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Elke Papelitzky is an Associate Professor in the Department of China Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo. Her research centers on the history of Chinese cartography, maritime history, and China’s global interactions from the 15th to the early 19th century.
Academic Background:
- PhD in History, University of Salzburg
- Postdoctoral Fellow, LMU Munich
- Postdoctoral Fellow, NYU Shanghai
- Postdoctoral Fellow, KU Leuven
Research Interests: Elke Papelitzky’s work explores the intellectual and material dimensions of Chinese mapmaking, particularly focusing on maritime navigation, cosmopolitan worldviews, and the transmission of geographical knowledge across East Asia. Her research bridges history of science, cultural history, and global history.
Recent Publications Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a sustained focus on the materiality and function of maps, especially blue-colored prints and Japanese adaptations of world maps. She investigates how maps served as tools for trade, navigation, and ideological expression, analyzing texts like the Fangyu shenglüe and Hai yu to trace knowledge circulation in Ming and Qing China.
Current Projects:
- Co-authoring a book on early 19th-century blue maps with Richard A. Pegg (MacLean Collection, Illinois)
- Co-editing and translating Unno Kazutaka’s work on the Guang yutu atlas with Mario Cams (KU Leuven)
Collaborations: She frequently collaborates with leading scholars such as Mario Cams and Richard A. Pegg, publishing in high-impact journals including Modern Asian Studies, Isis, and the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society.
Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grant details are mentioned in the provided texts, her active research profile and international collaborations suggest ongoing mentorship and funding activities. She publishes across interdisciplinary venues, indicating broad scholarly engagement.
Labs and Teams: Elke Papelitzky is affiliated with the Department of China Studies at the University of Oslo. She participates in transnational academic networks focused on early modern cartography and global history, particularly through collaborations with institutions in Belgium (KU Leuven) and the United States (MacLean Collection, NYU Shanghai).
