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Prof. Thorsten Fögen is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Classics at Durham University's Department of Classics & Ancient History. He holds a PhD from the University of Heidelberg (2000) and has held positions at Humboldt University Berlin (Assistant Professor since 2002), the University of Konstanz (Visiting Professor, 2008-2009), and multiple international research fellowships. His research focuses on ancient medicine, philosophy, and Hellenistic poetry, with particular attention to Galen's works and the history of science.
Education:
- Studies in Classics and Linguistics: Universities of Freiburg, Oxford, Heidelberg
- MA and First State's Exam (1996)
- PhD, University of Heidelberg (2000)
- Habilitation (2008/09)
Research Interests: Prof. Fögen explores ancient medical texts (e.g., Galen's commentary on Hippocratic aphorisms), philosophical methodologies in antiquity, and linguistic analysis of classical texts. He contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the DFG long-term study on ancient medicine. Recent teaching focuses on ancient philosophy and science, including colloquia on Aristotle, Plato, and Hellenistic poetry.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Feodor Lynen Fellowship (UCLA, 2007-2008)
- Center for Hellenic Studies Fellowship (2005-2006)
- European-American Young Scholars' Institute Fellow (2003-2004)
Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring doctoral students through Durham’s research programs and collaborates on grants such as the DFG-funded project on ancient medicine. Oversees seminars like the “Marburg Talks on Ancient Medicine” and organizes academic colloquia on topics ranging from sleep theory to Athenian women in Plato’s dialogues.
Labs/Teams: Leads Durham’s Classics & Ancient History research group, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in ancient science and medicine. Collaborates with institutions like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Andrew Mellon Foundation.
