Technical University of Berlin since 2009. Since 2016, she has also held positions at the Collège de France in Paris (2016-2021) and in November 2024 was appointed to the 'Cátedra del Prado' visiting professorship at the Prado Museum in Madrid. She is internationally recognized as a leading expert on cultural property restitution, particularly regarding colonial-era art theft and looted artifacts. Her research focuses on the complex histories of cultural displacement, with particular emphasis on European museums' colonial collections. Savoy has pioneered critical approaches to provenance research and has been instrumental in reshaping global debates about museum ethics and restitution practices. Her work bridges art history, postcolonial studies, and cultural policy, challenging traditional museum narratives and advocating for more transparent and ethical approaches to cultural heritage. Savoy's publications form a cohesive intellectual trajectory examining how cultural property has been transferred, often forcibly, across borders and continents. Her recent work increasingly focuses on African cultural heritage in European collections, with detailed case studies of Cameroon and broader analyses of restitution politics. The themes of historical justice, museum transparency, and decolonization of cultural institutions run consistently through her scholarship. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2016), Germany's most prestigious research award TIME 100 most influential people in the world (2021) Ritterin der französischen Ehrenlegion (2022) Deutscher Kulturpolitikpreis (2022) Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2023) Clark Prize for Excellence in Arts Writing (2024) Prix Européen de l'Essai 2025 (2025) As co-author of the groundbreaking 2018 report on African cultural restitution commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, Savoy has significantly influenced international policy. Her work has secured major research funding, including collaborative projects with African scholars. She has led influential research teams examining colonial collections, most notably the seven-member team that produced the 'Atlas der Abwesenheit' documenting Cameroonian cultural heritage in Germany. Her advocacy continues to shape museum practices worldwide, pushing institutions toward greater accountability regarding their colonial-era acquisitions.

• Art History
• Cultural Property Restitution
• Colonial Heritage
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Eliese-Sophia Lincke is a Junior Professor at the Department of History and Cultural Studies, Freie Universität Berlin, since May 2022. Her work bridges computational methods with Egyptology, focusing on digital tools for studying ancient texts. Bachelor's and Master's in Egyptology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2007) PhD in "The Conception of Spaces in Language" (TOPOI Cluster, 2012) Research interests include: Digital Humanities : Developing machine learning models for Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Coptic text processing Linguistic Typology : Analyzing classifier systems in Ancient Egyptian and Sign Languages Spatial Linguistics : Investigating prepositions and spatial adverbs in Egyptian-Coptic Recent publications focus on Neural Lemmatization , OCR for Coptic , and Classifier Semantics , demonstrating her commitment to computational Egyptology. Scientific awards include the Humboldt-Preis 2008 for best Master's thesis and the Prize for Good Teaching 2014 . She has co-organized workshops like "Wege zum Ägyptischen" and served as Co-Editor for Lingua Aegyptia . Her teaching contributes to the Digital Studies of Ancient Texts Master's program.

• Egyptology
• Coptic Studies
• Computational Linguistics
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Dr. Alexandra von Lieven is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Egyptology at the Free University of Berlin , specializing in Ancient Egyptian mythology, religious studies, and cultural history. She held a fellowship at the Lichtenberg-Kolleg (University of Göttingen) from October 2010 to July 2011. Her research focuses on divine norm transgression in Egyptian myths, analyzing hierarchies, gender roles, and legal frameworks. She explores comparative phenomena in other ancient mythologies to distinguish Egyptian-specific traits from cultural universals. Education : Egyptology and Comparative Religious Studies, with additional studies in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, and Indology at the University of Tübingen. Research Highlights : Compiling a comprehensive inventory of deities involved in norm transgression; identifying mythemes related to rape, hierarchies, and gender in the Osiris myth; comparative analysis with other ancient mythologies. Key Publications : Studies on celestial mythology, Thoth's role in cross-cultural traditions, Seth cult sites, divine manifestations in nature, and rituals for goddesses.

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian Mythology
• Comparative Religious Studies
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Prof. Dr. Diamantis Panagiotopoulos is a Professor of Classical Archaeology at Heidelberg University's Institute of Classical Archaeology, serving as its Managing Director since 2012. His academic foundation includes a doctorate from Heidelberg University (1996) and a habilitation from Salzburg University (2003), both focused on Aegean Bronze Age archaeology. Panagiotopoulos's research explores Aegean Bronze Age societies, with emphasis on seal practices, iconography, cultural interactions, and archaeological landscapes. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with material culture analysis to examine Minoan-Mycenaean administration, transcultural exchanges in the Eastern Mediterranean, and heritage preservation strategies. His publications reflect a strong trajectory toward computational methods in archaeology and interdisciplinary approaches, with recent articles leveraging digital tools for seal analysis and landscape modeling. Earlier works established foundations in ritual studies and cross-cultural encounters. Awards include fellowships from the German Archaeological Institute (DAI), DAAD, and DFG, recognizing his contributions to Bronze Age archaeology. He directs excavations at Koumasa (Crete) and co-leads the Heidelberg Corpus of Minoan and Mycenaean Seals.

• Aegean Bronze Age
• Cultural Interaction in Eastern Mediterranean
• Archaeological Theory
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Holger Kockelmann is a Professor at the University of Leipzig, serving as Director of the Egyptological Institute and Egyptian Museum - Georg Steindorff. He also holds the position of Dean of Studies within the Faculty of History, Arts and Regional Studies. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Bonn, Trier, Tübingen, Würzburg, and Ain Shams University. Education: Magister Artium in Egyptology (1994-2000) from the University of Trier, Master of Studies in Oriental Studies at Oxford (2000-2001), Habilitation at Tübingen (2014) Research Interests focus on hieroglyphic temple inscriptions, hieratic and demotic texts, cultural history of Greco-Roman Egypt, comparative Egyptian religious phenomena, and Egyptian onomastics. He leads the Edition of the Temple Inscriptions of Philae project funded by Gerda Henkel Stiftung since 2021. Article Trends show specialization in Philae temple epigraphy, religious text analysis, and visual-textual discrepancies in temple art. His work spans 2016-2021 with co-authorship on collaborative projects. Notable Memberships: International Association of Egyptologists (since 2010), Egypt Exploration Society (since 2006), ICOM (since 2023) Collaborative Efforts include partnerships with institutions like Fondazione Museo delle Antichità Egizie di Torino, Austrian Academy of Sciences, and projects involving digital humanities (e.g., Digital Rosetta Stone). His work integrates archaeological, philological, and computational approaches to ancient Egyptian studies.

• Egyptology
• Hieroglyphic and Demotic Epigraphy
• Ancient Egyptian Religion
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Prof. Dr. Frank Kammerzell is a Professor at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History of Northeast Africa within Humboldt University of Berlin since May 2003. His academic career includes habilitation at the University of Göttingen (1999) and extensive research collaborations with Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Vienna. His educational background encompasses Medieval and Modern History (major 1980), Egyptology (major), Coptic Studies, General and Indo-European Linguistics, and Assyriology. He earned his Dr. phil. from Göttingen with a dissertation on 'Studies on the Language and History of the Carians in Egypt' (1990) and completed habilitation with 'Language contact and language change in ancient Egypt' (1999). Kammerzell's research spans Egyptian phonology, morphology, syntax, lexis, language history, diachronic typology, language contact, writing systems, and Carian history in Egypt. His work integrates linguistic analysis with archaeological contexts, examining language evolution through contact and typological shifts. Notable projects include studies on Egyptian-Akkadian typological developments and classifiers in ancient Egypt. His publications since 2000 demonstrate sustained focus on Egyptian linguistic structures, writing systems, and cross-linguistic influences. Key themes include verb classifiers, glossing rules for Ancient Egyptian, and lexical semantics-pragmatics interfaces, bridging Egyptology with broader linguistic theory. Graduate Scholarship from the State of Lower Saxony (Doctoral Scholarship) 1987-1989 Kammerzell has led significant research projects funded by the DFG, Fritz Thyssen Foundation, and Volkswagen Foundation. His collaborative work with institutions in Jerusalem and Göttingen highlights international partnerships. While specific advisees aren't listed, his editorial roles suggest mentorship in academic publishing. He co-founded research groups on multilingualism and script systems, contributing to journals like Lingua Aegyptia and Ägypten und Levante , underscoring team-based archaeological-linguistic research.

• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Prof. Ludwig D. Morenz is a Professor of Egyptology at the University of Bonn and Director of the Egyptian Museum Bonn. He holds positions as a Principal Investigator in archaeological research and leads excavations in Egypt. His academic journey includes a Habilitation from the University of Tübingen (2001), a PhD from Leipzig (1994), and extensive postdoctoral fellowships across Europe. His research focuses on Pharaonic socio-economic systems, particularly dependency relationships between state expeditions and Canaanite populations. He examines ancient Egyptian economy, religion, and cultural interactions through material and textual evidence. Key areas include the origins of alphabetic writing, solar deity symbolism, and Roman-Egyptian cultural hybridity. Morenz has secured over €1 million in third-party funding from institutions like the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Gerda Henkel Foundation. He supervises numerous doctoral and master's students, reviewing over 30 theses and international PhDs. His editorial roles include founding journals like Studia Sinaitica and Bonner Ägyptologische Beiträge . Major excavations under his leadership include the Elite Necropolis of Qubbet el Hawa and the Serabit el-Chadim Hathor temple project. He participates in consortia such as the DFG Research Training Group 'Archeology of Pre-Modern Economies' and the International Congress of Egyptologists. Awards: Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG), Feodor Lynen Fellowship (Humboldt Foundation), Herzog-Ernst Scholarship Exhibitions: Curated annual special exhibitions at the Egyptian Museum Bonn, including a landmark show on alphabetic writing origins at Cairo's National Museum Publications: 13 monographs, 4 edited volumes, and over 100 articles

• Egyptology
• Ancient History
• Archaeology
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Dr. phil. habil. Frank Förster is a researcher and curator at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bonn, specializing in Egyptology. He serves as Curator of the Egyptian Museum of the University of Bonn and holds the title of Temporary Academic Councillor. His academic journey includes a PhD and habilitation from the University of Cologne, with a focus on early Egyptian history, desert archaeology, and iconography. His research interests include Desert Road Archaeology , Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt , Rock Art , Sports in Ancient Egypt , and Pharaonic trade routes . He has led and contributed to major interdisciplinary projects, particularly under the DFG and the Collaborative Research Center 389 ACACIA. His scholarly work emphasizes the intersection of movement, landscape, and cultural expression in ancient Egypt. Frank Förster's recent publications reveal a strong focus on museum curation, artifact analysis, and the symbolic representation of violence and power in early Egyptian iconography. His work spans academic monographs, exhibition catalogs, and interdisciplinary studies. He has co-edited volumes on rock art and desert archaeology, and his articles frequently appear in leading Egyptological journals. He is actively involved in digital education, public outreach, and exhibition development. Notably, he contributed to the relocation and reopening of the Egyptian Museum at the University of Bonn in 2024. His academic service includes obituaries, editorial work, and collaborative research with international institutions. Member, Heinrich-Barth-Institut für Archäologie und Umweltgeschichte Afrikas e.V. Member, Uschebti e.V. – Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Seminars für Ägyptologie der Universität zu Köln He has advised on numerous exhibition projects and virtual reality tours, integrating academic research with public engagement. His work exemplifies a commitment to both scholarly rigor and accessibility in Egyptology.

• Egyptology
• Desert Road Archaeology
• Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt
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Professor Richard Bussmann is a Professor of Egyptology at the Institute for African Studies and Egyptology, University of Cologne. His office is located at Meister-Ekkehart-Str. 7, first floor, room 1.04 in Cologne, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of Egyptology, particularly in the areas of social archaeology of ancient Egypt, urbanism in North-Eastern Africa, and cross-cultural comparison of early complex societies. Professor Bussmann's research focuses on combining Egyptology with social archaeology, anthropology and cultural history. His work revolves around questions of ancient Egyptian society and culture at a local level, using material, visual and written sources to understand long-term transformations in North-Eastern Africa. His chronological focus spans from late prehistory to the New Kingdom (the Bronze Age), though he also examines earlier and later developments. His research includes a book on community shrines of the third millennium, examining how central administration penetrated into local milieus. He is currently writing "The Archaeology of Pharaonic Egypt," which synthesizes discussions of Egyptian society and culture from the Old to the Middle Kingdom. He directs a project on seals and seal impressions from Hierakonpolis to investigate administrative practice in early Egypt and co-directs the archaeological fieldwork project at Zawyet Sultan, exploring life of a local community from prehistory to the present day. Professor Bussmann has published extensively, with recent works including "The archaeology of pharaonic Egypt: society and culture, 2700-1700 BC" (2023) and "Zawyet Sultan: second preliminary report. Excavation season 2022" (2023). His publications demonstrate a strong focus on social structures, urban development, and cultural practices in ancient Egypt, particularly during the Old and Middle Kingdoms. His professional memberships include: Secretary General of the International Association of Egyptologists Full member of the German Archaeological Institute Member of scientific advisory board of the Cairo division of the German Archaeological Institute Speaker of the Association of archaeological institutions in Cologne and Bonn Deputy speaker of the Research Training Group 1878 "Archaeology of premodern economies" Member of the advisory board of the Competence Area IV, University of Cologne Member of the steering committee of the Friends of Egyptology in Cologne "Uschebti e.V." Member of the board of the German Association of Egyptology Professor Bussmann has supervised numerous PhD students, including Anouk Everts, Isabell Steinhardt-Sedlak, Lisa Augner, and others, working on diverse topics ranging from social networks in the Middle Kingdom to economic systems and resource management in ancient Egypt. His teaching focuses on Egyptian archaeology and language, with an emphasis on source critical skills and theoretically informed discussions of ancient Egyptian society and culture.

• Social archaeology of ancient Egypt
• Urbanism in North-Eastern Africa
• Cross-cultural comparison of early complex societies
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Jens Kamlah serves as Professor of Biblical Archaeology and Director of the Institute of Biblical Archaeology at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Protestant Theology. Appointed full Professor in 2018 and Pro-Dean since 2025, he concurrently chairs the German Palestine Association (DPV) since 2012 and leads the German-Lebanese Tell el-Burak excavation project since 2001. His academic journey began with studies in Protestant Theology, Ancient Oriental Studies, Egyptology, and Pre-Protohistory at Mainz and Tübingen (1983-1990). He earned his doctorate from Tübingen in 1999 with research on the Zeraqon Survey and completed his habilitation at Kiel University in 2005 on Phoenician and Israelite temple cults. Kamlah's research synthesizes archaeological evidence with biblical exegesis to reconstruct Levantine religious and social history. His work prioritizes Phoenician archaeology, temple studies, and the interplay between material culture and textual sources in ancient Israel. He examines how agricultural practices, trade networks, and urban development shaped religious institutions across the Iron Age Levant. His publication record (2006-2016) reveals consistent focus on Phoenician temple architecture, Middle Bronze Age chronology, and cross-cultural exchange. Key themes include Tell el-Burak's stratigraphy, Sidon's regional economy, and comparative analyses of Levantine sanctuaries. His approach integrates radiocarbon dating, surface survey methodology, and iconographic studies to address historiographical gaps. Kamlah directs multiple major research initiatives including SFB 1070 'ResourceCultures' (agriculture and exchange networks), the DFG Phoenician trade network, and the Encyclopedia of Material Culture of the Biblical World. His institutional leadership extends to the German Archaeologists' Association board (2006-2016) and Tübingen's Equal Opportunities Committee since 2019. As Director of the Institute since 2010, he oversees excavations at Tell el-Burak and coordinates international collaborations through the Institute for Cultures of the Ancient Orient (IANES). His team integrates German, Lebanese, and international scholars in multidisciplinary studies of Phoenician harbor cities and Bronze Age settlement patterns.

• Biblical Archaeology
• Levantine Archaeology
• Phoenician Archaeology
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Dr. Diliana Atanassova is a dedicated Coptic studies scholar currently serving as a Post-Doc researcher at the Göttingen Academy of Sciences, working on the Digital Comprehensive Edition and Translation of the Coptic-Sahidic Old Testament. Her academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions including Macquarie University, University of Salzburg, and the Center for the Study of Eastern Christianity. Her research focuses on Coptic Bible, Coptic Literature, Coptic Manuscripts, and the Liturgy of the White Monastery in Upper Egypt, with particular expertise in Sahidic Coptic liturgical texts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the typika (liturgical directories) of the White Monastery, codicological analysis of Coptic manuscripts, and the liturgical practices of Southern Egyptian Christianity. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output since 2004, with particular emphasis on manuscript identification, liturgical text analysis, and the reconstruction of early Christian liturgical practices in Egypt. Her work shows a clear trajectory from specific manuscript analysis toward broader understanding of Southern Egyptian liturgical traditions. As Project Supervisor for the DFG-Project 'Die Hymnen in der koptischen Liturgie des Weißen Klosters in Oberägypten' and previous FWF-Projects, she has demonstrated leadership in major research initiatives. She has also served as a board member of the 'Corpus dei Manoscritti Copti Letterari' research project since 2009. Dr. Atanassova has taught Coptic courses at multiple institutions including Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Salzburg, contributing to the education of future Coptic scholars.

• Coptic Studies
• Biblical Studies
• Manuscript Studies
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Daniel Werning is affiliated with the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) in Berlin, Germany, where he serves as Head of the Department for Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. His primary research areas include: Egyptology Historical Linguistics Vocabulary Studies Language Change Linguistic Evolution Ancient Egyptian Language His work examines the structural transformations of Egyptian vocabulary across historical periods, analyzing cultural and temporal influences on lexical evolution through rigorous philological and linguistic methodologies. Dr. Werning leads the department's research initiatives focused on documenting and interpreting shifts in the Egyptian lexicon, contributing to broader understandings of linguistic development in ancient civilizations.

• Egyptology
• Historical Linguistics
• Vocabulary Studies
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Tonio Sebastian Richter is a Professor of Egyptology with a focus on Coptology at the Free University of Berlin's Department of History and Cultural Studies, Institute of Egyptology. He holds the position of Academy Professor at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and has served as the head of several major research projects including the DFG long-term project "Database and Dictionary of Greek Loanwords in Coptic" (DDGLC) and the Academy project "Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. Text and Knowledge Culture in Ancient Egypt." His educational background includes a Magister Artium in Egyptology and Religious History from the University of Leipzig (1996), followed by a doctorate in 1999 and habilitation in 2005, both based on works concerning Coptic legal documents and their linguistic features. Richter has held academic positions at the Universities of Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Berlin, including serving as a Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation from 2011-2014. Richter's research interests span the history and cultural history of Egypt during the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, with particular focus on Coptic language and texts. His work examines documentary texts including papyri, ostraca, and inscriptions that illuminate economic, legal, and social history. He has made significant contributions to the study of Coptic legal documents, magical and alchemical texts, and language contact phenomena between Egyptian/Coptic and Greek/Arabic. His research has revealed important insights into Coptic alchemical papyri, which represent some of the earliest witnesses to "the divine art" and enrich our knowledge of the development of late antique science and its transmission from Greek to Arabic. Richter has also pioneered work on language change and contact in the Egyptian-Coptic language, particularly regarding Greek and Arabic loanwords. Academy Professor, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2015-present) Professor of Egyptology with focus on Coptology, Free University Berlin (2014-present) Heisenberg Fellow, German Research Foundation (2011-2014) Extraordinary Professor, University of Leipzig (2011) Richter has received numerous scientific awards including the Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2011) and the Friedrich-Weller Prize from the Saxon Academy of Sciences (2000). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of several prestigious institutions including the International Thesaurus Commission of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae and the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Archaeological Institute. As an educator, Richter has been a main instructor for multiple International Summer Schools in Coptic Papyrology and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops on Coptology, papyrology, and Egyptology. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and archaeological approaches to understanding ancient Egyptian civilization through its textual remains.

• Egyptology
• Coptology
• Papyrology
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Dr. Stefan Bojowald is a Lecturer in the Egyptology department at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. He holds a doctorate completed between 2014 and 2017 and has been actively contributing to the field through teaching and extensive scholarly publication. His institutional affiliations include membership in ATINER, Academic Genesis, and the Alliance Academy of Sciences, reflecting his engagement with international academic networks. Doctoral studies: 2014–2017 Master's degree: 2001 Studies: Egyptology, Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology, Semitic Studies, and Studies of the Christian Orient (1992–2000) Stefan Bojowald's research is deeply rooted in philological and linguistic analysis of ancient Egyptian and Coptic texts. His primary interests include Egyptian lexicography and phonology, with a particular focus on sound changes and word origins. He investigates cultural and linguistic contacts between Egypt and the Near East, drawing parallels between Egyptian, Hebrew, Akkadian, and Ugaritic languages. A distinctive aspect of his work is Egyptian ornithology—the study of birds in ancient Egyptian literature and symbolism. Additionally, he explores Coptic monasticism, especially through the lens of the Vita of Pachom , analyzing textual details, moral themes, and biblical intertextuality. His scholarship often bridges linguistic precision with cultural and religious interpretation. His recent publications, spanning from 2021 to 2025, reveal a consistent output in high-quality journals such as Aula Orientalis , Göttinger Miszellen , N.A.B.U. , and Le Muséon . These articles primarily focus on etymological investigations, phonological shifts (e.g., loss of 'q', 'n', 'h'), lexical analysis of specific terms, and comparative studies across Semitic and Afro-Asiatic languages. A significant trend is his exploration of linguistic survivals from ancient Egyptian into Coptic, metaphorical language in religious texts, and the interpretation of monastic literature. His 2023 monograph on the Vita of Pachom underscores his expertise in Coptic hagiography. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, Bojowald’s extensive publication record in specialized Egyptological and Coptic journals demonstrates scholarly recognition and contribution to the field. Dr. Bojowald advises students in Egyptology and Coptic studies, particularly through his courses in Coptic language (Koptisch I + II) and Coptic reading. There is no public information on external research grants he may have received. He is an active academic with a strong focus on textual analysis and linguistic research. There is no information provided about specific research labs or collaborative teams led by Dr. Bojowald. However, his membership in academic platforms and frequent publication in collaborative journals suggest participation in broader scholarly communities and networks within Egyptology and Coptic studies.

• Egyptian Lexicography
• Egyptian Phonology
• Egyptian-Near Eastern Contacts
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