Alexander Weber

Alexander Weber is a researcher at the Seminar for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Oriental Institute, Faculty of Philosophy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, specializing in Arabic literary and cultural studies with a focus on historical and contemporary dimensions.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Arts in Arabic Studies, Free University of Berlin (2018), thesis: 'Alexander the Great in the Arabic translation of the Shahnameh'
• Bachelor of Arts in History and Culture of the Near East (Arabic studies specialization), Free University of Berlin (2016), thesis: 'Ḍād – A linguistic analysis'
• Studies in Arabic/Islamic Studies and Hispanic Studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2008-2013) without degree completion

Mr. Weber's research spans cultural and intellectual history in the Arabic-speaking world, Arabic poetry, literary aesthetics, linguistics, lexicography, Adab traditions, encyclopedias, anthologies, folklore, and minority literature including Iraqi Jewish and queer narratives. His work examines both classical traditions and contemporary cultural expressions through interdisciplinary lenses.

His scholarly output consists of book reviews in Orientalistische Literaturzeitung analyzing key works on Arabic literary history and Persian epic traditions, demonstrating his engagement with textual transmission, translation studies, and cross-cultural influences in medieval Near Eastern literature.

As an active researcher, he offers consultation hours by appointment and participates in the seminar's academic framework. While specific grant details and supervisee information are not publicly documented, his profile indicates ongoing scholarly contributions to Arabic and Islamic studies through critical review and thematic research.