Sholeh Quinn

Sholeh Quinn serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of California, Merced.

Education:

• Ph.D., 1993 — University of Chicago
• M.A., 1985 — University of Chicago
• B.A., 1983 — University of California, Santa Barbara

Research Expertise:

Professor Quinn specializes in the historical trajectories of Islamic civilizations, with particular focus on Iran, Mongol history, and Early Modern Islamic Empires. Her scholarly work examines political structures, cultural exchanges, and social transformations across these interconnected historical domains, providing critical insights into the development of Middle Eastern societies through various imperial periods. Her position within the Department of History & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies suggests an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates critical perspectives on historical power dynamics.