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• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Archaeology
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Dr. Lokman Tay is an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Art History, where he has served since 2015. Previously, he worked as a Lecturer at Akdeniz University (2013–2015) and Erciyes University (2010–2013). He earned his Ph.D. in Art History from Erciyes University (2015) and holds a Master's degree in Art History from Gazi University (2010). Doctorate: Erciyes University, Social Sciences Institute, Art History (2015) Master’s: Gazi University, Social Sciences Institute, Art History (2010) Bachelor’s: Gazi University, Faculty of Letters, Art History (2008) Associate Degree: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Vocational School (2002) His research focuses on Turkish-Islamic art, archaeology, and historical architecture, particularly Seljuk and Ottoman-era structures in Anatolia. His publications examine topics such as village architecture, water mills, mosque decorations, and historical inscriptions. Between 2010 and 2022, he authored 34 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Tay has supervised 10 postgraduate theses, including studies on Antalya's Seljuk bridges, tombstones, and wooden decorations. He also contributed to the 2017 project "Kayseri İli Pınarbaşı İlçesindeki Köy Okullarının Tespit ve Belgelenmesi" as a team member. His work often bridges archaeological fieldwork with academic critique, as seen in his reviews for journals like MJH İnsani Bilimler Dergisi .

• Technical Art History
• Visual Art Before 1850
• Pathways to Sustainability

Dr. Marjolijn Bol is an Associate Professor of Technical Art History at the Department of History and Art History , University of Utrecht, where she leads the ERC-funded DURARE project (2020-2025). She specializes in the intersection of art history , material science , and historical craftsmanship , with particular focus on material mimesis , artistic durability , and pre-industrial craft knowledge . Established the Utrecht ArtLab (2018) for interdisciplinary research on art materials Co-editor of Studies in Art & Materiality (Brill) and Art Matters journal Member of De Jonge Akademie (KNAW) and Utrecht Young Academy Research Focus combines technical analysis of historical artworks with experimental reconstructions to uncover material knowledge transmission. Key projects include: DURARE (ERC Starting Grant): Long-term study of durability in art through material choices, social practices, and knowledge institutions Art and Deception (Veni grant): Investigated material imitation across pre-industrial crafts Collaborative work on Renaissance manuscript BnF Ms. Fr. 640 with Columbia University's Making and Knowing Project Scientific Leadership includes organizing international conferences like: Material Knowledge Conference (2019) Water as Material workshop (2023) Multiple collaborations with institutions including Max Planck Institute and CRASSH Awards & Grants : ERC Starting Grant (2019) for DURARE project Veni Talent Grant (2014) for material mimesis research CUCo Spark Grant (2021) for interdisciplinary community projects

Julie LundView profile

Professor

• Viking Age Archaeology
• Medieval Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology
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Julie Lund is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oslo's Institute of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH) within the Faculty of Humanities. She specializes in the Late Iron Age, Viking Age, and Middle Ages of Scandinavia, employing historical archaeological methods that explore the interplay between material culture and Old Norse written sources. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies at Lund University, continued with a Mag.art. at Copenhagen University, and culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Oslo in 2009. Ph.D. in Archaeology, University of Oslo (2009) Mag.art. in Prehistoric Archaeology, Copenhagen University (2004) Undergraduate studies in Medieval Archaeology, Lund University (2001) Lund's research focuses on fundamental ontological aspects of Scandinavian societies during the transition from Pagan to Christian eras, examining changes in mentalities, world-views, concepts of personhood, and ideas of corporality. She investigates how people related to the past through landscape analyses, grave studies (including grave yard locations and heirloom usage), burial customs (particularly wholeness versus fragmentation), artifact deposition practices, and runestone inscriptions from approximately 700-1150 AD. Her work consistently bridges archaeological evidence with historical sources, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive landscapes of the Viking Age. Analysis of Lund's publication record reveals a sophisticated trajectory from concrete archaeological investigations toward increasingly theoretical frameworks. While her early work focused on specific material evidence like wetland depositions and weapon finds, her recent publications engage deeply with philosophical concepts of personhood, ontology, and the agency of objects. A consistent thread throughout her career is the examination of how material culture reflects and shapes cognitive frameworks, particularly during periods of religious and cultural transformation in Scandinavian history. Project leader on 'Using the Past in the Past. Viking Age Scandinavia as a Renaissance?' funded by the Research Council of Norway as Young Researcher Talent (2016-2020) Lund actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in archaeology, guiding the next generation of scholars through courses like ARK3090 (Bachelor Thesis in Archaeology) and ARK4090 (Master Thesis in Archaeology). Her research has been supported by significant grants, most notably the Young Researcher Talent award from the Research Council of Norway, demonstrating the importance of her work in advancing archaeological theory and methodology. Professor Lund is affiliated with research groups focusing on Materialities – past and present, and the Center for Viking Age Studies (ViS), where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams exploring the theoretical and practical dimensions of material culture across time periods.

• Medieval Urban History
• Economic History
• Social History
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Thomas Wozniak is a Professor of Medieval History and Historical Auxiliary Sciences at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt (since 2024) and currently holds a substitute professorship at the University of Bamberg (2024-2025). Previously, he served at the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO), Tübingen University, and as a visiting scholar at Weber State University (USA). He earned his doctorate at the University of Cologne (2006) and habilitation at Tübingen (2020). His research focuses on: Medieval urban, economic, and social history, especially Quedlinburg and Hanseatic networks Ottonian/Salian dynasties and Crusades Historical auxiliary sciences (chronology, diplomatics, epigraphy) Digital humanities and environmental history (extreme weather events) Recent publications emphasize material culture studies , including wax/slate/glass writing surfaces, crusader castles, and medieval graffiti. His work integrates archaeology, digital mapping, and interdisciplinary analysis of historical sources. Awards & Recognition: Title of apl. Professor (Tübingen, 2021) Supervision & Projects: He has advised doctoral candidates on topics like tournament culture and Cassiodorus. Current projects include: Historical writing surfaces (since 2019) Mediterranean castles (since 2013) EpiMedDat (digital epidemics database)

• Medieval History
• Early Modern European History
• Medieval Archaeology
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Koichi Horikoshi is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, School of Education, specializing in Western Medieval and Early Modern European History. His career spans institutions like Toyo University and Kawamura Gakuen Women's University, with a focus on archaeo-historical analysis of medieval structures, metallurgical industries, and political systems. Education : Doctorat en Histoire (Université de Nancy), Master of Arts (University of Tokyo) Professional Affiliations : Académie de Stanislas (International Associate), Japan-France Historical Society, Western Medieval Studies Association Research Interests center on medieval urban architecture (Cluny-style stone houses, half-timbered buildings), iron production in premodern Europe, and consensus-building mechanisms in feudal political systems. His archaeological fieldwork in France examines castle evolution (e.g., Norman motte-and-bailey to stone keeps), urban house typology, and socio-political dynamics in Lorraine and Bar principalities. Scientific Awards include: 1992: Grand prix de l'économie et des entreprises de Lorraine 2008: Prix Gabriel-Auguste Prost (Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, France) He leads research projects on medieval consensus formation , aristocratic representation , and architectural typologies , analyzing how material culture and symbolic elements (e.g., 'gem-shaped curve decorations') reflect social hierarchies and technological progress.

Staffan FridellView profile

Professor

• Scandinavian Linguistics
• Place Name Studies
• Runology
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Staffan Fridell is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Scandinavian Languages, specializing in Nordic linguistic traditions and historical language development. His academic career has been dedicated to the study of Scandinavian languages with particular emphasis on place names, runic inscriptions, and etymological research. Professor Fridell's research interests span Scandinavian linguistics with a focus on toponymy (place name studies), runology, historical linguistics, and etymology. His work demonstrates deep engagement with Swedish dialectology and the evolution of Nordic languages over centuries. He has made significant contributions to understanding the linguistic patterns in Swedish geographical naming conventions, particularly regarding lake names, settlement names, and runic inscriptions. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent focus on Scandinavian linguistic heritage, with particular attention to runic inscriptions, place name etymology, and historical language development. His work often bridges linguistic analysis with historical and archaeological contexts, examining how language reflects cultural and historical developments in Scandinavia. Many publications demonstrate methodological rigor in interpreting ancient texts and reconstructing historical linguistic patterns. Professor Fridell maintains an active scholarly presence through regular contributions to leading Scandinavian linguistic journals including Namn och bygd, Futhark, and Ortnamnssällskapets i Uppsala årsskrift. His collaborative work with scholars like Ingvar Svanberg and Mats G. Larsson demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary research approaches. His academic service includes reviewing scholarly works in his field, contributing to academic discourse through critical evaluations of publications related to runology, Scandinavian linguistics, and historical language studies. Professor Fridell's extensive publication record spanning multiple decades reflects sustained scholarly productivity and contribution to the field of Scandinavian linguistic studies.

Trent WalkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Buddhism
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Buddhist Literature
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Trent Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan, specializing in Southeast Asian Buddhism, literature, and music. He holds a PhD in Buddhist Studies from UC Berkeley (2018) and completed postdoctoral work at Chulalongkorn University and Stanford’s Ho Center for Buddhist Studies. His research focuses on handwritten Buddhist materials (bark-paper documents, palm-leaf manuscripts, stone inscriptions) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, analyzing their performative roles in chanting, ritual, and oral transmission. Key projects include the in-progress monograph Classical Reading, Vernacular Writing: A Bitextual History of Southeast Asian Buddhism and co-curating the Buddhist Digital Resource Center’s 2 million-page manuscript database. 2024 Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation Authored Until Nirvana’s Time: Buddhist Songs from Cambodia (2022) Co-edited Out of the Shadows of Angkor: Cambodian Poetry, Prose, and Performance through the Ages (2022) Developed digital tools for Lao, Shan, Thai, and Tham script input Walker teaches courses on Theravada Buddhism, Southeast Asian literature, Buddhist magic, and translation studies, with previous teaching experience at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and Chulalongkorn University. His work bridges academia and cultural preservation through collaborations on Cambodian genocide memorialization (e.g., Bangsokol: A Requiem for Cambodia ).

• Chinese Buddhism
• Dunhuang manuscripts
• Buddhist iconography
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Liying Kuo is a Director of Studies (Chinese Buddhism) at the École française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) since 2003, affiliated with the Collège de France and École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE) since 1999. Her research spans Chinese Buddhism's evolution from the 1st to 11th centuries, focusing on manuscript-ritual correlations, iconography, and cross-cultural interactions across China, Japan, India, and Central Asia. Her work integrates Dunhuang manuscript studies with fieldwork on Buddhist temples and archaeological sites. Key contributions include analyzing purification/confession rituals , Chinese Buddhist apocrypha , and dhāraṇī/mantra practices through epigraphic, iconographic, and textual lenses. Major publications address the Foding zunsheng tuoluoni jing and Jin'gangjun jing manuscripts. She has received the Stanislas Julien Prize (1995) for her thesis Confession and Contrition in Chinese Buddhism . Her academic service includes organizing Dunhuang manuscript colloquia and contributing to Buddhist epigraphy through stone column inscriptions and Mogao Cave mural analyses.

Verity PlattView profile

Professor

• Greek Literature
• Latin Literature
• Classical Archaeology
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Verity Platt is a Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University 's College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Greek and Roman art history , focusing on the interplay between literary and visual cultures in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Her research spans ancient theories of images , media and intermediality , and the historiography of ancient art , particularly through the lens of Pliny the Elder. She has co-edited Wonder and Wakefulness: The Nature of Pliny the Elder (2024) and The Frame in Greek and Roman Art (2017). Research Focus : Epistemic models in Hellenistic epigram, Pliny’s Natural History , environmental humanities, and the concept of the fold in sculpture Academic Leadership : Director of Cornell’s Humanities Scholars Program , co-curator of the Cornell Cast Collection Interdisciplinary Work : Explores intersections between art history, material studies, and ecological thought Recent publications include analyses of Roman wall-painting, eco-critical approaches to classical art, and embodiments of objects in antiquity. She has curated exhibitions like Wonder and Wakefulness (2023) and Cast and Present (2015). Notable Awards : Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow Award

Denis ROUSSETView profile

Research Fellow

• Ancient Greek History
• Historical Geography
• Greek Epigraphy
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Denis ROUSSET is a permanent faculty member at the École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE), Fourth Section of Historical and Philological Sciences, since 2002. He specializes in Ancient Greek History, Historical Geography, Greek Epigraphy, and Archaeology, with a focus on the Hellenistic period and Asia Minor. His career includes affiliations with the French School of Athens (1987-1991), École Normale Supérieure (ENS Ulm) as a Maître de Conférences (1991-2002), and visiting roles at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study (2007-2008). Rousset’s research explores intersections of sacred and public finance in Greek cities, epigraphic evidence for border disputes, and institutional frameworks like the Lycian Confederation. He has published extensively on Hellenistic treaties, including the Lycie en Cabalide monograph, and contributed to foundational epigraphic resources like GrEpiAbbr . His editorial responsibilities span major journals such as Bulletin de Correspondance Hellénique and Adalya , and he directs the “Epigraphica” collection at Les Belles Lettres. Recent publications analyze ephebic education (Amphipolis, 2017), sacred land co-ownership (Journal of Hellenic Studies, 2013), and Byzantine monastic foundations (Aghia Moni, 2012). His work emphasizes textual re-editions, prosopographic analysis, and the legal-economic dimensions of Greek inscriptions, including collaborative projects with Nicolas Laubry and others. Rousset’s awards include editorial board memberships for Revue des Études Grecques (since 2013) and Adalya (since 2010). He has no listed advisees, but contributes to academic community through bibliography curation and conference participation, such as the Euploia Colloquium (2013) on Lycian geography.

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Assyriology
• Archaeology
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Dr. Cinzia Pappi is a Researcher at the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Institut für Altorientalistik) at Freie Universität Berlin. She is affiliated with the Einstein Center Chronoi, a hub for interdisciplinary research in history and cultural studies. Her work focuses on archaeology, Assyriology, and the cultural heritage of the Ancient Near East. She specializes in regional studies of Mesopotamia, including settlement patterns, ancient political structures, and the analysis of archaeological sites such as Satu Qala in Iraqi Kurdistan. Her research integrates fieldwork, textual analysis, and digital documentation methods to explore topics like cultural continuity, regional identity, and the interplay between religion and governance. She has contributed to international symposia and collaborative projects, including the 5th Rencontre Assyriologique International and the Melammu Symposium. Dr. Pappi’s publications address themes ranging from ancient borderlands to the preservation of archaeological finds through modern technologies. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, her active participation in academic networks and leadership in field projects highlight her scholarly contributions. She collaborates with institutions globally, advancing the understanding of ancient Near Eastern civilizations through rigorous, interdisciplinary approaches.

Susanne PaulusView profile

Associate Professor

• Assyriology
• Social History of Ancient Near East
• Legal History of Ancient Near East
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Susanne Paulus is an Associate Professor of Assyriology at the University of Chicago's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC), where she has been teaching since 2015. She is affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) and specializes in the Social, Legal and Economic History of the Ancient Near East, with particular focus on the Middle Babylonian Period/Kassite Period (1500–1000 BC). Education: Ph.D. from the University of Münster (2011) Professor Paulus's research focuses on the lesser-studied Middle Babylonian Period, which serves as a crucial bridge between the Old and Late Babylonian eras. She works with the rich but largely unpublished material from cities like Nippur and Ur, where only 10-15% of over 12,000 texts have been properly edited. Her methodology combines traditional archival reconstruction, diplomatics, and prosopography with newer Digital Humanities approaches to reconstruct archival contexts, family structures, administrative organization, and the broader social-political and economic landscape of Babylonia. Her work particularly emphasizes legal rules and social norms regarding redistribution, sale, debt management, and jurisdiction. She also researches ancient forgeries, applying diplomatic methods to understand how and why inscriptions and documents were forged in antiquity. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on Kassite Babylonia, legal and administrative practices, and educational systems in ancient Mesopotamia. She has published extensively on kudurru inscriptions (boundary stones with legal significance), Babylonian economic practices, and school texts from ancient Mesopotamia. Her work increasingly incorporates Digital Humanities approaches to analyze archival materials and has resulted in significant publications including "Babylonia under the Sealand and Kassite Dynasties" (2024), "Back to School in Babylonia" (2023), and "The Adventures of Inanaka and Tuni" (2023), which explore ancient educational practices. Professor Paulus teaches courses including "Mesopotamian Literature" in the Ancient Near Eastern Thought and Literature sequence, Introduction to Babylonian (Elementary Akkadian), and advanced classes in Akkadian. Her signature Humanities class, "The Age of Innovation: Famous Firsts 5,000 Ago," explores the first legal and administrative systems, the first schools, and the first records of women, family, and daily life using original texts and objects from the ISAC collections. She is currently on leave for winter and spring 2024.

Jan-Mathieu CarbonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural interactions
• Ethnicity and Indigeneity in ancient Greece
• Slavery in the Greco-Roman world
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Jan-Mathieu Carbon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics & Archaeology at Queen's University. He specializes in ancient Greek and Near Eastern cultural interactions, ethnicity/indigeneity studies, slavery, religion, and epigraphy. His research integrates digital humanities approaches to enhance decipherment and text analysis. Education: D.Phil. (Oxford), M.A. (McMaster), B.A. (Queen's). He collaborates on projects like the Danish Halikarnassos Project and co-leads the Collection of Greek Ritual Norms (CGRN). Editor of Kernos and Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum . Recent work includes studies on sacrificial practices, purity rituals, and Hellenistic honorific decrees. His publications span ancient Near Eastern history, Carian archaeology, and Greek religious institutions. Ongoing projects involve inscriptions from Halikarnassos and Dodona's oracular tablets.

• Archaeology
• Mesoamerican Studies
• Material Culture
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Javier Urcid is the Jane's Chair Professor of Latin American Studies in the Department of Anthropology at Brandeis University, where he also chairs the Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Program within the School of Arts and Sciences. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from Yale University, as well as degrees from Universidad de las Americas, A.C. His research focuses on Mesoamerican archaeology, particularly the development of complex societies, writing systems, material culture, and mortuary practices in ancient Central America. Key areas of expertise include Zapotec hieroglyphs, ritual practices, and the sociopolitical dynamics of pre-Columbian civilizations. Urcid has held prestigious fellowships such as the Sterling Prize Fellowship at Yale (1983–1984) and the Instituto Welte para Estudios Oaxaqueños Fellowship (1979). His scholarship bridges archaeology, epigraphy, and ethnohistory, with notable contributions to understanding inscriptions, sacred landscapes, and cultural memory in Oaxaca and beyond. He has authored influential works on topics like human sacrifice, scribal traditions, and the symbolic roles of artifacts in Mesoamerican societies. His research extends to material analysis, such as shell ornaments and carved stones, alongside explorations of writing systems and their societal functions. Urcid’s work often integrates interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing the interconnectedness of art, politics, and ritual in ancient Mesoamerica. He actively contributes to scholarly discourse through publications, including articles in Signs and Society , a journal he co-founded to advance open-access research in the field.

Janette McWilliamView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ancient Material Culture
• Greek and Roman Social and Cultural History
• Roman Children and Women
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Dr. Janette McWilliam is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland, specializing in Classics and Ancient History. Her research focuses on Ancient Material Culture, Roman Social/Cultural History, and Museum Studies, with particular emphasis on Roman Children, Women, and Pedagogical Approaches to teaching Classical Languages. She leads international museum internship programs in Italy and curatorial initiatives at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum. Research Themes: Roman gender dynamics, childhood studies, epigraphy, and cultural identities in antiquity Teaching: Innovator in color-based methodologies for Latin/Greek instruction Dr. McWilliam's recent publications analyze First World War antiquities, Roman funerary practices, and educational violence. Her work bridges archaeological science with public engagement through exhibitions like Wondrous Machines and Dionysos: Portrait of a God . She has secured multiple grants for museum digitization and pedagogical research. Awards: National Teaching Award (2014), UQ Excellence Awards (2013, 2011) Supervision: Currently advising PhD/MPhil students on topics spanning Roman domestic space, graffiti, and maternal power