Dynastic Legitimation Professors and Supervisors

Sebastian Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MainzGermany

Early Modern European History
History of the Holy Roman Empire
Italian Dynasties in the Early Modern Period
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Dr. Sebastian Becker is a Researcher in the Department of Modern History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He holds a doctorate from the same institution (2013) with a thesis on the Della Rovere dynasty of Urbino, supported by a scholarship from the German Historical Institute in Rome. His research focuses on knowledge and technology transfer in the Early Modern period, dynastic politics, and the history of the Papal States. He currently coordinates the early modern editorial team of the review journal Sehepunkte and serves as budget officer and academic advisor for integrated German-French degree programs. His research interests include the interplay between technology, economics, and politics in the 16th–18th centuries, with projects exploring economic espionage and the circulation of technical expertise. Recent publications analyze topics such as dynastic legitimacy in Italy, papal nepotism, and cross-border knowledge transfer between the Netherlands and Brandenburg. He has been awarded the German Historical Institute Rome Scholarship (2011) and actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in examination committees and interdisciplinary initiatives. His teaching spans seminars on the Holy Roman Empire, early modern diplomacy, and methodological training for history students.

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Hans Jacob Orningمشاهده پروفایل

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University of OsloNorway

Hans Jacob Orning is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Oslo 's Faculty of Humanities, Institute for Archaeology, Conservation and History. His research focuses on Nordic Middle Ages with particular emphasis on political culture, power structures, and social networks. Department: Institute for Archaeology, Conservation and History University: University of Oslo Research Interests: Medieval Political Culture Legal Anthropology of Nordic Middle Ages Manuscript Studies and Historical Imagination Elite Legitimacy and Network Analysis Comparative Studies of Medieval Civil Wars Recent publications in Acta Poloniae Historica , The Mediaeval Journal and edited volumes examine power dynamics, violence standardization, and elite structures across Scandinavia and Europe. His 2024 monograph Constant Crisis deconstructs Norwegian civil wars (1180-1220), while Legitimization of Elites (2024) presents comparative Polish-Norwegian elite studies. Awarded prestigious fellowships and grants including the Peder Sather Grant (2022) and Caledonian Research Fellowship (2016), Orning has led interdisciplinary projects on medieval standardization and legitimacy. He serves as Norwegian project leader for the Polish-Norwegian comparative project under the GRIEG program (2021-24).

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Fan Xinyuمشاهده پروفایل

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ESMT BerlinGermany

Dr. Xinyu Fan serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) in Beijing, where he bridges rigorous economic theory with deep analysis of Chinese institutional history. Holding a PhD from UCLA (2018) and a Bachelor's in Economics and Finance from the University of Hong Kong, he examines power structures through interdisciplinary lenses with global relevance. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2018 Bachelor of Economics and Finance, University of Hong Kong Dr. Fan's research program integrates four core domains: Game Theory : Modeling strategic interactions in political conflicts and institutional design Political Economy : Analyzing power transitions, legitimacy, and governance structures Industrial Organization : Studying market competition and organizational behavior Economic History : Uncovering historical roots of contemporary institutions His signature contributions explore self-enforcing social orders amid power struggles , dynastic/family business succession mechanisms , and economic foundations of gender norms , frequently using Chinese historical contexts as natural laboratories. Recent publications (2019-2023) reveal a cohesive trajectory where game-theoretic models illuminate historical Chinese institutions—from foot-binding practices to Manchu bureaucratic systems. This work demonstrates how economic theory decodes complex socio-political phenomena, with increasing emphasis on gender economics and minority rule dynamics. Dr. Fan's scholarly impact is recognized through: UniCredit Foundation Best Paper Award on Gender Economics (for gender norm research) Multiple UCLA teaching excellence awards including Departmental First Prize Prestigious dissertation and departmental fellowships HKICPA case competition championship Research support includes competitive UCLA fellowships, while his collaborative network spans institutions like HKU and international scholars. Though student advising details remain private, his research pillars suggest active mentorship in political economy and historical economics. At CKGSB, he contributes to initiatives examining China's institutional evolution through the school's unique China-global research lens.

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Barbara Stollberg-Rilingerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of KonstanzGermany

Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger serves as Rector of the Wissenschaftskolleg (Institute for Advanced Study) in Berlin and holds the position of Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Münster. Born in 1955 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, she has established herself as one of Germany's leading historians specializing in early modern European history, political culture, and symbolic communication. Her research interests focus on the political and cultural history of early modern Europe, particularly examining monarchy, authority structures, religious conflicts, and the symbolic language of power. She approaches historical subjects through the lens of biography while analyzing broader structural transformations in governance and social organization. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary political questions, as evidenced by her lectures on academic freedom and democratic challenges. Stollberg-Rilinger's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of political legitimacy, decision-making processes, and the construction of historical narratives. Her publications span from detailed studies of specific historical figures like Maria Theresa to broader analyses of institutional frameworks such as the Holy Roman Empire. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2012) Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities Academy Prize (2007) Meyersche Stiftung Fellowship (2001) Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia (2019) As Rector of the Wissenschaftskolleg, she oversees one of Europe's premier institutes for advanced study, fostering interdisciplinary research across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Her leadership extends to numerous academic boards and editorial positions, including the Zeitschrift für Ideengeschichte where she serves as editor. Stollberg-Rilinger frequently engages with contemporary political issues through public lectures and media appearances, particularly regarding academic freedom and democratic values.

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Tania Tribeمشاهده پروفایل

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SOAS University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Tania Tribe is Senior Lecturer in Art History at SOAS University of London's Department of Art and Archaeology. Trained in medicine before transitioning to art history, she holds an MD from UGF Rio de Janeiro, MA from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and PhD from the University of Essex. Her research focuses on Christian visual cultures in Northeast Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia) from antiquity to the 18th century. She co-directed the exhibition 'The Indigenous and the Foreign: Art and Architecture of 17th Century Ethiopia' and leads archaeological fieldwork at the Gannata Maryam rock-cut church complex. Key research dimensions: Trans-regional artistic networks along Silk/Red Sea routes Apocalyptic imagery in Nubian frescoes Gender representation in Ethiopian royal manuscripts Brazilian popular art traditions She established Erasmus exchanges with Leiden University and maintains collaborations with archaeological teams documenting Christian sites in Ethiopia's Ger'alta region.

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Peter Sigurdson Lungaمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNorway

Peter Sigurdson Lunga is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in medieval history and history didactics. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Cambridge and leads NTNU's research group MIDDAK - Medieval Didactics . His work bridges historical research with pedagogical methods, including forum theatre and drama-based approaches to history education. His research focuses on medieval genealogies , particularly their role in legitimizing power structures in Norse and European contexts. He explores historical empathy , the use of history in contemporary education, and the interplay between pagan and Christian narratives in medieval Scandinavia and England. His publications span topics like Scandinavian royal lineages , female ancestors in genealogies , and cross-disciplinary projects like psychological well-being during the pandemic. He contributes to public dissemination through radio programs on NRK P2, conference presentations, and collaborative projects like HIPOLS: History, Politics, and Societal Development . While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his international collaborations and supervision of master's students highlight his academic impact.

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Andrei Constantin Sălăvăstruمشاهده پروفایل

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Alexandru Ioan Cuza UniversityRomania

Dr. Andrei Constantin Sălăvăstru is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Socio-Human Sciences, part of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iași, Romania. His work bridges history, political theory, and religious studies, focusing on the Anglo-French intellectual landscape during the premodern period (1450-1610). Specializes in political thought, particularly bodily metaphors like the "body politic" and "political disease" in 16th-century England and France Examines ideology of power, propaganda, and debates on tyranny, resistance, and tyrannicide during the French Wars of Religion (1562-1598) Contributed to interdisciplinary research combining theology, law, and historical analysis His scholarship investigates how biblical imagery and theological arguments were mobilized to legitimize or challenge royal authority, especially in Tudor England and Valois France. Recent work analyzes Catholic League ideology, Huguenot justificative texts, and the evolution of sovereignty concepts. Dr. Sălăvăstru's publications reveal consistent engagement with corporal metaphors , constitutional debates , and interdisciplinary methodologies across 23+ years. His research spans from late medieval paradigms to early modern revolutionary ideas.

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Edoardo Bianchiمشاهده پروفایل

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Verona UniversityItaly

Edoardo Bianchi is an Associate Professor of Ancient Greek History at the Department of Cultures and Civilizations, University of Verona. His research focuses on the history of the Mediterranean from the Archaic age to the Hellenistic period, with particular emphasis on the political and cultural relations between Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans during the VI-III centuries BCE. He teaches Ancient Greek History across multiple degree programs including Cultural Heritage and Humanities. His primary research interests include: History of the Mediterranean basin in the Archaic period Political and cultural relations between Greeks, Etruscans and Romans (VI-III centuries BCE) Modern historiographical perspectives on Archaic Greece and Rome Julio-Claudian era studies Ancient Sicily and Magna Graecia Professor Bianchi's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on ancient Mediterranean history, particularly examining Greek colonial settlements, the interplay between historical accounts and mythological traditions, and the intellectual history of classical scholarship. His work often bridges literary analysis with archaeological evidence to provide nuanced interpretations of ancient political dynamics across Sicily, Magna Graecia, and Etruria. He leads the PRIN 2022 research project "Mediterranean Multipolarity and Roman Unipolarity 3rd-2nd Centuries BCE" and previously participated in the PRIN 2017 project on Italian scholars facing racial laws (1938-45). His academic service includes chairing the Collegio didattico for Cultural Heritage and History of Arts programs, and membership on multiple departmental committees including the Communication and Web Committee and Teaching Committee.

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Laura Wangerinمشاهده پروفایل

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Seton Hall UniversityUnited States

Laura Wangerin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of History at Seton Hall University and an Honorary Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of History. Her research focuses on medieval legal history, the politics of sanctity, and comparative interdisciplinary methodologies, with a specialization in Medieval European History. She holds a triple major in History, English, and Spanish from Ripon College (cum laude), an MA in Medieval History from Indiana University-Bloomington, and an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Education: Ripon College (BA), Indiana University (MA), University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD) Her research explores themes such as Ottonian governance, medieval documentary sources, and the intersection of religious and secular authority. Recent work includes studies on Ottonian queens, decentralized political systems modeled after biological frameworks, and the role of relics in legitimizing power. Her publications span monographs, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on medieval Europe’s political and religious dynamics. Notable works include Kingship and Justice in the Ottonian Empire (2019) and studies on Liudprand of Cremona’s Antapodosis . She teaches courses such as 'Medieval Women,' 'The Crusades,' and 'Early Middle Ages,' integrating interdisciplinary approaches. Her academic affiliations include Seton Hall University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Honorary Post-Doctoral Fellowship.

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Temur Umarovمشاهده پروفایل

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Gratz CollegeUnited States

Temur Umarov serves as a Research Fellow at the Carnegie Moscow Center, specializing in Central Asian political dynamics and Sino-Russian relations within the post-Soviet space. His work provides critical analysis of regional stability, leadership transitions, and great power competition affecting Eurasia. Education: Bachelor's degree in International Regional Studies (Sinology) from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) Double-degree Master's in Global Economy from the Moscow Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and Beijing University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Umarov's research centers on the interplay between domestic governance and foreign policy in Central Asian states, with particular focus on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. He examines how authoritarian regimes navigate multi-vector diplomacy amid competing Russian, Chinese, and American interests, while analyzing threats from Taliban resurgence and resource-driven geopolitical contests. His methodology combines regional expertise with international relations theory to forecast stability risks. Analysis of his recent publications reveals escalating scholarly attention to leadership succession crises, Taliban-related security threats, and the weaponization of economic dependencies. The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on China's expanding security footprint and the erosion of traditional Russian dominance in Central Asia. Scientific recognition: Carnegie-Tsinghua Center Young Ambassadors Program fellowship Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Central Asian Futures Program fellowship Umarov maintains no disclosed academic advising relationships but leverages prior professional experience in CIS business development with Lifan Group to inform his policy analysis. His industry background provides unique insights into economic statecraft dimensions of Central Asian geopolitics. As part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace network, Umarov contributes to high-impact policy research through collaborative projects across global Carnegie centers, focusing on actionable strategies for regional conflict prevention and great power negotiation frameworks.

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Ji-Young Leeمشاهده پروفایل

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American UniversityUnited States

Ji-Young Lee is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the School of International Service, American University , holding the C.W. Lim and Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies chair. Her scholarship bridges historical and contemporary analysis of East Asian security dynamics , U.S. alliance networks , and Sino-Korean relations . Doctorate in Government from Georgetown University Master’s in Security Studies and Political Science from Georgetown University and Seoul National University Undergraduate in Political Science and Diplomacy from Ewha Womans University Her research focuses on historical international relations , Chinese hegemony in East Asia, and the domestic legitimation of power in asymmetric alliances. Recent work examines U.S.-China competition and its impact on Korean Peninsula geopolitics , including military intervention logic and alliance politics. Notably, her 2016 book China’s Hegemony: Four Hundred Years of East Asian Domination redefined Sinocentric order analysis by emphasizing domestic political needs of smaller states in shaping regional hierarchies. Current book project The Great Power Next Door (Columbia University Press, under contract) extends this framework to Chinese military intervention patterns in Korea. Academic Awards : Academy of Korean Studies Research Grants (2013-2020) Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009-11) Korea Foundation-Mansfield Foundation Scholar (2013-15) James A. Kelly Korean Studies Fellowship (2010-11) Professional Impact : Featured speaker at International Studies Association conferences (2013-2019) Research presented at UC Berkeley , Keio University , and Beijing University

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Enrico Ascaloneمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GöttingenGermany

Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
Elamite glyptic art
Bronze-Age metrology and weighing systems
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Dr. Enrico Ascalone is Associate Professor (habilitated 2014) in “Cultures of Ancient Near East” at the University of Göttingen , Seminar für Ur- und Frühgeschichte, and Director of the Italian multidisciplinary project at Shahr-i Sokhta , Iran. Previously he held research and teaching positions at Rome “Sapienza”, Naples “L’Orientale”, Copenhagen, Berlin ASET, Milan, Messina and Palermo, and co-directed Syrian–Italian excavations at Ebla and Tell Tuqan . Education & training 1997 – Laurea (110/110 cum laude), Humanities, Rome “Sapienza” 1999-2002 – PhD Archaeology, Naples “L’Orientale” 2003 – Post-graduate specialisation (70/70 cum laude), Rome “Sapienza” 2006-2008 – Post-doc, Istituto di Scienze Umane, Florence Research interests centre on the archaeology of Early–Middle Bronze Age Iran, Syria and Mesopotamia , with particular attention to Elamite glyptic art , ancient metrology and weighing systems , east–west Asian intercultural relations, and the rise of early states. He combines fieldwork (Shahr-i Sokhta since 2016, Qaleh Kuchek 2009-10, Ebla 1994-2007, Tell Tuqan 1993-2010, Jericho 1998-99) with laboratory study of seals, weights and administrative tools. His publication record (eight monographs, three edited volumes, ninety-five titles overall) explores cultural transmission between Elam, the Iranian plateau and Central Asia, socio-economic implications of standardised weights, and dynastic propaganda in glyptic art. Articles consistently integrate archaeological, iconographic and metrological data to model long-distance exchange and political ideology. Scientific awards & honours include repeated Italian national research grants (PRIN, FIRB, MAE, “Grandi Scavi”), ERC sub-project coordination (Copenhagen & Göttingen 2016-18), and entrusted publication of major corpora of seals and balance weights from the National Museum of Iran, Ebla, Jericho and Shahr-i Sokhta. Grants & team leadership : He currently directs the multidisciplinary Italian project at Shahr-i Sokhta (funded by Italian MAE, University of Salento, ICAR & RICHT) and has led EU “Ebla Chora”, ERC “Weightandvalue – Indus Valley & Central Asia”, and bilateral Iranian-Italian missions, coordinating teams of up to thirty specialists. Labs & networks : Field laboratories are maintained at Shahr-i Sokhta (ceramics, archaeobotany, GIS) and in Göttingen (digital epigraphy, 3-D scanning of seals); he is a founding member of the international “Weights in Context” research network and sits on scientific boards of ICYA and southeastern Iran archaeology conferences.

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Michael Höckelmannمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Erlangen–NurembergGermany

Michael Höckelmann is Professor of State and Society of China at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg since 2019. Previously, he served as a Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh (2018-2019), Lecturer in East Asian History at the University of Manchester (2017-2018), and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University (2015-2017). He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Münster in 2013 with a dissertation on Li Deyu (787-850). His primary research interests focus on pre-modern Chinese history, particularly medieval China (2nd-10th centuries CE), with specializations in gender history (especially eunuch studies), institutional history, and Chinese philology. Höckelmann explores how historical actors in imperial China perceived historical time and how they appropriated ancient institutions and knowledge in their own present. His work often examines the relationship between religion, politics, and biography in Tang Dynasty China. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the social and political roles of eunuchs throughout Chinese history, particularly during the Tang Dynasty. He has also contributed significantly to the study of punitive emasculation, military institutions, and the intersection of gender and power in medieval China. His research reveals how marginalized groups like eunuchs navigated and influenced imperial court politics despite their official exclusion from mainstream political structures. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Schneider-Sasakawa Fund Scholarship Höckelmann has served as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Chinese Literature: Essays, Articles, Reviews; Journal of Asian Studies; Journal of the British Association for Chinese Studies; Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society; Journal of World History; Monumenta Serica; Reviews in History; Zeitschrift für Historische Forschung; and Zeitschrift für Religionswissenschaft. His current research project 'Empire and Its Dysfunction: Classicising Learning and Careers in Middle Period China' examines career paths of middling officials during the Tang-Song transition period. He has also contributed to public scholarship through appearances on BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time' program discussing 'The Eunuch' (2015) and 'The Battle of Talas' (2014), and contributed entries to the Database of Religious History at the University of British Columbia.

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