MATTEO AL KALAK

Matteo Al Kalak is a Full Professor in the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Studies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His academic work focuses on modern history, particularly the history of Christianity and the Counter-Reformation, with an emphasis on digital humanities applications in historical research.

Education & Professional Affiliations: While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, his academic role and publications indicate advanced training in history and theology. He is affiliated with the Lodovico Media Library project, dedicated to digitalizing ecclesiastical archives, and collaborates with institutions like the BeWeB platform.

Research Interests: His research spans early modern religious history, including the Council of Trent, heretical movements, eucharistic theology, and the intersection of religion and politics. He also explores digital methodologies for preserving cultural heritage, such as metadata projects for autograph collections and archival digitization.

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize the physical and theological dimensions of hell in Counter-Reformation Italy, the political dynamics of the Council of Trent, and the digital preservation of historical documents. His work bridges traditional historiography with modern digital tools.

Grants & Collaborations: He leads projects funded by regional institutions like Emilia-Romagna, focusing on digital initiatives such as the metadata cataloging of the Campori Autograph Collection and partnerships for ecclesiastical archive digitization.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the DHMoRe Interdepartmental Research Center for Digital Humanities and collaborates with the Lodovico Media Library team to enhance access to historical resources.