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Michael A. Gomez is a Silver Professor of History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University. He holds dual appointments in the Department of History and the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies within the College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on West Africa, the African Diaspora, Islam, and social/cultural transformations. Gomez has authored seminal works like African Dominion (2018) and Black Crescent (2005), and edited Diasporic Africa: A Reader (2006). He founded the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) and served as President of UNESCO's Slave Route Project committee (2009–2011). His work integrates historical analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing identity formation and transnational connections.
- Education: PhD in History from the University of Chicago (1985).
- Leadership Roles: Former Chair of History departments at NYU and Spelman College.
Gomez’s research explores themes like African Muslim communities in the Americas, precolonial West African polities, and the global African diaspora. His recent focus includes a groundbreaking Arabic manuscript project in Mali. He has received international recognition for advancing scholarship on slavery and diasporic identities.
Publications include over 10 books and numerous articles analyzing cultural transformations, religious practices, and the legacy of enslavement. His work bridges historical rigor with interdisciplinary methodologies, influencing both academic and public discourse on African diasporic studies.
