جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• History of the Book
• Early Print Culture
• Incunabula Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Dondi serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. Her academic work centers on the history of the book with specialized expertise in incunabula (15th-century printed books), early book trade networks, and digital humanities methodologies. She teaches the "History of the Book" course for Global Humanities students, delivering lectures in person at Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy during the 2024-2025 academic year. Her research spans material evidence of early printed books, Venetian printing practices, Dante's textual circulation, and library transformations during religious secularization. She pioneers digital approaches through projects like 15cBOOKTRADE and CERL, developing visualization tools for historical book movement data and collaborative digital infrastructures. Her work bridges traditional book history with computational analysis, emphasizing how physical artifacts reveal cultural and commercial networks. Analysis of her 2021-2023 publications shows consistent integration of digital tools with historical scholarship, particularly regarding Italian incunabula circulation and MEI database applications. She frequently examines Venetian commercial practices, Dante's reception, and collaborative digital resource creation, demonstrating how visual analytics transforms understanding of pre-modern book economies. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided sources. Professor Dondi leads significant research initiatives including the 15cBOOKTRADE project and Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL) collaborations, which involve multi-institutional teams developing digital ecosystems for book historical research. These projects generate scholarly publications, digital tools, and educational resources while securing substantial research funding for infrastructure development and international conferences. She actively shapes the CERL digital ecosystem and 15cBOOKTRADE project framework, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between historians, librarians, and computer scientists. Her current work focuses on expanding Material Evidence in Incunabula (MEI) applications and creating open-access platforms for analyzing early print culture across European collections.

Shervin Farridnejadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Iranian Cultural and Religious History
• Zoroastrianism
• Manuscript Cultures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Shervin Farridnejad is a faculty member at the Asia-Africa Institute of the University of Hamburg, where he holds the Professorship of Iranian Studies since September 2022. He also serves as the Head of the MA program 'Manuscript Cultures' at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts'. PhD in Ancient and Middle Iranian Philology and Zoroastrian Studies (2014) - Georg-August University Göttingen MA in Ancient Iranian Studies (2007-2009) - Georg-August University Göttingen MA in Fine Arts and Art History (2003-2006) - Tarbiat Modares University Tehran BA in Fine Arts (Painting) (1998-2002) - Tehran University His research focuses on Zoroastrianism , particularly examining its cultural and religious history from antiquity to the early Islamic period. He investigates the dynamics between Zoroastrians and non-Zoroastrians, Zoroastrian art and iconography, and manuscript cultures. His work also extends to Judeo-Persian literature , Ancient Iranian philology , and Persian calligraphy . Recent publications highlight ritual practices in Zoroastrianism, including sacrificial food traditions and gift-exchange theology. The 2024 article on canine roles in Zoroastrian meat ethics and 2023 works on Safavid manuscript iconography demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining textual analysis with visual culture studies. 2022-2024: Editorial board member for Sasanian Studies series 2020-2023: Book Review Editor of the journal Iranian Studies 2016-2022: Co-editor of Ancient Iran Series 2015-2024: Contributor to Bibliographia Iranica and DABIR journals As an active academic leader, he serves as Sustainability Officer of the Asia-Africa Institute, member of the CSMC Steering Committee, and deputy member of the Faculty Council of Humanities at University of Hamburg. His teaching spans from introductory courses on Iranian history to specialized seminars on Zoroastrian rituals and Persian manuscript cultures.

Judith Olszowy-Schlangerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hebrew Paleography
• Medieval Jewish Studies
• Legal Documents
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger is a renowned scholar in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, and President of the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. She previously held the chair in Hebrew and Judaeo-Arabic Studies at the École Pratique des Hautes Études (PSL University, Paris) and was a Senior Researcher at the CNRS in Paris. Education: INALCO (BA in Hebrew and Oriental Languages, 1991), University of Cambridge (PhD, 1995) Her research focuses on the diplomatic study of medieval Hebrew legal documents from the Cairo Geniza and England, Hebrew paleography, Jewish book culture, and interactions between Jewish and non-Jewish intellectual traditions. She leads the international project 'Books within Books,' which identifies and digitizes Hebrew manuscript fragments in European library bindings. Recent publications and projects highlight her expertise in medieval manuscript fragmentology, cross-cultural textual exchanges, and codicological analysis of Hebrew documents. She has supervised 17 doctoral dissertations and organized Hebrew paleography workshops globally. Scientific Awards: Junior Research Fellowship (Somerville College, Oxford), Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy In her full_description, she emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, digitization of fragmented texts, and the reconstruction of Jewish intellectual history through manuscript studies. Her work bridges religious, legal, and cultural dimensions of medieval Jewish communities.

Erik Kwakkelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of the Book
• Digital Humanities
• Codicology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik Kwakkel is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, School of Information , specializing in the History of the Book , Codicology , and Digital Humanities . His research examines premodern communication systems, focusing on manuscript design, marginalia, and knowledge dissemination before print culture. Director, UBC iSchool (2020–present) Member, Comité International de Paléographie Latine (CIPL) Active in digitization projects and outreach through medievalbooks.nl blog and social media His research bridges material culture with digital innovation, analyzing medieval parchment reuse, manuscript fragments in early-modern bindings, and collaborative book production networks in Paris. He pioneered framed fragment storage at UBC for safer pedagogical use of delicate materials. Selected Publications include Books Before Print (2018), Medicine at Monte Cassino (2019), and The European Book in the Twelfth Century (2018). His media impact spans BBC World Service , CNN , and Smithsonian Magazine . Awards & Recognition : International expert on medieval manuscripts Buzzfeed's '8 Book Historians Killing It Online' (2014) CIPL Membership

Daniela Margareta Chioreanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Intellectual Property Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniela Margareta Chiorean serves as University Professor in the Graphics Department at the University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, where she has held academic positions since 2000 and currently serves as Prorector responsible for quality assurance (2023-2024). She previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Plastic Arts (2012-2015) and Department Director for Graphics (2015-2023). Concurrently, she maintains an active legal practice as an attorney specializing in civil law and intellectual property at the Cluj Bar Association since 2007. Her educational background includes a PhD in Visual Arts (2007) from UAD Cluj-Napoca with thesis 'Man - Media. Traditional and new media in graphics,' a Master's in Civil Law (2005-2007), Law degree (2001-2005), and dual Master's degrees in Visual Arts (2001-2003). She completed specialized training in intellectual property at WIPO (2002) and cultural management/multimedia in Germany (2002-2003). Chiorean's research bridges graphic design, digital media, and intellectual property law, examining how traditional media interacts with contemporary digital environments. Her work explores symbolic dynamics in advertising, the evolution of typography from Gutenberg to virtual publications, and the legal frameworks governing creative works in digital spaces. She investigates how new technologies transform artistic practices while maintaining connections to historical techniques, with particular focus on remix culture and copyright issues in visual communication. Her publication trends reveal consistent exploration of media transitions, with recent work analyzing digital image processing, urban-nature representations in artificial environments, and comparative studies of display versus print media. These publications demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach connecting artistic practice with scholarly inquiry into media evolution. Premiul UAP România pentru grafică - tineret (2002) Premiul Vespasian Lungu pentru grafică (1997) As a researcher, she has led multiple nationally-funded projects including 'Vector – Design and Book Illustration' (2012) through the National Cultural Fund and 'Center for Promoting Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development' (2010-2013). She coordinates international collaborations through Erasmus+ and Leonardo da Vinci programs, organizing workshops on infographics, bookbinding, and digital media. Her professional activities span academic leadership, legal practice in intellectual property, and active participation in national and international artistic communities as both creator and evaluator. She coordinates specialized workshops in infographics and bookbinding techniques, and participates annually in the Brâncuși International Workshops for sculpture, painting, and graphics. Her collaborative network extends across European institutions through multiple international partnerships, with recent involvement in Korea's 'O întâlnire și o altă călătorie începe' exhibition (2024).

Ruth von Bernuthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Literature
• Yiddish Literature
• Medieval Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ruth von Bernuth is a Professor of German Education specializing in German and Yiddish literature and culture from the fifteenth through eighteenth centuries, with particular expertise in sixteenth-century texts, Jewish carnivalesque traditions, and Yiddish biblical adaptations. Her educational background includes a PhD in Medieval and Early Modern German Literature from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Dr. von Bernuth's research centers on natural folly in early modern German literature, Jewish folk narratives (especially the Chelm tales), and the transmission of biblical literature in Yiddish. She examines how cultural constructs of mental disability evolved from medieval marvels to modern clinical frameworks, while exploring the intersection of Jewish humor and religious identity in pre-modern Europe. Her publications reveal consistent thematic threads: the adaptation of religious texts in Yiddish vernacular, the evolution of Jewish folk traditions across Eastern Europe, and the literary representation of folly as social commentary. Key methodological approaches include manuscript analysis, comparative folklore studies, and cultural history frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Yad Hanadiv Visiting Fellowship in Jewish Studies (Rothschild Foundation, Israel) (2012-13) Vivian Lefsky Hort Memorial Fellowship (YIVO Institute for Jewish Research) (2012-13) Alfried Krupp Junior Fellowship (Wisssenschaftskolleg in Greifswald, Germany) (2013) Mercator Fellow of the Research Training Group 'Religious Knowledge in Pre-modern Europe' at the University of Tübingen (2017-present) While specific advising details are unreported, her fellowships indicate substantial research leadership. She contributes to the University of Tübingen's Research Training Group on pre-modern religious knowledge systems and teaches courses including JWST 297: Yiddish Literature and the Bible and GERM/RELI 227: Luther and the Bible. Her current academic engagement includes directing editorial projects on Jewish material culture and examining Yiddish Bible translations within their historical contexts.

Mirjam Footمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Bookbinding
• Library Science
• Archive Studies

Mirjam Foot is Professor of Library and Archive Studies at University College London, where she has established herself as a leading authority in bookbinding history through decades of scholarly work. Her research centers on the historical evolution and decorative techniques of bookbinding, particularly in England, analyzing how binding practices reflect societal structures and cultural shifts. Key contributions include: Studies in the History of Bookbinding (1993) The History of Decorated Bookbinding in England (with Howard Nixon, 1992) The History of Bookbinding as a Mirror of Society (1998) She formerly taught the course "European Decorative Bookbinding" (B-70) from 1993 to 2002, focusing on continental binding traditions and their artistic significance.

• Marbling
• Carpet-Kilim and Weaving
• Old Fabric Patterns
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Mustafa Vuslat Noyan GÜVEN is a distinguished academic specializing in Traditional Turkish Arts at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Fine Arts and Design. With over two decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in Ebru (Turkish marbling), carpet-kilim weaving, and traditional fabric patterns. Her career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Cumhuriyet University and Kastamonu University, where she currently serves as Department Head. Education: PhD/Art Proficiency: Akdeniz University, Institute of Fine Arts, Art and Design (2012-2015) Master's Degree: Atatürk University, Institute of Social Sciences, Traditional Turkish Handicrafts (2007-2010) Bachelor's Degree: Atatürk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Traditional Turkish Handicrafts Department (1995-1999) Dr. Güven's research focuses on the preservation and contemporary applications of traditional Turkish arts. Her work bridges historical craftsmanship with modern artistic expression, particularly in Ebru art, textile conservation, and architectural ornamentation. She has pioneered studies on regional weaving traditions including Sinop-Ayancık linen textiles and Kastamonu stone printing techniques. Her interdisciplinary approach connects art conservation with cultural heritage studies, child development through art education, and gender perspectives in artistic expression. Her extensive publication record reveals a strong emphasis on documenting and preserving endangered traditional crafts. The research shows particular attention to wood carving (kalem işi) in historical buildings, regional carpet weaving traditions across Anatolia, and the chemical properties of materials used in Ebru art. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to both scholarly documentation and practical preservation of Turkey's intangible cultural heritage. As an academic advisor, Dr. Güven has supervised multiple master's theses focusing on traditional Turkish arts, with particular emphasis on Ebru documentation and historical analysis. She has led several research projects including 'Cultural Awareness Creation Related to Turkish Ebru Art' (2024) and 'Cultural Awareness Creation Related to Motifs/Emblems Used in Traditional Turkish Flat Weavings' (2024). Dr. Güven actively contributes to the international academic community through participation in numerous symposiums and exhibitions worldwide. Her artistic practice complements her academic work, with regular participation in traditional Turkish art exhibitions across Turkey and internationally.

Joanna Maria Zatorska-Rosénمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural History
• Polish-Swedish Relations
• Heritage Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanna Maria Zatorska-Rosén is a Lecturer at Stockholm University’s Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German . Holding a PhD in Slavic Languages, she specializes in Polish-Swedish relations and Polish cultural heritage in Swedish collections, particularly through the lens of book collections from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth era. Current Role: Lecturer in Polish language and cultural history Research Focus: Polish-Swedish cultural exchange, early modern book collections, heritage preservation Key Collaborations: Faculty of History (University of Warsaw), Skokloster Castle research network Her recent publications and conference papers analyze socio-political literature in wartime libraries, comparative art studies, and historical bibliography. She has contributed to international symposia on early modern European collection studies and Polish diaspora heritage. No formal scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Teaching includes Polish I (SLPOL1), Polish II (SLPOL2), and specialized seminars on Polish cultural history. She maintains active ties with research teams at Stockholm University, Skokloster Castle, and the Royal Armoury.

Jonathan Shelleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Renaissance Studies
• Technical Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Shelley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at St. John Fisher College. His research focuses on early modern literature, technical writing, and higher education in prison systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. His work explores theories of friendship in early modern texts, Renaissance technical writing (e.g., dance notation), and ethics in writing pedagogy. He has conducted research on book history during the European Renaissance and American Revolution, with hands-on experience in 17th/18th-century printing technologies like papermaking and bookbinding. His grants include funding from the NEH and Shakespeare Association of America. Teaching roles include courses on early modern British literature, Shakespeare, and mass incarceration. He co-leads the Rochester Education Justice Initiative, teaching incarcerated students in Western New York prisons, and has taught for Common Good Atlanta since 2019. His 2020 Whiting Grant supported 'Shakespeare and the Common Good in Atlanta,' a project adapting inmate artwork into educational materials. Featured in Common Good Atlanta: Breaking Down the Walls of Mass Incarceration (2020 documentary) Recipient of multiple academic grants for prison education initiatives His outreach extends to bridging humanities education inside and outside prison systems, emphasizing ethical pedagogy and community engagement.

Nicola J. Shilliamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Art History
• Textile History
• Medieval Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicola J. Shilliam is a Western Art Specialist at Princeton University’s Marquand Library, affiliated with the Department of Art & Archaeology. She oversees rare book acquisitions, curates exhibitions, and contributes to academic publications. Previously, she held roles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Yale University, focusing on textiles, art history, and material culture. Education: Ph.D. in the History of Art from Warwick University (1988), with a dissertation on 16th-century English tomb sculpture. Completed courses on book illustration and bookbinding at the Rare Book School, University of Virginia. Research Interests: Textiles, medieval and early modern European art, and women’s roles in print culture. Current projects include an online exhibition on 'Early Modern Women in Print' (1500–1800) and completing a historiography of medieval textiles. Active in CIETA (International Committee for the Study of Textile Arts). Key Contributions: Curated exhibits at Firestone Library’s Milberg Gallery, authored entries for ReMarquable and Ampersand , and co-authored Early Modern Textiles: From Arts and Crafts to Art Deco (1993). No formal grants or student advisement roles listed.

• Egyptology
• Ancient History
• Ancient European History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jeanette Belle serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of History at Missouri State University (Springfield campus) since 2021 and as an Adjunct Teacher at Ozarks Technical Community College since 2012, teaching core courses including HST 103 (Ancient History to 1600) and US History surveys. Her academic credentials feature interdisciplinary expertise: BA in Art History and Political Science (International Affairs), Drury University (1989) MA in History (Egyptology), University of Memphis (1994) MA in Religious Studies/History of Religions, Missouri State University (2007) Her research traverses ancient civilizations , religious evolution , and gender dynamics , with specialized focus on Egyptology, Mediterranean archaeology, medieval societal structures, and women's historical agency. She examines how patriarchy shaped ancient legal systems, analyzes Arthurian legends as cultural artifacts, and investigates witchcraft accusations through socio-religious lenses, demonstrating exceptional breadth across temporal and geographical contexts. Her publication record centers on Mediterranean Bronze Age studies, notably her 2006 Society of Biblical Literature-accepted paper "Sea Peoples," which examines migration patterns' impact on Egyptian and Hittite empires. This work exemplifies her methodological fusion of archaeological evidence with textual analysis to reconstruct cross-cultural interactions during civilization collapse periods. Academic recognition includes: Webster University academic scholarship (1985) Drury University academic scholarships (1986-89) London study abroad scholarship (1988) Art History Honors graduate (1989) Israel archaeology scholarship (1990) University of Memphis Presidential Graduate Assistantship (1992-93) Choctaw Nation scholarship (2005-07) Society of Biblical Literature paper acceptance (2006) She maintains active membership in the Council on Women in History, American Historical Association, Medieval Academy of America, and Phi Alpha Theta, contributing to historical discourse through conference participation. While her primary role centers undergraduate instruction, her scholarly profile reflects deep engagement with primary source analysis and interdisciplinary historiography. No graduate student advisement or major research grants are documented in public records. Personal scholarly pursuits include manuscript illumination techniques and historical bookbinding methods, though no formal research laboratories or collaborative teams are associated with her academic profile.

• Japanese Language Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Cultural Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rie Fuse is a University Lecturer in Japanese Studies at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Languages. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies and specializes in Japanese Language Education, Critical Pedagogy, and Media Literacy. Her research explores intersections of language education, cultural representation, and digital humanities. She actively participates in academic organizations like the European Association of Japanese Resource Specialists (EAJRS) and the Finnish Oriental Society. Education: PhD in Cultural Studies, Pedagogical certifications including University Pedagogy and Teaching through English. Teaching: Japanese language courses at BA and MA levels, project-based learning, and job training programs. Grants: Recipient of the Kone Foundation Research Grant (2014-2017), Japan Foundation Project Grant (2023), and CIMO Scholarship (2011-2012). Her research interests include Japanese language pedagogy, cultural studies, and media literacy. Recent work focuses on food culture in Japanese literature, telecollaboration in language education, and health communication during the pandemic. She has organized numerous seminars and conferences, including the 'Japanese Stories about Food' project and Tandem Language Learning initiatives. Awards: European Association for Japanese Studies Travel Grant (2014), Finnish Government Scholarship (CIMO). Professional Roles: Board Member of EAJRS, Suomen Itämaisen Seura, and Japanin kielen ja kulttuurin opettajain yhdistys (JOY). Fuse collaborates with institutions like the University of Granada and Niigata University. Her current projects include exploring interdisciplinary Japanese studies and sustainability science through the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies.

Chiara Ruzzierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Studies
• Manuscript Studies
• Codicology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chiara Ruzzier is a distinguished researcher specializing in medieval writing practices, manuscript studies, and biblical transmission. Holding a Doctorate from the University of Namur (Belgium), she maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to the understanding of medieval libraries, book production, and religious manuscript traditions. Her research interests focus on medieval manuscript production , particularly examining Bible manuscripts from the 11th to 15th centuries. She investigates textual typology in Benedictine libraries, material choices in written artifacts, and the evolution of portable Bibles during the 13th century. Her work bridges historical analysis with codicological and bio-codicological approaches to understand the physical aspects of medieval books. Ruzzier's publication trends reveal a consistent focus on manuscript materiality and biblical transmission , with increasing attention to methodological approaches in analyzing written artifacts. Her recent work (2021-2025) demonstrates sophisticated interdisciplinary methods combining historical research with material analysis of manuscripts. Prix Duchalais de l'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres (2024) As Principal Investigator on multiple research projects including "Entre tradition et innovation : les manuscrits de la Bible romane" (2015-2019), Ruzzier has secured substantial research funding. She actively participates in the academic community through numerous workshops, seminars, and conferences at prestigious institutions including Collège de France, ENS-Ulm, and KU Leuven. Her scholarly network spans European research institutions with particular emphasis on Belgian and French academic circles. Ruzzier's research connects medieval manuscript studies with contemporary approaches to material culture, contributing significantly to our understanding of how religious texts were produced, transmitted, and preserved in medieval Europe.

• Book History
• Provenance Research
• Bibliography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Pearson is a SAS Distinguished Senior Fellow and tutor for the History of the Book MA Course at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. He retired from a long career in libraries and archives in 2017 and now focuses on book history, running the freely accessible Book Owners Online database. His research centers on book provenance, ownership patterns, and binding techniques from 1450-1800, with significant contributions to understanding Stuart England's book culture and material bibliography. He examines how books functioned socially and physically across historical contexts, emphasizing hands-on analysis of physical artifacts. Recent publications like Cambridge Bookbinding 1450-1770 (2023) and Book Ownership in Stuart England (2021) reveal his dual focus on technical book production and socio-historical reading practices, establishing him as a leading authority in material book history. His scientific recognition includes: Past Presidency of the Bibliographical Society Lyell Reader in Bibliography at Oxford University (2018) Sandars Reader in Bibliography at Cambridge University (2023) As an educator, he teaches the History of the Book MA program and conducts workshops at Rare Books Schools globally, while Book Owners Online serves as a critical open-access resource for international provenance research, demonstrating his commitment to practical scholarly infrastructure.