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PD Dr. Lothar Willms holds a Heisenberg professorship at Humboldt University of Berlin (since 2022), focusing on the history of the Greek concept of freedom. Previously, he held positions at Heidelberg University (2011–2019) and Trier University, where he earned his doctorate (2004) and habilitation (2011). His academic roles include research stays at Brown University (2017–2019) and fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Feodor Lynen program.
Education: Studied Latin, French, and Greek at Trier University (1993–1999), including a DAAD scholarship at Université de Poitiers. Advanced examinations in teaching (2000) and extensive research in classical philology, linguistics, and ancient philosophy.
Research Interests: Ancient philosophy (Stoicism, Platonism), historical linguistics of Latin/Greek, ancient drama, translation studies, and intercultural contacts between Celtic, Roman, and Greek cultures. Major projects include linguistic analysis of Roman inscriptions, reception of Presocratic philosophy in Stoicism, and the evolution of 'freedom' in Greek thought.
Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, 4 monographs (e.g., Epictetus’s Diatribe on Liberty, Transgression, Tragedy, and Metatheater), and edited volumes on intercultural antiquity. Key themes include Stoic ethics, Roman provincial linguistics, and Horatian poetics.
Awards: Multiple fellowships (Alexander von Humboldt, Feodor Lynen), Trier University dissertation award (2005), and grants for publishing his dissertation and habilitation.
Professional Activities: Organized international conferences (e.g., Celtic Conference in Classics 2025), delivered over 50 invited lectures globally, and participates in editorial boards for journals like AKAN and Bochumer Altertumswissenschaftliches Colloquium.
