Nick Wilding

Nick Wilding is a Professor of History at Georgia State University, specializing in early modern history, the history of science, and the history of the book. He has held prestigious fellowships at institutions including Stanford, Cambridge, Columbia, and the American Academy in Rome, and currently serves on the Council of the Bibliographical Society of America.

• Education
  • B.A. in English from Oxford University
  • M.A. in Renaissance Studies from the University of Warwick
  • PhD in History from the European University Institute, Italy

Wilding’s research focuses on the intersection of political power and knowledge production in early modern Europe, particularly through the lens of scientific and bibliographic practices. His work bridges historical analysis with critical bibliography, emphasizing the material culture of knowledge.

His notable publications include Galileo’s Idol: Gianfrancesco Sagredo and the Politics of Knowledge (2014) and Faussaire de Lune: Autopsie d’une Imposture, Galilée et ses contrefacteurs (2015), alongside a dozen peer-reviewed articles.

• Scientific Awards
  • Stanford Fellowship
  • Cambridge Fellowship
  • Columbia Fellowship
  • Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome
  • Fellowship at the New York Academy of Medicine
  • Fellowship at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers
  • Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography

Wilding contributes to academic governance as a council member of the Bibliographical Society of America and teaches courses such as G-65: Forgeries, Facsimiles & Sophisticated Copies.