Richard Jasnow

Richard Jasnow is a Professor of Egyptology and Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and has held prior roles as a faculty member at the Universität Würzburg’s Institut für Ägyptologie and as a senior epigrapher/associate director at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago’s Epigraphic Survey.

His research focuses on Demotic Egyptian—a cursive script used from 750 B.C. to 450 A.D.—with emphasis on Late Period literary texts, legal documents, and economic records. Jasnow’s work bridges textual analysis and archaeological context, contributing to understanding Egypt’s cultural and administrative practices during this era.

Prior professional roles include leadership in epigraphic documentation, reflecting his expertise in preserving and interpreting ancient texts. His affiliations include the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute and the Archaeological Museum at JHU, though specific grants or labs are not detailed in available texts.