جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lis Brack-Bernsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• History of Astronomy
• History of Mathematics
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Lis Brack-Bernsen is an apl. Professor (honorary professor) at the University of Regensburg , affiliated with the Institute of Philosophy, History of Science since 1999. She holds dual citizenship (Denmark and Switzerland) and was born in Copenhagen (1946). Education: Mathematics/Physics Diploma, University of Copenhagen (1970) PhD in History of Science, University of Basel (1974) Habilitation in History of Science, Goethe University Frankfurt (1997) Research Focus: Her work centers on the empirical foundations of Babylonian astronomy , reconstructing ancient prediction rules from cuneiform texts, and analyzing mathematical procedures in Mesopotamian and Mayan astronomical traditions. She has extensively studied the development of Babylonian lunar theory and the origin of zodiacal concepts . Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2003–2022) trace her investigations into Babylonian column Φ , zodiacal sign classifications , lunar six phenomena , and calendar systems . Collaborations with Hermann Hunger, John Steele, and Christiane Thim-Mabrey highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Mesopotamian astronomy. Scientific Honors: Member, Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina (2009) Advising & Grants: She has served as a reviewer for theses at multiple universities and secured three consecutive DFG research projects (1999–2009) to study Babylonian astronomical texts. Her work bridges historical analysis and modern mathematical reconstruction .

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Cuneiform Studies
• Hittite History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Markus Hilgert is an Honorary Professor at the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Freie Universität Berlin). His research focuses on ancient Near Eastern civilizations, particularly Hittite history, cuneiform texts, and Mesopotamian studies. He leads and contributes to numerous research projects, including excavations at Oymaağaç Höyük (Turkey) and studies on Hurrian language and Hittite rituals. His work spans topics like scribal culture, ancient legal texts, and the transmission of knowledge in the Hittite Empire. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text. Research Projects: DFG Center for Advanced Studies 2615: 'Rethinking Oriental Despotism' 'Mythical Literary Works of the Old Babylonian Period as Epistemic Artefacts' (Emmy Noether Junior Research Group) Excavations at Oymaağaç Höyük - Nerik/Turkey Key Areas of Research: Hittite Empire, Cuneiform Lexical Texts, Hurritological Archive, Ancient Astral Science. Grants & Funding: Multiple DFG-funded projects and international collaborations. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at the Institute, collaborating on archaeological excavations and textual analysis.

Paul A. Delneroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Assyriology
• Ancient Mesopotamian Studies
• Mesopotamian Religion and Mythology
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Paul A. Delnero is a Professor of Assyriology in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He joined JHU in 2008 after earning his PhD in Assyriology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. His research focuses on Mesopotamian religion, ritual practices, scribal education, and the material and social dimensions of cuneiform texts. His major works include The Textual Criticism of Sumerian Literature (2012), analyzing cultural transmission through textual variants, and How to Do Things with Tears (2020), examining ritual lamenting as a disaster-averting practice. He co-edited Texts and Contexts (2015), exploring the social role of ancient Near Eastern texts. Current projects include a book on Mesopotamian handwriting pedagogy. His research spans Sumerian mythology, ritual language, scribal education, and the materiality of textual archives. He frequently presents at academic conferences and contributes to archaeological initiatives like the Kurdistan Excavations and Umm el-Marra projects.

Aleksi Sahalaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Languages
• History and Archaeology
• Computer and Information Sciences
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aleksi Sahala is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Department of Digital Humanities, affiliated with the Language Technology Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires (ANEE). His work bridges computational linguistics and ancient language studies, focusing on Akkadian, Sumerian, and Egyptian scripts. Research Interests: Developing neural models for lemmatization and POS-tagging of ancient languages Analyzing phonotactic patterns in Sumerian Exploring semantic domains in Akkadian texts Digital humanities approaches to cuneiform corpora Recent research outputs demonstrate technical expertise in natural language processing applied to historical scripts, including contributions to workshops on machine learning for ancient languages and computational analysis of Neo-Assyrian texts.

Federico Zanganiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Egyptology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Globalization in Antiquity
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Federico Zangani is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Department of Archaeology and a Junior Research Fellow at Homerton College . His work bridges Egyptology, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, and Global History. BA (First Class), University of Oxford (2014) PhD in Egyptology, Brown University (2020) Specializing in globalization, imperialism, and mobility during the Late Bronze Age, Zangani's research focuses on Egypt's interactions with the Levant and Mediterranean. His publications challenge traditional narratives about Dynasty 18's imperial success, arguing instead for a decentralized diplomatic system. Key trends in his work include cross-cultural analysis of religious reforms (e.g., Akhenaten vs. Nabonidus), material culture exchange patterns (as seen in Uluburun shipwreck studies), and the role of global cities in ancient statecraft. His 2023 book Globalization and the Limits of Imperialism redefines Amarna diplomacy's significance.

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Neolithic Settlements
• Byzantine Archaeology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gábor Kalla is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences within Eötvös Loránd University's Faculty of Humanities . He specializes in Near Eastern Archaeology and Neolithic studies, with a focus on Mesopotamian culture, Byzantine monastic sites, and settlement analysis. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Prehistory and Near Eastern Archaeology Contact: kalla.gabor@btk.elte.hu His research interests include: Neolithic settlement patterns in the Tisza region Byzantine monastic architecture in Syria Old Babylonian household structures Cultural heritage protection in conflict zones Interpretation of symbolic enclosures Process of cultural interaction in Mesopotamia Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Neolithic archaeometric studies Byzantine iconographic schemes Mesopotamian household archaeology Neo-Assyrian occupation patterns Eastern Mediterranean connections Archaeological strategy development

Christian Schroerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• X-ray Microscopy
• X-ray Optics
• Synchrotron Radiation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Schroer is a Professor at the University of Hamburg and Leading Scientist at DESY, Germany's national laboratory for particle physics and photon science. He serves as Co-Spokesperson of the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA) and Head of the High Performance Lab. His research focuses on X-ray microscopy, X-ray optics, and synchrotron radiation applications across physics, chemistry, and cultural heritage preservation. He holds a doctoral degree in mathematical physics and has held academic positions at TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen University. Education & Career: PhD in Physics (1995), University of Cologne Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Maryland (USA), Research Center Jülich Professor at TU Dresden (2006–2014), University of Hamburg (since 2014) Research Interests: X-ray imaging techniques, synchrotron and free-electron laser applications, nanotechnology, and cultural heritage projects like tomographic analysis of enclosed cuneiform tablets. His work bridges physics, materials science, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Key Projects: Leadership of PETRA III scientific programme and conceptual design of PETRA IV Development of X-ray ptychography and multi-beam imaging Cultural heritage projects involving high-resolution tomography Labs & Teams: Directs the High Performance Lab at DESY and co-founded Helmholtz Imaging, a platform for advanced imaging strategies in data science.

Karen Radnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Assyrian Empire
• Assyriology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Karen Radner holds the Alexander von Humboldt Chair for the Ancient History of the Near and Middle East at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and is an Honorary Professor at University College London. Her academic career spans institutions in Austria, Germany, and the UK, with extensive contributions to Assyriology and cuneiform studies. Current: LMU Munich (2015–present, W3 Professorship) Previous: University College London (2005–2015, Professor/Lecturer) University of Munich (1999–2005, Researcher/Assistant) University of Helsinki (1997–1999), University of Tübingen (1999) Education: University of Vienna (1990–1996): BA, MA (1994), PhD (1997) Free University of Berlin (1993–1994), supported by DAAD Habilitation in Assyriology (University of Munich, 2004) Research Focus: Specializes in pre-Hellenistic Ancient Near Eastern history, with expertise in Assyrian imperial administration, cuneiform inscriptions, and the cultural memory of Mesopotamian societies. Her work integrates archaeological findings with textual analysis to reconstruct historical narratives. Scientific Recognition: Honored with Germany’s most prestigious research award (Leibniz Prize 2022), and elected to multiple academies including the Bavarian Academy of Sciences (2016) and Academia Europaea (2016). The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (2014) underscores her global leadership in Near Eastern studies. Projects & Collaborations: Leads the Cuneiform Artefacts of Iraq in Context (CAIC) project and contributes to digital cuneiform corpora initiatives. Her research bridges classical philology, archaeology, and political history.

Clemens Reichelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Rise of urbanism in the ancient Near East
• Emergence of bureaucratic complexity
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Clemens Reichel is an Associate Professor of Mesopotamian Archaeology at the University of Toronto's Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations. His research spans the ancient cultures of Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia, with a focus on urban development, bureaucratic systems, and conflict management in the Near East. Ph.D., University of Chicago (2001) Reichel's work integrates archaeological fieldwork and textual analysis to explore early urbanism, administrative complexity, and warfare. He co-directed excavations at Hamoukar (Syria) and leads the digital publication of the University of Chicago's Diyala Expedition artifacts. His current projects aim to investigate urban emergence at Tell al-Uqair (Iraq). His publications examine topics such as the Gutians in Mesopotamian scholarship, palace functions at Tell Asmar, and bureaucratic systems in early societies. Recent trends in his work emphasize cross-cultural interactions, digital archiving, and the societal implications of warfare and resource competition.

• History of Science
• Islamic Science
• Akkadian Language
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Imad Samir holds dual academic positions as a Visiting Scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin and a Research Associate at the Department of Ancient Oriental Studies, Friedrich Schiller University Jena. His research spans critical domains of historical scholarship: History of Science with emphasis on Islamic scientific traditions Akkadian linguistics and etymological reconstruction Cuneiform epigraphy and textual analysis Archaeology of Mesopotamia and Syria Ancient Near Eastern cultural history Current work includes translating al-Khazini's 11th-century Balance of Wisdom and contributing to the Etymological Dictionary of Akkadian project. His past scholarship encompasses translating Banū Mūsā's mechanical treatise al-āla allatī tuzammir bi-nafsihā and presenting on Eblaite language classification at Damascus University. He previously taught Akkadian language, Ancient Near Eastern history, and regional archaeology at Damascus University from 2003-2012.

Kleber, Kristinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Economic History
• Social History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin Kleber is a Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the University of Münster since 2020, previously holding the same position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2015–2020). Her work bridges economic history, legal cuneiform studies, and Achaemenid Empire administration. She leads the ERC-funded project 'Governance in Babylon' (2021–2026) and co-directed the Peshdar Plain Project (2015–2020). Education : PhD (2008, University of Münster; summa cum laude ), MA (2001, Freie Universität Berlin) Research Interests : Economic and social history of first-millennium BCE Babylonia Cuneiform legal history and archival practices Currency systems, particularly silver and gold metallurgy Achaemenid imperial administration through Neo-Babylonian lenses Recent Publications focus on taxation mechanisms, temple economies, and Babylonian socio-political networks, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with archaeology, digital humanities, and economic theory. Scientific Recognition : ERC Consolidator Grant (2020) Preis für Antike Rechtsgeschichte (2015) Advising : Supervised Nicolaas Verhelst's doctoral work on Babylonian elite networks and Ludovica Cecilia's NWO-funded study of the Familia Ilia archive. Collaborated with institutions like the Deutschen Orient-Gesellschaft and Nederlands Instituut voor het Nabije Oosten . Labs & Teams : Directs the GoviB Project and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics' , integrating Assyriology with broader historical frameworks.

• Ancient Near East Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Assyriology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erica Scarpa is a Researcher at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work focuses on the intersection of Ancient Near East Studies , Digital Humanities , and Prosopography , with particular emphasis on Eblaite society and Kassite Babylonian administration. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Humanities Academic Rank: Researcher Her research involves advanced spatial data analysis and data mining techniques applied to cuneiform archives, including the digitization of epigraphic material from the Ebla Central Archive (L.2769). She contributes to projects like the Ebla Digital Archives and a Digital Prosopography Project on Kassite Babylon. Publication Trends reveal expertise in Eblaite administrative structures , Kassite official activities , and historical network analysis . She actively publishes in journals (e.g., Studia Eblaitica ) and conference proceedings (e.g., Egypt and the Ancient Near East between Past and Future ). Contact: Email: erica.scarpa@unive.it Email: 835553@stud.unive.it

• History of Astronomy
• Babylonian Astronomy
• Mesopotamian Astronomy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Steele is the Charles Edwin Wilbour Professor of Egyptology and Assyriology at Brown University. He is a leading historian of the exact sciences in antiquity, with a primary focus on Babylonian and Mesopotamian astronomy. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University, and holds editorial roles in multiple prestigious book series and journals, including Scientific Writings from the Ancient and Medieval World and the Journal for the History of Astronomy . PhD, Durham University, 1998 BS, Durham University, 1995 John Steele's research centers on the history of astronomy in the ancient Near East, particularly Babylonian celestial observations, eclipse prediction, calendar systems, and the mathematical methods used in Mesopotamian astronomy. His work bridges philology, archaeology, and scientific analysis to reconstruct ancient astronomical practices. He has extensively studied cuneiform astronomical texts, including the Astronomical Diaries, MUL.APIN, and planetary ephemerides, exploring how Babylonian scholars combined empirical observation with theoretical modeling. His recent publications reveal a sustained focus on lunar and planetary phenomena, timekeeping, zodiacal development, and the cultural contexts of astronomy. Themes include the use of shadow-length schemes, the transmission of knowledge between Babylon and Uruk, and cross-cultural comparisons with early Chinese astronomy. His articles frequently appear in top journals such as Archive for History of Exact Sciences and Journal for the History of Astronomy , demonstrating both technical depth and historical breadth. His scientific awards and honors include: Caeno Chronology Scholar prize (2003) Wepster Lecturer, Archaeological Institute of America (2010–2011) Fellow, Institute of Advanced Studies, Durham University (2016) Senior Fellow, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYU (2010–present) Guest Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2014–present) John Steele has supervised numerous collaborative projects and edited key volumes such as Calendars and Years and Under One Sky . He has held major research fellowships at the Royal Society, University of Toronto, and the Dibner Institute. His editorial leadership in journals like SCIAMVS and Isis underscores his influence in the field. While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, his co-authored works and edited volumes indicate active collaboration with an international network of scholars in Assyriology, history of science, and archaeoastronomy.

Katrien De Graefمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Assyriology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katrien De Graef is a Professor in the Department of Languages and Cultures at Ghent University, specializing in the languages and socio-economic history of 2nd millennium BCE Babylonia and Elam. Her research bridges traditional philology with digital humanities methodologies, creating innovative approaches to ancient Near Eastern studies. Her research focuses on: Prosopography of Babylonian and Elamite societies Sealing practices as social and economic indicators Network analysis of ancient Near Eastern communities Digital methodologies for cuneiform texts (OCR, NLP) Gender studies in Old Babylonian society De Graef's research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between traditional philology and computational methods. Her recent publications show a clear trajectory toward integrating digital humanities approaches with traditional Assyriological research, particularly in developing OCR for cuneiform cursive script and NLP pipelines for annotating cuneiform texts. This work enhances the integration and interpretation of textual, prosopographical, and material data from the ancient Near East. Her notable scientific contributions include: Research on sealing practices of women in Old Babylonian Sippar Analysis of nadītu women's social identity Studies on the Sukkalmah dynasty in Elam Examination of dual power structures in ancient Susa Investigation of matronymics in Sukkalmah Susa As a supervisor, Prof. De Graef has guided several doctoral students to completion, including Hendrik Hameeuw (2020), Astrid Verhulst (2015), and Guido Suurmeijer (2014). She leads multiple research projects including "CUNE-IIIF-ORM" (2021-2026) which aims to create an internationally image interoperable corpus of cuneiform tablets, and "War, trade and diplomacy" examining international relations between Babylonia and Elam. Her laboratory and research team work at the intersection of Assyriology and digital humanities, collaborating with computer scientists and archaeologists to develop new methodologies for studying ancient texts and material culture.

Martin Langمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cuneiform texts
• Ritual studies
• Ancient Near Eastern Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Lang is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, University of Innsbruck. He focuses on cuneiform texts, ritual studies, Ancient Near Eastern Law, and the interplay between Ancient Near Eastern traditions and the Old Testament. Education: Theology and Languages/Cultures of the Ancient Orient (University of Innsbruck) Research: Specializes in Sumerian lexicography, Flood narrative traditions, and cross-cultural literary history. Awards: Theodor Körner Prize (2010), Cardinal Innitzer Prize (2016). Mentorship: Since 2022, mentors first-year students in Innsbruck's Buddy/Mentoring System.