Amila Buturović

Amila Buturović is a Professor of Humanities at York University, researching Islamic culture in the Ottoman Balkans. Her work explores death commemoration, esoteric practices, and interconfessional healing traditions.

Education:

• Ph.D. and M.A. in Islamic Studies, McGill University
• B.A. in Arabic, University of Sarajevo

Research: Buturović examines tombstone epigraphy, amulets, and herbal medicine to analyze cultural syncretism in Bosnia. She advocates for recovering marginalized histories in post-conflict societies.