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Dr. Michiel Meeusen is a Research Fellow at the Institut für Klassische Philologie of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and affiliated with the Faculty of Arts - Greek Studies at KU Leuven. He holds a PhD in Literature from KU Leuven (2013) with a dissertation on Plutarch’s Natural Questions. His research focuses on ancient science, medicine, and technology, particularly the interaction between scientific and literary cultures in the High Roman Empire.
Educations:
- PhD in Literature, KU Leuven, 2013
- Contributed to the Collection des universités de France edition of Plutarch’s Natural Questions (2018)
Research Interests: His work explores ancient scientific practices, medical philosophy, and the socio-intellectual context of imperial-era texts. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to ancient science, including studies on Plutarch, Aristotelian Problemata, and the reception of ancient scientific traditions.
Awards:
- Jan Gillis Prize (2018)
- Prix Raymond Weil (2019)
- Prix Joseph Gantrelle (2021)
Grants & Fellowships: He has held fellowships from the British Academy, Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies, Gerda Henkel-Stiftung, and others. Notably, he was appointed to the Belgian Chair at the University of London (2018–19).
Labs/Teams: Engages with international research networks in ancient science and classical philology, collaborating with institutions in Europe and North America.
