جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jose Carlos Miralles Maldonadoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Philology
• Latin Literature
• Renaissance Humanism
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Jose Carlos Miralles Maldonado is a full Professor in the Classical Philology Department at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Specializing in Latin Philology, he leads the JANO research group focused on Classical Psychology, Humanism, and Classical Tradition, with particular emphasis on Renaissance humanism and Neo-Latin literature. His scholarly work bridges classical antiquity with its reception in modern European culture. Renaissance Humanism Neo-Latin Literature Classical Reception Studies Latin Philology Through extensive manuscript analysis and textual criticism, Miralles Maldonado has examined key works including Petronius' Satyricon, Antonio Agustín's unpublished speeches, and Famiano Strada's Latin poems. His research methodology combines historical-philological analysis with sociopolitical contextualization, particularly in 16th-17th century papal and Iberian contexts. His publications demonstrate expertise in: Neo-Latin oratory traditions Menippean satire influences Classical text restoration techniques Humanist manuscript studies Renaissance diplomatic discourses Christian martyr cult diffusion As academic supervisor, he has guided thesis work on Antonio Agustín's contributions to classical philology. His current research continues exploring the intersection between classical Latin literature and its post-Tridentine political applications, particularly in papal propaganda and ceremonial literature.

Stefan Fiolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Himalayan Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stefan Fiol is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Affiliated Faculty in Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he joined the faculty in 2010. His academic home spans both music and area studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to South Asian cultural production. Dr. Fiol received his Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 after conducting extensive ethnomusicological research in India, with additional fieldwork in Chile, Paraguay, and Zimbabwe. His educational journey reflects deep engagement with both Western academic traditions and global musical practices. Fiol's research spans multiple interconnected domains: the music, dance, and ritual practices of the Uttarakhand Himalayas and North India; the histories of commercial and folkloric cultural representation; drumming as a historiographic tool; and the emerging field of music and mindfulness for cognitive health. His work consistently examines how musical practices intersect with social mobility, historical memory, and cultural representation. A trained classical pianist, Fiol also actively performs on the Indian sitar, Zimbabwean mbira dzavadzimu, and various central Himalayan instruments, embodying his commitment to both scholarly and practical musical knowledge. Analysis of Fiol's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory from early work on folk music commercialization and media representation toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of music's relationship to history, memory, and social structures. His recent scholarship demonstrates growing engagement with critical methodologies, including examinations of power dynamics in fieldwork and the intersections of music with cognitive science. Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies Jim Fisher Book Award (Honorable Mention) for Recasting Folk in the Himalayas 2008 Nicholas Temperley Award for Excellence in a Dissertation in Musicology Fiol has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including Fulbright-Nehru, Wenner-Gren Foundation, American Institute of Indian Studies, National Endowment for the Humanities, and various University of Cincinnati research programs. His current work includes a service learning course that pairs music and medical students with individuals experiencing neurodegeneration, reflecting his commitment to applied research with tangible community impact. While specific advisees aren't listed in the available materials, his graduate seminars suggest active mentorship in specialized areas of ethnomusicology. As both scholar and performer, Fiol bridges academic research with practical musical engagement, maintaining active connections to the musical communities he studies while contributing to broader theoretical conversations in ethnomusicology and South Asian studies.

Daniel Orrellsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical reception
• Gender and sexuality studies
• Postcolonial theory
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Professor Daniel Orrells is Professor of Classics and Head of Cultures in King's College London's Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He directs the Global Cultures Institute and holds degrees from Cambridge. Research examines receptions of classical literature from Renaissance to modernity, with focus on gender/sexuality studies, postcolonial theory, and aesthetics. His scholarship connects classical antiquity with modern intellectual and literary history. Publications explore classical influences in decadent literature, Freudian theory, and postcolonial contexts. Recent books analyze visualizations of ancient Greece and Freud's engagement with antiquity. Leadership roles: Chair-Director of Global Cultures Institute Head of Cultures, Faculty of Arts & Humanities He has curated exhibitions at the Freud Museum London and advises on LGBTQ+ policy.

Gonda Van Steenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Greece
• Byzantine History
• Reception Studies
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Gonda Van Steen is a Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language, and Literature in the Department of Classics at King’s College London. She holds the Koraes Chair and specializes in interdisciplinary studies of Greek cultural and political history, with a focus on Modern Greece, reception studies, and adoption in the Cold War context. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy implications, particularly in postwar recovery and transnational adoption ethics. Her research spans topics such as theater in oppressive regimes, Cold War-era adoptions, and social work in postwar Thessaloniki. Notable publications include Adoption, Memory, and Cold War Greece and The Battle for Bodies, Hearts and Minds in Postwar Greece . She has received prestigious awards like the Jean Moréas Award and the European Society of Modern Greek Studies Book Prize. Van Steen has supervised three academic projects and contributed to initiatives like the GRIDAMUS project on Greek identity in art music. She actively participates in academic boards, editorial work, and international conferences, emphasizing the intersection of history, culture, and policy.

• Canon Formation
• Comparative Literature
• Slavic Literatures
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Biliana Kurtasheva is a Senior Lecturer in the New Bulgarian Studies Department at New Bulgarian University (NBU), Sofia. She holds a PhD in Theory and History of Literature and specializes in canon formation, comparative literature, Slavic and Balkan literatures, and translation studies. Her academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions including monographs such as Antologies and Canon: Anthological Models of Bulgarian Literature (2012) and On the Edge of Comparison: Yavorov and Rolling Stones (2018). She has held visiting fellowships at the IWM in Vienna (2016–2017) and the Center for Academic Studies in Sofia (2014). Kurtasheva is editor-in-chief of SLEDNA , NBU’s journal of arts and humanities, and co-founder of the experimental literary magazine Vitamin B . She has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from gender studies to post-socialist literary policies. Her research has been recognized with awards including the National Southern Spring Award (2013) and a nomination for the Hristo G. Danov Award (2018). Teaching focuses on academic essay writing, Bulgarian literature history, and comparative studies. She has designed courses such as Balkan Literatures and Cinema and Literature . Administrative roles include director of the Bulgarian Studies undergraduate program (2003–2006) and membership in academic councils at NBU.

• Eighteenth-Century French Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Musicology
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Martin Wåhlberg is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), located in the Department of Language and Literature under the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a Master’s from Sorbonne Université, training in historical music performance from the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, and a PhD jointly from NTNU and Sorbonne Université. He has held visiting positions at the University of Oxford and Università di Pisa. His research focuses on 18th-century French literature, music, and anthropology, with a particular emphasis on opéra-comique and its socio-political contexts during the French Revolution. He co-leads the Classical Ages Research Group at NTNU and leads the 'Revolutionary opéra-comique' project funded by the Research Council of Norway. His work bridges literary analysis, musicology, and cultural history, with notable contributions including La Scène de musique dans le roman du XVIIIe siècle (2015) and Opplysningens sorte får (2011). Wåhlberg’s research has been recognized with awards such as the Prix jeune chercheur (2009) for his anthropological study of Enlightenment hospitality myths and the Young Researcher Prize from the Royal Norwegian Society of Science and Letters (2011). His music performance initiatives, including CD recordings like Le Roman des Lumières (2013) and Raoul Barbe Bleue (2018), have garnered international acclaim, including CHOC Classica and BBC Music Magazine recognitions. He has spearheaded international networks like the Favart network for opéra-comique studies and collaborates with Sorbonne Université on a Parisian opéra-comique performance database. His interdisciplinary work intersects literary studies, musicology, and cultural history, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly rigor and public cultural engagement.

• Latin Philology
• Medieval Latin Literature
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Schulz serves as a Research Associate at the Department of Medieval and Modern Latin Philology within the Georg-August University of Göttingen's Center for Medieval Studies (ZMF) since August 2020. His academic foundation spans classical languages and mathematics, with specialized expertise in Medieval Latin philology. Bachelor's in Latin and Mathematics (2015, Göttingen) Master's in Latin and Mathematics (2018, Göttingen) Doctorate in Medieval and Modern Latin Philology (2023, Göttingen) Certificate in Digital Humanities (2024, Göttingen) His research centers on Medieval Latin literary forms, particularly verse satire and panegyric poetry, with strong methodological grounding in digital text editing. Current work focuses on Manifestations of Middle Latin verse satire while applying Digital Humanities approaches to textual analysis. Publications demonstrate expertise in papal literature, mirror-of-princes genres, and manuscript transmission accuracy. His scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with 12th-14th century Latin texts, examining political rhetoric, religious literature, and textual fidelity across medieval manuscripts. Recent publications span monographs, journal articles, and critical reviews in leading philological venues. Professional activities include collaborative work within Göttingen's Center for Medieval Studies, though no formal advisory roles or research grants are documented in available materials.

Marcus Deufertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Classical scholarship
• Lucretius and humanistic engagement
• Textual transmission of ancient literature
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Prof. Dr. Marcus Deufert is a Full Professor of Classics (Chair of Latin) at the University of Leipzig since 2003. He previously held roles including Interim Professor at Leipzig (2002–2003), Visiting Scholar at King’s College London (2001–2002), and Research/Teaching Assistant at the University of Göttingen (1995–2001). He serves as Vice Dean of the Philological Faculty at Leipzig (2011–2013). Education: Studies in Classical Philology and Modern German Literature at Universities of Würzburg, Cologne, Bonn, and Cambridge (1989–1995). Earned Dr. phil. (1995) and Habilitation (2001) from the University of Bonn and Göttingen respectively. Research focuses on: History of Classical scholarship, Lucretius reception, textual transmission of ancient texts, Plautus’ comedies, ancient poet biographies, and early Latin metre. His work combines textual criticism with historical contextualization, emphasizing the interplay between ancient literature and its reception. Publications include monographs on Lucretius’ textual authenticity, Plautus’ reception history, and Terentian biography, alongside articles on Vergilian scholarship and metrics in Roman comedy.

Frits van Oostromمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dutch Literature
• Medieval Literature
• Cultural History
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Frits van Oostrom is an emeritus professor of Dutch literature at Utrecht University, specializing in medieval Dutch literature. He has held prominent administrative roles including President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005–2008), Dean of Leiden University's Faculty of Arts (1998–2000), and Chair of the Dutch Canon Development Committee (2005–2007). His research focuses on medieval Dutch literature from its origins to the Romantic period, with notable works like Maerlants wereld (AKO Literature Prize, 1996) and De Reynaert (2023). Van Oostrom's academic career spans over four decades, marked by prestigious awards such as the Spinoza Prize (1995) and the Golden Medal of the Royal Flemish Academy (2017). He has authored influential books on medieval Dutch literary history, cultural identity, and knightly culture. His recent work emphasizes public engagement, including projects like Vogala to revive medieval language literacy. He has contributed to academic governance through roles like Chairman of the National Humanities Council and has delivered impactful inaugural lectures on topics ranging from medieval book culture to the evolving role of humanities in modern society.

• History of Art
• Byzantine Art
• Medieval Art
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John H. Lowden is a Professor of the History of Art at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London , with a career spanning over four decades. His academic journey includes roles at the University of Oxford (Grinterfield Lecturer, 1996-1998), a Reader in the History of Art (1995), and Lecturer at Courtauld since 1982. He served as Head of Section for Classical, Byzantine, and Medieval Art (1998-2001). As a leading scholar in Byzantine and medieval art , his research focuses on illuminated manuscripts , their cultural and liturgical significance , and visual knowledge transmission . His publications reveal a deep engagement with Bibles moralisées , apocalyptic iconography, and the interplay between religious texts and imagery. Scientific recognition includes the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellow (1992-1993) Grundler Prize for Best Book in Medieval Studies (2002) Member of Academia Europaea His article corpus (1988-2005) centers on Byzantine and medieval manuscript traditions, exploring visual exegesis , iconographic programs , and liturgical-visual interactions , particularly in thirteenth-century works like Bibles moralisées.

Kai Mikkonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• French literature (19th century, early 20th century)
• Terrorism in literature
• Theory of fiction
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Kai Mikkonen is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the Department of Philosophy, History and Art Studies , University of Helsinki , since August 2020. He has held multiple academic roles at the same university, including Senior Lecturer (2004–2020), Research Fellow (2003–2006), and Docent (2000–present). Mikkonen also served as a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall College, Cambridge University (2014–2015). Education: PhD in Comparative Literature (University of Tampere, 1997), MA in Comparative Literature (University of Iowa, 1991). Supervisory Role: Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, Arts, and Society at the University of Helsinki. Mikkonen’s research spans narrative theory , graphic narratives , travel literature , and literary interpretation , with a focus on French/British literature and intermediality. His recent projects include Menetelmä ja materiaalisuus (Method and Materiality, 2024–2025) and Kuvalliset tekstit ja lukijoiden silmänliikkeet (Visual Texts and Eye Movements, 2016). Mikkonen’s publications highlight hybrid narrative forms (picturebooks, comics, metafictional works) and their impact on reading practices. His 2023 article "Between Picturebooks and Comics" explores interstitial genres, while 2024 outputs address interart rivalry, fantasy narratives, and political reinterpretations of classical texts. Scientific Honors: 2023: Life member, Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. 2018: Life member, The Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters. 2015: Life member, Clare Hall College (Cambridge). Mikkonen supervises doctoral theses and participates in international academic networks, including peer review and grant assessment. He also contributes to public discourse through media appearances on topics like literature, AI-generated audiobooks, and the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Jakob Wisseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Rhetoric
• Cicero
• De Oratore
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Jakob Wisse is a Professor of Latin Language & Literature at Newcastle University , where he has worked since 1999. His primary research focus is on ancient rhetoric , particularly Cicero and his De Oratore , as well as Roman republican intellectual life , historiography , and Latin language studies. He is currently collaborating with Federico Santangelo on a commentary of Sallust's War with Jugurtha and plans to edit the Oxford Classical Text of De Oratore . Wisse holds a PhD in Classics (1994) and a Research Master's equivalent in Mathematics (1983) from the University of Amsterdam. He was elected to The Academy of Europe in 2014. His publications span areas including Ciceronian rhetoric , historiographical narrative , and rhetoric-philosophy intersections in antiquity. Scientific awards: Elected member of Academia Europaea (2014) Research themes include: Roman rhetorical theory and practice Republican intellectual culture Language and historiography in antiquity His upcoming projects aim to explore rhetoric-literature interplay in ancient works.

Teresa Danzeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Athenian tragedy
• Greek poetry
• Tragedy performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Teresa Danze, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Dallas. She specializes in the language, performance of Athenian tragedy, and emotion in Archaic/Classical Greek poetry. Her research explores the reception and adaptation of Greek/Roman drama across cultures. Educational Background: PhD in Classical Languages and Literature (2012), University of Chicago AM in Classical Languages and Literatures (2005), University of Chicago BA in Drama and Classics (2001), University of Dallas Academic Roles: Chair of Classics Department (current) Associate Professor (2022–present) Assistant Professor (2015–2021) Adjunct/Instructor roles at UD and University of Chicago (2004–2015) Research & Awards: Recipient of King Haggar Scholar Award (2016) Ephron Research Scholarship (2011–2012) Focus on pity in tragedy and emotional dynamics in ancient texts Teaching & Engagement: Recent courses include Roman Lyric, Greek Tragedy, and Seneca Active in academic conferences (CAMWS, CAB) and public lectures on classical themes Publications: Peer-reviewed articles in American Journal of Philology and Classical Journal Contributions to Didaskalia and Classical Review Translations for Living Latin series (forthcoming)

• German literature of the long 19th century
• Austro-German Music History and Aesthetics
• German Film
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Dr. Jacob-Ivan Eidt is an Associate Professor of German and Director of the German Program at the University of Dallas. He also directs the Comparative Literary Traditions major and served as Department Chair of Modern Languages from 2009-2021. His research focuses on German literature of the long 19th century, Austro-German music traditions, German film, and Germanic mythology, with particular emphasis on Goethe, Rilke, and Wagner. He earned his PhD in Germanic Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and has held roles including Chair of the Faculty Senate (2024–2025). Dr. Eidt’s scholarly work bridges music and literature, including studies on Beethoven, Nietzsche, and film adaptations of literary works. He has published extensively on these topics and lectures frequently with institutions like the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. His courses emphasize intensive language learning and cultural immersion, notably co-designing a German intensive program with his wife. He serves as President of the Dallas Goethe Center, promoting German culture in North Texas. His awards include the Thyssen Stiftung travel grant and recognition for his educational contributions. His recent projects include editing volumes on Goethe’s Bildung and presenting at international conferences on topics ranging from Wagner’s influence to the intersections of music and literature.

Anthony Nussmeierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Italian Literature
• Renaissance Italian Literature
• Dante Studies
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Dr. Anthony Nussmeier is an Associate Professor of Italian and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Dallas. He holds a PhD in Italian Studies from Indiana University. His academic roles include Director of Italian Studies, Faculty Senator, and Co-Editor of Annali d’Italianistica . Dr. Nussmeier’s research focuses on medieval and Renaissance Italian literature, particularly Dante, Petrarch, and manuscript culture. He has published in journals like Bibliotheca Dantesca and Textual Cultures , and co-founded the DFW Italian Festival. His service includes Fulbright Screening Committee membership and advisory roles for 100 Days of Dante . Education: PhD, Italian Language and Literature, Indiana University M.A., Italian Language and Literature, Indiana University B.A., History and Italian, University of Minnesota Exchange Student, Università di Bologna Research Interests: Medieval/Renaissance Italian literature Dante Studies and manuscript culture Italian history/politics Italians in Texas Key Contributions: Created University of Dallas’ Italian B.A. program Oversees Italian senior thesis program Advisory roles in academic journals and cultural organizations Co-founded DFW Italians nonprofit