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Joonas Maristo is a University Lecturer at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Theology and its Study of Religions department. His academic career spans theology, Islamic studies, and Persian literature, with a focus on religious identities, historical narratives, and cross-cultural interactions in the Middle East and Late Antiquity.
- Academic rank: Lecturer
- Primary research areas: Islamic theology, Persian poetry, comparative religious studies
Maristo’s research output includes 14 publications (2011–2025), with recent books analyzing Hafezin’s poetry (2025) and Sharia law’s evolution (2023). His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) explore topics like Hadith criticism, Sufi mysticism, and environmental themes in Arabic literature.
As an active scholar, he contributes to media discussions on Middle Eastern politics (2025 appearances on Yle news) and participates in international conferences like EABS International Meeting (2017) and Symposia Iranica (2017, 2015). His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement through lectures and festival talks.
