جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ulrike Egelhaaf-Gaiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Literature (Early and Middle Imperial Periods)
• Late Antique Literature
• Narrative Genres (Novel, Letters, Epic)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Egelhaaf-Gaiser is a leading scholar in Classical Philology at the University of Göttingen since 2008, specializing in Roman literature from the early Imperial to Late Antique periods. Her research bridges cultural history, religion, and literary form with focus on narrative genres, symposium literature, and intertextuality. Current Research: Biographical self-representation in Roman letters (Horace, Seneca), genre innovation in Flavian epic, materiality of texts, intermediality in ancient literature Key Projects: Epistolary Visions of Transformational Leadership (Co-PI, DASHE funded), Religious Knowledge in Educational Compendia (SFB 1136), Heroes and Spheres in Aeneis (STRATA) Her award-winning scholarship includes two monographs on Apuleius and symposion literature, with a strong focus on religious communication, urban cult spaces, and textual hybridity. Recent articles explore Vergil's intertextual triumphs, Horace's authorial strategies, and Late Antique textual memory practices. She has lectured internationally (France, Greece, Italy, USA) and contributed to major academic edited volumes. Her teaching includes Erasmus exchanges in Thessaloniki and Crete. Scientific Awards: Wolfgang-Mittermaier-Preis for teaching excellence (2005)

Ian Moyerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient Greece and Egypt
• Ancient History
• Ethnicity and Culture in the Ancient World
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Moyer is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS) and multiple interdepartmental programs, including Greek and Roman History, Anthropology and History, and Classical Art and Archaeology. His research focuses on cross-cultural interactions between ancient Greeks and Egyptians, with a particular emphasis on Ptolemaic Egypt and the historiography of cultural encounters. Moyer holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has held teaching positions at Pomona College and membership at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His work explores themes such as ethnicity, religion, and agency in ancient Mediterranean contexts, drawing on methodologies from historical anthropology and cultural studies. Notable publications include *Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism* (Cambridge University Press, 2011), which challenges colonial narratives of cultural interaction. Current research examines transcultural political practices in Ptolemaic Egypt and the agency of indigenous elites. Moyer’s interdisciplinary approach bridges history, classics, and Egyptology, with recent projects addressing Greco-Egyptian religious syncretism, magical practices, and the materiality of cultural exchange. He has collaborated on edited volumes such as *Cultures of Resistance in the Hellenistic East* and *Classicisms in the Black Atlantic*, expanding discussions on resistance and classical reception in global contexts. His affiliations include the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient History and the Doctoral Program in Anthropology and History at the University of Michigan, reflecting his commitment to collaborative, cross-disciplinary scholarship.

Regine Mayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Literature
• Ancient Drama
• Roman Comedy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Regine May is Associate Professor in Latin Language and Literature at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in Latin literature, ancient drama, and the Latin novel, particularly Apuleius and Petronius, with a strong focus on intertextuality and classical reception. Her educational background includes a degree in Latin and English from the University of Trier, a year at Jesus College, Oxford, and a DPhil from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. She previously held academic positions at the Universities of Manchester, Durham, and Merton College, Oxford, before joining Leeds in 2006. Her research interests span ancient drama , Latin novel , Apuleius , Petronius , Plautus , reception of classics , women in ancient literature , and ancient medicine . She has published extensively, including major works such as Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage (2006), a lemmatised concordance on Cornelius Nepos (2006), and a commentary on Apuleius Metamorphoses Book 1 (2013). She is currently completing an edited volume on the reception of Cupid and Psyche and co-authoring another on Apuleius’ reception, alongside a new translation of Cupid and Psyche . The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on classical reception, intertextuality, and narrative structure in Latin prose, particularly Apuleius. Her scholarly output bridges philology, literary theory, and gender studies, with increasing attention to the modern legacy of ancient myths. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Dr. May has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students on topics including Latin epic, ancient magic, Apuleius, Thyestes in drama, and witchcraft. She teaches advanced Latin language, Latin poetry, Roman comedy, and reception of Classics. She is affiliated with research groups in Classics , Gender , Theatre, Music and Performance , and Centre for World Literatures . She welcomes PhD enquiries and is involved in postgraduate research supervision and curriculum development. She is also active in scholarly communication with profiles on ORCID and Twitter .

Sarah Rudenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Classical Literature
• Biblical Studies
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Ruden is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences, renowned for her translations of classical and sacred texts. With a Ph.D. from Harvard and extensive postdoctoral work in South Africa, she specializes in classical literature, biblical studies, and translation. Her research spans humor in Silver Latin, Paul of Tarsus, and the ethical dimensions of ancient texts. Ruden’s translations of works like The Aeneid , The Gospels , and Confessions emphasize historical and literary fidelity, stripping away theological accretions to reveal texts’ original contexts. Her awards include Guggenheim, Whiting, and Silvers grants, recognizing her contributions to classical scholarship and literary translation. Ruden’s interdisciplinary approach bridges ancient and modern thought, addressing themes of power, truth, and human dignity through her translations and critical analyses. As a Quaker, she engages in ecumenical lecturing and cultural journalism, advocating for precise, accessible language in sacred and secular texts. Education: B.A. (University of Michigan), M.A. (Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars), Ph.D. (Harvard). Key Roles: Translator, poet, cultural journalist, visiting scholar. Research Themes: Classical literature, biblical hermeneutics, translation ethics, ancient Mediterranean society.

Luca Grilloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin and Greek Language and Literature
• Historiography
• Rhetoric
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Luca Grillo is the Department Chair and Professor of Classics at the University of Notre Dame, College of Arts and Letters. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2008) and has held academic positions at Amherst College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on Latin prose historiography, Roman rhetoric, and numismatics, with key publications analyzing Caesar’s literary techniques and Cicero’s political speeches. Grillo has received prestigious awards including the Princeton Teaching Award and Woodrow Wilson Foundation recognition. He teaches courses on ancient literature, Roman history, and rhetoric, and has organized conferences on topics like 'Rhetoric and Historiography.' His current projects include studies on irony in Latin literature and ancient economic practices. Grillo actively engages in public outreach, including lectures at schools and collaborations with museums. He serves on editorial boards for journals like the American Journal of Philology and chairs committees for academic programs at Notre Dame. Education PhD in Classics, Princeton University (2008) MA in Classical and Near Eastern Studies, University of Minnesota (2003) B.A. in Literature and Philosophy, Università Cattolica, Milan (1995) Research Interests Grillo’s work bridges literary analysis and historical context, emphasizing narrative strategies in Roman historiography. He explores themes like political rhetoric, irony in classical texts, and the intersection of literature with social and economic history. His book How to Make Money examines ancient economic practices through a classical lens, while his commentary on Cicero’s De Provinciis Consularibus offers juridical and rhetorical insights. He collaborates internationally, co-editing the Cambridge Companion to the Writings of Julius Caesar and contributing to projects on Sallust and Apuleius. Recent Publications & Trends Recent works highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as linking ancient medical terminology to modern science ( In Fimo ) and examining cognitive theories in classical rhetoric ( Rhetorica ad Herennium ). His articles frequently address narrative closure, political reconciliation, and intertextual connections in Caesar’s writings. Awards & Grants 2024: Religion, Power, Democracy Grant ($16,700) 2022: Rhetoric and Historiography Conference Grant ($15,000) 2018: ND Center for Social Concern Grant (Aequora Program) Teaching & Service Grillo teaches advanced Latin literature courses and directs the Moreau Seminar. He advises initiatives like Aequora, promoting Latin education in underserved schools. His service roles include editorial positions, tenure review committees, and leadership in professional associations like the APA. He also organizes conferences such as Rhetoric and Historiography: New Perspectives (2023). Labs/Teams He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Roman Imperialism (Odense, Denmark) and co-leads the Paideia Institute Caesar in Gaul Summer School with Christopher Krebs.

Julia Doroszewskaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Classical Philology
• Late Antique Literature
• Hagiography
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Julia Doroszewska is an Adjunct in the Faculty of History at the University of Warsaw, affiliated with the Department of Ancient History. She earned her Ph.D. and multiple degrees in classical philology, Polish philology, and glottodidactics from the University of Warsaw. She previously served as an assistant professor at the University of Silesia (2013–2017) and in an ERC Advanced Grant project on the Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity (2017–2018). Since 2019, she has led the NCN-funded project "Epiphanies of Saints in Late Antique Greek Literature." Her research interests include classical philology, late antique literature, hagiography, liminality, paradoxography (especially Phlegon of Tralles), spatial theory, and cognitive metaphors in ancient texts. She explores how ancient authors conceptualized boundaries, thresholds, and the supernatural, particularly in the works of Plutarch and Apuleius. The most recent articles reflect a strong focus on liminality, saintly epiphanies, and the monstrous in antiquity. Her work analyzes miracle collections, ghost stories, and paradoxographical texts, revealing how ancient literature negotiated ambiguity, identity, and the sacred through spatial, bodily, and narrative liminality. She frequently examines humor, disguise, and the trickster archetype in saintly figures. Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Greek, Roman and Byzantine Studies , American Journal of Philology , and Preternature , as well as chapters in edited volumes from publishers like De Gruyter and Routledge. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. She collaborates with scholars such as Janek Kucharski and Robert Wiśniewski and has contributed to conference volumes and research projects on late antique sanctity and ancient narratives. She does not appear to supervise formal advisees, though she engages in collaborative research. Julia Doroszewska is actively involved in research projects including "Epiphanies of the Saints in Late Antique Greek Literature," "Thresholds, Passages, Boundaries: Liminality in Apuleius’ Metamorphoses," and "Thinking of Thinking: Conceptual Metaphors of Cognition in the Plutarchan Corpus." She is a key contributor to the academic discourse on late antique religious imagination and the cultural logic of marvels.

Maren Elisabeth Schwabمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History of Knowledge in the Early Modern Period
• Antiquarianism
• Reception of Antiquity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maren Elisabeth Schwab is a Researcher at the Department of Latin Philology of the Middle Ages and Modern Era at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel , Germany. Her scholarly activities focus on History of Knowledge in the Early Modern Period , Antiquarianism , and Thing Studies , particularly examining how material objects and poetic forms transmitted knowledge across centuries. She has held research positions at institutions including Georg-August-Universität Göttingen , University of Bonn , and University of Hamburg . Education: PhD in Latin Philology (Göttingen 2018), State Examinations in Latin/Italian/Greek/Art History (Heidelberg 2014-2016), MA/BA in Classical Philology (Trier 2007-2012) Key Research Areas: Antiquarian Methods in Renaissance and medieval periods Knowledge Production through poetic artifacts Material Culture and textual interaction Classical Reception in European history Scientific Recognition: Athena Prize (German Association of Classical Philologists) Unibund Göttingen Dissertation Prize (2019) International Collaboration: Active in transatlantic projects (Princeton/Newberry Library) and European networks Notable Publications: Co-authored The Art of Discovery (2022) with Anthony Grafton, and edited The Poetics of Things Past (2024). Current projects examine Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum historiography and poetic knowledge transmission.

• Classical Studies
• Greek and Latin Literature
• Classical Reception Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Thea Selliaas Thorsen is a Professor of Classical Studies specializing in Greek and Latin literature and their receptions. She holds a PhD from the University of Bergen and has held research positions at Cambridge, Paris IV-Sorbonne, and the University of Oxford. Her affiliations include NTNU's Department of Historical and Classical Studies in Trondheim, where she leads the 'Classical Ages' research group. Her work bridges classical philology with modern interdisciplinary approaches, including feminist theory, ancient rhetoric, and digital humanities. Education: M.A. (University of Oslo), PhD (University of Bergen) Research Stays: Vatican Library, University of Cambridge, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa Principal Investigator: 'The Heterosexual Tradition of Homoerotic Poetics' (2015-2020) Her research focuses on classical texts' reception in later periods, with key contributions on Ovid's Heroides, Sappho's Roman receptions, and ancient prose dynamics. She has authored/co-edited major volumes like Roman Receptions of Sappho (2019) and Dynamic of Ancient Prose (2018). Her 2024 translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses earned the Norsk kritikerlags Prize. Outreach activities include founding the Kanon translation series, promoting classical education in schools, and curating the SPOR literature festival. She frequently appears in media (NRK P2, Morgenbladet) as a public intellectual. Her supervision spans classical poetry and translation projects. Current research explores ancient rhetoric's neural systems and female authority in antiquity.

Andrew Lairdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Studies
• Renaissance Literature
• Latin American History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Laird is the John Rowe Workman Distinguished Professor of Classics and Humanities and Professor of Hispanic Studies at Brown University, serving as Director of the Center for the Study of the Early Modern World. He holds a DPhil from Oxford University (1992), an MA from King's College (1987), and a BA from Oxford (1986). His research bridges classical antiquity, the European Renaissance, and colonial Latin America, focusing on the intersection of classical traditions with indigenous intellectual practices. Laird's work examines how Renaissance humanism influenced colonial Mexico, particularly through the Latin writings of Indigenous scholars like Juan de Tlaxcala. His 2024 book Aztec Latin highlights the intellectual contributions of native Mexican authors to early modern history. Recent projects include editing Petrarch’s Africa for the Harvard I Tatti Renaissance Library and lecturing globally on topics like colonial Latin pedagogy and the reception of Aristotle. Affiliations include the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of Hispanic Studies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates literary analysis with historical and cultural studies, emphasizing colonial-era bilingualism and the transmission of classical knowledge in the Americas.

• 19th-Century French Literature
• Gustave Flaubert Studies
• Classical Literature Influence on Modern Works
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Stephen Goddard is a Lecturer in French at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on 19th-century French literature with particular emphasis on Gustave Flaubert's works and the influence of classical literature. He has published extensively on Flaubert's classical dimensions, Baudelaire's poetry, and the reception of classical tragedy in modern French drama. Teaching interests include French language instruction (prose translation, grammar, essay writing) and French literature from the modern period (1800 onwards). He covers all Oxford French prelims texts, integrating literary analysis with historical context. Key research outputs include analyses of Flaubert's intertextuality with Apuleius and Ovid, studies of imperial themes in Baudelaire's poetry, and critical reviews of Madame Bovary studies. His work bridges classical and modern literary traditions, emphasizing thematic continuity across centuries. Dr Goddard's academic contributions reflect a deep engagement with textual analysis and historical contextualization, positioning him as an expert in 19th-century French literary studies.

Antonio Stramagliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek and Latin Fiction
• Classical Literature
• Ancient Rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonio Stramaglia is a Professor of Latin at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, specializing in Greek and Latin fiction, ancient rhetoric, and text-image interactions in classical antiquity. His research spans Roman satire, paradoxography, and the 'new Galen' studies. Positions : 2019–Present Professor of Latin, University of Bari; 2001–2017 Associate Professor of Latin, University of Cassino. Research Focus : He has authored 12 books and 60 articles on topics like Apuleius, Juvenal, and Terence. His current projects include critical editions of the Major Declamations (Loeb) and Apuleius' Operum deperditorum reliquiae (Oxford Classical Texts). Academic Contributions : Stramaglia leads an international research group on Quintilian’s declamations and serves as associate editor for journals including the American Journal of Philology . His work explores ancient 'comics,' declamatory pedagogy, and supernatural motifs in classical literature. Scientific Awards : Juvenal Prize (2009), Loeb Classical Library Foundation grants (2010, 2019), and membership in the Lorenzo Valla Foundation (2017). Global Engagement : He has delivered 100+ presentations in six languages and organized 14 international conferences. His supervision of 30+ PhD dissertations underscores his mentorship in classical scholarship.

• Classical Philology
• Papyrology
• Ancient Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jürgen Hammerstaedt is a Professor of Classical Philology and Papyrology at the University of Cologne's Institut für Altertumskunde since 2004. Previously, he held the Chair of Classical Philology (Greek) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2000-2004) and served as Substitute Professor of Latin at Universität Potsdam. His academic journey includes a doctorate (1988) and habilitation (1999) from Cologne University, with research stints at institutions like the Centro Internazionale per lo Studio dei Papiri Ercolanesi and Oxford's St John's College. Research focuses on literary papyri, ancient patristic literature, and Christian papyri, with expertise in ancient philosophy and epigraphy. Key works include studies on Diogenes of Oinoanda's Epicurean inscriptions and Apuleius' De Magia. He is a leading figure in papyrology, holding roles such as Director of the Arbeitsstelle für Papyrologie in Cologne and Vice-President of the Mommsen-Gesellschaft. Elected Ordinary Member of Northrhine-Westfalian Academy of Sciences (since 2010) Speaker (Sekretar) of the Class for Letters since 2018 Leadership roles include presidencies in the Mommsen-Gesellschaft, the Northrhine-Westfalian Academy, and international papyrology committees. His academic service spans DFG Graduate Schools, archaeological institutes, and editorial work on major reference projects like the Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum.

Aldo Tagliabueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Greek and Latin Novel
• Second Sophistic Literature
• Cognitive Narratology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aldo Tagliabue is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Classics at the University of Notre Dame. He holds a Joint Ph.D. from the University of Padua and Swansea University, an M.A. and B.A. from Università degli Studi di Milano. His research focuses on cognitive narratology, exploring how ancient narratives shaped religious and moral beliefs through emotional engagement. He has authored monographs on Xenophon of Ephesus’ Ephesiaca and Second Sophistic literature, emphasizing their religious and imaginative dimensions. Education: Joint Ph.D. in Classics, University of Padua and Swansea University M.A., Università degli Studi di Milano B.A., Università degli Studi di Milano His research interests include the Greek and Latin novel, Second Sophistic literature, and hybris in the ancient world. He challenges traditional scholarship by reintroducing religious dimensions to classical studies, such as analyzing how Second Sophistic narratives influenced beliefs about deities and the Christian God. Recent publications include works on Homer’s Odyssey, Apuleius’ Cupid and Psyche, and interdisciplinary edited volumes on narrative theory. His upcoming monograph examines ancient Greek hybris narratives, arguing these stories evoked empathy for transgressors, complicating societal norms.

• Classical Philology
• Ancient Literature
• Latin Studies
• +۸ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Alexander Kirichenko is a Professor in the Department of Latin Studies at the Institute of Classical Philology, Humboldt University of Berlin. His career includes a Habilitation (2013) and prestigious fellowships such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2010-2012) and DFG Heisenberg Fellowship (2015-2020). He holds an 'own position' funded by the DFG since 2020. Education: Studied Classical Philology at the University of St. Petersburg (1991-1997), completed doctoral studies at Harvard University (1999-2006), and held a Research Associate position at the University of Trier (2007-2015). Research focuses on ancient literature, rhetoric, and intertextuality, particularly in Apuleius, Seneca, Ovid, and Virgil. Themes include 'false closure' in narrative, the Augustan cultural discourse, and the intersection of poetry with religious and imperial identity. His monographs include Greek Literature and the Ideal (2022) and Instructive Illusions (2013). His recent essays analyze Hellenistic love poetry's reception in Rome, Tacitus' historiographical theater, and Lucretian influence on Augustan poetry. He co-edited The Door Ajar (2013) on false closure in classical texts. Awards include the Heisenberg Fellowship and multiple fellowships. He actively participates in academic events like the DFG long-term Galen commentary project and workshops on ancient medicine and literature. Labs/Teams: Involved in the Humboldt University's classical philology research groups and collaborates internationally on projects like the Galen's Commentary on Hippocratic Aphorisms initiative.

Steve Goddardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 19th-Century French Literature
• Flaubert Studies
• Classical Influences in Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Steve Goddard is a Lecturer in French at St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford. He holds a BA in Classics and Modern Languages (Latin and French) from St John’s College, Oxford, and a DPhil on Flaubert and the Literature of Classical Antiquity. Since 1994, he has held teaching positions across Oxford colleges, focusing on French language and literature instruction. His research explores 19th-century French novels, particularly Flaubert’s engagement with classical literature, and the reception of classical tragedy in 20th-century French drama. He has published articles and reviews on Flaubert, Baudelaire, and classical influences in French literature. Teaching: Undergraduate courses include French translation, modern French literature (Paper VIII), and works by Stendhal, Baudelaire, and Flaubert. His language instruction covers grammar, prose composition, and unseen translation. Publications: Key works include ‘Flaubert: the classical dimension’ (1999), a review of Madame Bovary (2004), and analyses of Flaubert’s intertextuality with Apuleius and Ovid (2005), as well as Baudelaire’s Tableaux parisiens (2006). Additional Activities: He serves as a councillor on Oxford City Council and has stood for parliamentary office three times. Hobbies include birdwatching, travel, and reading.