Paris Papamichos Chronakis

Dr Paris Papamichos Chronakis is a Lecturer in Modern Greek History at Royal Holloway University of London. His research bridges social and cultural history, focusing on Christian, Jewish, and Muslim relations in the Ottoman Empire and post-imperial Mediterranean. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules on empires, minorities, global refugees, and digital historiography.

• Key Research Areas: Transition from empire to nation-state, interethnic urban communities, digital Holocaust archives, Balkan War refugees
• Current Projects: 'The Business of Transition' monograph on Ottoman entrepreneurs; digital history project on Greek Jewish Holocaust deportees' social networks

His work combines archival rigor with innovative digital tools, including co-leading the Database of Greek-Jewish Holocaust Survivors’ Testimonies, an online memorial and academic resource. He also collaborates with UCLA's Sarah Abrevaya Stein on post-war Jewish cemetery studies.

• Scientific Awards: 2024 National Jewish Book Awards - JDC-Herbert Katzki Award for archival research excellence

As UG Education Lead, he oversees undergraduate programs, curriculum development, and student support systems, emphasizing digital literacy and empathy-building in historical education.