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Joey Williams is a Lecturer of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma's Department of Classics and Letters. He specializes in Roman material culture, ancient colonialism, and landscapes of conflict/surveillance. Educated at the University at Buffalo (Ph.D. Mediterranean Archaeology), University of Arizona (M.A. Classical Archaeology), and Hendrix College (B.A. Anthropology/History), he has taught globally in the US, Switzerland, Portugal, and Italy. Ph.D.: Mediterranean Archaeology, University at Buffalo M.A.: Classical Archaeology, University of Arizona B.A.: Anthropology & History, Hendrix College His research focuses on Roman surveillance mechanisms in Portugal's Central Alentejo region, ceramic production, and the socio-cultural role of fish sauce. Active in fieldwork, he co-directs an archaeological excavation in Redondo, Portugal since 2010, and leads projects in Ostia Antica and Lugnano, Italy. His upcoming Ficulle project accepts OU student applications. Recent publications include a 2017 monograph on Roman surveillance and a 2022 chapter analyzing colonial landscapes through tower enclosures. His work intersects archaeology with imperialism studies, emphasizing material evidence of power dynamics. No academic awards are explicitly mentioned. Current projects involve legacy data analysis from Ostia Antica and pottery studies in Lugnano. Teaching includes Latin language courses, classical mythology, and advanced archaeology seminars.

• Roman material culture
• Ancient colonialism
• Landscapes of conflict and surveillance
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M. Rahim Shayegan is a prominent scholar in Iranian and Near Eastern studies, specializing in Old and Middle Iranian philology, Achaemenid-Sasanian history, and Greco-Roman-Iranian cultural interactions. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Göttingen and Sorbonne. His work bridges philology, epigraphy, and historical analysis to explore ancient political ideologies, religious traditions, and cross-cultural exchanges. Education: PhD, Iranian Philology & Ancient History, Harvard University MA, Iranian Philology, Sorbonne University BA, Philosophy & Comparative Philology, University of Cologne Research Interests: Iranian epigraphy and royal inscriptions Political dynamics of pre-Islamic Iranian empires Greco-Roman and Iranian cultural dialogues Zoroastrianism and ancient Near Eastern religions His publications include seminal works like Arsacids and Sasanians: Political Ideology in Post-Hellenistic Persia (2011) and Cyrus the Great: Life and Lore (2019). He has held prestigious fellowships at the Guggenheim Foundation and is a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Awards: Ehsan Yarshater Book Award (2012) Academia Europaea Membership (2019–) Courses Taught: Achaemenid Civilization Sasanian History Old Persian Cuneiform Zoroastrianism and Ancient Religions

• Ancient Iranian History
• Iranian Philology
• Cultural Exchange Studies
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Maria Adank is a Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Chicago and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellow. She holds dual affiliations with the University of Verona (Department of Cultures and Civilizations) and previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Udine (2022-23). Her research focuses on gender history, material culture, and political agency in early modern European republics, particularly Venice and Genoa. Her current project, OSpaMa (2024-26), examines female political agency in Venetian and Genoese republics through objects, spaces, and material culture. This interdisciplinary work challenges traditional historiography by analyzing artworks, written texts, and domestic furnishings to trace women’s influence in republican governance. Recent publications explore Venetian patrician families, early modern libraries, and sartorial politics. Adank completed her Ph.D. in History at the University of Pisa (2021) with a dissertation on the Grimani di San Luca family’s material culture. An upcoming monograph, I Grimani di San Luca: Cultura materiale, genere e potere nella Venezia del Cinque e Seicento , will be published by Viella. Her work bridges art history, gender studies, and political history, emphasizing the interplay between material objects and social identity.

• Early Modern European History
• Material Culture
• Gender History
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Diliana Angelova serves as Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, with scholarly specialization in Byzantine and Roman historical studies emphasizing gender dynamics, religious frameworks, and artistic expression. Education: BA, American University in Bulgaria, 1995 MA, Southern Methodist University, 1998 MA, Harvard University, 2002 PhD, Harvard University, 2005 Her research program critically investigates female agency within imperial systems through interdisciplinary analysis of textual sources, architectural patronage, and material artifacts. Core methodologies integrate gender theory with art historical analysis to reconstruct women's roles in religious and political spheres across late antiquity and early Byzantium, particularly examining how empresses leveraged sacred discourse for authority. Publication trends reveal sustained engagement with imperial ideology through physical manifestations—buildings, ivories, and urban landscapes—demonstrating how female rulers like Pulcheria and Ariadne engineered religious and architectural programs to project power. Thematic continuity connects her monograph on founding narratives with earlier articles exploring material culture as political language. Scientific Awards: Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize, Medieval Academy of America (2006) for outstanding first article in medieval studies Information regarding graduate student supervision and external research funding remains unspecified in available documentation, though her scholarly output indicates active contribution to Byzantine gender studies through major publications and academic reviews.

• Byzantine Studies
• Roman History
• Gender Studies
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Shane Butler is the Nancy H. and Robert E. Hall Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University, where he also directs the Classics Research Lab and serves as Director of Graduate Studies. He holds a PhD from Columbia University (2000) and has taught at the University of Bristol, UCLA, and the University of Pennsylvania. His research spans Latin literature, classical reception, sensation studies, aesthetics, queer theory, and media history, focusing on the interplay between embodiment and art. Education: PhD in Classics from Columbia University (2000). Prior to Hopkins, he held faculty positions at the University of Bristol, UCLA, and UPenn. He has been a residential fellow at the American Academy in Rome, Villa I Tatti, the Getty Villa, and the MPIWG Berlin. Research focuses on Latin literature from antiquity to early modernity, classical reception theory, and the sensory dimensions of ancient aesthetics. Notable works include The Passions of John Addington Symonds (2022), The Ancient Phonograph (2015), and Sound and the Ancient Senses (2019). He co-edits the Classical Philology special issue on 'Philology Transfigured' and directs the John Addington Symonds Project. Awards include fellowships at leading institutions and editorial roles, including Associate Editor of the I Tatti Renaissance Library. His recent work explores queer philology and the intersection of sound studies with ancient literature.

• Latin Literature
• Classical Reception Studies
• Sensation and Cognition
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Maria Silvia Sarais serves as a Lecturer within the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), where she contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs in Classical Studies. Her academic profile centers on advanced instruction and research in ancient Mediterranean civilizations, with particular emphasis on literary analysis and cultural interpretation. Her research portfolio encompasses a sophisticated interdisciplinary range of classical scholarship: Latin Poetry, examining stylistic innovations and socio-political contexts in Roman verse Greek and Roman Drama, analyzing theatrical conventions and performance traditions Seneca studies, focusing on philosophical contributions and literary techniques Ancient Literary Criticism, investigating early theoretical frameworks for textual analysis Poetic Theory and Metapoetics, exploring self-referential elements in classical composition Classical Mythology and Contemporary Reception, tracing evolutionary adaptations of mythic narratives Gender and Ethnicity in Classical Literature, interrogating identity construction and representation in antiquity No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials. While the available information does not specify doctoral or master's students under her supervision, nor detail external research funding sources, her role as Doctoral Lecturer indicates active engagement in advanced academic mentorship within Hunter College's graduate program structure. There is no reference to dedicated research laboratories, collaborative teams, or specialized research centers associated with her current academic position.

• Latin Poetry
• Greek and Roman Drama
• Seneca
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Nizar F. Hermes serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at the University of Virginia, concurrently holding the position of Director of Graduate Studies. His office is located in 141 New Cabell Hall, with Spring 2025 office hours held Tuesdays from 12:00-3:00 PM. He maintains dual professional email contacts through the university system. His academic foundation includes: PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Toronto Dr. Hermes' research program centers on North African and Mediterranean literary traditions, with deep specialization in premodern Arabic-Islamic cultural production. His work investigates poetic representations of urban spaces, cross-cultural encounters between the Islamic world and Europe, and the transmission of literary heritage across the Mediterranean. Particular attention is given to Maghribī poetic imagination, elegiac traditions, and the intersection of literature with food history and refugee experiences. His methodological approach combines close textual analysis with historical contextualization to reveal continuities in Arab literary consciousness. Analysis of his recent publications (2014-2025) reveals three dominant scholarly trajectories: 1) The literary reconstruction of North African cities through poetic elegies, 2) Cross-cultural encounters documented in Arabic travel literature and folk poetry, and 3) The representation of European 'others' in medieval Arabic texts. His 2024 monograph 'Of Lost Cities' synthesizes these threads while his edited volume 'The City in Arabic Literature' (2018) establishes foundational frameworks for urban studies in Arabic literary criticism. No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials. While his role as Director of Graduate Studies indicates active mentorship responsibilities, specific student advisees and grant funding details were not provided in the available documentation. His scholarly output demonstrates sustained engagement with graduate education through publications on teaching methodologies for Arabic humanistic literature. No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams were referenced, though his co-edited volumes and multi-author publications suggest active participation in scholarly communities focused on Mediterranean studies and comparative literature.

• North African and Mediterranean Studies
• Premodern Arabic-Islamic Studies
• Comparative and World Literatures and Cultures
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Mario Telò is a Professor of Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Comparative Literature, and Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley, with an affiliation in the Program for Critical Theory. He serves as Chief Editor of the journal Classical Antiquity and sits on the editorial board of Representations . His work bridges antiquity and modernity through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on psychoanalysis, queer theory, and political theory. Telò has authored monographs such as Archive Feelings: A Theory of Greek Tragedy (2020) and Resistant Form: Aristophanes and the Comedy of Crisis (2023), exploring themes like tragic aesthetics, crisis, and canonical reimagining. Recent projects include co-editing Reading Greek Tragedy with Judith Butler (2024) and organizing conferences on Jean-Luc Nancy and Classics. His research emphasizes textual form’s emancipatory potential, engaging with art, film, and architecture to deconstruct normative narratives. Education : His academic background is not detailed here, but his prolific publications reflect advanced expertise in Classics and interdisciplinary humanities. Research Interests : Telò’s work critically examines Greek tragedy and comedy through modern theoretical frameworks. He investigates the interplay between aesthetic form and political/social issues, leveraging psychoanalysis (Freud, Lacan) and queer theory (Judith Butler, Lee Edelman) to analyze ancient texts. His focus on 'resistant form' highlights how classical works challenge equilibrium and normativity, offering tools for contemporary critical discourse. Grants & Collaborations : He co-organizes international conferences (e.g., on Jean-Luc Nancy) and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like a forthcoming book on artist William Kentridge. His editorial work spans special journal issues on topics like elemental objects and queer philology. Labs/Teams : He leads editorial initiatives and hosts academic events such as the Townsend Center book chats and Syndicate symposia, fostering dialogue between classicists and modern theorists.

• Ancient and Modern Drama
• Psychoanalysis
• Queer Theory
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Alexander Jones is a Professor of the History of the Exact Sciences in Antiquity at New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW). He holds a Classics degree from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in the history of ancient mathematical sciences from Brown University. Previously, he served for sixteen years at the University of Toronto in the Classics Department and the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the history and transmission of mathematical and astronomical knowledge across ancient cultures, with particular emphasis on Babylonian, Greek, and Roman contexts. Key areas include the Antikythera Mechanism, Ptolemaic astronomy, and the cultural exchanges between Mesopotamia and the Greco-Roman world. He has curated major exhibitions such as Before Pythagoras (2011) and Time and Cosmos in Greco-Roman Antiquity (2016-17). Education: B.A. Classics, University of British Columbia PhD History of Mathematical Sciences, Brown University His publications include groundbreaking editions of ancient scientific texts, such as Pappus of Alexandria's commentary on geometrical methods and fragments from the Oxyrhynchus papyri. His current research involves reconstructing ancient Babylonian chronology through the NEH-funded Shanati project. Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship Francis Bacon Award in the History of Science Membership in the Académie Internationale d'Histoire des Sciences As Principal Investigator of the Shanati project, he leads efforts to synchronize Babylonian calendars with the Julian calendar. His work bridges material culture and textual analysis, often involving interdisciplinary collaboration with archaeologists and historians of technology.

• History of Science
• Ancient Astronomy
• History of Mathematics
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Caitie Barrett is a Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University. She co-directs the Casa della Regina Carolina archaeological project at Pompeii, a joint initiative between Cornell University and the University of Bologna. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology (Archaeology), Yale University B.A. in Anthropology (Archaeology), Harvard University Her research investigates everyday life, religious experience, and cross-cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean. She specializes in Egyptian and Greco-Roman archaeology, particularly household religion and material culture. Her work examines how objects and images created meaning in domestic contexts. She has received funding from numerous organizations including the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Geographic Society, and the Fulbright Foundation. At Cornell, she received teaching and advising awards including the Robert A. and Donna B. Paul Award for Excellence in Advising. Her publications include 'Domesticating Empire: Egyptian Landscapes in Pompeian Gardens' and 'Egyptianizing Figurines from Delos: A Study in Hellenistic Religion'. She also co-edited 'Households in Context: Dwelling in Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt'.

• Mediterranean Archaeology
• Egyptian Archaeology
• Household Archaeology
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Janet H. Johnson is the Morton D. Hull Distinguished Service Professor of Egyptology at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Oriental Institute. She has been teaching and researching at UChicago since 1971. Her expertise spans Egyptian language, particularly Demotic, and the history of Egypt's Late Period (1st millennium B.C.). Education: Ph.D. in Egyptology, University of Chicago, 1972 Research Interests: Johnson focuses on Demotic grammar, legal texts, gender studies in ancient Egyptian society, and economic practices. She directs the Chicago Demotic Dictionary Project , a foundational resource for studying this ancient language. Her work bridges linguistic analysis with social history, particularly examining women’s roles, property rights, and legal frameworks in Late Period Egypt. Teaching & Contributions: She teaches courses on Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs, ancient Near Eastern history, and gender in Egyptology. Her publications include Thus Wrote 'Onchsheshonqy (a Demotic grammar) and analyses of Demotic verbal systems. She frequently collaborates on projects involving Demotic papyri and museum artifacts. Labs/Teams: Lead director of the Chicago Demotic Dictionary Project , an interdisciplinary effort to document and analyze Demotic language materials.

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian Language
• Late Period Egypt
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Paul Christesen serves as the William R. Kenan Professor of Ancient Greek History in the Department of Classics at Dartmouth College and holds a Life Fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. His academic leadership includes chairing the Classics Department while maintaining active research and editorial commitments. Education B.A. from Dartmouth College M.A. from Columbia University M. Phil. from Columbia University Ph.D. from Columbia University His research integrates ancient Greek political systems with sport historiography , featuring groundbreaking work on Spartan society and Olympic victor lists. He pioneers geospatial methodologies through Geographic Information Systems to analyze archaeological settlement patterns, bridging traditional philology with digital humanities. Current projects examine sport's relationship to democratic development across historical eras. Christesen's publications reveal evolving focus from foundational Olympic chronology studies toward interdisciplinary analyses of sport's societal impact, increasingly incorporating digital archaeological approaches and comparative political frameworks. His editorial work shapes contemporary discourse in classical reception studies. Scientific Awards William R. Kenan Professorship (prestigious endowed chair) Life Fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge As an educator, Christesen teaches core courses including Classical Studies 1: Antiquity Today and specialized seminars on Greek athletics and Archaic history. His departmental leadership and editorial projects demonstrate significant institutional impact, though specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't provided in source materials.

• Ancient Greek History
• Sparta
• Sport History
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Frank Thielman is Professor of Divinity and holds the Presbyterian Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, where he has taught New Testament and Greek since 1989. He specializes in New Testament studies with a particular focus on Pauline theology and the cultural context of early Christianity. Dr. Thielman's educational background includes a PhD from Duke University, BA and MA degrees from the University of Cambridge, and a BA from Wheaton College. He also completed additional studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His research interests center on Paul and his letters, biblical theology, and the material and cultural setting of first century Christianity. Thielman's scholarly work provides deep insights into New Testament theology, particularly the Pauline corpus, with emphasis on how early Christian thought developed within its historical and cultural context. His approach combines careful exegesis with theological synthesis, examining how the New Testament writings form a coherent theological whole while addressing specific historical situations. Thielman's recent publications demonstrate consistent expertise in Pauline studies, with particular attention to Romans and the theology of grace. His scholarship bridges historical-critical analysis with constructive theological reflection, making significant contributions to understanding Paul's relationship with the Jewish law and the broader theological implications of New Testament writings. Dr. Thielman is an active member of several scholarly organizations including the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (Society for New Testament Studies), Society of Biblical Literature, Institute for Biblical Research, Evangelical Theological Society, and Catholic Biblical Association. As an ordained Presbyterian (PCA) minister, Dr. Thielman brings practical ministry experience to his academic work. His teaching and writing reflect a commitment to connecting rigorous scholarship with pastoral application. He has authored numerous books and articles that serve both academic and church communities, including his well-received commentaries and his recent 2025 publication Paul, Apostle of Grace , which has been praised as a definitive biography of Paul for a new generation.

• Pauline Theology
• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Theology
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Andrew Lund is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Tulane University. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Cincinnati (2023), an M.A. (2018), and a B.A. (2013). His research focuses on Greek and Latin literature, particularly Roman drama, with an emphasis on performance culture and social identity. He is completing a monograph, Seneca Comicus: Comic Enrichment and the Reception of the seruus callidus in Senecan Tragedy , and explores the reception of Terence’s plays across eras. Education: Ph.D./M.A. Classics (University of Cincinnati), B.A. Classics (Grand Valley State University) Research interests include ancient drama’s role in shaping cultural narratives, the interplay between literary and material evidence, and how status, gender, and identity are constructed in classical texts. His work bridges classical antiquity with modern reception studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Prior appointments include Colorado College and the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (Centro). He currently teaches courses such as CLAS-1010: The Rise of Rome. Awards: FAAR Fellowship (2023) No grants or advising details are explicitly provided in the text. He contributes to academic discussions through his research projects and teaching.

• Ancient drama
• Spectacle and performance culture
• Greek and Latin poetry
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Dennis Duke is a Professor of Physics at the Florida State University (FSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Scientific Computing. His academic career spans over four decades, with roles including Director of the Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI) and leadership in numerous national and international computing initiatives. He holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University (1970) and a D.Phil. from Iowa State University (1974). His research focuses on High Performance Computing, Computational Ancient Astronomy, and Nonlinear Dynamics. Notable contributions include reconstructing ancient astronomical models (e.g., Ptolemaic planetary systems) and analyzing historical star catalogs. He has authored over 150 publications, including seminal work on Babylonian-Greek mathematical transmission and Indian astronomical traditions. Awards include multiple COFRS Awards (1985, 1986) and the President's Continuing Education Award (1992). Duke has organized major supercomputing conferences (e.g., SC98) and served on committees for DOE supercomputing initiatives. His work bridges computational science with historical scholarship, exemplified by animations of ancient planetary models and statistical analyses of precession effects. Professional affiliations include the American Physical Society and Sigma Xi.

• High Performance Computing and Networking
• Computational Ancient Astronomy
• Nonlinear Time Series
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