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• Modern Turkish Literature
• Ottoman Literary History
• Autobiographical Literature
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Borte Sagaster serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus since January 2007, following significant research positions at Berlin's Centre of Modern Orient (1993-1999), Istanbul's Orient Institute (1999-2003), Heidelberg University (2004), and Giessen University's SFB Erinnerungskulturen (2006), plus a 2005 visiting professorship at Cyprus. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with Ottoman and Turkish cultural institutions across Europe and Turkey. Her educational foundation includes a Master's degree (1989) and PhD in Ottoman Tanzimat-period literature (1995), both from Hamburg University's Department of Oriental Studies, supported by an Orient Institute Istanbul doctoral scholarship (1991-1993). This specialized training established her expertise in late Ottoman literary transformations. Sagaster's research centers on 19th-20th century Modern Turkish literature with distinctive emphases: Turkish autobiographical writing, detective fiction evolution, literatures of non-Turkish Ottoman communities, women's literary contributions, 'Other' representation, and cultural memory's role in canon formation. Her work consistently employs comparative frameworks to examine Turkey's literary landscape through minority perspectives and identity negotiations, revealing how literature mediates historical consciousness and social change. Analysis of her publications since 2006 shows evolving scholarly trends: early work focused on genre studies (detective fiction, poetry movements), shifting toward cultural memory and minority literatures after 2009. Her research demonstrates methodological sophistication in analyzing how Turkish literature processes historical trauma, constructs national identity, and incorporates marginalized voices, particularly evident in her 2019 monograph History of Modern Turkish Literature and 2021 memory studies contributions. No scientific awards or fellowship recognitions are documented in the available materials. Regarding academic mentoring, the provided texts contain no information about graduate students supervised or doctoral committees chaired. Similarly, while her collaborative editorial projects (e.g., Crime Fiction in and around the Eastern Mediterranean ) indicate research partnerships, specific grant funding details remain unreported. Professor Sagaster's scholarly activities show no indication of laboratory or formal research team leadership; her work appears primarily individual and publication-focused, though her editorial collaborations with institutions like Bamberg University Press suggest active participation in academic networks. Her sustained output through 2021 confirms ongoing research vitality within Turkish literary studies.

Andreas van CranenburghView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Statistical Parsing
• Computational Literary Studies
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Dr. Andreas van Cranenburgh is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities and Information Sciences at the University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts. His work focuses on computational linguistics, statistical parsing, and computational literary studies, with expertise in information science, language & linguistics, and artificial intelligence. He leads projects on historical text normalization, authorship attribution, and narrative analysis frameworks like the GOLEM Triple Store. His research integrates NLP techniques with literary analysis, addressing topics such as gender bias in literary prizes, coreference resolution in Dutch literature, and psycholinguistic applications in speech disorder detection. He collaborates on corpora like OpenBoek and Dutch Novels 1800-2000, advancing digital humanities infrastructure. Notable contributions include developing Dutchcoref systems for literary text processing, exploring machine learning approaches to literary quality, and advancing graph-based narrative representations. His work bridges computational methods with humanistic inquiry, impacting both academic research and cultural heritage preservation.

• Early Modern European History
• English History
• Social History
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Vincent V. Patarino is an Associate Professor in the Department of History within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Colorado Mesa University. He holds a PhD in early modern European and English history from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he also completed his undergraduate and graduate studies. His academic roles include teaching a broad curriculum in British, European, and Latin American history, as well as courses on film and historical methods. PhD in Early Modern European and English History – University of Colorado, Boulder MA in Early Modern European and English History – University of Colorado, Boulder BA in History – University of Colorado, Boulder BS in Journalism – University of Colorado, Boulder Patarino's research focuses on the religious and cultural lives of early modern English sailors (c. 1500–1688) and the intersection of history with popular media, especially film, television, and comic books. He investigates how stereotypes and racism are embedded in historical representations in popular culture. His teaching philosophy emphasizes diversity, active learning, group collaboration, and critical writing, aiming to foster a strong classroom community and intellectual engagement. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on maritime religious culture, archival research, and historical pedagogy. His scholarly work bridges social memory, religious practice at sea, and the curation of historical collections. He has also contributed significantly to library science through the development of archival finding aids and special collections related to British, Iberian, and women’s history. Notable academic and professional roles include: Director, CMU Holocaust Awareness Series Western Slope Regional Coordinator, National History Day in Colorado Founding and current member, SBS Barry Michrina Memorial Lecture Committee Executive Committee Member, Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association Former member, Faculty Senate Assessment Committee Former member, SBS Scholarship Committee Patarino has conducted extensive archival research at major institutions in the UK, including the British Museum, National Archives at Kew, Lambeth Palace Archives, Bodleian Library, Canterbury Cathedral Archives, and others. He has also utilized the Center for British and Irish Studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His advising record is not publicly listed, and no major grants are mentioned in the provided text. He has previously taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Metropolitan State University. He is actively involved in academic programming and service, contributing to curriculum development, student engagement, and public history initiatives. His work underscores a commitment to inclusive education, interdisciplinary inquiry, and the preservation and accessibility of historical knowledge.

Ayan SenguptaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
• Ultra-high-field 7 T MRI
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Ayan Sengupta, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , where he began in Fall 2024. He teaches Comprehensive Medical Imaging , MRI Physics , Radiation Science , and Dosimetry for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (India) Master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in medical image processing, University of Nebraska Ph.D. in Neuroimaging, Otto-von-Guericke University, Germany (supported by DFG Research Scholarship) Postdoctoral research, University of Cambridge & Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre, United Kingdom Lifetime Honorary Affiliate, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge Research Fellow, Royal Holloway, University of London Research Focus Dr. Sengupta’s work centers on cutting-edge neuroimaging, particularly ultra-high-field 7 T human fMRI . He leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to decode how the brain represents visual and tactile information. At UNLV he is establishing a program on accessible low-field MRI systems for primary care and is pioneering novel imaging and AI techniques for dementia biomarkers . Publication Landscape Across 20 peer-reviewed works, a clear arc emerges: pioneering 7 T fMRI methodologies (motion correction, resolution optimization), constructing probabilistic atlases of somatosensory digit maps, and integrating computational approaches (decoding orientation, musical genres). Recent efforts extend to low-field MRI accessibility and AI-driven dementia biomarkers , reflecting a translational trajectory from high-field neuroscience to clinical impact. Scientific Honors DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) Research Scholarship Lifetime Honorary Affiliate, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge Current Activities & Future Directions Dr. Sengupta is actively building his laboratory at UNLV, acquiring funding and collaborators to advance low-field MRI systems and AI-based dementia diagnostics. While no specific students are named in the provided text, his program is expected to recruit graduate researchers as infrastructure develops.

• Medieval German Literature
• Narrative Literature
• Short Religious Narratives
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Sebastian Coxon is a Professor of Medieval German Literature at the School of European Languages, Cultures, and Societies, University College London. His research focuses on pre-modern narrative literature, short religious narratives of the later Middle Ages, laughter and humor in courtly and urban culture, and Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival. He is currently working on two monographs: one on medieval European heroic epic ('Heroic Hair') and a comparative study of pre-modern European and Chinese literature. Education : Doctor of Philosophy (University of Oxford, 1998), Master of Arts (University of Oxford, 1998), RSA Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Regent School of Languages, 1993), Bachelor of Arts (University of Oxford, 1991) Research Interests : Coxon's work bridges literary analysis with cultural history, examining how humor functions in medieval Germanic texts. His projects explore the intersection of narrative form, gender dynamics, and cross-cultural comparisons, with a specific focus on the symbolic roles of beards and laughter in constructing identity and social norms. Teaching : He teaches courses on medieval and premodern literature, covering topics from love songs and Arthurian romance to heroic epic and bawdy short stories, as well as modern German literature and translation studies. Professional Activities : Coxon has delivered guest lectures at the University of Birmingham, contributing to academic discourse on medieval themes.

Attila Gábor CsúrView profile

Assistant Professor

• Scandinavian Literature
• Historical Fiction
• National Identity in Literature
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Dr. Attila Gábor Csúr is an Assistant Professor at Eötvös Loránd University , affiliated with the Institute of Germanic Studies and serving as lecturer in the Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literatures . His academic work bridges Hungarian and Nordic literary traditions. Current faculty member at ELTE Teaching and research focus on Scandinavian literature Active publication record in Nordic-Hungarian comparative studies Research interests include: Historical fiction in Scandinavia Nordic literary reception in Hungary National identity construction through literature Migration narratives and exile studies Comparative imagology and stereotyping Twentieth-century Scandinavian-Hungarian cultural exchange Recent publications analyze: 1956 Hungarian Revolution representations in Nordic/German literature Evolution of historical novels in post-2000 Scandinavia Medieval supernatural themes in Danish historical fiction Christian Winther's Et Hjertes Gaade interpretative potentials Scandinavian exoticism in Nyugat journal Henrik Pontoppidan's Hungarian reception His scholarly output demonstrates deep engagement with: Transnational literary dialogue Postmodern narrative structures Historical memory representation Curriculum development in Nordic studies Comparative literary periodization Cultural myth formation processes Contact: csur.gabor.attila@btk.elte.hu

Roberto BasiliView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Knowledge Representation
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Roberto Basili is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Roma, Tor Vergata, where he has been a member of the Artificial Intelligence group (ART) since 1991. His academic appointments span both the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Linguistics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to natural language processing and computational linguistics. Professor Basili's research focuses on Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Knowledge Representation, and their applications in Information Retrieval and the Semantic Web. His work particularly emphasizes semantic tagging, word sense disambiguation, ontology engineering, and music genre categorization. He leads the ART (Artificial Agent @ Roma Tor Vergata) research group, which develops frameworks for language-driven ontology learning and question answering systems. His publication record shows consistent contributions from the early 1990s through 2006, with recent work emphasizing kernel methods for semantic role labeling, ontology-driven information retrieval, and hierarchical semantic analysis. The research trends indicate a progression from foundational work in lexical acquisition and parsing toward more sophisticated semantic analysis and ontology integration, reflecting the evolution of the NLP field itself. Professor Basili has secured significant research funding through multiple EU Framework Program projects including PrestoSpace (FP6), FF-Poirot (FP5), and MOSES (FP5), as well as NSF grants and Italian national research initiatives (PRIN). These projects demonstrate his ability to lead large-scale collaborative research efforts addressing both theoretical challenges and practical applications in language technology. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Distributed Databases and Information Retrieval, Database Systems, Fundamentals of Programming in the Faculty of Engineering, and Trattamento Automatico delle Lingue (Natural Language Processing) in the Department of Linguistics. This dual appointment underscores his bridging of computer science and linguistic approaches to language processing.

Rens BodView profile

Professor

• History of Humanities
• Digital Humanities
• Computational Linguistics
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Rens Bod is Professor of Digital Humanities and History of Humanities at the University of Amsterdam, where he is also Co-director of Amsterdam's Vossius Center for the History of Humanities and Sciences. His academic work bridges computational linguistics, digital humanities, and the global history of knowledge. His research focuses on pattern recognition across different knowledge domains throughout human history. Bod has pioneered the field of history of humanities through his influential books including A New History of the Humanities (2013) and the groundbreaking World of Patterns: A Global History of Knowledge (2022), which examines knowledge development across five continents over 40,000 years. Bod's recent publications show a continued focus on global perspectives in humanities, with particular attention to African intellectual traditions and questions of diversity in the field. His 2024 publications on the Classics of the Humanities in Africa represent significant contributions to decolonizing humanities scholarship. His work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary engagement, moving fluidly between computational linguistics, musicology, history of science, and philosophy. The publication timeline shows sustained scholarly productivity from the late 1990s through the present, with increasing focus on global history of knowledge in recent years. Bod has been instrumental in establishing the history of humanities as a legitimate academic field, organizing the influential 'Making of the Humanities' conference series and editing the resulting volumes that have shaped the field's development. His research methodology combines traditional historical scholarship with digital humanities approaches, demonstrating how computational methods can reveal patterns in large-scale historical data that might otherwise remain unnoticed. This interdisciplinary approach reflects his fundamental argument that pattern-seeking unites diverse intellectual traditions across time and space.

• Latin Literature
• Roman Epic Poetry
• Classical Philology
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Christoph Schwameis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Vienna, specializing in Latin literature and classical philology. He teaches courses such as Latin Grammar III, Latin Reading III, and Basics of Translation, while conducting research on Roman epic poetry, Ciceronian rhetoric, and Flavian literary culture. Key research themes: Roman epic, Stoicism in literature, intertextuality, and classical reception studies Active in analyzing Silius Italicus' Punica and Cicero's speeches Focus on rhetorical strategies and political symbolism in ancient texts His recent publications explore invective techniques, poetic innovation, and manuscript traditions. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work contributes significantly to understanding Roman literary and rhetorical practices. He maintains active teaching roles with office hours available by appointment.

Sofie SchiødtView profile

Researcher

• Ancient Egyptian Medicine
• Medical Papyri
• Egyptology
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Sofie Schiødt is an Egyptologist and External Researcher at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on ancient Egyptian medicine, magic, and social history through philological, archaeological, and osteological methodologies. She completed her PhD in 2021 at the University of Copenhagen with a groundbreaking dissertation on a 6-meter-long medical papyrus. Education: PhD in Egyptology, University of Copenhagen (awarded March 2021) Research Focus: Schiødt specializes in deciphering ancient medical papyri to explore physician-patient dynamics, disease classification, and the intersection of empirical medicine with magical practices in Pharaonic Egypt. Her work reveals sophisticated diagnostic frameworks and therapeutic approaches in areas like ophthalmology, gynecology, and dermatology, contextualized within broader social and religious frameworks of ancient Egyptian science. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated analysis of New Kingdom medical texts, particularly the Carlsberg Papyri series. Her research identifies specialized medical genres (e.g., early herbal treatises), technical terminology evolution, and cross-cultural knowledge transmission in ancient Mediterranean medicine, with emphasis on material evidence from embalming workshops and funerary contexts. Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2022-2024) at University of Tübingen Academic Engagement: Schiødt has organized international conferences including the Scientific Traditions in the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East series, securing collaborative funding for papyrological research. Her media outreach includes major features in National Geographic and BBC on ancient mummification techniques, translating complex philological findings for public audiences through Danish National Radio and print media. Research Ecosystem: She operates within Copenhagen's Carsten Niebuhr Institute network, collaborating with Egyptological collections across Europe to analyze unpublished papyri. Current work integrates osteological data with textual evidence to reconstruct disease prevalence and medical interventions in ancient Egyptian populations.

• James Joyce
• Modernist Literature
• Twentieth-century British and Irish Writing
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Professor John Nash serves as Professor in the Department of English Studies at Durham University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, having joined in 2006 after a decade at Trinity College Dublin. He held significant administrative roles including Director of Research for the Department of English Studies (2008-2014) and Deputy Head of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (2015-2018) with responsibility for research. His academic background includes a degree from the University of Birmingham and a D.Phil from the University of Oxford. Nash's research centers on twentieth-century British and Irish writing with specialized expertise in James Joyce studies, modernist literature, Edwardian culture, and domesticity in literature. His work examines the relationship between literary form and historical change, particularly through analyses of domestic arrangements in 1890-1940 literature and Joyce's reception contexts. Current projects include a book on domesticity in late-Victorian to modernist writing and exploration of writers' house museums, building on British Academy-funded research. His publication record reveals consistent engagement with modernist material culture, linguistic politics, and transnational reception, particularly through analyses of James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Arnold Bennett. The research demonstrates methodological breadth spanning textual analysis, cultural history, and material culture studies. Plenary Address at International James Joyce Conference (Buffalo, 2008) Member of AHRC Peer Review College (2007-present) Nash actively supervises PhD candidates with recent completions including theses on Joyce and advertising, G.K. Chesterton and parody, luggage in fiction 1895-1939, phenomenology of place in modernist women's writing, and performance in Joyce. He has secured major funding including British Academy and Leverhulme Trust grants for projects on advertising in Ireland and non-translation in modernism. Current editorial projects include a new edition of The Cambridge Companion to James Joyce and ongoing work on Catholic contexts in early twentieth-century British literature.

• Linguistics
• Text Linguistics
• Silesian Studies
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Dr. Jarosław Bogacki serves as an Assistant Professor ( adiunkt ) at the Institute of Linguistics, University of Opole. His academic profile demonstrates a strong focus on linguistic research with particular emphasis on Silesian regional studies, historical texts, and cultural identity markers. With 19 documented publications and a ministerial score of 739, his scholarly contributions represent significant engagement with Polish linguistic academia. His research interests span multiple dimensions of linguistics, with particular focus on text linguistics , Silesian regional studies , toponymy , and historical linguistic analysis . Dr. Bogacki's work frequently examines the intersection of language, culture, and regional identity, particularly in the historical context of Opole and Silesia. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with both Polish and German linguistic traditions, reflecting the complex cultural history of the region. Analysis of his publication record reveals strong thematic consistency across his scholarly output, with recurring focus on historical text analysis, regional identity markers, and linguistic phenomena specific to the Silesian region. His work often incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, connecting linguistic analysis with historical, cultural, and sociological perspectives. Dr. Bogacki maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning from 2016 to 2023, demonstrating ongoing scholarly productivity. His work appears to contribute significantly to regional linguistic studies, particularly in documenting and analyzing the linguistic heritage of Silesia. His professional activities include participation in academic cooperation and research projects, as indicated by his institutional profile. The University of Opole repository lists his ORCID identifier (0000-0003-4425-9279) and other academic identifiers, supporting his integration into national and international scholarly networks.

• Discursive Practices
• Intercultural Business Communication
• Financial Communication
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Gina Poncini serves as Associate Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences school at Zayed University (Abu Dhabi), where she maintains an active research agenda bridging linguistic theory and business applications. Her scholarly profile demonstrates sustained contributions to specialized discourse analysis with international recognition. Education: PhD in Business Communication, University of Birmingham (UK), 2002 (Thesis: Business Relationships and Roles in a Multicultural Group: An Investigation of Discourse at an Italian Company's Meetings of its International Distributors ) Her research centers on discursive practices and evaluative language in professional contexts, with concentrated expertise in intercultural business communication, financial discourse, and agro-food industry communication—particularly the wine sector. She examines how language constructs meaning in multicultural business meetings, CEO communications, promotional materials, and digital platforms, consistently connecting theoretical discourse analysis to practical business applications. This work reveals her signature approach of analyzing power dynamics and identity construction through linguistic choices in specialized genres. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows evolving focus from traditional business meetings (2002-2004) toward digital communication genres (podcasts, blogs, websites) and industry-specific contexts (wine, tourism, finance) after 2005. The wine industry emerges as a persistent thematic thread, with 4 publications explicitly addressing viticulture communication across different media and cultural contexts. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Publication on Business Communication Award (Association for Business Communication, 2005) for Discursive Strategies in Multicultural Business Meetings While no current students or grant projects are specified in available materials, her pedagogical contributions appear through publications integrating research into teaching methodology. Her collaborative work with scholars like Garzone, Gotti, and Hiris indicates participation in international research networks focused on business communication ethics and multimodality. No laboratory affiliations or team structures are documented in the provided sources.

Julian SzymańskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Blockchain Technology
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Dr. hab. inż. Julian Szymański serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Architecture within the Faculty of Electronics Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. He concurrently holds the position of Deputy Director at the Industrial Doctoral School, demonstrating dual leadership in academic instruction and doctoral program administration. His research spans artificial intelligence applications across diverse domains including sustainable agriculture, healthcare monitoring, and privacy-preserving systems. Key focus areas include natural language processing, blockchain implementation for sensitive data services, and multi-modal signal analysis. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in agritech, medical diagnostics, and secure service provision. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI solutions, particularly in sustainability (2025 smart farming chapter), human-AI alignment techniques, and privacy frameworks compliant with GDPR. His respiratory rhythm classification research demonstrates methodological rigor through multi-sensor data fusion. Academic contributions include: ERASMUS+ funded Modena MoltiMondi project as project manager Development of EditPrefs methodology for cost-effective preference dataset creation Gold-standard multi-genre datasets for entity linking evaluation As an educator, he has taught 185 courses since 2018 across artificial intelligence, deep learning, and intelligent information systems, mentoring students through diploma projects. His laboratory work focuses on IoT-based healthcare frameworks and blockchain implementations for privacy-sensitive services, with current projects exploring AI-driven sustainability solutions.

• Byzantine Historiography
• Byzantine Epistolary Writing
• Critical Editions of Byzantine Texts
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Eirini-Sofia Kiapidou serves as Associate Professor of Byzantine Philology in the Department of Philology at the University of Patras. Her academic career spans over two decades with specialization in early and middle Byzantine literature (4th-12th centuries). She holds advanced degrees from the University of Ioannina including a Doctoral Degree in Byzantine Philology (2005). Her research focuses on Byzantine historiography, epistolary writing, and critical editions of medieval texts. Key contributions include three major scholarly books: a 591-page study on John Skylitzes' historiography (2010), a critical edition of Theophylact of Ohrid's hagiographical text (2015), and an upcoming monograph on Byzantine historiographical prefaces (2024). Current research involves editing the Chronicle of Monemvasia within the international project 'El Autor bizantino' led by Juan Signes Codoñer. Teaching responsibilities encompass undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Byzantine Historiography, Byzantine Epistolary Writings, Gender Identities in Byzantine Literature, and specialized seminars on 11th-12th century Byzantine texts. Two doctoral theses on Byzantine passions in historiography and Photius' letters are currently under her supervision. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output in leading Byzantine studies journals with recent emphasis on textual rewriting, proem analysis, and gender studies in Byzantine contexts. Methodologically, she combines philological rigor with cultural analysis of medieval writing practices. Professional activities include regular participation in international research collaborations and academic supervision. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding of Byzantine historical consciousness and textual production mechanisms.