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Sanjay Subrahmanyamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• South Asian History
• Indian Ocean History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sanjay Subrahmanyam is Distinguished Professor of History and Irving & Jean Stone Endowed Chair in Social Sciences at UCLA's Department of History. A globally recognized historian of the early modern period (15th-18th centuries), he previously held prestigious positions at the Collège de France (2013-2021), University of Oxford (2002-2004), and Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris (1995-2002). He founded UCLA's Center for India and South Asia (2005-2011) and maintains significant academic engagement in France through media appearances and lectures. His educational background includes: M.A. in Economics (First Rank with Gold Medal), Delhi School of Economics (1982) Ph.D. in Economic History, Delhi School of Economics (1987) Honorary D.Litt., University of Calcutta (2015) Doctorat honoris causa, Université catholique de Louvain (2017) Subrahmanyam's research revolutionized global historical methodology through his pioneering concept of 'connected histories,' which challenges Eurocentric periodization and emphasizes horizontal connections across regions. His work spans South Asian political culture, Indian Ocean trade networks, Iberian imperial systems, and Mughal court dynamics, consistently integrating multilingual archives and visual sources. He demonstrates exceptional mastery in synthesizing Portuguese, Spanish, Persian, Tamil, and Sanskrit materials to reconstruct non-Western perspectives on early modern globalization. His recent publications reveal intensified focus on transcultural encounters, maritime archaeology, and the material dimensions of empire. Works like Across the Green Sea (2024) and Mirrors of Empire (2026) showcase his shift toward analyzing ego-documents and visual culture to explore identity formation in frontier zones. The consistent thread remains his critique of civilizational boundaries and emphasis on fluid cultural exchanges across the Indian Ocean world. His scientific recognition includes: Infosys Humanities Prize (2012) Dan David Prize for History (2019) Prix International de l'Histoire (2020) Fellowship in American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2009) Corresponding Fellowship in British Academy (2016) Guggenheim Fellowship (2011-12) Subrahmanyam has mentored nine doctoral students to completion, maintaining active collaborations with Muzaffar Alam (University of Chicago), Velcheru Narayana Rao (University of Wisconsin), and David Shulman (Hebrew University). His editorial leadership includes co-editing The Cambridge World History (2015) and serving over a decade as Joint Managing Editor of the Indian Economic and Social History Review . He currently directs major international projects on Indo-Persian travel writing and Mughal intellectual networks. Though not leading a traditional laboratory, he coordinates the 'Connected Histories' research initiative across UCLA, Collège de France, and University of Chicago, fostering interdisciplinary teams examining early modern knowledge circulation. His public engagement includes regular contributions to French media (France 24, France Info) and curated exhibitions like the Codex Casanatense project.

Antony Eastmondمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Byzantine Art
• Caucasus Art (Georgia and Armenia)
• Christian and Islamic Art Interchange
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antony Eastmond is the Acting Executive Dean and Deputy Director at The Courtauld Institute of Art, holding the AG Leventis Professorship in Byzantine Art. He leads academic strategy across departments including History of Art, Conservation, and Public Engagement. His research focuses on Byzantine art and the Caucasus, exploring cultural interchange between Christian and Islamic worlds. Eastmond studied History at Oxford before completing an MA and PhD in Byzantine Art at The Courtauld, specializing in medieval Georgian art. His research interests include art’s role in identity formation, frontier regions, and inscription studies. Notable grants include the Getty Foundation’s Connecting Art Histories network and a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. Eastmond has supervised numerous PhD students, many focusing on medieval Georgian, Byzantine, and Armenian art. Key publications include Tamta's World (2017) and Art and Identity in Thirteenth-Century Byzantium (2004). He has edited volumes on Byzantine-Trebizond relations and medieval inscriptions, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research. Eastmond’s work bridges art history with archaeology, emphasizing material culture’s role in understanding historical narratives.

Eleonora Cappuccilliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Renaissance
• Early Modern History
• History of Ideas
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eleonora Cappuccilli is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, History of Ideas and Art, and Classical Languages at the University of Oslo . Her academic interests focus on English political thought in the early modern period, particularly women's political discourse based on the public sphere , constitutional history , prophecy as a concept , and early modern European political theology . She also explores current feminist theory . Education: PhD in Politics, Institutions and History (2016) from the University of Bologna, MA in International Relations (2012), and BA in International Studies (2009). Experience: Post-doctoral fellow at I Tatti (2022-2023), University of Oslo (2018-2021), Edith Saurer Foundation (2018), and Filippo Burzio Foundation (2018). Her research examines prophetic women in early modern Europe, analyzing their roles in religious reform and political theology . She investigates gender and authority through case studies like Mary Ward, Domenica da Paradiso, and Caterina da Racconigi. Her recent works explore cross-confessional practices , spiritual discipline , and transnational prophetic networks . Her publications span topics from 16th-century prophetic encounters to 17th-century gender conflicts , with a focus on Italian and English Renaissance contexts . She collaborates with scholars like Roberta Ferrari on intersections of feminist theory and Marxist critique , particularly concerning patriarchal structures and social movements . Projects include “Women's prophecy in early modern European religion” , analyzing the subversive expressions of female prophets. Her work appears in journals like Renaissance Studies and edited volumes from Amsterdam University Press and Brill .

Ahmed H. al-Rahimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Arabic and Islamic Intellectual History
• History of Arabic Philosophy
• Avicenna's Philosophical Reception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ahmed H. al-Rahim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2009) and previously served as Senior Research Analyst at the U.S. Department of State's Office of Analysis for Near East and South Asia. His research focuses on medieval Arabic intellectual and philosophical history, with special emphasis on Avicenna's reception, Islamic ethics, and the historiography of Arabic philosophy. He currently directs the Islamic Studies program and the Medieval Studies program at UVa. Education: Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Yale University (2009). Research Interests include: Arabic philosophical historiography, medieval Islamic ethics, Qur'anic exegesis, and the role of biography in intellectual tradition. He leads the Einstein Stiftung Berlin-supported project Betwixt and Between: The Historiography of Medieval Arabic Philosophy , challenging Eurocentric periodizations of Islamic thought. Major Awards: Mellon Humanities Fellowship (2019–2020), Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship (2013), and Einstein Stiftung Berlin Fellowship (2022). His publications span monographs like The Creation of Philosophical Tradition (2018) and articles in New Literary History , Curiositas , and The Cambridge History of World Literature . Teaching: Undergraduate courses on Classical/Modern Islam and graduate seminars on Arabic theology, Qur'anic studies, and medieval literary biography. Advises on topics combining philosophy, ethics, and imperial culture.

Jeffrey Shoulsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern English Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Biblical Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Shoulson is Professor of English at Brandeis University, serving concurrently as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. His academic career spans roles at the University of Connecticut, Middlebury College, and University of Pennsylvania. Ph.D., Yale University M.Phil., University of Cambridge B.A., Princeton University Specializing in early modern literature and culture, Shoulson's research examines Jewish-Christian intellectual encounters (16th-17th centuries), Bible translation history, and religious cultural intersections. His work bridges literary analysis with historical research on cultural intermediaries. Recent publications analyze early modern moral frameworks (2025), Renaissance global networks (2019), and comparative inquisitorial practices (2023). Articles demonstrate expertise spanning religious ritual (2022), diasporic identity (2017), and Hebraic influence on English literature (2015). Doris and Simon Konover Chair of Judaic Studies (2012-2017) Ruth and Lillian Marino Chair (2014) Salo W. Baron Prize (2002) Fulbright Fellowship (1989-1990) Shoulson's administrative leadership includes directing undergraduate studies while maintaining active research. He has held prestigious fellowships at the Katz Center for Judaic Studies and Fulbright programs.

Théodora PSYCHOYOUمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of musical theory
• Early music (Baroque)
• Music and science in the 17th and 18th centuries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Théodora PSYCHOYOU is Professor at the Department of Music and Musicology of Sorbonne University and a permanent member of the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus – UMR 8223), which she directed from 2022 to 2024. She currently serves as Director of the Collegium Musicæ institute of the Sorbonne University alliance and is responsible for two Master's programs: Interpretation of Early Music - Baroque Music track, and the Franco-Italian Master's in Musicology Research in partnership with the University of Palermo. Her research focuses on the history and mechanisms of discourse on music in 17th and early 18th century France, the economy and status of musical and theoretical sources, and religious music in the 17th century, particularly the works of Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704). Her specialty areas include early music (Baroque), historically informed practice, history of musical theory, music and science in the 17th and 18th centuries, religious music in the modern era, study of sources, musical ecdotics, reception of antiquity and Hellenism, and the Ancients and Moderns debate. She has organized numerous research seminars and conferences on these topics, including the Hellenism seminar and the ANR Agon project. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of music with science, philosophy, and cultural history from the 17th century to contemporary times. She has made significant contributions to understanding the reception of ancient musical thought in modern contexts, the relationship between music and scientific developments, and the cultural significance of musical practices across different historical periods and geographical contexts. Her work spans historical musicology, theoretical approaches, and contemporary applications. Mention spéciale du Prix des Muses 2010 Prix des Muses 2007 dans la catégorie ouvrage collectif As an academic leader, she has directed major research initiatives including the Hellenism seminar, ANR Agon project, and Baroque XXI Praxis. She serves as Vice President of the International Musicological Society (2022-2027) and has held significant administrative roles including Director of IReMus (2022-2024) and Director of Collegium Musicæ (2023-present). Her collaborative work extends to international partnerships, particularly with Greek institutions, reflecting her interest in Hellenism and Mediterranean musical cultures. Her laboratory work focuses on critical musical editions, performance practices, history of musical theories, historiography, gender studies in music, music and religion, iconography, organology, and aesthetics. She leads research teams investigating the intersection of music with other disciplines, particularly through the Collegium Musicæ which connects music with sciences.

Abdulhamit Arvasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Global Anglophone
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abdulhamit Arvas is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, with affiliations in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies; Comparative Literature & Literary Theory; the Middle East Center; and Global Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He is an extraordinary member of Exeter College at the University of Oxford. BA, Hacettepe University, Turkey MA, Eastern Michigan University PhD, Michigan State University His research and teaching focus on early modern literature and culture, comparative histories of sexuality and race, queer studies, trans history, cross-cultural encounters, and Islam in the Renaissance. His work bridges literary analysis with critical race and gender theory, particularly examining the intersections of homoeroticism, empire, and race in transnational Mediterranean contexts. Dr. Arvas’s publications span journals like GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies , English Literary Renaissance , and Shakespeare Survey , alongside edited collections such as The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature . He is currently editing a new edition of Shakespeare’s Othello for Oxford University Press, reflecting his engagement with transhistorical and cross-cultural dialogues. 2025 Charles Ludwig Distinguished Teaching Award 2025 and 2022 David Delaura Teaching Awards Fellowships from Fulbright, Folger Shakespeare Library, SSHRC Early Modern Conversions at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and University of California Humanities Research Institute His courses at Penn include topics like “Premodern Trans Studies,” “Queer Islam and the Renaissance,” and “Shakespeare Now,” emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to gender, race, and cultural memory. Dr. Arvas also co-edited the tenth anniversary issue of postmedieval , later published as a book, and his first monograph Boys Abducted: The Homoerotics of Empire and Race in Early Modernity (Duke UP, 2025) redefines early modern transnational sexualities.

Michaela Valenteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern European History
• Demonology
• Roman Inquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michaela Valente is an Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome , where she has taught since 2021. Previously, she was Associate Professor at the University of Molise (2005-2021) after postdoctoral work at Salerno. Her research focuses on witchcraft, inquisition practices, religious migrations, and historiographical debates in Early Modern Europe. Her scholarship explores the demonological discourse through works like Charles V (2013) and co-edited volumes on the Roman Inquisition. She has contributed to international research projects including COST Action PIMo (2019-2023) on Mediterranean displacements and PRIN initiatives on Renaissance philosophy. Recent publications analyze transnational religious refugees ( Religious Refugees in the Early Modern World , 2023), gender in exile (2024), and witchcraft's intellectual legacy . Her teaching includes Modern History and Migration History courses, with exam texts emphasizing primary sources and critical historiography. Scientific Awards : Anna Maria Battista Fellowship Fondazione Luigi Firpo Fellow (2000) University of Rome Research Fellow (2001-2003)

Markus Friedrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious History
• History of Knowledge
• Archival Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Markus Friedrich is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Department of European History. He leads the 'World Genealogy' research group within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA). His roles include Project Lead for initiatives such as 'Buildings, Rooms and Furniture – Material and Spatial Dimensions of Early Modern European Archives' and spokesperson for Research Field E: Archiving Artefacts. His research focuses on religious history as cultural history, the history of knowledge and information as expressions of power, archival culture in early modern Europe, and the history of genealogy. Notable projects include studies on parliamentary shorthand writing, 20th-century archival practices, and the genealogical marketplace of the 18th century. Recent publications explore cross-cultural genealogy, exoticism in 18th-century peripheral regions, and comparative archival histories. His work bridges historical methodologies with material culture analysis, emphasizing transnational and interdisciplinary approaches. Prof. Friedrich collaborates on initiatives like the DFG-funded 'The Gotha' project, aiming to study Europe's most important genealogical reference work. He also organizes conferences and workshops on topics ranging from displaced archives to shorthand manuscripts.

Philip Bockholtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Islamic History
• Translation Studies
• Manuscript Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Bockholt is a Junior Professor (Tenure Track) for the History of the Turco-Persian World and Emmy Noether Junior Research Group Leader at the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies , University of Münster. His research focuses on the history of the Eastern Islamic World (1400–1800), transregional translation processes, knowledge transfer in the Eastern Mediterranean, manuscript studies, and confessional groups in Islam. He is the principal investigator of the DFG-funded TRANSLAPT Emmy Noether Group (2022–2028) and leads the subproject Arabic-Ottoman Translations of Qurʾānic Exegesis (Tafsīr) within the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2060. 2024: Habilitation in Islamic Studies 2018: PhD, Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies 2005–2013: BA/MA in Islamic Studies, History, and Theology (Bochum, Münster, Berlin, Jerusalem, Cairo, Istanbul, Tehran) His research explores intra-Islamic knowledge transfer via Arabic-Persian-Ottoman translations, with a focus on historiography, mirror-of-princes literature, and manuscript variants. He has extensively analyzed the Ḥabīb al-Siyar by Khvāndamīr and its cross-regional dissemination. His recent articles examine textual modifications in Safavid-to-Ottoman translations, multilingualism in Ottoman-Persian contexts, and manuscript annotations as evidence of readership engagement. He co-edited Elsine-i S̱elās̱e: Cultural Analysis of Ottoman Translation (2025) and Multilingualism, Translation, Transfer: Persian in the Ottoman Empire (2024). 2020 Classical Islamic World Book Prize 2019 Annemarie-Schimmel-Stiftung Forschungspreis 2019 S.I.E. European Award Honorable Mention 2015 I.B. Tauris Prize DFG Emmy Noether Funding Bockholt supervises four doctoral candidates on topics including Ottoman Quranic exegesis, biographical dictionaries, and Sufi networks. He has held visiting positions at institutions in Tokyo, Paris, Jerusalem, Madrid, and St. Petersburg. His teaching includes seminars on Islamic manuscript culture, Ottoman translation processes, and confessional groups in the early modern Islamic world. He is a scientific secretary in the Saxon Academy of Sciences’ Afrika – Asien – Europa commission and organizes international conferences on manuscript transmission and Persian-Ottoman exchange.

• Church History
• Medieval Studies
• Reformation History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Reitzner is a Research Associate at the Chair of Church History I (Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation) at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. He holds a Dr. theol. (2022) from Georg August University of Göttingen and was awarded the 2023 Doctoral Award of the University Association. As an ordained volunteer pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover (since 2024), he combines academic and pastoral roles. His research focuses on medieval monasticism, liturgical practices, and Reformation-era theology, with particular attention to 12th-century French monasticism and the Gregorian Mass. He has held a DFG-funded research position (2018-2021) and served as a vicar in Bexhövede parish (2021-2023). Education PhD (Dr. theol.) in Protestant Theology, Georg August University Göttingen (2022) Scholarship holder, Konrad Adenauer Foundation (2013-2018) Studies in Protestant Theology at Universities of Wuppertal, Tübingen, Jerusalem, and Göttingen (2013-2018) Church examination, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover (2018) High school diploma, Carolinum High School Osnabrück (2013) Research Interests Dr. Reitzner's work bridges medieval monastic studies and early modern Reformation history. He examines how monastic traditions influenced late medieval liturgical practices ( Die Verba Seniorum monograph, 2022) and explores theological debates in Reformation-era Europe. His recent work on the Gregorian Mass (ZKG 2024) highlights liturgical developments in 12th-century France. He also engages in systematic theology through translations of Bruce McCormack's works on Barthian theology. Publications Trends His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches: combining historical analysis (e.g., medieval liturgy studies) with systematic-theological reflections (e.g., translations of McCormack). Recent reviews demonstrate expertise in late medieval piety, Reformation-era doctrine, and early modern European church networks. Awards & Grants Doctoral Award of the University Association (2023) DFG Project: Reception of Apophthegmata Patrum (2018-2021) Labs/Teams Member of the Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation at Tübingen. Active in scholarly societies including the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Theologie (WGTh), Mediävistenverband, and Societas mediaevistica evangelicorum theologicorum.

Tolga U. Esmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ottoman History
• Middle Eastern History
• Balkan History
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Tolga U. Esmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he has been teaching since 2009. He is affiliated with the Doctoral School of History and the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Prior to joining CEU, he taught Islamic and Ottoman history at Northwestern University and Pennsylvania State University in the United States. MA, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (2000) Ph.D., University of Chicago, Department of History (2009) His research and teaching focus on Ottoman, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean history, with thematic interests in comparative empire, the history of everyday life, gender and masculinity, crime, corruption, governance, violence, state-building, social rebellion, Muslim-Christian relations, and the history of emotions. He approaches these themes through an anthropological and interdisciplinary lens, emphasizing socio-cultural dynamics in imperial contexts. The 15 most recent articles in his body of work reflect a consistent engagement with the intersections of violence, sovereignty, and social order in the late Ottoman Empire. His publications span journals such as Past & Present and Comparative Studies in Society and History , covering subfields like banditry, emotional communities, borderlands, property practices, and trans-imperial knowledge networks. A central theme across these works is the re-examination of informal power structures and their role in shaping state-society relations during periods of transformation. He is currently completing a major monograph titled Economies of Violence: Tales of Banditry, Corruption, and Sovereignty in the Late Ottoman Empire (1790s–1820s) , which re-conceptualizes banditry as a politicized phenomenon reflecting broader societal tensions and negotiations of power. Flora Ghazaryan – Confessional Relations in 19th-century Ottoman Constantinople Ahmet Bilaloglu – Trans-Imperial Knowledge Networks (co-supervised) Eda Guclu – Social Practices of Property in Istanbul Scott Michael Rank – Christian-Muslim Polemics in the Ottoman Print Sphere Dr. Esmer has participated in academic events such as 'Emotions and Religious Sentiments across Central and Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean' (2018) and 'Dangerous Gifts & Pernicious Transactions' (2017), reflecting his interdisciplinary reach. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publication record and supervisory roles indicate an active and influential scholarly profile.

• Music History
• Book History
• Social History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephen Rose is Head of the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focuses on music history from the 16th to 18th centuries in German-speaking lands and England, utilizing methods from book history, social history, and digital humanities. He explores how music circulated between communities and its symbolic meanings, particularly through printed music and authorship concepts. His work includes groundbreaking projects like the digitization of early music collections and open data initiatives analyzing music catalogues. Director of major AHRC projects: 'Music, Heritage, Place' (2024-26), 'A Big Data History of Music' (2014-15), and 'Early Music Online' (2010). Editor of Early Music journal (2004–present) and co-editor of scholarly editions like Leipzig Church Music from the Sherard Collection . Recipient of grants from the British Academy, AHRC, and Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation. His research emphasizes overlooked sources, such as novels and fictional narratives to uncover social attitudes toward musicians. He collaborates with institutions like the British Library and the Foundling Museum to enhance public access to musical heritage. Current projects include documenting regional musical collections in English county archives to decentralize understandings of English music history. Teaching includes undergraduate courses on music history, digital tools for music studies, and baroque performance practices. He mentors PhD students in topics ranging from charity school music to French performance styles in 17th-century England. Recent trainees hold academic positions at universities like Northumbria and Brigham Young.

• Armenian Studies
• Hebrew Language
• Philology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paolo Lucca is a Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His academic work focuses on Armenian studies, Hebrew language, religious texts, and cultural history, particularly in the context of Christian doctrine, manuscript transmission, and interfaith relations. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Academic Rank: Researcher Email: paolo.lucca@unive.it His research spans philology, biblical translation, Ottoman Armenian history, and the cultural activities of the Mechitarist order. He has published extensively on Armenian religious texts, Dominican missions, forced conversions, and the history of Bible translation. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on Armenian Christian identity, textual analysis of religious manuscripts, and cross-cultural exchanges between Armenians, Jews, and Catholics in the early modern period. His work often involves critical editing, translation, and historical contextualization of rare texts. Notable themes include: Mechitarist educational and cultural initiatives Armenian Catholic relations with Rome Comparative studies of Jewish and Armenian chronicles Illustrated catechisms and religious pedagogy Latin-Armenian linguistic interactions Paolo Lucca has also curated academic volumes and translated major works on biblical and philosophical topics. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. He likely supervises students given his doctoral background and collaborative research, though no formal list is available. His work is deeply rooted in archival and philological methods, contributing significantly to the understanding of Armenian cultural and religious history in the Mediterranean and Ottoman contexts.

Philip Bockholtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• History of the Eastern Islamic World (1400–1800)
• Transregional Translation Processes
• Islamic Knowledge Transfer
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Bockholt is an Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) in the History of the Turko-Persian World at the University of Münster's Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (since 2022). He leads the DFG-funded Emmy Noether Junior Research Group TRANSLAPT , focusing on intra-Islamic knowledge transfer through Arabic-Persian-Ottoman translations (1400–1750). Previously, he held a research position at Leipzig University (2018–2022) and completed his PhD at the Freie Universität Berlin in 2018. His research centers on pre-modern Islamic historiography, manuscript studies, and transregional translation processes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Notable works include World Historiography between Shia and Sunna (2021) and Ein Bestseller der islamischen Vormoderne (2022). He has conducted archival research in 15 countries, including Istanbul, Jerusalem, and Saint Petersburg. Bockholt has secured major grants including DFG funding for German-Japanese textual transmission conferences and a Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant for Texts as Living Objects . He supervises doctoral projects on topics ranging from Ottoman-Turkish Quranic exegesis translations to Safavid Iran's manuscript culture. His awards include the 2020 Classical Islamic World Book Prize and the 2019 Annemarie-Schimmel Research Prize. Current projects include editing volumes on Ottoman Persian translations and hosting international conferences on textual transmission and multilingualism in early modern Eurasia.