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Professor Michael Friedrich is a renowned scholar in Sinology and manuscript studies at the University of Hamburg. He served as Spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (2019–2025) and previously led the SFB 950 ‘Manuscript Cultures’ (2011–2019). His research focuses on ancient written artifacts, cross-cultural manuscript analysis, and digital preservation of cultural heritage.
Key roles include:
- Professor of Sinology at the University of Hamburg
- Former Spokesperson of the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 950
- Leading roles in projects like the English-Chinese Glossary of Manuscriptology
Research interests span manuscript terminology, ancient libraries, woodblock printing, and medical manuscripts. He has authored over 30 publications and received the 2008 membership in the Hamburg Academy of Sciences.
His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage, combining digital humanities with traditional manuscript studies.
