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Zachary Hines is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at The Ohio State University. He specializes in medieval literature, manuscript culture, and the history of books, focusing on the materiality of texts and their postmedieval reception. As a Senior Fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography, he contributes to scholarly discourse on premodern reading and writing practices. His affiliations include the OSU Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Board of Directors for TEAMS (Teaching Association for Medieval Studies).
Education:
- PhD in English Literature, The University of Texas at Austin (2018)
- MA in Medieval English, King’s College London (2010)
- BA in English and Anthropology, Wake Forest University (2009)
Research Interests: Dr. Hines explores how medieval manuscripts shape literary forms and influence post-medieval perceptions of the English Middle Ages. His current book project examines the interplay of material adaptation and metaphorical discourse in medieval manuscript reception. He bridges historical bibliography with modern cultural phenomena, such as the rise of 'Dark Academia.'
Professional Contributions: His work spans academic fellowships, including roles at Rare Book School (2015–2017) and Stanford’s Text Technologies program (2016). He teaches courses ranging from Chaucer to modern popular medievalisms, including innovative classes like #DarkAcademia (ENG 3364).
Awards:
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Critical Bibliography (2015–2017)
- Text Technologies Fellow at Stanford University (2016)
Labs/Teams: Active in TEAMS and the Mellon Society, advancing medieval studies through education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
