جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elizabeth A. Cecilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hinduism
• Sanskrit Epigraphy
• Temple Architecture
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Elizabeth A. Cecil is the Timothy Gannon Associate Professor of Religion at Florida State University (FSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Brown University's Religious Studies program. Her research focuses on the history of Hindu religions in South and Southeast Asia, emphasizing intersections of text, image, monument, and landscape. She is a primary Research Collaborator in the European Research Council's PURANA project and co-editor-in-chief of the open-access journal PURANA Media. Additionally, she co-directs the More-than-human Religion project, exploring nonhuman agency in religious contexts. Her scholarly contributions include books like Mapping the Pāśupata Landscape (2020) and Primary Sources and Asian Pasts (2021). Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the Getty Foundation, ACLS, and NEH. Recent articles highlight environmental and epigraphic studies in early West Java, Śaiva traditions in South and Southeast Asia, and temple architecture's material dimensions. Cecil’s work bridges archaeology, religious studies, and history, often analyzing inscriptions and monuments to reconstruct ancient religious practices and landscapes. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as the Material Texts journal issue, exploring religion and mobility. Her academic roles include advising on FSU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies initiatives.

David Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient Urbanism
• Roman Imperialism
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David Hernandez is the Eli J. and Helen Shaheen Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. He holds a PhD in Classical Archaeology from the University of Cincinnati and a B.A. in Physics from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on ancient urbanism in Greece, Albania, and Italy, particularly Roman imperialism and Hellenistic architecture. He directs the Roman Forum Excavations Project at Butrint, a UNESCO site in Albania, and co-directs projects at Rome's Mausoleum of Hadrian and Tivoli's Hadrian's Villa. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Classical Archaeology (University of Cincinnati, 2010 and 2004), B.A. in Physics (UC Berkeley, 1996). Research Interests: Archaeology of ancient urbanism, Roman colonization, imperial cult, Latin epigraphy, and excavation methodologies. His fieldwork includes projects at Butrint’s necropolis, Amantia, and Mursi. He has received grants from the Loeb Foundation, ACLS, Packard Humanities Institute, and Notre Dame’s Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts. Publications include Butrint 7: Beyond Butrint (2020) and numerous articles on Roman urbanism, archaeobotany, and Epirus history. He teaches courses on Roman archaeology, Pompeii, and the archaeology of early Rome. Awards: Loeb Classical Library Fellowships, ACLS Fellowship, and keynotes at major archaeological conferences. His work bridges archaeology with environmental studies, examining how urban centers adapted to ecological challenges across antiquity.

Michela Andreattaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Literary and Intellectual History of Italian Jews
• Hebrew Poetry (Medieval to Early Modern)
• Christian Hebraists in Renaissance Italy
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Micela Andreatta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester (since 2018), previously serving as Senior Lecturer (2015-2018) and Lecturer in Hebrew (2011-2015). She holds the Wilmot Professorship (2018-2023) and has been a Senior Visiting Fellow at the Maimonides Centre (Hamburg, 2022) and a Humanities Center Fellow at Rochester (2021). She earned her PhD from the University of Turin (Italy) in Oriental Studies, focusing on Renaissance Latin translations of Hebrew philosophical texts. Her research centers on the intellectual and literary history of early modern Italian Jewry, particularly Hebrew poetry, Jewish-Christian interactions, and Venetian Jewish communities. Key interests include Kabbalistic thought, cultural exchanges between Jews and Christians in Renaissance Italy, and devotional practices among Jewish confraternities. Her recent work includes a critical translation of Moses Zacuto’s Tofteh ‘Arukh (2023), analyzing early modern Jewish conceptions of the afterlife. This work was adapted into a theatrical production by Theatre Dybbuk. Her studies on Leon Modena explore intersections between Jewish identity, Venetian pluralism, and literary production. Awarded the NEH Fellowship (2020) and multiple post-doctoral fellowships, she has taught at Ca’ Foscari University (Venice) and the University of Tennessee. She also instructs incarcerated students through the Rochester Education Justice Initiative (REJI). Grants: NEH, Folger Institute, Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture Key Publications: 10+ book chapters, 7 monographs, and 15+ journal articles Active in collaborative projects, she co-authored studies on Flavio Mithridates’ manuscripts and edited critical editions of medieval Hebrew texts. Her research bridges Jewish and Christian intellectual traditions, emphasizing the role of translation in cultural mediation.

Catrin Haberfieldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Humanities
• Medieval Literature
• Material Culture
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Catrin Haberfield is a Lecturer at Stanford University specializing in early medieval material and textual culture across the Insular world. Her research integrates user experience (UX) theory with historical artefacts to analyze design choices and interactions within their socio-cultural systems. B.A., University of Oxford, 2018 M.A., University of Manchester, 2022 Research interests include digital humanities, medieval literature, and the intersection of material culture with textual analysis. Her work emphasizes 3D textual objects and live encounters with historical artefacts. Recent publications explore St Cuthbert’s Coffin (2021) and monstrosity in the Marvels of the East (forthcoming). No formal scientific awards are listed, but her work bridges archaeology, religious studies, and literary theory. No advising or grant information is explicitly mentioned. Current affiliations include Stanford University's digital humanities initiatives, though specific labs or teams are not detailed in the text.

Ulrich Huttnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient History
• Classical Archaeology
• Epigraphy
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Ulrich Huttner is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Siegen, Faculty I (Arts and Humanities), where he has held a full professorship since April 2014. His research focuses on the cultural, religious, and political history of the Greco-Roman world, with a particular emphasis on early Christianity, epigraphy, and urban life in antiquity. He is actively engaged in digital humanities through the Inscriptiones Christianae Graecae database project. Professor of Ancient History, University of Siegen (2014–present) Research Associate, Humboldt University of Berlin, Cluster of Excellence 'Topoi' (2008–2014) Lecturer, University of Dortmund (2002–2007) Senior Assistant, University of Leipzig (1994–2002) Research Assistant, German Archaeological Institute, Munich (1992–1994) His research interests span Ancient History, Epigraphy, Early Christianity, Roman Antiquity, and Cultural Transfer in Late Antiquity. He specializes in analyzing inscriptions, numismatics, and textual sources to understand religious identities, urban development, and the transformation of the Roman Empire. His work bridges philology, archaeology, and social history. The most recent publications show a strong trend in late antique Christian studies, particularly on inscriptions, religious identity, and textual analysis of the New Testament, especially the Book of Revelation. His scholarship integrates epigraphic evidence with literary and historical analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary debates on early Christian communities in Asia Minor. Notable scholarly contributions include: Co-editor and contributor to the Inscriptiones Christianae Graecae digital corpus Author of authoritative encyclopedia entries in Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum and Scientific Bible Encyclopedia Monographs on Heracles in Greek rule, women's medicine, and early Christianity in Anatolia Huttner has supervised numerous academic projects and publications, particularly in epigraphy and early Christian history. He has been involved in major research clusters such as 'Topoi' at HU Berlin and contributes regularly to international scholarly volumes. His work is supported by sustained engagement with academic networks and collaborative research initiatives. He leads research on ancient inscriptions and digital epigraphy at Siegen and collaborates with international teams on projects related to early Christian identity, religious communities, and cultural continuity in the Roman East.

• Archaeology
• Art History
• Byzantine Architecture
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Prof. AHMET OGUZ ALP serves as Professor in the Department of Art History at Anadolu University's Faculty of Letters since 2023, specializing in Byzantine and Roman archaeology across Anatolia. His career spans over two decades with extensive fieldwork at sites including Başara, Ladik, and Harabebezikan, focusing on architectural elements and cultural transitions during antiquity. His academic foundation includes: Doctorate (2000-2006) in Archaeology, Ankara University Postgraduate (1996-1998) in Archaeology, Ankara University Undergraduate (1985-1989) in Art History, Hacettepe University Alp's research centers on Byzantine/Roman architectural evolution, with expertise in church typology, column capitals, and ceramic analysis. His work integrates archaeological fieldwork with museum studies, revealing regional variations in Anatolian urban development and liturgical spaces during the late antique period. Recent projects emphasize material science approaches to pottery provenance and sculptural workshops. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Byzantine church architecture (35%), Roman quarry operations (20%), and ceramic technology (25%), demonstrating interdisciplinary methods bridging art history, archaeology, and materials science. Key trends include Anatolian regional studies (60%) and Byzantine-Roman continuity (40%). He has supervised seven graduate theses on Byzantine architectural sculpture and early Christian art, while securing major grants including a TUBITAK project on cultural heritage preservation and studies of Ionic capitals and Roman ceramics. His work with the Harabebezikan excavation team exemplifies collaborative field research integrating pottery analysis with architectural documentation.

• Transnational American Studies
• Early-American & Atlantic literature
• Slavery, memory and the Underground Railroad
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PD Dr Elena Furlanetto is a lecturer (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin) in the Department of Anglophone Studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen and, since 2024, stand-in professor at TU Dortmund. A Fellow of the Centre for Global Cooperation Research, she leads DFG-funded projects on nineteenth-century American cultural ambiguity and transatlantic voices. Education & qualifications Dr. phil., Transatlantic American Studies, TU Dortmund, 2015 Habilitation, Anglophone Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen, 2023 (Rob Kroes Publication Award 2023) Research interests Furlanetto’s work sits at the intersection of literary studies, memory studies and inter-American history. She explores how transnational texts negotiate slavery and freedom (comparative Underground Railroad narratives), Turkish-American transculturation, Islam in U.S. media, and the poetics of ambiguity in colonial and post-colonial writing. Recent articles (2023-24) cluster around four impulses: creole vanishings in the nineteenth-century Atlantic, female empowerment in contemporary horror, ambiguity in migrant fiction (Ocean Vuong), and the sonic ineffable—demonstrating a sustained interest in border-crossings, racial inscription and aesthetic indeterminacy. Awards Rob Kroes Publication Award 2023, European Association of American Studies Grants & projects Principal Investigator, DFG Research Unit 2600 “Ambiguity and Difference”, 2019-2025 Co-organiser, DFG Research Network “Voices & Agencies: America and the Atlantic, 1600-1865”, 2021-2024 Fellowship project “Northbound and Southbound: Underground Railroads in Comparison”, Centre for Global Cooperation Research She currently holds office R12 V01 D02 on the Essen campus and advises interested students by appointment.

• Roman Archaeology
• Urban Archaeology
• Frontier Studies
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Professor Ian Haynes is a leading academic at Newcastle University , specializing in Roman archaeology with a focus on urban transformation , military communities , and frontier economies . He co-leads major interdisciplinary projects such as Rome Transformed and The Lateran Project , which employ advanced geophysical and digital methodologies to study Roman sites in Italy, Britain, and beyond. Academic Rank : Professor Institution : Newcastle University Research Themes : Roman military, urban archaeology, geospatial analysis, cultural heritage His work spans from 2001 to 2025 , with recent publications exploring the evolution of the Eastern Caelian in Rome, digital imaging of Gandhāran art, and geophysical prospection techniques. Collaborations with scholars like Professor Paolo Liverani and Dr Thea Ravasi highlight his team-based approach to large-scale urban research. Selected Article Trends : Urban transformation from Castra to Cathedral (2025) Geophysical survey in southeast Rome (2023) Frontier economies in Roman Britain (2020) Digital reconstruction of cultural heritage (2017)

Michael C. Tinklerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art History
• Medieval Art
• Islamic Art and Architecture
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Michael C. Tinkler is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art and Architecture at Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. His academic role includes teaching courses such as Art 101 (Ancient to Medieval Art and Architecture) and FSEM 047 (Art+Ideas+East+West), alongside specialized seminars like Roman Art & Politics and Art Historiography. His research focuses on medieval art, particularly early medieval inscriptions, pilgrimage badges, and the intersection of words, images, and spaces in works like the 9th-century mosaics of Santa Prassede, Rome. Tinkler also explores pedagogical uses of digital tools and medieval humor, collaborating with colleagues across disciplines. He has presented widely on topics such as Carolingian supernatural beliefs, medieval literacy, and the symbolism of pilgrimage artifacts. His work bridges art history with cultural, religious, and technological contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Research Interests: Tinkler’s expertise spans medieval art (with a focus on inscriptions, mosaics, and pilgrimage objects), Islamic art and architecture, and the methodologies of teaching art history. His current projects include analyzing the mosaics of Santa Prassede, medieval badges’ cultural roles, and Gothic Revival architecture’s historical narratives. He also investigates how digital tools reshape the study and teaching of art, advocating for critical engagement with visual sources. Notable Contributions: Tinkler’s conference presentations highlight his exploration of medieval humor, the symbolism of Carolingian inscriptions, and the material culture of pilgrimage. His pedagogical innovations include integrating interdisciplinary approaches, such as teaching the Theophilus Legend through art and literature. He has co-authored projects on Gothic Revival architecture and maintains digital resources for medieval studies.

Sara Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History
• History of art
• History of the book
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Dr Sara Charles serves as Editor of Historical Research and Journals Manager at the Institute of Historical Research within the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Holding a BA, MA in Library and Information Studies with distinction from UCL, and an MRes in History of the Book with distinction from the University of London, she bridges academic research and scholarly publishing. Her educational qualifications include: BA (University College London) MA in Library and Information Studies with distinction (UCL) MRes in History of the Book with distinction (University of London) Specializing in medieval manuscript culture, Dr Charles' research examines physical book production, literacy practices, and social contexts of manuscripts. Her work integrates material analysis with historical inquiry, focusing on English and European traditions from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Key areas include paleography, women's religious communities, and the transition from manuscript to print culture. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with manuscript materiality, evolving from specific case studies of individual manuscripts to broader analyses of production workshops and social networks. Recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication in combining art historical analysis with provenance research and emotional history frameworks. Her professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Dr Charles actively translates research into public engagement, exemplified by her University of London Knowledge Exchange-funded workshop 'Making Medieval Manuscripts' with Green Shoes Arts. This initiative trained community participants in historical techniques including ink-making, quill-cutting, pigment preparation, and illumination practices, demonstrating her commitment to experiential knowledge transfer beyond traditional academic outputs.

Petra Sijpesteijnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arabic Philology
• Papyrology
• Empire Studies
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Prof. Petra Sijpesteijn , Professor of Arabic at Leiden University, specializes in reconstructing the lived experiences of communities under early Islamic rule through underutilized documentary sources. She leads the NWO-funded Land, Space, Power: Landscapes of the Early Caliphate (2025-2030) and previously directed Leiden's Center for the Study of Islam and Society (2013-2018). Research Focus : Arabic philology, papyrology, empire studies, and the transition from Byzantine to Islamic governance in Egypt and beyond. International Collaborations : Affiliated with CNRS in Paris, International Association of Papyrologists, and institutions in France, the UK, and Egypt. Scientific Awards include: Correspondant étranger at the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres (2022) ERC Consolidator and Starting Grants Polonsky Fellowship, Oxford University (2016) Her Embedding Conquest project (2017-) synthesizes documentary evidence to map social relations in the early Islamic Empire (600-1000 CE). She has contributed to debates on historical globalization, material culture, and the role of non-Muslim communities in shaping Islamic polities.

Erik Thunøمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Art
• Late Antique and Byzantine Art
• Italian Art and Architecture
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Erik Thunø is a Professor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, specializing in medieval art history with a focus on Late Antique, Byzantine, and Italian art. His research emphasizes early medieval visual culture, particularly in Italy and the South Caucasus (Georgia), integrating object-based analysis with theoretical frameworks. He holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Research Interests: His work explores the interplay between images and liturgical contexts, the cult of relics, and global medieval art histories. Current projects include studies on religious imagery in early Christian Georgia and Carolingian art. Recent publications include The Apse Mosaic in Early Medieval Rome (2015) and co-edited volumes on the South Caucasus and medieval altars. Key Awards: Includes the Novo Nordisk Guest Professorship (2021-22), Richard Krautheimer Professorship (2014-15), and Millard Meiss Award (2014). He serves on editorial boards for journals like Georgian Antiquities and leads the Euro-funded Conques in a Global World project (€1M). Teaching: Undergraduate courses include Carolingian art, Romanesque/Gothic architecture, and Rome's medieval art. Graduate seminars focus on medieval image theory, Roman mosaics, and Georgian visual cultures.

Will Atkinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Surrealist Movement
• Romantic Art
• Early Photography
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Will Atkin is an Associate Lecturer at the Courtauld Institute of Art, specializing in Late Antique, Medieval, and Byzantine art. He teaches courses spanning nineteenth and twentieth-century topics including Romantic art, early photography, Symbolist art, and avant-gardism. His doctoral research examined Christ's naming inscriptions in Byzantine art through interdisciplinary methodologies. Research interests focus on the Surrealist Movement, with investigations into occult practices, cross-cultural symbolism, and art theory. Recent publications explore magic in art, alchemical transformations, and Surrealist engagements with global cultures. Current projects include co-curating an exhibition on wartime print resistance at the National Galleries of Scotland. Education includes a PhD from the University of Sussex (2020), MA from the Courtauld (Distinction, 2015), and BA from Sussex (First Class, 2014). He received a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2020-2023) supporting his monograph on Surrealist practices.

Jason Hawkesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Historical Archaeology
• Landscape Archaeology
• Museums and Heritage
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Dr. Jason Hawkes is a College Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with St Edmund's College and Gonville and Caius College. His research focuses on historical and landscape archaeology, museums, and heritage, with a particular emphasis on South and Southeast Asia. He investigates the interplay between religion, society, cultural interaction, and urbanism across ancient to medieval periods. His work bridges textual and archaeological evidence, challenging traditional historiographical approaches. Education and Affiliations: Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research Research Interests: Dr. Hawkes' research examines the material culture of South Asia, including land grant inscriptions, temple institutions, and early medieval social formations. He employs innovative methodologies such as chaîne opératoire analysis for ceramics and multi-period regional surveys. His fieldwork in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, has revealed insights into settlement patterns and transitions between ancient and medieval societies. Grants and Projects: Regional surveys in Vidarbha, India Analysis of copperplate charters and their archaeological contexts Labs/Teams: Collaborations with the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research and the Duckworth Laboratory. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining archaeology, art history, and historical analysis to explore complex societal changes.

• Roman Culture and History
• Social and Religious History of the Near East
• Graeco-Roman World
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Professor Ted Kaizer is a faculty member in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. He was educated at Leiden (MA, 1995) and Oxford (DPhil, 2000), and held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship before joining Durham. His research focuses on the social and religious history of the Roman Near East, particularly during the Hellenistic period. Editor : Blackwell's forthcoming Companion to the Hellenistic and Roman Near East Current Research : Social patterns of worship at Dura-Europos His publications include books and articles on Palmyra, Hatra, and Dura-Europos, with a strong emphasis on religious syncretism and local identities. He has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from Palmyrene manpower to the reception of Palmyra's ruins. Notable fellowships include the Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2014-17) and affiliations with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies and the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. His recent work spans the historiography of Near Eastern religions, sociolinguistics, and the role of the Roman army in state-building. Scientific Awards : Exzellenzcluster 'Religion und Politik' Fellowship (2009) Margo Tytus Fellowship (2011) Christopherson/Knott Fellowship (2013) Dale T. Mortensen Senior Fellowship (2014) Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2014-17) Professor Kaizer has extensively traveled through the Middle East, contributing to academic understanding of its classical heritage. He is actively involved in editorial work and conference organization, including the Cities and Gods: Religious Space in Transition volume.