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Professor Gerry Leonidas is a leading academic in typography and typeface design at the University of Reading, where he serves as Director of Postgraduate Research, Programme Director for MA Research Typography & Graphic Communication, and Pathway Lead for MA Communication Design (Typeface Design). He directs the Type Design Intensive (TDi) summer course and champions typographic education and research-informed design practices.
- Research Focus: Typeface design processes across scripts, Greek typography, knowledge transfer between academia and industry, and archival studies in design.
- Teaching: Leads Master’s programs, online courses, and global workshops on curriculum design and research methods.
His supervision spans diverse topics like Arabic inconsistency, Yi script implementation, and historical analysis of 15th-century Venetian romans. Recent scientific leadership includes the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship and editorial roles for journals like Book 2.0. Collaborations with institutions in China, Belgium, and Israel highlight his global impact.
