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Dr. Philipp Nothaft is a Researcher at the University of Oslo (since 2023), specializing in the history of astronomy, chronology, and time-reckoning in medieval and early modern Europe. He holds concurrent roles as a Fifty-Pound Fellow at All Souls College (since 2021) and has previously held fellowships at Trinity College Dublin (2021–2023), The Warburg Institute (2013–2015), and University College London (2011–2013).
Education:
- PhD and Postgraduate Studies: University of Munich (2003–2011)
- Buber Fellow: Martin Buber Society of Fellows in the Humanities, Hebrew University (2010–2011)
His research focuses on unpublished medieval Latin manuscripts, exploring topics such as astronomical knowledge transmission, calendar reforms, and the interplay between religious practices and scientific methodologies. Notable subfields include the critique of astrology in chronology studies, liturgical timekeeping, and the intellectual exchanges between monastic and secular scholars.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Fifty-Pound Fellow, All Souls College (2021–present)
- Frances A. Yates Long-Term Fellow, The Warburg Institute (2013–2015)
- Buber Fellow, Hebrew University (2010–2011)
His work bridges historical analysis with textual scholarship, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to medieval scientific thought. While no formal advisees are listed, his publications often involve collaborative editorial projects with other scholars.
