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Prof. Torsten Hiltmann is a Professor for Digital History at Humboldt University of Berlin (since 2020) and previously held roles such as Professor for Digital Humanities in History and Cultural Studies at the University of Münster (2013–2020). He specializes in Medieval History, Digital Humanities, and Heraldry, with a focus on the cultural and social dimensions of heraldic communication in medieval Europe. His research integrates digital methods, cultural history, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Education: PhD (cotutelle) in Medieval History from TU Dresden and EPHE Paris (2005), studies in Psychology and Philosophy.
His research interests include the digital transformation of historical scholarship, medieval heraldic compendia, and the application of AI and semantic technologies to historical data. Key projects include the Digital Heraldry Ontology and contributions to the NFDI4Memory consortium.
Publications span monographs like Spätmittelalterliche Heroldskompendien (2011) and numerous articles on digital methods, heraldry, and historical epistemology. Awards include the Dilthey Fellowship from Volkswagen Foundation (2013–2019).
He leads initiatives such as the Interdisciplinary Center for Digitality at Humboldt University and serves on editorial boards like the Journal of Digital History. His work bridges traditional historical scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies.
