معرفی
Djibril Dramé is a Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), University of Hamburg, serving as Research Associate on the African voices in the Islamic manuscripts from Mali (Ajami) project (2017–2029).
He holds a Master of Arts in African Studies from the University of Hamburg, positioning him as a specialist in West African manuscript traditions. His academic background bridges historical linguistics and cultural anthropology within African contexts.
Research focuses on Manuscript Cultures with specialization in Ajami literature (African languages written in Arabic script), particularly Malian Islamic manuscripts. His interdisciplinary work integrates African Studies, Islamic Studies, and Digital Preservation methodologies to document endangered textual heritage. Current efforts center on linguistic analysis of West African manuscripts and developing frameworks for cultural heritage safeguarding in conflict-affected regions.
Actively engaged in the CSMC's African voices project, he contributes to field documentation, manuscript digitization, and community-based preservation initiatives across Mali. This work aligns with the center's mission to advance global manuscript studies through technological innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
