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Bernardo Jesús Periñán Gómez, currently a Professor of Private Law at Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville, Spain) , specializes in Roman Law and its reception into modern legal systems. He leads the research group From the European Common Law to Civil Law and has established research stations at institutions like Harvard and Pavia. His work bridges historical jurisprudence with contemporary legal challenges, particularly in pandemic-related obligations and urban liability frameworks. Education: Doctorate in Roman Law from Universidad de Sevilla (1997) focusing on the Senatus Consultum Macedonianum. Research: Explores Roman legal structures, comparative law, and globalization's impact on individual juridical capacity. Publications: Over 40 articles and monographs in journals like Revista Internacional de Derecho Romano and Boletín Mexicano de Derecho Comparado , emphasizing doctrinal continuity and adaptation. Awards & Roles: Serves on international scientific committees, directs doctoral theses, and contributes to editorial boards including Persona Collection at Comares Publishing.

• Roman Law
• Civil Law
• Comparative Law
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Antonio Viana Tomé is a Professor and former Dean (2012–2021) of the Faculty of Canon Law at the University of Navarra. He holds PhDs in Canon Law (1984) and Law (1987) from the University of Navarra, and studied at the University of Deusto (Law, 1979) and University of Bamberg (as DAAD scholar, 1992). His research focuses on hierarchical Church governance, canon law structures, and ecclesiastical organizations. He directed the journal Ius Canonicum (1991–2009) and co-edited the General Dictionary of Canon Law (2012). Awards include the DAAD Scholarship (1992). He has served in leadership roles such as Vice President of the Spanish Association of Canonists (2002–2004) and on the board of the Consociatio Internationalis Studio Iuris Canonici Promovendo . His work bridges legal and theological dimensions of church governance. Educación: Licenciado en Derecho, Universidad de Deusto (1979) Doctor en Derecho Canónico, Universidad de Navarra (1984) Doctor en Derecho, Universidad de Navarra (1987) Investigación: Specializes in Church governance structures, canon law codification, and ecclesiastical institutions. Key themes include: Hierarchical organization of the Church Legal foundations of prelatures Canon law interpretation in contemporary contexts Reconocimientos: DAAD Scholarship (1992) Docencia y liderazgo: Dean of Canon Law Faculty (2012–2021), full professor since 2005. Involved in major projects like the General Dictionary of Canon Law , a collaborative global effort. Active in academic and professional networks, contributing to legal scholarship and church policy.

• Canon Law
• Church Governance
• Hierarchical Organization of the Church
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Jordi Redondo Sánchez is a Professor in the Department of Classical Phil at the University of Valencia, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. His academic work centers on Greek Philology, with a strong emphasis on classical reception, ancient Greek literature, and translation studies, particularly in Catalan and Iberian contexts. His research interests include Hellenistic poetry, epigram, tragedy, rhetoric, linguistic analysis of classical texts, and the transmission of classical culture through medieval and modern literature. He is a member of two research groups: the GIRLC (Research Group on the Reception of Classical Literatures) and GIRHA (Resources Innovation Group in Ancient History), reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with both literary and historical dimensions of the ancient world. The majority of his recent publications (2021–2024) are critical reviews and literary analyses focusing on Euripides, Sophocles, Theocritus, Bion, Pausanias, and Herodotus, as well as studies on biblical translations such as the Montserrat Bible and the Interconfessional Catalan Bible. His articles often explore narrative motifs, translation variants, linguistic features, and the interplay between myth and literature across cultures and periods, demonstrating a consistent scholarly focus on philological precision and cultural continuity. He earned his PhD from the University of Salamanca in 1986 with a thesis on the linguistic study of Antiphon’s speeches, supervised by Dr. Antonio López Eire. No scientific awards or student advisement information is mentioned in the provided texts. His active research and publication record suggest ongoing contributions to classical scholarship, particularly in the areas of textual criticism, reception studies, and Iberian engagement with the classical tradition.

• Greek Philology
• Classical Reception
• Ancient Greek Literature
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Dr. Pedro Trapero Fernandez is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cádiz, affiliated with the Department of History, Geography and Philosophy and the Institute of Viticulture and Agri-Food Research (IVAGRO). He leads the HUM240 Historical Heritage of Andalusia in Antiquity research group and specializes in Ancient History, with particular focus on Roman viticulture, landscape archaeology, and geospatial analysis. PhD in Ancient History and Archaeology (2020) with thesis on Roman Viticulture in the Hasta Regia and the Guadalquivir Estuary Research expertise in non-invasive techniques: GIS, drones, ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry Active academic collaborations with international institutions including FORTH (Greece) His research integrates classical agronomic texts like Columella with modern geospatial technologies to reconstruct ancient agricultural practices and mobility networks. Key projects include Roman road network analysis, viticulture modeling, and archaeological applications of GIS in Spain and Portugal. He has contributed to coastal and inland connectivity studies in Roman and Medieval contexts. Scientific publications demonstrate technical proficiency in geophysical prospecting and historical modeling. Notable works include: GIS applications for Roman property surveying, multidisciplinary analysis of wine production, and innovative methodologies for studying ancient transportation networks. As an educator, he has taught at undergraduate and master's levels through predoctoral contracts and developed flipped classroom methodologies for humanities teaching. Current affiliations include the Agustín de Horozco Seminar on Economic Studies and multiple international research partnerships.

• Ancient History
• Landscape Archaeology
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Archaeology
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David Martinez-Chico is a Research Fellow at the University of Valencia's Department of Prehistory, Archaeology and Ancient History within the Faculty of Geography and History. He currently holds an Atracció de Talent Fellowship at the University of Barcelona (2025-2026) and previously received the Margarita Salas Fellowship at the Universities of Valencia and Girona (2022-2024). His research focuses on ancient numismatics, Mediterranean archaeology, and Roman military-economic systems. Dr. Martinez-Chico earned his PhD in Numismatics from the University of Valencia in 2020 with the thesis "Los tesoros imperiales de Hispania," supervised by Dr. Pere Pau Ripollès Alegre. He completed his Master's degree in Archaeology at the University of Valencia in 2017 and his Bachelor's degree in History at the University of Murcia in 2016. His academic journey reflects a deep specialization in Mediterranean historical archaeology with increasing methodological sophistication. Martinez-Chico's research interests span Classical Archaeology, Ancient Numismatics (particularly Greek and Roman), and Historical Materialism. His work examines the intersection of coinage, military organization, and economic systems in the ancient Mediterranean world, with particular focus on how coins, riches, and lands were distributed among soldiers and warriors from Late Pharaonic through Early Medieval times. His publications reveal intricate connections between monetary systems and military logistics across the Mediterranean basin and its peripheries, from Central Europe to the Sahara margins. His recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation, including the development of the AMALIA algorithm for lead isotope analysis, which has enhanced understanding of Roman metallurgical practices. Analysis of coin hoards from Spain, Yemen, Iraq, and Turkey provides evidence for trade networks, military campaigns, and economic practices that challenge traditional narratives about cultural isolation in antiquity. Atracció de Talent Fellow at the University of Barcelona (2025-2026) Margarita Salas Fellow at the Universities of Valencia and Girona (2022-2024) Editor of "Coins, Riches and Lands. Paying for Military Manpower in Antiquity and Early Medieval Times" (2025) Co-author of over 50 scholarly publications in international journals Martinez-Chico actively collaborates with international researchers on numismatic and archaeological projects. His work on clipped siliquae in Southern Spain has transformed understanding of late Roman monetary practices, while his research on Byzantine solidi hoards provides crucial evidence for Mediterranean economic connections during political transitions. His interdisciplinary approach combines traditional archaeological methods with advanced scientific techniques to reconstruct ancient economic systems. As a member of the GRAM Archaeological Research Group on the Mediterranean, Martinez-Chico contributes to regional archaeological projects while maintaining international connections. His current research examines the relationship between military organization and economic systems in Late Antiquity, with particular focus on the transformation of Roman military pay structures during the 4th-5th centuries CE.

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient Numismatics
• Roman History
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Alejandro Beltrán Ortega is a researcher and faculty member at Universidad Complutense de Madrid's Department of Art History, with additional affiliation at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid. He holds a PhD in Ancient History from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2016) with a dissertation on epigraphy and territory in southern Asturia and northeastern Lusitania, supervised by Dr. Inés Sastre Prats and Dr. María del Rosario Hernando Sobrino. His research focuses on Roman archaeology with particular emphasis on mining landscapes in the Iberian Peninsula, especially the Pino del Oro region in Zamora, Spain, and northeastern Portugal. His work employs landscape archaeology methodologies to understand territorial organization, social dynamics, and economic structures in Roman provincial areas. His research bridges archaeology, epigraphy, and historical analysis to reconstruct ancient mining operations, settlement patterns, and religious practices in Roman Hispania. Beltrán Ortega's publications reveal consistent research trajectories examining Roman mining techniques, particularly gold extraction, the relationship between mining activities and territorial organization, epigraphic evidence from mining regions, and the integration of mining economies within broader Roman provincial structures. His work demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing bedrock mortars, mining landscapes, and the epigraphic record from mining zones. His research has been instrumental in documenting the unique characteristics of Roman gold mining in northwestern Iberia, including the geoarchaeological evidence from Pino del Oro and the connections between mining operations and administrative structures in the Roman provinces of Lusitania and Asturia.

• Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology
• Landscape Archaeology
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Gonzalo Carlos Malvarez García is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University , affiliated with the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy . He serves as Head of the Physical Geography Area and Coordinator of the Academic Committee for the Doctorate in Environment and Society. His research groups include COSTAS (Coastal Environments) and GCRL (Global Change Research Lab) . He holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Ulster (UK). His teaching includes Physical Geography , Coastal Geography , Spatial Planning , and Geographic Information Science at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. Research Interests: Coastal geomorphology and sediment dynamics Anthropogenic impact on coastal systems Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Coastal resilience and risk assessment Application of geospatial technologies Historical-environmental interactions Key Contributions: Pioneering studies on sediment budgets affected by reservoirs in Mediterranean coasts Analysis of Roman-era coastal industrial settlements Development of morphodynamic indicators for coastal management Interdisciplinary approaches to coastal tourism sustainability Implementation of SDI systems for coastal governance Storm impact modeling on coupled human-natural coastal systems

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Sediment Dynamics
• Environmental Management
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María Garcia Nieto Barón is an Assistant Professor specializing in canon law, church governance, and gender studies within religious institutions. Her work focuses on historical and legal analysis of women's roles in the Catholic Church, ecclesiastical administration reforms, and church-state relations. She has contributed to scholarly reviews of seminal works on papal governance, concordat law, and theological jurisprudence. Research Interests Canon Law and its modern applications Gender equity in religious hierarchies Ecclesiastical governance structures Church-state cooperation frameworks Her recent publications analyze the evolving roles of laypeople in the Roman Curia, legal interpretations of papal decrees, and comparative studies of religious freedom across European legal systems. She frequently engages with foundational texts in theological jurisprudence and contributes to academic dialogues on institutional reform within religious organizations. María's research demonstrates a focus on bridging historical theological scholarship with contemporary legal challenges facing modern religious institutions. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her consistent academic output reflects deep engagement with canonical and gender studies within religious contexts.

• Canon Law
• Church History
• Gender Studies in Religion
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Joaquín Javier Escrivá Ivars is a full Professor in the field of Roman Law and State Ecclesiastical Law. His academic work focuses on the intersection of law, religion, and family, particularly within the Spanish legal context. His research interests include: Ecclesiastical Law Roman Law Family Law and Social Value of the Family Law and Religion Legal Sociology He completed his doctoral studies at the Universidad de Navarra in 1982 with a thesis on the concept of religious confession in Spanish ecclesiastical law, supervised by Dr. Pedro Lombardía Díaz. His notable contribution includes co-authoring the book La familia, recurso de la sociedad , which analyzes the role of the family in Spanish society using national survey data from 2011, covering family life, couple relationships, parent-child dynamics, work-family balance, and social capital. There is no information available regarding scientific awards, grants, or student supervision in the provided texts. He is active in academic research, with affiliations likely tied to a Spanish public university, though the specific institution is not explicitly stated in the provided content.

• Ecclesiastical Law
• State Ecclesiastical Law
• Roman Law
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Carmen José Alejos Grau serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biblical Studies and Church History at the Faculty of Theology, University of Navarra, where she has maintained continuous academic engagement since completing dual doctorates. Her institutional affiliation reflects deep integration within Navarra's theological research ecosystem. Her educational foundation includes two University of Navarra doctorates: 1990: The "Brief Christian Rule" (1547). First New Spanish ascetic manual, sources and sacramental theology 1993: Pedro de Gante and Diego Valadés the pedagogical methods in the school of San José de los Naturales (1526-1572) , supervised by Dr. Javier Vergara Ciordia Her scholarship centers on ecclesiastical history in colonial and modern Latin America , with acute focus on Mexican Church-state dynamics , missionary-indigenous relations , and Vatican diplomatic interventions . Through meticulous archival work, she examines how religious institutions navigated political ruptures from independence movements to the Cristero War, revealing persistent tensions between ultramontane authority and national sovereignty. Her analysis of sacramental theology in New Spain demonstrates how catechetical methods shaped cultural syncretism. Analysis of her 50+ publications (1990-2024) shows sustained investigation into three interconnected domains: (1) ecclesiastical diplomacy during political transitions (e.g., Propaganda Fide investigations of indigenous slavery 1918-1922), (2) constitutional conflicts (Mexican Reform Laws 1848-1874, 1917 Constitution), and (3) historical identity formation (500-year Mexico City evolution, Hispanic world fragmentation). Recent works increasingly employ transnational frameworks comparing Vatican interventions across Latin American nations. Her academic service includes extensive book reviewing of major works on Hispanic-Catholic institutions and Latin American religious history, though specific grant funding or doctoral supervision details remain undisclosed in public sources. Current research appears focused on 20th-century Church-state conflicts during Mexico's revolutionary period.

• Church History
• Biblical Studies
• History of Christianity in Latin America
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Rocio Del Carmen Gordillo Hervas is a Professor at the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy within the Faculty of Humanities at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain. Her academic work focuses on Greek and Roman History, Classical Archaeology, and the History of Religions during the Roman Empire period. Specializes in religious rituals and civic identity formation Co-organizer of international conferences on Hadrianic studies Active researcher in Greek agonistic associations and imperial cults She has authored significant publications analyzing the Panhellenion, Emperor worship dynamics, and religious festivals. Her recent studies examine Antinous cults, Hadrianic reforms, and Greek-Roman cultural interactions. She collaborates with international scholars and participates in academic conferences discussing topics like sensory religion and imperial identity negotiation. Her work appears in journals such as Gerión, Studia Historica, and Hermes. She also contributes to collective volumes on cultural symbiosis, religious diversity, and historical fiction reception. Current research explores provincial religious economies and the role of festivals in imperial integration.

• Greek and Roman History
• Classical Archaeology
• Roman Architecture
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Laura Sanz Martín is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC), affiliated with the Faculty of Law. She holds a Doctorate in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and has been a member of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation since 1999. Her primary research focuses on Roman Law, particularly women’s legal status in antiquity, tutelage systems, and the evolution of legal concepts into modern frameworks. She has authored multiple books, including La tutela en el derecho romano and Sociedad y derecho en la Hispania Romana . Professionally, she has served as Secretary of the Doctoral Commission at UCJC since 2023 and previously held academic leadership roles at the San Pablo CEU University. Her teaching contributions include pioneering courses on adapting legal education to the European Credit System (EEES) and digital methodologies. She has directed significant research projects on labor law, including analyses of telework and corporate surveillance’s impact on privacy rights. Her awards include the 3rd Premio de Iniciación a la Investigación San Raimundo de Peñafort (1997) for research excellence. She actively participates in international conferences, such as the Königswinter European Seminar (2007) and the Universidad de La Laguna Roman Law Symposium (2022). Her work bridges historical legal principles with modern challenges, emphasizing gender equity and technological adaptations in legal practice.

• Roman Law
• Labor Law
• Family Law
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Mario Lorente Muñoz is a Researcher (Predoctoral, Séneca) at the University of Murcia's Department of Prehistory, Archaeology, Ancient History, Medieval History and Historiographic Sciences. He holds a PhD in Ancient History (cum laude) from the University of Murcia, along with Master's degrees in History & Heritage and Secondary Education. His work focuses on Early Christianity, Roman Imperial Persecutions, and Antiquity's socio-religious dynamics. Education PhD in Ancient History: University of Murcia (cum laude) Master's: History and Historical Heritage (University of Murcia) Master's: Teacher Training for Secondary Education (University of Murcia) Research Interests His research explores the socio-political dimensions of early Christian communities, particularly their interactions with Roman authority during persecutions. Key themes include the Council of Elvira's role in Hispanic Christianity, the biopolitical framework of Roman persecution, and the cultural impact of ancient plagues like the 'Cyprian Plague.' Publications Overview His work analyzes Roman imperial policies toward Christians, tracing shifts from local to empire-wide persecution (Decian/Valerianic to Diocletianic eras). He also studies marginalized groups like the 'Parabolanos' in Alexandria and historical epidemiology's role in shaping religious practices. Recent contributions include studies on Cyprian of Carthage's writings on poverty and martyrdom narratives from the 3rd century. Collaborations He co-organized the virtual conference Annus nefastus (2020), analyzing Roman responses to crises. Active in peer review, he has evaluated works on slavery legislation and African Christian movements.

• Early Christianity
• Roman History
• Ancient Persecutions
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Maria Jose Vilar Garcia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern, Contemporary and American History at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Murcia (2003) with a dissertation on the administrative and social transformations in Murcia during Spain's early liberalism (1810-1837). Her research focuses on 19th-century Spanish history, particularly diplomatic relations, monastic institutions, and political reforms. She is part of the 'America and Spain, Yesterday and Today' research group and has published widely on topics including Spanish-Moroccan diplomacy, royal exiles, and church-state dynamics. Key research areas include the political and social history of 19th-century Spain, with special attention to diplomatic missions (e.g., Francisco Merry y Colom's 1863 Moroccan journey), monastic secularization processes in Murcia's Santa Clara monastery, and the historical memory of Queen Isabel II's exile. Her work bridges archival research with historiographical analysis, emphasizing primary sources like travel diaries and government records. Recent publications explore themes such as the early Palestinian statehood (1948-1973), the role of liberal press in shaping political narratives, and the financial constraints impacting Spain's diplomatic corps during the transition to liberalism. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates gender studies (e.g., women's roles in monastic economies) and transnational perspectives (e.g., Spain's relationships with North African and European powers). Her academic contributions include editing historical documents, such as the diary of Francisco Merry y Colom's Moroccan mission and the catalog of Cardinal Luis Belluga's Roman library. These projects highlight her focus on recovering marginalized historical narratives and preserving cultural heritage.

• Contemporary History
• Spanish History
• Diplomatic History
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Juan Alfredo Obarrio Moreno is a Professor in the Department of Roman Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, Spain. His academic work is deeply rooted in the historical development of Western legal systems, particularly focusing on the continuity of Roman law in medieval Hispanic kingdoms. His research interests include: Roman Law Legal History Western Legal Tradition Medieval Law Hispanic Legal History Comparative Legal History He is an active member of the WESTLAW research group, also known as 'The Alan Watson Group: The Making of Western Law,' which explores the evolution and influence of Roman law in shaping modern Western legal frameworks. Dr. Obarrio earned his doctorate from the Universidad de Alicante in 1995 with a thesis titled Pervivencia del derecho romano en los reinos hispano-medievales (ss. V-XIII) , supervised by Dr. Jesús Daza Martínez. His scholarly contributions are primarily in the domain of legal historiography and the transmission of Roman legal principles through medieval legal systems. He can be contacted at juan.obarrio@uv.es .

• Roman Law
• Legal History
• Western Legal Tradition
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