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Prof. Dr. Elena Dzukeska is a Full Professor at the Institute of Classical Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies in Classical Philology (1994), a Master’s in Mycenaean Epigraphy (1996, Cambridge), and a PhD in Mycenaean Greek (2009, Skopje). She has held roles as Assistant (2001), Assistant Professor (2009), Associate Professor (2014), and Full Professor (2019).
- Affiliations: Editorial Board Chair of Systasis (2011–present), Member of Association of Classical Philologists ‘Antika’ (2001–2016), Secretary General of Independent Academic Union (2017–2019), and President since 2020.
Education:
- Bachelor’s: Classical Philology (1994, Skopje)
- Master’s: Mycenaean Epigraphy (1996, Cambridge)
- PhD: Mycenaean Greek (2009, Skopje)
Research Interests: Mycenaean Greek, comparative grammar of Greek/Latin, epigraphy, and linguistic theory. Her work focuses on morphological and syntactic structures in ancient languages, especially Mycenaean Linear B inscriptions. She explores dialectal variations, historical semantics, and translation challenges in classical texts. Key contributions include studies on time expressions in Mycenaean, genitive case forms, and the semantics of Plato/Aristotle’s ὕλη.
Articles Overview: Her 15 most recent works span Mycenaean linguistics, Plautus wordplay, and Aristotle’s philosophical terminology. They reflect expertise in epigraphy, historical grammar, and interdisciplinary analysis of ancient texts.
Awards: Soros Scholarship (1995–1996), Postgraduate Ministry Scholarship (1997–1998), and Petar Stamatoff Scholarship (1991–1994).
- Contributions: Over 40 peer-reviewed papers, 6 books, and editorial leadership in Systasis.
Teaching & Projects: Leads courses on Mycenaean culture, Greek/Latin epigraphy, and historical phonetics. Coordinated projects on university autonomy (2018), classical gymnasium renewal (2019), and heritage education (2019). Active in workshops on digitizing inscriptions and translation challenges of classical drama.
Labs/Teams: Member of the editorial teams for Aeternitas Antiquitatis (2010), On Love (2016), and Studia Classica Anniversaria (2017). Collaborates with institutions in Sofia, Belgrade, and Neuchâtel on teaching methodologies and classical studies.
