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Elio Lo Cascio is a Professor of Roman History at Sapienza Università di Roma, with a distinguished career spanning multiple universities including Università 'Federico II' di Napoli (1990-2006), Università dell'Aquila (1986-1990), and Università di Lecce (1976-1986). He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Letters at L'Aquila and held visiting positions at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 1993, 2001), École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris, 2009), and the University of British Columbia (2012). Editor of the series Pragmateiai (Edipuglia) Current roles: Corresponding Fellow of the Pontificia Accademia Romana di Archeologia, member of the Consiglio Direttivo of the Istituto Italiano per la Storia Antica Active in international academic panels, including ERC Advanced Grants (2012) His research focuses on the administrative, economic, and demographic history of Rome from the Republic to Late Empire. Key themes include Romanization, urban elites (especially Pompeii), and historiography of ancient history. His publications analyze census procedures, monetary policies, and population dynamics under the Roman Empire. The articles listed reflect his expertise in Roman economic systems, administrative reforms, and demographic studies. Themes span from Servian reforms to late antique coinage, with methodologies combining textual analysis and quantitative approaches. Notable trends include interdisciplinary applications of economic theory to ancient societies and the impact of population shifts on imperial stability. Scientific Awards & Honors : Mercator Fellow (Gast Professor) at DFG-Graduierten Kolleg (2014) Socio corrispondente della Pontificia Accademia Romana di Archeologia (2009) Member, School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study (1993, 2001) Directeur d'études invité at EHESS, Paris (2009) Lo Cascio has advised numerous PhD students and participated in over 50 international conferences across Europe, North America, and Iran. He has held editorial and scientific board roles for multiple academic series and journals.

• Administrative history of the Roman Empire
• Roman monetary history
• Roman economic history
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Gregor Diez is a Researcher at the Institute for Ancient Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz. Since 2025, he has held a doctoral assistant position under Prof. Wolfgang Spickermann, focusing on international relations during the Roman Republic, ancient diplomacy, and optical measurement techniques for analyzing ancient inscriptions. Doctorate in Ancient History and Classical Studies (2024, with distinction) Competitive doctoral fellowship (2022–2024) funded by the Dean's Office of the University of Graz Research Interests: His work bridges ancient history, classical studies, and international relations, with specialized expertise in epigraphy and digital humanities. Current projects examine diplomatic practices in the Hellenistic period and the cultural impact of Roman conquests using advanced inscription analysis. Awards: 2025 – go.investigatio Stipendium from the Austrian Academy of Sciences 2024 – Wissenschaftsförderungsprogramm Erzherzog Johann Zukunftsfonds 2013 – AVL Maturapreis Publications: Recent contributions focus on Polybius’ diplomatic narratives and the archaeological implications of Corinth’s destruction in 146 BCE. His work explores themes of political rupture and continuity in antiquity.

• Ancient History
• Classical Studies
• International Relations
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Professor Catherine Steel is a leading scholar in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Glasgow, where she has held the position of Professor of Classics since 2007. Her research focuses on Roman political history, rhetoric, and the works of Cicero, with notable contributions to understanding Republican Roman orators and the institutional history of the Senate. She earned her BA (1995) and DPhil (1999) from the University of Oxford. Her key achievements include a €1.1M ERC Starting Grant (2012–2017) for editing fragments of Republican Roman orators and a British Academy mid-career fellowship (2011–2012) investigating the Roman Senate's institutional legacy. She has authored or edited over 50 scholarly works, including monographs on Cicero and the end of the Roman Republic. Professor Steel’s awards include Fellowships of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2023) and the British Academy (2022). She actively supervises PhD students on topics like Cicero’s just war theory, Severan monarchy, and rhetoric in Roman law. Her teaching spans Roman history and Latin prose literature, and she contributes to academic leadership roles in the UK classical community.

• Roman Oratory
• Late Roman Republican History
• Roman Senate
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Rupert Wimmer is a Professor at the Institute of Wood Technology and Renewable Resources of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. He serves as an Editorial Board Member for journals like Frontiers in Chemistry and Wood and Fiber Science , and has been a Review Editor for ISRN Forestry (2009–2018). His work bridges wood science , renewable materials , and dendrochronology , with a focus on 3D-printed bio-composites , triboelectric wood processing , and climate reconstruction . His research spans Biocomposites: Innovations in lignin-based materials , wood-plastic composites , and fully recyclable wall systems . Wood Technology: Studies on surface activation , mechanical properties , and dust reduction during machining. Dendrochronology: Climate history analysis via tree rings and wood chemistry . The most recent articles explore circular economy in construction, electrostatic wood treatment , and drought proxies , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Awards include Rudolf Sallinger S&B Innovation Award nominations (2018, 2019) German Study Prize for Wood Materials Research (2010) Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science (2005) He has supervised over 74 theses, including Roman Myna (2025) on innovative dust reduction and Raphaela Hellmayr (2024) on wood-based circular bioeconomy . Grants from EU , FFG , and Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung fund his work. Collaborations span institutions in Australia, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

• Wood Science
• Renewable Materials
• Biocomposites
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Jakob Wisse is a Professor of Latin Language & Literature at Newcastle University , where he has worked since 1999. His primary research focus is on ancient rhetoric , particularly Cicero and his De Oratore , as well as Roman republican intellectual life , historiography , and Latin language studies. He is currently collaborating with Federico Santangelo on a commentary of Sallust's War with Jugurtha and plans to edit the Oxford Classical Text of De Oratore . Wisse holds a PhD in Classics (1994) and a Research Master's equivalent in Mathematics (1983) from the University of Amsterdam. He was elected to The Academy of Europe in 2014. His publications span areas including Ciceronian rhetoric , historiographical narrative , and rhetoric-philosophy intersections in antiquity. Scientific awards: Elected member of Academia Europaea (2014) Research themes include: Roman rhetorical theory and practice Republican intellectual culture Language and historiography in antiquity His upcoming projects aim to explore rhetoric-literature interplay in ancient works.

• Ancient Rhetoric
• Cicero
• De Oratore
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Professor Federico Santangelo (Newcastle University) is a leading scholar in Ancient History , specializing in the political and intellectual history of the Roman Republic, Roman religion, and classical scholarship. He has held positions at Newcastle since 2009, including Professor of Ancient History (2018-present). PhD, University College London (2006) Licenza, Collegio Superiore, Bologna (2002) Laurea, Università di Bologna (2002) Research Focus: Santangelo's work centers on Roman Republic governance, Roman religion (especially divination and civic rituals), classical historiography (including modern interpretations of antiquity), and municipal administration in Roman territories. His recent projects explore the intersection of political ideology and religious practices , with comparative studies on Napoleonic and Roman imperial models . Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Classical Quarterly , Greece and Rome , and Transactions of the American Philological Association , plus 9 monographs and 15 edited volumes. Notable works include Divination, Prediction and the End of the Roman Republic (CUP, 2013) and La religione dei Romani (Laterza, 2022). Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London (2019) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2017) Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (2017) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013) Academic Leadership: Grant recipient for projects mentoring Dr. J. Bastos Marques (BA Newton Fellowship), Dr. I. Matijašić (Research Excellence Academy), and Dr. K. East (Leverhulme ECF). Serves on the Arts and Humanities Panel (British Council) and as peer reviewer for international funding bodies.

• Roman Republic
• Roman Religion
• Ancient Historiography
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Mary Beard is a distinguished Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Classics. She has held significant roles since 1984, including Fellow of Newnham College and University Lecturer. Her research focuses on Roman archaeology, history, art history, and the history of religion. Beard’s academic contributions span influential publications like *SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome* (2015) and *Pompeii: The Life of a Roman Town* (2008). She has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Princess of Asturias Prize (2016), OBE (2013), and Fellow of the British Academy (2010). Her work bridges academic and public engagement, including BBC documentaries and blogs. Key Positions: Professor of Classics (2004–present), Reader in Classics (1999–2004), Fellow of Newnham College (1984–present). Research Themes: Roman social and political history, archaeology, and classical reception. Her publications explore Roman daily life, art, religion, and the cultural legacy of antiquity. Beard advocates for accessible classical scholarship, blending rigorous academic research with public outreach.

• Roman Archaeology
• Roman History
• Roman Art History
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Walter Prochaska is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Austrian Archaeological Institute at the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on archaeometric analysis of white marble provenance in Roman contexts, utilizing geochemical and petrographic methods. Key projects include marble sourcing in Roman Thrace, Corinth, and Ephesos, with significant contributions to establishing provenance databases. Position: Associate Professor Institution: Austrian Academy of Sciences Institute: Austrian Archaeological Institute His work intersects Archaeometry and Material Science , examining marble trade networks across the Roman Empire . Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining geoarchaeology with database development to trace marble origins. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the available data. His expertise in marble provenance analysis has been applied to sites in Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and North Africa, revealing patterns of material circulation and workshop dynamics.

• Archaeometry
• Geochemistry
• Marble Provenance Analysis
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Katarina Nebelin is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of History, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, since October 2020. She previously served as a Research Associate at the Heinrich Schliemann Institute for Classical Studies (University of Rostock, 2011–2020) and the Cluster of Excellence 212 'Religion and Politics' (University of Münster, 2008–2011). Doctorate in Ancient History (Technical University of Dresden, 2011) Master's degree in Ancient History, Philosophy, and Political Science (Universities of Greifswald and Dresden, 2002–2008) Her research focuses on: Ancient philosophical history and elite theory Political culture of Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic History of science and cultural history Reception history of antiquity Role of cults and sanctuaries in ancient state treaties

• Ancient History
• Ancient Philosophical History
• Ancient Political Theory
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Luuk de Ligt is a Professor of Ancient History and Greek and Latin Epigraphy at Leiden University since 2002, following his role as Associate Professor at Utrecht University (2001-2002). His work bridges Roman history, demography, and epigraphy. His research focuses on the History of the Roman Republic, Principate, and Empire, with particular emphasis on Social and Economic History, Globalisation, Urbanisation, and Demography. He explores the interplay between population dynamics, trade, and political structures. Luuk de Ligt’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and articles analyzing Roman fairs, land reforms, and urban networks. His notable projects include the ERC Advanced Project ‘An Empire of 2000 Cities’ (2013) and the VICI-project ‘Peasants, Citizens and Soldiers’ (2003). ERC Advanced Project (2013, ca. 2.5 million euros) Open Competition grant (2010, ca. 800,000 euros) VICI-project (2003, ca. 1.5 million euros) He holds a PhD (cum laude) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1993) and an MA in Classics (cum laude) from the same institution (1988). His academic journey includes postgraduate work at Cambridge (1990) and lecturing on Roman Law at Utrecht (1992).

• History of Roman Republic
• Principate and Empire
• Social and Economic History
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Charles-Édouard Levillain is a prominent Professor of British History at Université de Paris Cité . His career spans significant roles such as Vice President for International Strategy (2020-2021) and Chair of the Department of Anglo-American Studies (2019). A specialist in Early Modern European History , particularly Anglo-Franco-Dutch relations , he bridges diplomatic history with historiography and political thought. Born 1971, France Member of Academia Europaea (since 2021) Foreign Member of Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij (since 2025) His research centers on Anglo-Franco-Dutch relations (1650–1750), historiography of Louis XIV , and Tacitism in North-Western Europe . He analyzes military strategies, diplomatic networks, and transnational memory, exemplified in works on William III and the Glorious Revolution. Key article trends include early modern governance , diplomatic correspondence , and Anglo-Dutch military alliances . His publications critically examine Louis XIV's legacy, 100 Years' War parallels, and Enlightenment perceptions of the Dutch fiscal-military model. Scientific Awards 2025 Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen 2021 Descartes-Huygens Prize 2016 Royal Historical Society Fellowship Levillain is affiliated with research labs like ECHELLES – UMR 8264 at Université de Paris, focusing on decolonial theory and transnational historiography . His work intersects with political science and European cultural studies .

• Early Modern European History
• Anglo-Franco-Dutch Diplomatic Relations
• Louis XIV Historiography
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Teresa Hiergeist serves as Professor and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna, based in the Institute of Romanic Studies. She teaches comprehensive courses in French and Spanish literature including specialized seminars on media studies, esotericism, and transcendental experiences in Spanish silent cinema across multiple semesters through 2025. Her research integrates comparative literature with cultural history, focusing on educational systems in France and Spain circa 1900. She examines how school structures functioned as microcosms reflecting societal transitions between monarchy and republic, analyzing pedagogical texts, children's books, and school fiction to understand evolving concepts of citizenship, social cohesion, and political identity during constitutional formation periods. Her recently published monograph exemplifies this interdisciplinary methodology, revealing how educational discourse shaped national social imaginaries through meticulous analysis of historical materials. This work demonstrates consistent thematic focus on institutional micro-societies and their relationship to broader political transformations. No scientific awards or major grants are documented in the provided materials. Similarly, no advising relationships or laboratory affiliations are specified within the available information.

• Comparative Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
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Dr. Leslie Quade is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) specializing in bioarchaeology and paleopathology. Her research focuses on early life stress, dental cortisol analysis, and health disparities in ancient populations. She holds a BA from Columbia University (USA), MSc from Durham University (UK), and a PhD from Durham. Her work spans multiple countries, including the UK, Czech Republic, France, and Italy. Key research projects include studying cortisol in baby teeth to assess stress in archaeological populations and investigating military mass graves in the Czech Republic. She has secured grants such as the Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant (2021-2023), FWF & OeAW’s Disruptive Innovation Seed Money (2024), and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2025). Her studies explore stress in early life, military populations, and methodological advancements in bioarchaeological analysis. Notable achievements include pioneering cortisol analysis in deciduous teeth and collaborating on projects like the Jičín Observatory mass grave study. She also examines health transitions in historical contexts, such as Post-Roman Gaul and 19th-century child labor in England. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges bioarchaeology, paleopathology, and modern health studies.

• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• Stress Analysis
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Roman Murawski is a Professor of Logic at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, holding this position since 2004. He has also been a Professor of Philosophy since 1992, following his habilitation in 1992 and nomination by the President of the Polish Republic. His academic career at Adam Mickiewicz University spans roles as Assistant Professor (1979-1993) and Associate Professor (1993-2004). Education : Mathematics (BSc, Adam Mickiewicz University, 1972), Licentiatus of Sacra Theologia (Poznan Pontifical Theological Faculty, 1985), PhD in Mathematics (Warsaw University, 1979). Murawski’s research focuses on the philosophy of mathematics, logic, and foundational issues in mathematics. His work explores historical and contemporary perspectives on logic, mathematics, and computer science, with significant contributions to metamathematics, recursive functions, and Gödel's theorems. His notable scientific awards include: Multiple Scientific Prizes from the Ministry of Science and Education (1982, 1987, 1996) Samuel Dickstein Prize (1997) Medal of the Committee of National Education (2003) Polonia Restituta Knight's Cross (2016) Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung fellowships at Heidelberg (1980-1982) and Erlangen (1993-1994) He has authored 17 books, 4 editorial works, and over 200 scientific papers, including monographs on Recursive Functions and Metamathematics (1999) and Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics in the 1920s and 1930s in Poland (2014).

• Philosophy of mathematics
• Logic
• History of mathematics
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Roman Horvath is a Full Professor at the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague. He has held significant roles including Head of Department (2015-), Director for Research (2011-2015), and Head of Research Unit at the Czech National Bank (2009-2010). His affiliations include the European Parliament's Monetary Experts Panel (2015-2019), World Bank consultancy (2019), and leadership in the Czech Economic Society (President 2014-2016). Research Interests: Horvath's work spans Central Banking and Monetary Policy Financial Development and Stability Economic Policy and Growth Bayesian Econometrics Wealth Inequality and Institutional Trust Climate and Natural Disaster Economics His research often integrates empirical analysis, meta-analysis, and policy evaluation. Article Trends: Horvath's publications focus on macroeconomic policy, financial stability, and Bayesian modeling. Key areas include central banking communication, SME finance, remittances, and the impact of natural disasters on financial systems. His work appears in top journals like Journal of International Economics and IMF Economic Review , with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and empirical rigor. Scientific Awards and Honors: European Association of Comparative Economic Studies Biennial Award (2010) Monetary Experts Panel, European Parliament (2015-2019) President, Czech Economic Society (2014-2016) Chair, Grant Agency of Czech Republic Evaluation Committee (2013-2015) Editorial and Advisory Roles: He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Czech Journal of Economics and Finance , Associate Editor for Open Economies Review and Journal of Financial Stability . He has consulted for the European Parliament and World Bank, including a short-term role in August 2024.

• Economics
• Central Banking
• Financial Development
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