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Professor Imre Hamar, holding a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree, serves as Director of the Institute of East Asian Studies and Head of the Department of Chinese Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). He earned his PhD in 1997, habilitated in 2004, and became a full professor in 2008. His academic leadership spans multiple institutions, including directing the ELTE Confucius Institute since 2006. Doctor of Science (DSc) - Institute of East Asian Studies Professor - Department of Chinese Studies Director - Confucius Institute (since 2006) A leading scholar in Chinese Buddhism with a specialization in Huayan philosophy, Hamar has dedicated decades to studying Tang Dynasty religious thought, Buddhist exegesis, and classical Chinese texts. His research traces the development of Buddhist doctrines in China and their cross-cultural transmission through Central Asia. He has taught Chinese religious history, classical Chinese texts, and Buddhist philosophy across undergraduate and postgraduate levels at ELTE. His academic publications focus on the Huayan tradition , Avatamsaka-sutra interpretations, and Yogacara-Huayan synthesis . Recent works examine syncretism in Chinese Buddhist commentaries and the cult of Mount Wutai, reflecting his ongoing engagement with Buddhist sacred geography. Scientific recognition includes: Pro Universitate Award (Gold Level, 2010) Excellent Confucius Institute Director Award (2011) Fulbright Fellowship (University of Virginia, 2008-2009) Numata Guest Professorship (Hamburg University, 2010) He has received multiple research grants from the Japan Foundation, DAAD, and Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. His editorial work includes co-editing Reflecting Mirrors: Perspectives on Huayan Buddhism (2007) and several volumes in the ELTE Sinological Workshop series.

• Chinese Buddhism
• Huayan Buddhism
• Buddhist Philosophy
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Tolga U. Esmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he has been teaching since 2009. He is affiliated with the Doctoral School of History and the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Prior to joining CEU, he taught Islamic and Ottoman history at Northwestern University and Pennsylvania State University in the United States. MA, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (2000) Ph.D., University of Chicago, Department of History (2009) His research and teaching focus on Ottoman, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean history, with thematic interests in comparative empire, the history of everyday life, gender and masculinity, crime, corruption, governance, violence, state-building, social rebellion, Muslim-Christian relations, and the history of emotions. He approaches these themes through an anthropological and interdisciplinary lens, emphasizing socio-cultural dynamics in imperial contexts. The 15 most recent articles in his body of work reflect a consistent engagement with the intersections of violence, sovereignty, and social order in the late Ottoman Empire. His publications span journals such as Past & Present and Comparative Studies in Society and History , covering subfields like banditry, emotional communities, borderlands, property practices, and trans-imperial knowledge networks. A central theme across these works is the re-examination of informal power structures and their role in shaping state-society relations during periods of transformation. He is currently completing a major monograph titled Economies of Violence: Tales of Banditry, Corruption, and Sovereignty in the Late Ottoman Empire (1790s–1820s) , which re-conceptualizes banditry as a politicized phenomenon reflecting broader societal tensions and negotiations of power. Flora Ghazaryan – Confessional Relations in 19th-century Ottoman Constantinople Ahmet Bilaloglu – Trans-Imperial Knowledge Networks (co-supervised) Eda Guclu – Social Practices of Property in Istanbul Scott Michael Rank – Christian-Muslim Polemics in the Ottoman Print Sphere Dr. Esmer has participated in academic events such as 'Emotions and Religious Sentiments across Central and Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean' (2018) and 'Dangerous Gifts & Pernicious Transactions' (2017), reflecting his interdisciplinary reach. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publication record and supervisory roles indicate an active and influential scholarly profile.

• Ottoman History
• Middle Eastern History
• Balkan History
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Zsolt Czigányik is habilitated Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, in the School of English and American Studies and Department of English Studies , and concurrently Senior Fellow of the Gerda Henkel Stiftung, Germany. His research integrates literary hermeneutics with intellectual history and political thought to map Hungarian and Central-European utopian/dystopian traditions from the 16th century to the present. Education & Academic Standing: Habilitated Associate Professor (dr. habil.) – qualification above PhD required for full professorship in Hungary. Doctoral data sheet registered at doktori.hu (exact degrees not stated in source). Research Interests: Czigányik’s work revolves around the intersections of utopian imagination, political ideology and literary form . He examines how Hungarian authors from Bessenyei, Jókai and Madách to Karinthy, Babits and Szathmári crafted positive or negative utopias that respond to the region’s chronic liminality between Western and Eastern power structures. Additional interests include translation history (Hungarian versions of Thomas More’s Utopia ), censorship and reception during the Communist period, and cyclical theories of history in authors such as Anthony Burgess. Publication Trends (2015-2024): His recent output clusters around four large Springer e-book chapters (2022), a Palgrave monograph and its concluding chapter (2023), and two 2024 articles on translation history and the Hungarian utopian canon. Collectively these works foreground Hungarian dystopias of the inter-war era , Enlightenment-era moderate optimism , techno-utopias of the long nineteenth century , and reception of More’s Utopia in a multi-denominational context. Grants & Fellowships: Senior Fellow, Gerda Henkel Stiftung (Germany) – current. Advising & Teaching: No individual student names or supervision lists are provided in the supplied text; he is however labelled “lecturer” in departmental context, implying active graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities. Labs / Research Teams: No dedicated lab or large-scale team is mentioned; research appears to be individual with network links visible via co-authorship and Academia.edu follower data.

• Utopian and dystopian literature
• Hungarian literary history
• Intellectual history
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Peter Lanchidi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, Institute for Art History, Eötvös Loránd University. His research bridges art history with the study of western esotericism and Jewish mysticism, focusing on 19th-century visual culture, particularly Kabbalistic-Masonic lithographs. Academic Affiliation: Eötvös Loránd University (Institute for Art History) Rank: Assistant Professor Key Research Areas: Kabbalistic Art, Freemasonry Iconography, Religious Reform Movements His work examines how Jewish artists and Freemasons utilized Kabbalistic symbolism in lithography to negotiate religious identity and universality across diverse contexts like Paris, New York, and Australia. Publications analyze figures such as Rabbi David Rosenberg and Jacob Norton, exploring cross-denominational uses of esoteric art. Recent articles trace the global dissemination of Rosenberg's 1841 lithograph Aperçu de l'origine du culte hébraïque , highlighting its dual interpretations in Jewish and Masonic circles. His research also covers Julius Bien's American adaptation of the lithograph and its role in antebellum religious debates.

• Western Esotericism
• Jewish Mysticism
• Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
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Jan Hennings is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU) and a Senior Member at the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Currently on sabbatical and research leave for the 2025/26 academic year, he has established himself as a leading scholar in early modern diplomatic history with a particular focus on Russian-European encounters. His institutional affiliations include serving as Head of CEU's History Department (2021-24), co-director of the MA program in Museum Studies (a collaboration between CEU and Wien Museum), and Key Researcher in the Austrian Cluster of Excellence 'EurAsian Transformations'. His educational background includes a PhD in History from the University of Cambridge (Clare College), an MPhil in Modern European History from Cambridge, and a BA in History and German Studies from Universität Rostock. Prior to joining CEU, he held a Junior Research Fellowship at St John's College Oxford and served as a Visiting Professor and Gerda Henkel Fellow at Sabanci University in Istanbul. Hennings' research interests span early modern Europe, Muscovy and Imperial Russia, the history of diplomacy and international relations, Russian-Ottoman relations, and travel literature and cultural encounter. His work has revolutionized understanding of diplomatic practices through comparative approaches that examine ritual, ceremony, and cross-cultural communication in early modern contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding how diplomatic practices shaped international relations between empires, particularly between Russia and its European and Ottoman neighbors. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the cultural dimensions of diplomacy, examining how ceremonial practices, gift-giving, and textual representations functioned as political tools in early modern international relations. His work bridges diplomatic history with cultural history, demonstrating how diplomatic encounters served as sites of knowledge production and cultural exchange. ESSA Book Prize 2017 for Russia and Courtly Europe Hedwig Hintze Prize 2012 (best dissertation award of German Historical Association) Fritz Theodor Epstein Prize 2012 (best dissertation award of Association of Historians of Eastern European History) Hennings has supervised numerous PhD and MA students working on diverse topics related to early modern diplomatic history across Eurasia. His editorial roles include serving as associate editor of the Jahrbücher für Geschichte Osteuropas and on the editorial board of Diplomatica: A Journal of Diplomacy and Society . His research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including at the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (2020-21) and as an elected member of the Young Academy at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2016-21). As a key member of the Early Modern Studies at CEU initiative and The Early Modern Workshop, Hennings contributes to creating vibrant research communities focused on innovative approaches to early modern history. His current work on Russian-Ottoman relations at the beginning of the eighteenth century continues to push the boundaries of diplomatic history by examining cross-imperial encounters through the lens of cultural practices.

• Early Modern History
• Diplomatic History
• Russian History
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Sándor Papp is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, where he is affiliated with the Department of Early Modern, Economic, and Educational History. His academic work is deeply rooted in Ottoman-Hungarian relations and early modern Central European history. Education: PhD in Oriental Studies, University of Vienna (1998), thesis: Die Verleihungs-, Bekräftigungs- und Vertragsurkunden der Osmanen für Ungarn und Siebenbürgen MA in History and Turkish Language, JATE and ELTE (1990, 1992) Habilitation, University of Szeged (2010) His research centers on early modern history, especially Ottoman-Hungarian relations , the history of Christian vassal states (Transylvania, Moldavia, Wallachia), and Rákóczi’s War of Independence . He also explores Habsburg diplomacy, Ottoman archival sources, and the socio-political dynamics of the Ottoman frontier. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and numerous scholarly articles. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Ottoman diplomatic history , particularly during the 16th–18th centuries. His work explores treaties, embassy practices, and the political roles of Transylvania and other vassal regions. He frequently draws on Ottoman archival material to reinterpret Hungarian and Central European history, with recurring themes of exile, autonomy, and inter-imperial diplomacy. Academic Leadership and Projects: Head of the Ottoman Era Research Group (2008) Head of Szeged University Early Modern History Subproject (since 2013) Member of research groups on Reformed Church Cultural History and Protestantism in Transylvania Advising and International Engagement: Sándor Papp has promoted several doctoral students, including Hadnagy Szabolcs and Cziráki Zsuzsanna. He served as an opponent in PhD defenses at ELTE and DE. He was a Humboldt Fellow at Heidelberg University (2005–2007) and held a Mellon Research Fellowship in Turkey (2004), reflecting his strong international scholarly presence. He has organized major conferences such as Europe and Hungary in the Age of Ferenc II Rákóczi (2003) and In the Eyes of the Neighbours (2009). Laboratories and Research Groups: He leads and participates in multiple research groups, including the Ottoman Era Research Group at Szeged University and the Protestantism and Transylvania Research Group at Károli Gáspár University. These groups focus on early modern economic, church, and educational history, as well as Ottoman-era diplomatic and cultural interactions.

• Early Modern History
• Ottoman-Hungarian Relations
• Christian Vassal States in the Ottoman Empire
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Laszlo Kontler is a Professor at the Department of Historical Studies and Head of the Doctoral School of History at Central European University (CEU). He also serves as Pro-Rector for Budapest and KEE, reflecting his significant institutional leadership. His academic work is affiliated with the CEU Democracy Institute as a Research Affiliate, and he has been a central figure at CEU since 1992. His educational background includes a Doctor Universitatis (summa cum laude) in early modern history from Eötvös Lóránd University (Budapest, 1987), a Candidate of Historical Science from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1997), Habilitation from Eötvös Lóránd University (2006), and a Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (DSc, 2014). These qualifications underscore his deep scholarly credentials in historical and intellectual research. Kontler specializes in European intellectual history, particularly the Enlightenment and early modern period. His research spans the history of political thought, historiography, translation and reception of ideas, and the cultural construction of concepts like 'humanity' and 'knowledge.' He is deeply engaged with transnational scholarly networks and has contributed to debates on the unity and diversity of the European Enlightenment. His work often explores the interplay between science, religion, state-building, and Enlightenment thought, especially within the Habsburg Monarchy. The 15 most recent articles and supervised theses reflect a strong thematic continuity in early modern intellectual and political history, with particular attention to cross-cultural communication, the republic of letters, and the institutionalization of knowledge. Topics range from Ottoman-European discourses on humanity to monastic reforms under Maria Theresa, and from vampire diagnostics to naval power in the Mediterranean. These works demonstrate a broad geographic and conceptual scope, connecting Central Europe with global intellectual currents. His scientific awards include major international fellowships in London, Oxford, New Brunswick, Wolfenbüttel, Göttingen, Edinburgh, Florence, and Cambridge, highlighting his recognition across leading academic centers. These fellowships have supported his research on intellectual exchange and the history of knowledge. Kontler has supervised over a dozen doctoral students, many of whom have gone on to publish significant research. His advising spans diverse but thematically linked topics such as political language, translation, nationhood, and medical epistemology. While specific grant details are not listed, his leadership roles, international fellowships, and collaborative publications suggest sustained funding and institutional support for his research programs. He is involved in key academic teams and networks, including the European Society for the History of Political Thought (serving as president 2016–2018), editorial boards of journals like European Review of History , and advisory roles in major book series. His work with Jan Hennings on 'Rethinking Mankind' exemplifies his collaborative engagement with international research teams.

• European Intellectual History
• History of Political Thought
• Enlightenment Studies
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Carsten L. Wilke is a Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on European and Mediterranean religious history, with a focus on Jewish history from the Middle Ages to the present. He is affiliated with multiple academic programs, including Jewish Studies, Cultural Heritage Studies, Eastern Mediterranean Studies, and Early Modern Studies. From 2016 to 2020, he served as director of the Center for Religious Studies at CEU, and in 2023–2024, he directed the Erasmus Mundus program History in the Public Sphere . He is currently on sabbatical during the 2024–2025 academic year. His academic training includes a PhD in Jewish Studies from the University of Cologne (1994, summa cum laude), a diploma in Religious Studies from the École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris, and an MA from the University of Cologne. Before joining CEU in 2009, he held research positions in France, Germany, Mexico, and the USA. Wilke’s research centers on transcultural aspects of European Jewish history, with specializations in Sephardic and crypto-Jewish communities, Jewish-Christian relations, early modern Iberian Judaism, book and manuscript culture, and modernization processes in 19th-century Judaism. His publications include the monograph Farewell to Shulamith: Spatial and Social Diversity in the Song of Songs (2017) and edited volumes such as Modern Jewish Scholarship in Hungary (2016) and Isaac Orobio: The Jewish Argument with Dogma and Doubt (2018). His recent articles explore themes like clandestine Jewish networks, religious polemics, synagogue architecture, and intellectual exchanges between Jewish and Christian thinkers. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on early modern Jewish identity formation, particularly among Iberian exiles and crypto-Jews. He frequently examines the interplay between religious texts, political events, and cultural memory, with a methodological emphasis on manuscript studies, transnational networks, and cross-confessional dialogue. Wilke has received several honors, including the CEU Outstanding Research Award (2016) and the French Jewish Book Award (2008). He has been a research fellow at institutions such as the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and Yeshiva University, and has held visiting professorships in Paris, Brussels, Tokyo, and Germany. He has supervised numerous doctoral and MA theses at CEU, including prize-winning works on topics such as interwar Jewish beauty pageants, Nigerian literary history, and Sephardic Purim festivities. His teaching includes both classroom courses and experiential learning, such as walking tours on Jewish commemorative landscapes in Budapest. Wilke is involved in several ongoing research projects, including Sephardic Manuscripts of the Early Modern Period , Jewish Cemetery Inscriptions in Europe , and The Alliance Israélite Universelle in Germany, 1860–1914 . He is also a member of the ÖAW Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations .

• Jewish History
• Sephardic Studies
• Early Modern History
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László Klemm is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of German Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. He holds a PhD in Philosophical Studies – Science of Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), awarded in 2003, with a dissertation on German theater in Pest and Buda between 1836 and 1847. His academic career includes prior roles as an Assistant at the University of Pannonia and as a German language teacher at Petőfi Sándor Secondary School. His research interests include literary theory, history of literature and theater (particularly censorship), Protestant and sacrality in literature, cultural history, translation studies, and German-language literature in Central Europe. He has contributed to significant research projects such as DAAD GIP (2006–2009) and OTKA K 062388, focusing on the correspondence of Albert Szenci Molnár. Since 2002, he has led the departmental Student-circle for Sciences (TDK) and has served as the Erasmus Coordinator, playing a key role in international academic cooperation. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on German literary figures such as Kafka, Kleist, Goethe, and Lessing, with recurring themes of religious symbolism, textual criticism, and theater history. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural and theological inquiry, particularly exploring the intersection of literature, religion, and national identity in Central Europe. His publications appear in Hungarian, German, and international academic venues, reflecting a strong regional and transnational scholarly engagement. DAAD GIP (2006–2009) – Member OTKA K 062388 – Translator for German Edition Departmental TDK Leader (since 2002) Erasmus Coordinator (since 2002) He has supervised doctoral research, notably Gabriella Kuhn’s dissertation on national identity in German literature in Hungary during the Goethe period. He has organized multiple academic conferences, including the Departmental Conference of German Language and Literature and co-organized events such as Begegnungsraum Ostmitteleuropa. His guest research and teaching appointments include Heidelberg University, the University of Saarland, and institutions in Vienna and Tübingen. He is an active member of academic societies including the Goethe-Gesellschaft and the Gesellschaft Ungarischer Germanisten.

• Literary Theory
• History of Literature
• German Literature
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György Kurucz is a Professor in the Department of Early Modern Economic, Church and Education History at the Faculty of Humanities, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. He serves as both Vice-Dean and Head of Department, demonstrating leadership in academic administration. He previously held significant roles at the Balassi Institute and the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, and had a brief tenure at the BBC as a sub-editor and broadcast journalist. MA in History and English Language and Literature, ELTE, 1983 CSc (Candidate of Sciences) in History, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1997 Habilitation in History, ELTE, 2008 His research focuses on early modern economic and social history, particularly the intersection of Protestantism, education, and agrarian reform in 18th-century Hungary. He specializes in Anglo-Hungarian relations, the history of agricultural education, and the cultural and financial lives of the Hungarian nobility, especially the Festetics family. His work often explores the transfer of Enlightenment ideas through educational institutions and religious networks. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of agrarian modernization, Protestant intellectual life, noble financial networks, and diplomatic history. His work spans Hungarian, German, and international journals, demonstrating a strong international scholarly presence. He frequently analyzes primary sources related to aristocratic estates, educational reforms, and religious policy. Besterman Medal, Very Highly Commended, British Library Association, 1992 Kurucz has not supervised any doctoral students but has served as an opponent in doctoral defenses. He has been involved in curriculum development and educational leadership, notably as Head of the Hungarian Scholarship Board Office at the Balassi Institute. He has organized several academic conferences, including international events on Protestantism and science. He has been a visiting fellow at the University of London and the Herzog August Bibliothek, reflecting active international collaboration. He is a member of the Reformed Church Cultural History Research Group and the Protestantism and Transylvania Research Group at his department. He has also been affiliated with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences' University History Committee and the Oxford-Hungarian Society.

• Early Modern Economic History
• Early Modern Social History
• Eighteenth Century Hungarian Military History
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Dr. Péter Varga is a Hungarian academic affiliated with ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, serving as Deputy Director of the Institute of Germanic Studies and lecturer at the Department of German Literature and Culture. His research focuses on German-Jewish cultural intersections, autobiographical narratives, linguistic identity in Central Europe, and the historical dynamics between urban and rural spaces in literary contexts. Academic Rank: Habilitated Associate Professor Leadership Role: Deputy Director (Institute of Germanic Studies) Contact: varga.peter@btk.elte.hu Research Interests: His work examines intercultural dialogues in Germanophone Jewish communities, spatial representations in autobiographies, and language's role in identity formation during the 19th century. He explores epistolary literature as a methodological framework and analyzes post-imperial literary narratives. Scientific Contributions: His publications span three decades, showing consistent focus on German-Jewish identity negotiations, multilingualism in Central European Jewish communities, and the interplay between historical events (e.g., imperial collapse) and literary production. His 2006-2010 works highlight autobiographical space perception, while 2018 articles expand to post-1989 transnational literary analysis. Key Awards: Habilitated Associate Professor (Habil.) - a postdoctoral qualification indicating significant scholarly achievement

• German Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Cultural History
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Piroska Balogh is a habilitated Associate Professor at the Institute of Hungarian Literature and Cultural Studies , Eötvös Loránd University Budapest. She holds degrees in Hungarian and Latin Language & Literature and earned her PhD in 2005 (focusing on János Lajos Schedius) and Doctor of Science (DSc) in 2023 . Her research spans the history of aesthetics and Neo-Latin literature in 18th–19th century Hungary, with particular emphasis on Enlightenment intellectual traditions and their intercultural implications. Education : Hungarian Language & Literature and History (1998), Latin Language & Literature (2001) from ELTE Faculty of Humanities Academic Leadership : Editor for Hungarian Neo-Latin studies, contributor to international aesthetics symposia Her work analyzes Latin journalism , university knowledge transfer (e.g., Göttingen model adaptation), and the evolution of aesthetic terminology . She has published extensively on figures like Károly Koppi and Friedrich August Clemens Werthes , focusing on their roles in Hungarian historiography and pedagogy. Recent projects examine intercultural identity in Neo-Latin travelogues and the methodological shifts in Hungarian literary historiography. Scientific Awards : Doctor of Science (DSc), 2023 Habilitated, 2015 Co-authorship in Hallesche Beiträge zur Europäischen Aufklärung series Her advising focuses on Hungarian Enlightenment studies, with collaborations at institutions like the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Argumentum Foundation . She contributes to critical editions (e.g., Szerdahely's Aesthetica ) and maintains an active role in international conferences on Central European aesthetics.

• Neolatin Literature
• History of Aesthetics
• 18th & 19th Centuries
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Maria Arapovics serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Social Studies within the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. Holding both PhD and Habilitation credentials, she maintains an active academic presence with her office located at room 205C, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/a, and contactable via email arapovics.maria@tatk.elte.hu and phone 372-2500/6727. Her research spans community development, social work, adult education (andragogy), nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions, with particular emphasis on Hungarian contexts. She investigates the socialization of cultural institutions, volunteer management in museums, EU-funded social innovation projects, and historical frameworks of adult education from the Enlightenment era to contemporary practices. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical community applications, especially regarding museums' roles in local development and societal integration. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2011-2019) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) methodological frameworks for community development with practical guides and theoretical paradigms; (2) cultural institutions' evolving roles in community building, including museum socialization and volunteer management; and (3) historical and contemporary analyses of adult education and social participation. These interconnected themes demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach spanning sociology, cultural studies, and social policy, with consistent focus on Hungarian case studies and EU-level implications. Her recent work increasingly examines digital dimensions of community engagement through social media analysis.

• Community Development
• Social Work
• Adult Education
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Dr. Katalin Maria Kincses is an Associate Professor at the Department of Early Modern History, Economic and Cultural History within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Hungarian historical studies, particularly in the areas of early modern history, historical ecology, and military history. Dr. Kincses completed her MA in History at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE BTK) in 1991 and earned her PhD from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1999 with a dissertation titled "Ecology, urban hygiene and healing in Sopron in the early modern period." Her academic journey has included positions at prestigious institutions including the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Historical Research Institute (MTA TMB), Eötvös Loránd University, and the Hungarian Military History Institute and Museum. Dr. Kincses's research spans multiple interconnected fields that illuminate Hungary's rich historical tapestry. Her primary focus lies in medieval and early modern universal and Hungarian history, with particular expertise in historical ecology - examining the relationship between human societies and their environments throughout history. She has made significant contributions to auxiliary historical sciences and historiography, while also establishing herself as a leading authority on military history, particularly regarding healthcare and medical practices in historical warfare contexts. Her work on guild history and migration patterns has opened new avenues for understanding early modern economic and social structures. Notably, she has developed a specialized research program on the Rákóczi cult, exploring how historical memory and national identity have been constructed around this pivotal figure in Hungarian history. With an impressive publication record of 372 works and an h-index of 17, Dr. Kincses's scholarly output demonstrates remarkable breadth and depth. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated interdisciplinary approaches, combining traditional historical methodologies with insights from cultural studies, medical history, and memory studies. The recurring theme across her work is the examination of how historical narratives are constructed, preserved, and transformed over time, particularly in relation to national identity formation. Dr. Kincses has supervised numerous doctoral students, including Annanária Kocsis (2024), Adam Gyocsi, Adrienn Purcsi, Peter Timar, Gorzás Benjámin, and Borsos Mátyás, while also serving as an opponent in dozens of doctoral defenses. She has held significant editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief of Military History Bulletins since 2015 and series editor for the Rerum Fides book series since 2018. Her leadership extends to managing the Hungarian Guild Database program since 2012. As a researcher, Dr. Kincses leads multiple research groups, including the Hungarian Guild Database project and the 18th century Hungarian cultural and economic history research group. She is actively involved in the Reformation Research Working Group, Transylvania and Protestantism research group, and the Culture of Memory from Antiquity to Modernity research group at Károli Gáspár University. Her international collaborations include participation in the European Labor History Network's Remuneration and Bargaining working group.

• Medieval History
• Early Modern History
• Hungarian History
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Zsigmond Csoma is a Professor at the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities , specifically the Department of Early Modern, Economic, and Educational History . He holds a DSc from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and has been a central figure in the fields of agrarian history, ethnography, and viticultural studies. His academic journey includes prior roles as a museologist at the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture and visiting fellowships at the University of Vienna and University of Marburg. Education: MA in Horticulture, University of Horticulture (1975) MA in Ethnography, Vienna University (1981) CSc in Agrarian History, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1988) DSc, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2000) His research interests revolve around early modern economic and social history , German-Hungarian relations in the 18th century , and the intersection of Protestantism and education in early modern times. A central theme throughout his career has been the cultural and historical dimensions of viticulture and wine production in Hungary and Central Europe. His scholarly output reveals a deep engagement with material culture, rural economies, and the transmission of agricultural knowledge. The trends in his recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the historical evolution of Hungarian wine culture, the role of religious institutions in agriculture, and the preservation of traditional practices. His work often integrates ethnographic, historical, and ecological perspectives, examining topics such as wine calendars, monastic viticulture, and the social role of wine. He frequently explores lesser-known aspects of agricultural history, including gender roles, minority contributions, and the impact of technological change. Scientific distinctions include: Ministerial Commendation from the Ministry of Education and Culture (1991) Wine Book of the Year Award from the Hungarian Wine Academy (2009) He has served as a promotor and opponent in doctoral studies , guiding and evaluating research on topics such as eco-criticism, wine cellars, and regional agricultural history. He has also been actively involved in curriculum development , creating digital textbooks for teacher training colleges. Csoma leads and participates in research groups such as the Reformed Church Cultural History Research Group and the Protestantism and Transylvania Research Group. His public engagement is extensive, including radio programs on agricultural traditions and the organization of major exhibitions and conferences on wine history at institutions like the Hungarian Agricultural Museum and Vajdahunyad Castle.

• Agrarian History
• Ethnography
• Viticulture and Winemaking History
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