جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Ancient History
• Classics
• Late Antiquity
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Dr. Fabian Schulz is a Senior Researcher in Ancient History at the University of Tübingen, where he works in the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities. He leads a prestigious Junior Research Group under the Emmy Noether Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG), titled 'Power and Influence: Influencing Emperors between Antiquity and the Middle Ages.' His academic profile also includes association with the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 923 'Threatened Order - Societies under Stress' and active participation in the 'Tübingen Theosophy' research group. Previously, he contributed to the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities project on John Malalas' Chronicle and the University of Tübingen's DFG project 'East and West 400-600 AD.' Dr. Schulz earned his PhD in Classics from Freie Universität Berlin (2006-2010), where he also served as a teaching assistant. During his doctoral studies, he was a Pensionnaire étranger at the École Normale Supérieure Paris. Prior to that, he completed an MA equivalent degree in Classics at Freie Universität Berlin, with time spent as a visiting student at the University of Oxford (1999-2005). His early career included teaching Latin and Greek at a grammar school in Lübeck (2006). His research specializes in power structures and influence mechanisms in ancient societies, with particular focus on how advisors shaped imperial decisions in Late Antiquity. He has made significant contributions to understanding councils of elders in Archaic Greece (especially the Spartan Gerousie), Byzantine chronography (particularly John Malalas' works), and the complex dynamics between Eastern and Western Roman empires during the 5th and 6th centuries. His methodological innovation lies in applying modern sociological models of interpersonal influence to historical analysis of ancient political culture, bridging literary representation with political reality in pre-modern monarchical states. Young researchers award for 'Ratgeber, Experten, Manipulatoren: Einfluss als Machtfaktor und Diskursobjekt in der Antike' As principal investigator of his Emmy Noether project, Dr. Schulz has secured substantial research funding from the German Research Foundation. His collaborative work includes multiple edited volumes on Late Antique history and Byzantine chronography, reflecting his strong international scholarly network. He currently serves as a deputizing member (non-professorial academic staff) on the faculty board of Humanities at the University of Tübingen. His research often intersects with contemporary concerns about power dynamics, political influence, and historical memory, as evidenced by his work on video game representations of ancient history. Dr. Schulz is an active contributor to the online commentary project on John Malalas' chronicle, specifically editing sections of Book XVIII. His work frequently involves detailed textual criticism and analysis of historical sources, with particular attention to how narratives are transmitted and reinterpreted across different cultural contexts. His scholarly approach combines philological precision with broader historical and sociological perspectives.

David Prattمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Political Thought
• Early Medieval History
• Anglo-Saxon England
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Dr David Pratt is a Fellow in History at Downing College, University of Cambridge , where he also serves as Archivist and Keeper of Art and Artefacts. His academic career focuses on early medieval political thought and court culture, particularly in Anglo-Saxon England and the Carolingian world. Academic Rank: Research Fellow Honors: FRHistS (Fellow of the Royal Historical Society) Research Interests center on the political ideology of King Alfred the Great, the origins of English coronation rituals, and broader themes of kingship, law, and social order in the later Anglo-Saxon period. His comparative approach highlights interactions between Anglo-Saxon and European medieval traditions. Recent Publications include English Coronation Ordines in the Ninth and Early Tenth Centuries (2023) and studies on Alfredian texts, taxation systems, and monastic reform. These works emphasize textual analysis, royal authority, and cross-cultural influences. Scientific Awards: FRHistS

Andrew Peacockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic History
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Southeast Asian History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof Andrew Peacock holds the Bishop Wardlaw Professorship in the School of History at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on Islamic and Middle Eastern history, with a particular emphasis on medieval Anatolia, Persian manuscripts, and the cultural exchanges in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. He has supervised PhD students including Hebah Alheem, Ali Shapouran, and Weijie Xu. His recent publications explore Arabic literary culture in 17th-18th century Southeast Asia, Melaka’s historical sources, and the memoirs of Safavid ruler Shah Tahmasp I. Key projects include the ERC-funded 'IslamAnatolia' initiative (2012-2017) and a British Academy grant for studying Arabic language in early modern Southeast Asia. His work often bridges historical analysis with material culture, such as his edited volume on medieval Islamic inscriptions (2023). Prof Peacock’s research also engages with transnational themes, including Ottoman-Darfur diplomacy and the role of urban notables in medieval Anatolia.

David L. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern British History
• Political History
• Constitutional History
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Dr. David L. Smith is a Fellow and Director of Studies in History at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History. He has held roles such as Graduate Tutor at Selwyn College, and previously served as Admissions Tutor (1992-2003) and Praelector (1996-2006). He was appointed to his current position in 1992 after completing his PhD under John Morrill's supervision, having earned his BA, MA, and PGCE in History from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on early modern British political, constitutional, and legal history, particularly the seventeenth century, emphasizing the history of Parliament, monarchy, Royalism, and Oliver Cromwell’s career. He teaches undergraduate courses on British political history (1485-1714), MPhil modules on absolutism and state formation in Europe, and weekend/summer programs via Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education. His publications span edited volumes, book chapters, and reviews, reflecting expertise in revolution dynamics, monarchical governance, and historical analysis through film and manuscripts. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society and leadership in the Cambridge History Forum. Smith actively supervises graduate research in early modern British history and is known for engaging adult learners through primary-source discussions and fieldtrips. His pedagogical approach highlights interdisciplinary connections between history and other fields, such as theater and legal studies.

• Political History
• History of Political Thought
• Social History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kate Pukhovaia is an Assistant Professor in Ottoman Studies at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. She specializes in the early modern socio-political history of the Muslim Middle East, with particular focus on the Arab world during the 14th-18th centuries. Her academic expertise spans multiple domains: Political History of the Middle East History of Political Thought Social History of the Ottoman Empire Islamic Studies with focus on Shiism Arabic Manuscript Studies Dr. Pukhovaia's research examines comparative pre-modern state institutions and political elites in the Middle East, with particular attention to the history of Arabia in its regional context. Her current research project, "Early Modern State Development in Yemen," funded by the Horizon-2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions program, investigates state and political elite development in Yemen during the 13th-17th centuries, with special focus on the role of Ottoman rule (1538-1635) in transforming regional political and social structures. Her scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on Yemeni history, particularly Zaydi governance structures, tribal kinship systems, and early modern state formation. She has organized significant academic events including the "Biographies of Rulers in the Premodern Islamicate World" workshop and the "Zaydi Governance in Yemen between Legal Theory and Political Practice" conference in 2024. Among her notable achievements is the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellowship awarded in 2021, which supports her research on Yemeni state development. Dr. Pukhovaia is actively involved in academic service, hosting the Leiden Yemeni Studies Lecture series and co-organizing international workshops. She previously held a fellowship at the Polonsky Academy for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute (2021-2022). Her educational background includes a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University and BA/MA degrees from the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Philip Bockholtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Louise Marlowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic Studies
• Religious Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies
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Louise Marlow serves as Professor of Religious Studies at Wellesley College, with cross-appointments in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and South Asia Studies programs. She previously directed the Middle Eastern Studies program, demonstrating sustained institutional leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship. Her academic foundation includes a B.A. in Persian and Arabic from the University of Cambridge, followed by M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University, establishing deep linguistic and historical expertise in Islamic civilizations. Marlow's research centers on pre-modern Arabic and Persian political literature, particularly 'mirrors for princes' texts that shaped Islamic governance. She investigates bilingualism, translation dynamics, and cultural exchange across medieval Islamic empires, with special focus on Iran and Egypt. Her work consistently emphasizes historical context and the rich diversity within Muslim intellectual traditions, spanning ethics, law, urban studies, and cultural representation. Her publication trajectory reveals a 20-year scholarly arc from foundational studies in Islamic political philosophy (1997) to contemporary anthologies of political advice literature. Key thematic threads include narrative strategies in Persianate biography, cross-cultural dream interpretation, and writer-ruler interactions from Abbasid to Safavid eras, demonstrating evolving methodological sophistication in analyzing power structures through literary lenses. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific advisees and grant histories remain unreported, her extensive editorial projects and monograph production indicate robust research activity and scholarly influence within Islamic studies circles. No dedicated laboratories or formal research teams were referenced in the provided documentation.

Ian Worthingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek History
• Ancient Oratory
• Hellenistic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Worthington is a Professor of Ancient History at Macquarie University's School of Humanities since 2017. Previously, he held the Curators' Distinguished Professorship at the University of Missouri (USA). He earned his B.A. from Hull University, M.A. from Durham University, and Ph.D. from Monash University. His expertise lies in Greek history and oratory, with a focus on Macedonian history, Athenian political discourse, and Hellenistic dynamics. Worthington has authored 10 solo books—including Macedonia under the Argead Kings (2026) and Roxane of Bactria (2027)—and edited over 11 volumes. He leads Brill's New Jacoby , a monumental international project reconstructing ancient historiography. He has secured grants like the $141K ARC Discovery Project (2020-2022) on Athenian war efforts. His research spans Alexander the Great, Philip II, Ptolemy I, and Athenian post-empire history. Notable awards include Fellowships from the Royal Historical Society (2019) and Society of Antiquaries (2020). He actively engages in public scholarship through BBC documentaries, podcasts, and lectures globally, blending academia with cultural commentary. Worthington is affiliated with Macquarie's Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE) and collaborates internationally. Beyond academia, he is an avid enthusiast of K-pop and Korean culture.

Markus Ritterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic Art History
• Architecture of Iran
• Early Medieval Arab Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Ritter is a full Professor of Islamic Art History and Head of the Institute of Art History at the University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies. He has held this position since August 2012, following an Assistant Professorship at the University of Zurich (2010-2012) and research work at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2004-2009). His academic career spans over two decades of dedicated scholarship in Islamic art history. Professor Ritter's research focuses on Islamic architecture, particularly typology and iconography in Iran from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century, early medieval Arab palace construction, architectural decoration, and columned mosques. His visual art research encompasses wall painting, book illustration, and ruler iconography, with special interest in transfer and adaptation processes, particularly Islamic art in European contexts (collecting history and reception) and the history of Islamic art historiography. Ritter's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both historical and contemporary aspects of Islamic art. His recent publications explore topics ranging from Umayyad palace architecture to the reception of Islamic art in European historicism, reflecting his broad chronological and geographical expertise. His work often examines architectural elements like glass floors in Abbasid palaces, luster tile panels, and manuscript illumination, connecting technical analysis with cultural interpretation. Among his notable recognitions are the 2012 Farabi Award and the 2007 European Award for Iranian Studies. He serves as Chairman of the Ernst Herzfeld Society for the Study of Islamic Art and Archaeology (since 2017), sits on the Academic Advisory Board of the Institute for Islamic Studies (since 2013), and is a Member of the Advisory Board of the Swiss Asia Society (since 2010). Professor Ritter actively supervises numerous graduate students, with several Master's and Doctoral theses completed under his guidance and others currently in progress. His teaching includes courses on Islamic art history, with recent offerings for 2025W including Art History Survey III, Thesis Seminar, Islamic Art in Israel and the Syrian Lands, and Case Study on Islamic Architecture in Historic Photographs.

Simon Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Political Anthropology
• Maya Hieroglyphic Writing
• Mesoamerican Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Simon Martin is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Associate Curator & Keeper of the American Section at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He specializes in Maya hieroglyphic writing, focusing on Classic Period (150-900 CE) political systems, religious beliefs, and social organization. His research includes epigraphic fieldwork at Calakmul (UNESCO site) and collaboration on Ucanal, Guatemala. He co-curated major exhibitions like 'Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya' and 'MAYA 2012: Lords of Time', and authored/co-authored influential works including Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens and Ancient Maya Politics . Education: PhD from University College London (2014). Notable roles include the Jay I. Kislak Chair (2019-2020). Awards include three 2020 PROSE Awards and the 2021 James Henry Breasted Prize. His work bridges archaeology, epigraphy, and museum studies, emphasizing political anthropology and Mesoamerican heritage. Awards: R.R. Hawkins Award (PROSE 2020), James Henry Breasted Prize (2021) Key Projects: Calakmul fieldwork (1994-2016), Ucanal collaboration, Penn Museum reinstallation (2019) Teaching: Taught courses on Maya archaeology, including 'The Ancient Maya: Integrating Material, Text, and Image'

Simon Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British imperialism
• Decolonization in the Middle East and Mediterranean
• Post-war Anglo-American relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon C. Smith is a Professor of International History at the University of Hull, affiliated with the School of Humanities and the Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education. He specializes in British imperialism, decolonization in the Middle East and Mediterranean, and post-war Anglo-American relations. His current research focuses on slavery in the Arab world, and he has been associated with the Wilberforce Institute (2023–24). Smith holds a BA and PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London, with his doctoral research examining British relations with Malay rulers. His research outputs include nine books, such as Kuwait, 1950–1965: Britain, the al-Sabah and Oil and British Imperialism, 1750–1970 , both translated internationally. He contributes to journals like Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History and serves on editorial boards, including Middle Eastern Studies . He co-led the British Documents on the End of Empire Project, producing a volume on Malta, supported by the British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and AHRC. Smith’s recent work analyzes British post-imperial relationships with Gulf states like Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar, emphasizing informal influence post-decolonization. His publications also explore Malta’s transition post-independence and Anglo-American diplomatic dynamics during crises like the Suez crisis and Vietnam War era. He supervises PhD students on topics ranging from 19th-century Anglo-Russian tensions to modern Middle East travel studies. His advisory and grant activities include collaborations with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, providing historical expertise on Gulf geopolitics. Smith is part of the Centre for Middle East Studies and engages in knowledge exchange through talks and briefings for governmental bodies.

Tristan Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Roman History
• Roman Law
• Genocide Studies
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Tristan Taylor is Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at the University of New England's School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. His research examines Roman imperialism through the lenses of genocide studies and legal history. Education: Ph.D. Classics, Yale University (2010) M.Phil. Yale University (2007) M.A. University of Tasmania/Yale University (2006) B.A./LL.B. University of Tasmania (2000) B.A. (Hons) University of Tasmania (1998) His research interests focus on the intersection of Roman law, violence studies, and imperial ideology. Current book projects analyze mass violence in the Roman world and foundational aspects of Roman jurisprudence. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on ancient violence, with methodological innovations in comparative genocide studies and reexaminations of Roman military conduct. Thematically, articles explore how imperial power structures normalized systemic violence while developing complex legitimizing narratives. Awards and Fellowships: UNE Partnerships Grant (2014) Visiting Fellowship, Yale Genocide Studies Program (2013-2014) Dr. Taylor serves on editorial boards and academic committees while maintaining international collaborations through visiting scholar positions.

Holly Hurlburtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance and Early Modern Europe
• History of Italy
• Women and Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holly Hurlburt is an Associate Dean and Professor of History at NC State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds leadership roles in University College, overseeing initiatives like the Honors Program, Undergraduate Research Office, and Fellowship Office. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. (2000) and M.A. (1995) in European History from Syracuse University. Her research focuses on Renaissance/Early Modern Europe, particularly Venetian and Mediterranean history, with expertise in gender studies, Italian history, and food history. Current projects explore exile narratives in the Mediterranean. She authored two books— Daughter of Venice (2015) and The Dogaressa of Venice (2006)—and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and digital humanities projects. Dr. Hurlburt has received grants from the American Historical Association, Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and others. Her work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary themes like art patronage, colonialism, and material culture. She frequently presents at international conferences, including the Renaissance Society of America and events in Hungary and Cyprus. Grants & Fellowships: American Historical Association, Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Villa I Tatti (Harvard), Renaissance Society of America, Newberry Library Advising & Leadership: Oversees Honors Program, Undergraduate Research, and Fellowships at NC State Her affiliations include the Department of History and cross-listed groups in Food and Drink Studies, Women’s/Gender Studies, and European Studies.

Darin Haytonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science
• Astrology
• Byzantine Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Darin Hayton is an Associate Professor of History at Haverford College, specializing in the history of the sciences of the stars and mathematical sciences in pre-modern Europe and Byzantium. His research examines the intersection of science, politics, and courtly culture. Education: Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Notre Dame M.A. in History, C.S.U. Long Beach B.Sc. in Chemistry, C.S.U. Long Beach Research Interests: Professor Hayton investigates how rulers like Emperor Maximilian I employed astrology as a political tool and how Byzantine scholars like Nikephorus Gregoras revived mathematical sciences in Constantinople. His work also explores the cultural and pedagogical dimensions of astrology, astrolabes, and early scientific instruments. Teaching: He offers courses such as Introduction to the History of Science , History of the Scientific Revolution , and Science of the Stars before the Telescope , blending mathematical astronomy with cultural contexts. Key Publications: The Crown and the Cosmos. Astrology and the Politics of Maximilian I (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2015) Recent articles on Byzantine astrolabes, comets in Renaissance Hungary, and astrology in 1970s counterculture. Affiliations: Member of the Editorial Board for Lever Press, an open-access scholarly press.

Marcus Milwrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic Art and Archaeology
• Art and Archaeology of the Islamic Middle East
• Craft Practices in Urban Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcus Milwright holds the British Academy Global Professorship in History of Art and is a Professor of Islamic Art and Archaeology at the University of Victoria, Canada. He specializes in the art, archaeology, and craft practices of the Islamic Middle East, Ottoman architecture, and cross-cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean. His research integrates written sources, archaeological data, and material culture to explore technological and aesthetic changes in Islamic art. He leads projects in Jordan, Syria, and Greece, and maintains websites documenting traditional crafts like Crafts of Syria . Education: MA (Edinburgh), DPhil (Oxford). Key awards include the Craigdarroch Silver Medal (2013) and Aga Khan Fellowships (2006). He has supervised over 20 PhD and MA students, focusing on topics like Quranic calligraphy, Mamluk metalwork, and Ottoman urbanism. His publications include The Queen of Sheba’s Gift (2021) and Islamic Arts and Crafts (2017). Teaching expertise spans Islamic art history, material culture, and the destruction of art.