Andrew Wein

Andrew Wein is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. His research bridges ancient and modern cultural studies, focusing on Greek epic traditions and their ideological frameworks, alongside explorations of Indonesian music’s sociopolitical dimensions. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has conducted postgraduate work at UNC Chapel Hill.

Education:

• Ph.D., Classics, University of California, Berkeley
• M.A., Greek, University of California, Berkeley
• Post-Baccalaureate, Ancient Mediterranean Languages, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.A. (Honors with Distinction), Philosophy and Linguistics, UNC Chapel Hill

His research interrogates the concept of kosmos in ancient Greek thought as a political apparatus of Zeus, challenging conventional interpretations. He also examines intersections of high and low culture in antiquity and their impacts on later thought. Parallel to this, his extensive publications analyze Indonesian music genres like dangdut, exploring gender, Islam, and cultural identity.

Publications span music’s role in social movements, transnational cultural exchanges (e.g., Beatles influence in Indonesia), and ethnomusicological debates. No formal awards are listed, though his scholarly contributions reflect significant engagement with interdisciplinary topics.

While no advising or grant details are provided, his work often intersects with collaborative projects in classical reception and music studies. No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the provided information.