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Juan E. Campo is Chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and History of Religions at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a BA in History (magna cum laude) from the University of Southern California and an MA/PhD from the University of Chicago. His administrative leadership includes serving as Director of the UC Education Abroad Program (2010-2023) and Co-Director of the Center for Middle East Studies.
Professor Campo's research specializes in:
- Comparative Islamic spatial practices and pilgrimage traditions
- Religious domestic spaces in Muslim contexts
- Contemporary manifestations of religion in the Middle East, South Asia, and global diasporas
- Interdisciplinary approaches to religious material culture and visual representations
His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Islamic spatiality, ritual practices, and cross-cultural religious expressions. Recent works explore talismanic architecture, pilgrimage visualizations, and theoretical frameworks for religious space. Earlier foundational research established his expertise in domestic religious practices and critical analyses of Islamic representation.
Notable scientific awards:
- American Academy of Religion's Award for Excellence (1991)
- New York Public Library 'Best of Reference' Award (2010)
Professor Campo has extensive international fieldwork experience, having directed UC study centers in Cairo, Delhi, and Hyderabad. He currently leads projects documenting Comoros Islands' Islamic heritage and comparative global pilgrimages.
