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Jürgen DaiberView profile

Professor

• Reception of Scientific Theories in Literature
• Literature and New Media
• Literary Theory
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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Daiber is a full professor of Modern German Literary Studies at the Institute of German Studies , University of Regensburg, since 2003/04. His academic career includes a C4 professorship substitute at the University of Trier (2001-2003) and prior research assistantship at Trier (1995-2001). He holds a doctorate (1994) and habilitation (2001) from the University of Trier. Research Focus : Reception of scientific theories in literature (Enlightenment to contemporary), Literature and New Media, Interdisciplinary Romanticism studies Current Projects : DFG Project 'Knowledge + Meaning in Literature', Bavarian Academy of Writing Scientific Contributions : Authored 6 monographs including Kafka und der Lärm (2015) and Das uralte Menschheitsverlangen (2024), with particular emphasis on noise phenomena in early modernism, self-experimentation in Romanticism, and text-image relations. Co-editor of Regensburger Beiträge zur deutschen Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft and Aurora: Eichendorff Society Yearbook . Awards : Oskar Seidlin Prize (2002), Pegasus98 Online Literature Prize (DIE ZEIT/IBM/ARD), Trierer Literaturplakat Award (1990) Leadership Roles : Director of University Regensburg's Writing Workshop, Coordinator of DAAD exchange with Katowice (2001-2003), Master's program module coordinator for Literature and New Media His work bridges literary theory with scientific epistemology, exploring intersections between Romantic self-experimentation and digital hyperfiction through both traditional monographs and digital projects like Der Trost der Bilder .

Stefan TrinksView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medieval Art
• Romanesque Sculpture
• Political Iconography
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Stefan Trinks is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Art and Visual History of Humboldt University of Berlin , where he has held teaching and research positions since 2007. He serves as sub-head of the Collaborative Research Center 'Transformations of Antiquity' and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence 'Image – Knowledge – Design.' Academic Affiliation: Humboldt University of Berlin Research Focus: Medieval art, Classical Antiquity reception, Political iconography, and Contemporary art analysis Key Projects: Adolph Goldschmidt Center for Romanesque Sculpture, Image Act and Embodiment Research Group His research explores intersections of medieval sculpture and architecture with modern visual culture, particularly examining the continuity of antiquity in Iberian Peninsula art (5th–13th centuries). Publications address topics like chryselephantine technique, tactile theology, and pop culture iconography. Selected 2018 publications reveal trends in analyzing medieval color symbolism, music video aesthetics, and Laocoön reception. Earlier works focus on Santiago de Compostela as a tactile theater, Sheela-na-gig iconography, and vestimentary symbolism during the Investiture Controversy. Scientific Award: 2012 International Romanesque Research Prize Editorial Contributions: Atlases of Knowledge (2016), Intuition and Institution Coursebook (2012) Public Engagement: Interviews with ARD-Digitalradio and Deutschlandradio on art history topics

Lisa CordesView profile

Professor

• Latin Literature
• Fiction and Figurative Representation
• Authorship and Literary Theory
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Lisa Cordes is a Professor of Latin Studies at the Institute of Classical Philology , Humboldt University of Berlin, since 2023. Her research focuses on fiction, literary figures, and authorship in Latin literature , with a strong emphasis on panegyric rhetoric, gender studies, and cultural theory . She has held notable positions, including a Humboldt Foundation Visiting Fellowship (2024-2025) and a Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2022-2023). PhD in Classical Philology, LMU Munich (2016) Juniorprofessorin für Latinistik at HU Berlin (2019-2023) Lisa Cordes' research explores panegyric fictionality , gendered first-person discourse , and literary character theory in premodern texts. Her work bridges classical philology with modern frameworks like discourse analysis and digital humanities , focusing on authors such as Cicero, Seneca, and Ovid. Her recent publications (2025-2021) analyze literary character modeling , Cicero’s dialogues , and authorship performativity , with recurring themes of imperial representation and autobiographical elements . She co-edits the Handbuch der lateinischen Literatur (Band 3.2) and leads the BridgeClassics research group for digital classics. Scientific Awards: Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (2022-2023) Member, Jungen Akademie der Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur, Mainz (since 2020) As a visiting fellow at Princeton University (2024-2025) and visiting scholar at Cambridge (2022-2023), Cordes has collaborated internationally. She has also contributed to digital classics projects and interdisciplinary workshops on textualization and authorship.

Ricarda Bauschke-HartungView profile

Professor

• Medieval Poetry
• High Middle Ages Narrative Texts
• Cultural Transfer Research
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ricarda Bauschke-Hartung holds the Chair of Old German Literature and Language at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since 2008. She previously held professorships at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and served as Vice Rector for Academic Quality and Equality (2012-2014). Her research focuses on medieval poetry, narrative texts, and cultural transfer research, particularly exploring Romance-German relations in medieval literature. Key affiliations: Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (President since 2021, Board since 2012), Bavarian Academy of Sciences (Project Advisory Board since 2022), HHU University Council (since 2017) Research Interests : Spanning Middle High German love poetry, Walther von der Vogelweide studies, manuscript mediations, and cultural transfer mechanisms. Her work bridges editorial scholarship with theoretical approaches to intertextuality, narrative structures, and body semantics in medieval texts. She contributes to debates on historical semantics (e.g., concepts of 'arebeit', 'dienest'), poetic models, and institutional supports for young researchers. Publications highlight her expertise in textual editions, narrative theory, and comparative studies, including co-editorship of Wolfram-Studien and leadership in major colloquia series. Current projects include a new translation of Herbort von Fritzlar's Trojaroman and book projects on European medieval poetic networks. Honors : DFG Research Grant (2001-2003) FRIAS Fellowship (2008) Board member of Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (2012-) Academic Leadership : As HHU University Council member, she shapes institutional policies. Her pedagogical work includes digital resources development and supervision of student research projects, supported by a team of academic counselors and research assistants.

Kerstin Radde-AntweilerView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Religion
• Religious Studies
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Kerstin Radde-Antweiler is a full Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Bremen , where she has held a chair in Media and Religion since 2018. She serves as Deputy Spokeswoman of ZeMKI (Center for Media, Communication and Information Research) and Chairwoman of the Tenure Boards at the university. Her research focuses on deep mediatization of religious practices, digital gaming cultures , and media appropriation in religious contexts . Radde-Antweiler leads international projects such as ReCov19 (funded by the Trans-Atlantic Platform ) and Video Game Development in Asia (funded by Beethoven 2 ). She founded the International Academy of the Study of Gaming and Religion and chairs the Network of German-speaking Researchers on Religion and Culture in Times of Deep Mediatization (GeNet-ISMRC). She also contributes to the University of Zürich's Digital Religion(s) research group . Her recent publications analyze digital gaming as a transformative religious space , media settlers in mediatized religion, and value formations in gamevironments . She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining religious studies, media theory, and computational analysis. Her work appears in journals like Religion , Media and Communication , and Gamevironments .

Kathleen ChristianView profile

Professor

• Renaissance Art History
• Antiquity Reception Studies
• Art Collecting Practices
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Prof. Dr. Kathleen Christian is a full Professor of Early Modern Art History at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , specializing in the Renaissance reception of antiquity, antiquities collecting in Renaissance Rome, and global art history of the early modern era. Director of the Census of Antique Works of Art and Architecture Known in the Renaissance Active in research and teaching since 2020 at HU Berlin Research Focus : Her work explores the intersection of art, antiquarianism, and political/cultural identity in Renaissance Italy, particularly through sculpture collections and their spatial-temporal contexts. She investigates how antique works were reinterpreted and repurposed in early modern Europe. Publication Trends : Recent articles examine antiquarian documentation practices, global art networks, and the symbolic use of classical antiquities in Renaissance Rome. These works often bridge historiography, material culture studies, and cross-cultural exchange. Scientific Awards : Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2011-14) American Academy in Rome Cox Post-Doctoral Rome Prize (2016-17) Robert Lehman Fellowship, Villa I Tatti (2008-09) Getty Research Institute Non-Residential Fellowship (2004-05) Dumbarton Oaks Garden Program Fellowship (2003-04) Labs/Teams : Director of the Census of Antique Works of Art and Architecture Known in the Renaissance project, contributing to systematic documentation of classical antiquity's influence on Renaissance art.

• Early Modern Art Theory
• Visual Arts (Italy 16th-17th centuries, France 17th-18th centuries)
• Image Theory
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Hui Luan Tran is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at the Institute of Art History and Musicology, Department of Art History, at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since May 2022. Previously, they served as Research Assistant at the University of Bonn (2020-2022), Central Institute for Art History Munich (2019-2022), and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2014-2016). Holding a PhD in Art History from LMU Munich (2018), their dissertation focused on 'Pre-Ideological Dying: The Death of Cleopatra as a Motif in Image Theory' under Prof. Dr. Ulrich Pfisterer. Their research explores early modern art theory, visual arts (Italy 16th-17th centuries, France 17th-18th centuries), image theory, ecological and economic dimensions of artistic creation, and the history of optics and visual perception. They are co-leader of the working group 'Ecology of Premodern Art' and involved in research networks like the Postdoc Forum for French Studies. Publications include a monograph on Cleopatra's death motif (2020), chapters on military art, Aby Warburg's education, and interdisciplinary studies in journals like Zeitschrift für Kunstgeschichte. Their work bridges art history, historiography, and scientific visualization. Current projects examine printing press logos at the Gutenberg Museum, funded by Tavolozza-Stiftung and Ernst von Siemens Kunststiftung. Scientific Awards: DAAD-funded Research Stay (Florence, 2017-2018) Postdoc Fellowship at Central Institute for Art History Munich (2018-2020) Gielen-Leyendecker-Stiftung Funding for Warburg Research Grants: Gefördert u.a. von der Tavolozza-Stiftung und der Ernst von Siemens Kunststiftung

Ulrich PortView profile

Professor

• Aesthetics
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Philosophy, Visual Arts)
• Literature and Religion
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Port is a faculty member at the University of Trier in the Department of Modern German Literature (Faculty II, German Studies). He specializes in interdisciplinary research connecting Literature, Philosophy, and the Visual Arts , with a focus on Tragedy Theory, Aesthetics of Affects, and Cultural Histories of Nature and Religion . His teaching spans from German literature of 1750–1830 to contemporary adaptations of classical texts. Doctorate (1995) Habilitation (2003) Chair: Modern German Literature (2006–present) Research Trends : Port’s work reveals a sustained exploration of pathos formulas and tragic affects across centuries, analyzing intersections between German literature, Catholic iconography, and revolutionary aesthetics . His recent publications examine Schiller’s political theology and Kleist’s affective dramaturgy through a Warburgian lens. Teaching : Courses include Beauty in Texts/Films , Literary Adaptation , and The Picture Book , reflecting his interest in visual-literary interrelations.

Sara KipferView profile

Professor

• Old Testament Studies
• Environmental Humanities
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
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Sara Kipfer is a Professor of Protestant Theology with a focus on Old Testament Studies at TU Dortmund University, effective February 1, 2023. She holds a Licentiate (2007), Doctorate (2013), and Habilitation (2021) from the University of Bern and Heidelberg. Her research spans extreme climate events in the southern Levant, political power dynamics in ancient Israel and Judah (10th–9th centuries BCE), and body/emotion concepts in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern iconography. Key research projects include 'Emotions in the Old Testament' (Bern) and a visiting scholar stint at the University of Chicago (2015–2016). Her work bridges biblical exegesis, environmental humanities, and reception history. Recent publications (2021–2024) address famine narratives, fear in ancient texts, and geopolitical interpretations of Samuel's narratives. She has held academic positions at Heidelberg University (2017–2022) and collaborated with institutions like Oxford's Centre for Reception History of the Bible (2011).

• Science Communication
• Rhetoric
• Knowledge Communication
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Olaf Kramer is a Professor of Rhetoric and Knowledge Communication at the Department of General Rhetoric, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. He leads the Presentation Skills Research Center and serves as Managing Director of the Research Center for Science Communication (RCS). Since 2021, he has been the spokesperson for the RHET AI Center, focusing on artificial intelligence in science communication. Kramer is also a key editor of Science Notes magazine and the neue rhetorik / new rhetoric book series. Professor, Department of General Rhetoric, University of Tübingen Head, Presentation Skills Research Center Managing Director, Research Center for Science Communication (RCS) Spokesperson, RHET AI Center Editor, Science Notes and neue rhetorik series Education: Studied General Rhetoric, German Literature, Philosophy, and Psychology in Tübingen, Frankfurt (with Jürgen Habermas), and Chapel Hill, USA (with Lawrence Grossberg) Ph.D. (2008): Rhetoric in Goethe Habilitation (2015): Virtual Reality, with teaching authorization in General Rhetoric and German Literary Studies Olaf Kramer's research centers on science communication , communicative competence , political communication , digital rhetoric , and virtuality . His work bridges classical rhetorical theory with contemporary media and public discourse, particularly in scientific and political contexts. He investigates how knowledge is recontextualized in public communication and how digital platforms reshape rhetorical practices. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary rhetoric , combining insights from law, theology, education, and digital media. His work explores the rhetorical dimensions of judicial decisions, science slams, social media, and AI, emphasizing the role of narrative, visual design, and audience engagement in shaping public understanding. The integration of virtuality and digital navigation into rhetorical theory highlights his innovative approach to modern communication challenges. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Kramer actively supervises a large cohort of students and researchers, many of whom have collaborated on publications and projects. He has secured third-party funding for major initiatives like the Presentation Skills Research Center. His advisory and leadership roles extend to university governance, public engagement, and professional consulting for organizations such as the Max Planck Society and the German Foreign Office. He is deeply involved in public science communication through the Science-Notes lecture series, which he founded and moderates, and through media appearances on ZDF/3sat and RTL. His work also includes designing and leading rhetorical training programs for academic, corporate, and governmental clients, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating academic knowledge into practical applications.

• Art History
• Aesthetics
• Art Theory
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Dr. Angela Stercken is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Art and Art History, University of Duisburg-Essen. She specializes in art theory, aesthetics, and transcultural exchanges, particularly focusing on the Black Atlantic, diasporic art practices, and temporalities in contemporary art. Key research areas: transatlantic art, postcolonial critique, transmedial aesthetics Active in DFG-funded projects (2017-2020) and international networks Her recent publications explore diasporic image politics, maritime spaces in art, and temporal concepts in global modernism. She has received fellowships from prestigious institutions in the USA, Senegal, and Germany. Scientific awards include: DFG Research Funding (2017-2020) Grimme Online Award (2013) International fellowships (2018) She co-edits collaborative projects on aesthetic temporalities and contributes to exhibitions and digital humanities initiatives.

Rupa ViswanathView profile

Professor

• History of Slavery in South Asia
• Political Economy of Caste
• Agrarian Change
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Prof. Dr. Rupa Viswanath is a Professor of Indian Religions at the Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS) at the University of Göttingen. She also holds an Honorary Professorship in History at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh and is a Fellow at Lucy Cavendish College , University of Cambridge. Currently (2022–2024), she serves as Director of the MS Merian International Center for Advanced Studies in New Delhi. Lead interdisciplinary research cluster on inequality and diversity Co-leader of Historical Sociology specialization in CeMIS Master's program Former faculty at University of Pennsylvania's Department of South Asian Studies Her research interrogates the history of caste-as-slavery in South Asia, focusing on agrarian control, religious neutrality policies, and postcolonial caste-state entanglements. Key areas include: Caste-based violence and welfare systems Comparative racialization frameworks Mechanisms of social control in South/Southeast Asia Class power and state structure dynamics Contemporary governance of religious offense The Roundtable on The Pariah Problem (Modern Asian Studies, 2021) and her 2014 monograph demonstrate how colonial governance reframed caste as a religious issue to avoid state intervention in agrarian exploitation. Her 2023 review of Rule of the Commoner extends this analysis to post-independence Dravidian politics, revealing tensions between caste reform rhetoric and structural continuities. Scientific recognition includes: 2014 Choice Outstanding Academic Title for The Pariah Problem Contributions to major journals like International Review of Social History and Comparative Studies in Society and History Academic book blurbs and policy-oriented writings Her work connects Dalit struggles across regions through missionary-colonial archives and non-state actor analysis , while advocating for methodological rigor in studying subaltern histories without ventriloquism.

Dario InternulloView profile

Researcher

• Medieval History
• Paleography
• Papyrology
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Dario Internullo is a researcher in Medieval History at Università degli Studi Roma Tre and a member of the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, working under the ERC Starting Grant 'ACO'. His research focuses on paleography, papyrology, and medieval documentary culture, particularly papyrus documents from Ravenna and the materiality of medieval administrative texts. His educational background includes a Laurea (2006–2009), Laurea Magistrale (2009–2011), and PhD in History (2011–2015), all from Roma Tre University. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Naples Federico II and Roma Tre. Internullo's research interests lie at the intersection of material culture, archival practices, and intellectual history. He investigates how medieval chanceries used writing, citation, and documentary forms to construct authority and memory. His work on Latin papyri in the early medieval West challenges assumptions about the decline of papyrus use after antiquity. He also studies educational institutions, elite patronage, and urban identity in medieval Rome. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing the materiality and structure of medieval documents, especially papyri and archival records. He frequently explores the continuity between late antique and medieval documentary practices, emphasizing the persistence of papyrus in ecclesiastical and civic administration. His thematic focus includes scribal culture, rhetorical practices, and the transmission of classical knowledge. PhD scholarship, Università degli Studi Roma Tre (2011–2015) Mobility grant for research in Paris (2017) Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN) for Associate Professor in Medieval History (2019) Internullo has collaborated with international scholars and institutions, including the University of Basel and the University of Bamberg. He has co-edited special journal issues and published extensively on paleography and medieval documentation. While no direct advising or grant leadership is mentioned, his participation in ERC-funded projects indicates active involvement in large-scale collaborative research. He has not established a formal lab but contributes to digital and editorial projects in papyrology and medieval studies.

Ulrike Egelhaaf-GaiserView profile

Professor

• Roman Literature (Early and Middle Imperial Periods)
• Late Antique Literature
• Narrative Genres (Novel, Letters, Epic)
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Prof. Dr. Ulrike Egelhaaf-Gaiser is a leading scholar in Classical Philology at the University of Göttingen since 2008, specializing in Roman literature from the early Imperial to Late Antique periods. Her research bridges cultural history, religion, and literary form with focus on narrative genres, symposium literature, and intertextuality. Current Research: Biographical self-representation in Roman letters (Horace, Seneca), genre innovation in Flavian epic, materiality of texts, intermediality in ancient literature Key Projects: Epistolary Visions of Transformational Leadership (Co-PI, DASHE funded), Religious Knowledge in Educational Compendia (SFB 1136), Heroes and Spheres in Aeneis (STRATA) Her award-winning scholarship includes two monographs on Apuleius and symposion literature, with a strong focus on religious communication, urban cult spaces, and textual hybridity. Recent articles explore Vergil's intertextual triumphs, Horace's authorial strategies, and Late Antique textual memory practices. She has lectured internationally (France, Greece, Italy, USA) and contributed to major academic edited volumes. Her teaching includes Erasmus exchanges in Thessaloniki and Crete. Scientific Awards: Wolfgang-Mittermaier-Preis for teaching excellence (2005)

Peter von MöllendorffView profile

Professor

• Greek drama
• Literature of the Imperial Period
• Aesthetic and poetological conceptions of antiquity
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Peter von Möllendorff is Professor of Classical Philology/Greek Philology at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), where he has served since March 2003. He currently holds the position of Dean of Department 04 History and Cultural Studies (since WS 2015/16) and is a member of the university Senate (since summer semester 2013). Previously, he served as Managing Director of the Institute of Classical Studies (2011-2014) and Dean of the same department (2008-2011). His academic journey began with studies in Classical Philology and Romance Studies at universities in Cologne, Freiburg, and Munich. He completed state examinations in 1989 and 1990 at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, earned his doctorate in 1994, and completed his habilitation in winter 1998/99. Prior to his appointment at JLU, he served as Acting Professor at the University of Heidelberg (2001-2002). Von Möllendorff's research primarily focuses on Greek drama, Literature of the Imperial Period, aesthetic and poetological conceptions of antiquity, and concepts of intertextuality. His scholarly work centers on Lucian of Samosata and Aristophanes, with significant contributions to understanding ancient satire, literary theory, and the Second Sophistic. His publications demonstrate a consistent exploration of how ancient authors engaged with literary tradition through intertextual strategies and aesthetic innovation. His publication record spans from the mid-1990s to 2017, showing remarkable consistency in focus while evolving in methodological sophistication. The most recent works reveal increasing attention to metalepsis, media theory, and the intersection of pagan and Christian literary traditions during the Imperial period. His scholarship often bridges philological precision with theoretical frameworks from modern literary criticism. As an academic leader, von Möllendorff has served in multiple administrative capacities including membership on the Board of Directors of the Center for Teacher Education (since 2005) and the Department Council of FB 04 (since WS 2005/6). His editorial work includes co-founding and co-editing the Millennium series and contributing to numerous academic journals. His teaching and scholarly activities demonstrate strong engagement with both traditional philological methods and innovative digital approaches, as evidenced by his work on the e-learning unit 'Symposium 2.0' and various editorial projects documenting interdisciplinary conference proceedings.