جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ineke Sluiterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Ideas on Language
• Ancient Grammar and Rhetoric
• Ancient Literary Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ineke Sluiter is a Professor of Greek Literature and Linguistics at Leiden University, holding the highest-ranking professorship (Hoogleraar 1) since 2006. She has served as Chair of the Classics Department at Leiden (2000–2004) and Academic Director of the Dutch National Graduate School in Classics (OIKOS) (2000–2011). She is a member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Royal Holland Society of Arts and Sciences (KHMW). Her research focuses on ancient language theory, rhetoric, and the intersection of classical studies with modern societal issues. She co-directed the Penn-Leiden Colloquia on Ancient Values (2000–2010), producing influential volumes on topics like aesthetic and ethical values in antiquity. Education: PhD in Classics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1990). Previous roles include Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton) and the Center for Hellenic Studies (Washington DC). Research interests emphasize ancient linguistic practices, public discourse on norms, and bridging classicism with contemporary challenges. Notable works include studies on Galen’s medical-grammatical connections and analyses of Homeric narrative techniques. She has supervised over 20 PhD students and received prestigious grants such as the Spinoza Prize (2010), the highest Dutch research award. Awards include the 2020 Honorary Doctorate from Bristol University and multiple fellowships. Her leadership roles in national and international academic bodies highlight her influence in shaping classical scholarship.

Julen Etxabeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Humanities
• Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
• Human Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julen Etxabe is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights at the Peter A. Allard School of Law , University of British Columbia. His work bridges legal theory , human rights , and humanities through interdisciplinary methodologies. Licenciate in Law (Basque Country), LLM (Brussels), LLM (Michigan), SJD (Michigan), Docent in Legal Theory (Helsinki) Affiliated with the Canadian Network of Law & Humanities and the Public Humanities Hub Former positions: Core Fellow at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, postdoctoral researcher at University of Helsinki, visiting roles at Reed College, Australian National University, and Southern Cross University His research focuses on dialogical models of judgment in human rights law, challenging traditional legal authority through literary and cultural analysis . Recent publications explore judicial pluralism, comparative human rights adjudication, and the intersection of law with film and literature. Scientific awards include: Fulbright Fellowship Kone Foundation Research Grant Canada Research Chair in Jurisprudence and Human Rights As an educator, he emphasizes participatory pedagogy , using film and literature to disrupt conventional legal training. He co-founded the Canadian Network of Law & Humanities and advocates for decolonizing legal education through Indigenous perspectives.

Debbie Feltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Literature
• Folklore Studies
• Ancient Monstrosity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Debbie Felton (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Classics since 1999, with research focusing on Folklore in classical literature Supernatural and monstrous narratives Classical tradition & reception . She has edited major works including The Oxford Handbook of Monsters in Classical Myth and A Cultural History of Monsters in Antiquity . Her public engagement includes media appearances on Coast to Coast AM Classical Wisdom The Monster Professor and founding The Ancient Monsters Blog with UMass Public Engagement Project funding. Current research trends include Monsters as cultural anxiety indicators Ancient undead concepts Serial killer archetypes in mythology Lexical analysis of horror terms . She has received multiple teaching awards including the CAMWS Award for Excellence in College Teaching and Provost’s Exceptional Merit Award , while teaching courses like Classics 360: Fairy Tales in the Ancient World and Greek 474: Ancient Greek Ghost Stories .

• Greek Philology
• Classical Reception
• Ancient Greek Literature
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Jordi Redondo Sánchez is a Professor in the Department of Classical Phil at the University of Valencia, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. His academic work centers on Greek Philology, with a strong emphasis on classical reception, ancient Greek literature, and translation studies, particularly in Catalan and Iberian contexts. His research interests include Hellenistic poetry, epigram, tragedy, rhetoric, linguistic analysis of classical texts, and the transmission of classical culture through medieval and modern literature. He is a member of two research groups: the GIRLC (Research Group on the Reception of Classical Literatures) and GIRHA (Resources Innovation Group in Ancient History), reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with both literary and historical dimensions of the ancient world. The majority of his recent publications (2021–2024) are critical reviews and literary analyses focusing on Euripides, Sophocles, Theocritus, Bion, Pausanias, and Herodotus, as well as studies on biblical translations such as the Montserrat Bible and the Interconfessional Catalan Bible. His articles often explore narrative motifs, translation variants, linguistic features, and the interplay between myth and literature across cultures and periods, demonstrating a consistent scholarly focus on philological precision and cultural continuity. He earned his PhD from the University of Salamanca in 1986 with a thesis on the linguistic study of Antiphon’s speeches, supervised by Dr. Antonio López Eire. No scientific awards or student advisement information is mentioned in the provided texts. His active research and publication record suggest ongoing contributions to classical scholarship, particularly in the areas of textual criticism, reception studies, and Iberian engagement with the classical tradition.

Onno van Nijfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient History
• Political History
• Cultural History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Onno van Nijf is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, leading the Ancient History department. His research focuses on the political, cultural, and social history of Greek cities under Hellenistic and Roman rule, with particular expertise in sport history, Greek festivals, epigraphy, citizenship, and funerary culture. He has held significant roles, including Head of the Classics Department (2016-2017) and Head of the History Department (2007-2011). Van Nijf earned his MA (1988) and PhD (1996) from Leiden and Amsterdam Universities. He has been a visiting professor at institutions like the University of Paris and the École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris. His international research includes directing projects on civic honours and Greek cities post-Classical Age. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending archaeology, religion, and politics. Notable projects include the 'Ancient History Profile' on political culture and the 'Anchoring Innovation' initiative. He co-founded CRASIS, an interdisciplinary research group at Groningen. Van Nijf has supervised numerous PhD students and organized conferences on topics like civic identity and ancient festivals. His awards include NWO and Leverhulme grants. He teaches courses on Greek athletics, Roman religion, and the cultural history of death, and maintains the Saxa Loquuntur epigraphy database.

Craig A. Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Studies
• Ancient Greek and Latin Oratory
• Rhetoric
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Craig A. Gibson is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Iowa within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Since 1999, he has taught Latin and Greek literature, focusing on ancient and medieval rhetorical education and prose fiction. His research explores moral implications of rhetorical training and representations of societal figures in classical texts. Education: Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Duke University Education: B.A. in Classics from Rhodes College Research interests span ancient Greek and Latin oratory, rhetoric, and prose fiction, with a particular emphasis on medieval Greek rhetorical education. His work bridges classical and medieval studies through interdisciplinary lenses, including theology, ethics, and cultural transmission. Recent publications examine the Dolopathos (De rege et septem sapientibus) by John of Alta Silva, analyzing its intertextual connections to religious narratives like Barlaam and Josaphat and its use of Vergilian and Pauline influences. He is currently translating George the Monk’s Chronicon under contract with Liverpool University Press. Scientific awards : Collegiate Scholar in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences His scholarly contributions include critical editions and translations of Byzantine and medieval texts, advancing accessibility for modern audiences.

Peter von Möllendorffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek drama
• Literature of the Imperial Period
• Aesthetic and poetological conceptions of antiquity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter von Möllendorff is Professor of Classical Philology/Greek Philology at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), where he has served since March 2003. He currently holds the position of Dean of Department 04 History and Cultural Studies (since WS 2015/16) and is a member of the university Senate (since summer semester 2013). Previously, he served as Managing Director of the Institute of Classical Studies (2011-2014) and Dean of the same department (2008-2011). His academic journey began with studies in Classical Philology and Romance Studies at universities in Cologne, Freiburg, and Munich. He completed state examinations in 1989 and 1990 at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, earned his doctorate in 1994, and completed his habilitation in winter 1998/99. Prior to his appointment at JLU, he served as Acting Professor at the University of Heidelberg (2001-2002). Von Möllendorff's research primarily focuses on Greek drama, Literature of the Imperial Period, aesthetic and poetological conceptions of antiquity, and concepts of intertextuality. His scholarly work centers on Lucian of Samosata and Aristophanes, with significant contributions to understanding ancient satire, literary theory, and the Second Sophistic. His publications demonstrate a consistent exploration of how ancient authors engaged with literary tradition through intertextual strategies and aesthetic innovation. His publication record spans from the mid-1990s to 2017, showing remarkable consistency in focus while evolving in methodological sophistication. The most recent works reveal increasing attention to metalepsis, media theory, and the intersection of pagan and Christian literary traditions during the Imperial period. His scholarship often bridges philological precision with theoretical frameworks from modern literary criticism. As an academic leader, von Möllendorff has served in multiple administrative capacities including membership on the Board of Directors of the Center for Teacher Education (since 2005) and the Department Council of FB 04 (since WS 2005/6). His editorial work includes co-founding and co-editing the Millennium series and contributing to numerous academic journals. His teaching and scholarly activities demonstrate strong engagement with both traditional philological methods and innovative digital approaches, as evidenced by his work on the e-learning unit 'Symposium 2.0' and various editorial projects documenting interdisciplinary conference proceedings.

Lewis Fallisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Theory
• Classical Political Philosophy
• Literature and Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lewis Fallis is an Assistant Professor at the Thomas Jefferson Center for Ideas and Imagination within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin , where he earned his PhD in Political Theory and BA . He received an MFA in Poetry from Johns Hopkins University . His research bridges classical political philosophy with literary analysis , focusing on intersections between Platonic dialogues , postmodern literature , and political imagination . His publications span journals like American Political Science Review and Interpretation , alongside book chapters on topics such as poetry's political role and legal philosophy in Plato . He teaches courses on ancient Greek politics , world drama , and literature's political dimensions , while also publishing poems under the name Lewis Holt in literary magazines like The Florida Review and Narrative Magazine . His work on legal positivism and Platonic ethics highlights recurring themes in his scholarship.

• Greek Literary Texts
• Archaic and Classical Greek Literature
• Lyric Poetry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David W. Fearn is Professor of Greek and Head of Department at the University of Warwick, Faculty of Arts. He joined the Warwick department in 2008 after holding Junior Research Fellowships at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (2003-5), Corpus Christi College, Oxford (2005-7), and Jesus College/Faculty of Classics, Oxford (2007-). His academic career spans over two decades with a focus on Greek literary texts across various socio-political and cultural contexts from archaic and classical Greece through to modern spaces of reception. His educational background includes: BA/MA, Literae Humaniores, Magdalen College, University of Oxford, 1998 (Demy; Double First) MSt, Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature, Magdalen College, University of Oxford, 1999 (Distinction) DPhil, Greek Literature, Magdalen College, University of Oxford, 2003 PCAPP, University of Warwick, 2011 Professor Fearn's research centers on the poetics, aesthetics, and socio-political contextualizability of archaic and classical Greek literature, with particular emphasis on lyric poetry. He investigates the relationship between Greek literature and its original contexts of production and reception, while also exploring contemporary critical-theoretical approaches to literature. His work often engages with Pindar's poetry as a key touchstone. Beyond classical studies, he has developed a significant interest in the history, theory, and practice of photography, which he increasingly integrates with his scholarship on ancient lyric poetry, creating innovative connections between ancient texts and contemporary visual culture. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Greek lyric poetry, particularly the works of Pindar and Bacchylides, while expanding into broader questions of classical reception, the relationship between text and visual culture, and the application of contemporary theoretical frameworks to ancient literature. His work shows an evolving trajectory from close philological studies toward more interdisciplinary approaches that bridge classical scholarship with philosophy, visual studies, and critical theory. Professor Fearn is an active member of several academic communities: Member of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies Committee member of Warwick's Centre for Research in Philosophy, Literature, and the Arts Member of Warwick's Environmental Humanities Network Associate member of Warwick's Centre for Research in Post-Kantian European Philosophy He serves as a referee for numerous prestigious journals and reviews academic books for major publishers. Professor Fearn is deeply committed to teaching and supervision, offering undergraduate modules on Greek texts and lyric poetry, and supervising postgraduate students in Ancient Literature and Thought. He also maintains an active photography practice, with his work available through his portfolio website, which increasingly intersects with his academic interests.

Mara Nicosiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Semitic languages
• Semitic philology
• Syriac rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mara Nicosia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Padua (Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient World) under the ERC Starting Grant FragArist. Previously, she held a British Academy Newton International Fellowship at Durham University (Department of Classics and Ancient History), focusing on Syriac rhetoric's intersection with Greco-Roman and Arabic traditions. Her research explores Syriac intellectual history, Semitic languages, and the transmission of Aristotelian thought. She earned her PhD from the University of Naples 'L'Orientale' with a thesis on Syriac rhetorical vocabulary between Greek and Arabic influences. Her work integrates philological analysis with historical linguistics, emphasizing language contact between Greek, Syriac, and Arabic. Notable contributions include the edited volume Syriac Lexis and Lexica (2024) and studies on Antony of Tagrit's rhetorical treatise. Nicosia has taught courses on ancient rhetoric and co-organized conferences like 'Syriac Studies in the UK' (2024). She holds grants exceeding £114k and has been awarded the Seal of Excellence (2025) and the Gorgias Book Grant (2019).

Mary-Louise Gillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Greek Philosophy
• Aristotle
• Plato
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mary-Louise Gill is the David Benedict Professor of Classics and Philosophy at Brown University, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Classics and Philosophy. She joined Brown in 2001 after teaching at the University of Pittsburgh and has held visiting positions at Dartmouth, Stanford, UCLA, UC Davis, and Harvard. Her research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the metaphysics, epistemology, and natural philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. Education: PhD in Classics, University of Cambridge (1981) MA in Classics, Columbia University (1974) BA in Classics, Barnard College (1972) Research Interests: Ancient Greek philosophy, Aristotle, Plato, metaphysics, epistemology, natural philosophy, ancient science, and the philosophy of Socrates. Current projects include a collaborative work on Aristotle’s Meteorology Book IV. Grants and Awards: Fellowship from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (2005–2006) National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend (2004) Institute for Advanced Study Membership (2000–2000) Teaching: Courses include Ancient Philosophy , Plato , Aristotle , and Philosophy of Socrates , with a focus on Greek philosophical texts and their methodological frameworks. Professional Affiliations: American Philosophical Association, co-editor of Ancient Philosophy , and editorial roles in journals like Philosophy and Phenomenological Research .

Maria Dolors Molas Fontمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient History
• Gender Studies
• Mediterranean Protohistory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Dolors Molas Font is an Associate Professor of Ancient History at the University of Barcelona and a researcher at the ADHUC-Research Center of Theory, Gender and Sexuality . She co-founded and coordinates the Tàcita Muta research group on women and gender in antiquity since 1998. Her work bridges Mediterranean protohistory and gender studies in antiquity. University of Barcelona (since 1998) ADHUC Research Center (since 2016) Her research spans various subfields, including: Archaeology of Childhood Feminist Archaeology Gender Dynamics in Antiquity Iberian World Studies Classical Reception of Women Violence in Ancient Societies Article themes reveal expertise in: Homeric and Euripidean textual analysis Roman Republican settlement archaeology Slavery and power structures in antiquity Transgressive practices in classical myth Perinatal archaeology in Iberian contexts Gendered interpretations of oratory

Katarzyna Marciniakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Reception Studies
• Children's Literature
• Mythology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Katarzyna Marciniak is a distinguished scholar at the Faculty of Artes Liberales, University of Warsaw, where she serves as Director of the Center for Research on Ancient Tradition (OBTA) and Head of The Cluster: The Past for the Present – International Research and Educational Programme. She was Vice-Dean for International Cooperation from 2016 to 2024 and has established herself as a leading expert in classical reception studies, particularly regarding children's literature. Professor Marciniak earned her Master of Arts in Classical Philology (2000) and Italian Philology (2003) from the University of Warsaw, completing the Inter-Faculty Individual Studies in the Humanities in 2003. She received her Doctor of Humanities degree in 2004 (summa cum laude) with a dissertation on Cicero's translations from Greek to Latin as ideological manipulation tools, supervised by Professor Jerzy Axer. She completed her habilitation in 2009 and was awarded the title of Professor of Humanities in 2019. Her research focuses on the reception of Classical Antiquity in children's and young adults' culture, exploring how ancient myths function as transformation markers in contemporary societies. She examines the role of mythical creatures in youth literature across different cultures and how classical mythology serves as a cultural code that facilitates intergenerational communication. Her work bridges classical philology with modern literary studies and educational theory. Professor Marciniak's publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining how classical antiquity, particularly mythology, is adapted for younger audiences. Her work spans from scholarly analyses of Cicero to accessible mythological guides for children. The most recent publications focus on how ancient myths serve as medicine for life's hardships and how mythical beasts function as cultural transformation markers across global youth literature. Prime Minister's Award for best doctoral dissertation (2004) Klio Award 2nd class for best historical book (2011) Polityka Scientific Award (2012) Title of Young Ambassador of the Polish Language (2013) Medal of the 200th Anniversary of the University of Warsaw (2016) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016-2022) ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2023-2025) Professor Marciniak has secured significant research funding, including the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant (the first in humanities in Poland) and ERC Proof of Concept Grant for her "Our Mythical Childhood" program. She has also received multiple Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards and has been elected to the Academy of Young Scientists of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She serves on the Management Board of the International Federation of Classical Studies and the Board of Curators of Department I of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She directs the Center for Research on Ancient Tradition (OBTA) which coordinates the international "Our Mythical Childhood" research program. This initiative has grown into a global network connecting scholars from Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The program has produced several major publications and educational initiatives, including the "Modern Argonauts" multicultural educational program.

Silvia Castelliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• New Testament Studies
• Early Judaism
• Textual Criticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silvia Castelli is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Religion and Theology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in New Testament studies and Early Judaism, with a focus on textual criticism and Jewish-Greek literature. Her affiliations include the research teams 'New Testament and Christian Origins' and 'Contextual Biblical Interpretation.' She holds a dual PhD in Jewish Studies (University of Turin) and a second PhD on NT textual criticism (VU Amsterdam, 2020). Education includes MA and PhD studies in Classical Studies and Jewish Studies, with fellowships at the Leibniz Institute (Mainz), Hebrew University (Jerusalem), and Yale. She has taught at institutions like the University of Trento and Leiden University, coordinating Greek language courses at VU. Research interests span NT textual criticism methodologies, Josephus' biblical interpretations, and intersections between biblical hermeneutics and spiritual care. Recent work explores 'patientia' (patience) in antiquity and collaborates on projects about imperial responses in Roman historiography. Awards include the Aurelio Bernardi Prize (1997), Lady Davies Fellowship (2001), and the 2020 Brill publication of her second PhD. She supervises three PhD students and chairs the SBL unit on 'Biblical Studies and Spiritual Care.'

Jaclyn Neelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Roman History
• Roman Historiography
• Greco-Roman Mythology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jaclyn Neel is an Associate Professor in the College of the Humanities at Carleton University, affiliated with the Department of Classics and Religious Studies. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a combined M.A./Ph.D. in Classics and Ancient History from the University of Toronto. Her academic work bridges classical scholarship, historiography, and cultural studies. B.A., Columbia University M.A./Ph.D., University of Toronto (Collaborative Program in Ancient History) TESL-Canada Diploma, 2011 Her research focuses on Roman mythology, political discourse, and the legacy of antiquity in modern culture. She explores how myths like those of Romulus, Tarpeia, and early kingship were used to shape Roman identity and political ideology. Her work combines literary analysis, historical interpretation, and gender theory, particularly in examining concepts like toxic masculinity and republican values. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in analyzing mythic narratives within historical texts, especially in how figures such as Tarpeia or the Vibennae reflect broader societal concerns about loyalty, gender, and power. She frequently publishes in leading journals like Journal of Roman Studies , Mnemosyne , and Classical Quarterly , and has authored two major monographs: Legendary Rivals (2014) and Early Rome: Myth and Society (2017). Her scholarship often engages with interdisciplinary themes, including memory studies, rhetoric, and reception theory. Jaclyn Neel teaches a range of courses including Rise of the Roman Empire , Rome of the Caesars , and multiple levels of Latin language instruction. She contributes to academic life through course development, student mentorship, and participation in departmental events and publications.