جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Civil Law
• Comparative Legal History
• Legal Philosophy
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Wolfgang Forster is a Professor of Civil Law, Comparative Legal History and Legal Philosophy at the University of Tübingen, where he has been teaching since 2011. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Law from October 2020 to September 2022. Prior to his appointment at Tübingen, he was Professor of Civil Law and Legal Philosophy at the University of Giessen from 2007 to 2011. He completed his habilitation at LMU Munich in 2005 with a thesis on insolvency law history and earned his doctorate in 2000 with research on Karl Christian Friedrich Krause's legal philosophy. Forster studied law and philosophy at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich from 1987 to 1992, supported by the German Academic Scholarship Foundation and the Bavarian Scholarship for Gifted Students. He passed his first state examination in law in 1992 and his second in 1995. Between 1995 and 2000, he served as a research assistant at KU Eichstätt/Ingolstadt before becoming a research assistant at FAU Erlangen from 2000 to 2003 and at LMU Munich from 2003 to 2007. His research focuses on Civil Law, particularly the general part of the law of obligations, contract law, and family law; German and Spanish legal history, especially regarding insolvency law; History of Canon Law; and Legal philosophy and history of legal philosophy, with special emphasis on Karl Christian Friedrich Krause's legal philosophy. His work bridges historical legal scholarship with contemporary legal theory, examining how historical legal concepts inform modern jurisprudence. Forster's approach combines meticulous historical research with philosophical analysis, revealing continuities and transformations in legal thought across centuries. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of legal history, philosophy, and practical application. Forster has published extensively on Krausist legal philosophy, Spanish legal history, insolvency law development, and historical aspects of family law. His work shows particular strength in analyzing how legal concepts migrate across national boundaries and historical periods, with recurrent attention to German-Spanish legal connections. Hermann Conring Prize 2010 (for his habilitation thesis) Max Weber Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences (for his dissertation) Faculty Prize of the Faculty of Law of the LMU Munich (for his dissertation) Forster has received significant research funding, including publishing support from the German Research Foundation for his habilitation thesis. He co-organized the 40th German Legal Historians' Day in 2014 and was a co-applicant for the interdisciplinary research training group 'Ambiguity: Production and Reception' approved by the DFG in 2013. He has also served as a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, USA. His work demonstrates strong institutional support and recognition within the German and international legal academic community.

Valerie Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese History to 1600
• Global Medieval History
• History of the Silk Road
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valerie Hansen is the Stanley Woodward Professor of History at Yale University's Department of History. She specializes in Chinese history to 1600, the Silk Road, and global medieval connectivity. Her research bridges legal, religious, and economic dimensions of pre-modern societies. Hansen’s work includes groundbreaking books such as The Year 1000 (2020), redefining globalization’s origins, and The Silk Road: A New History (2012), integrating archaeological and textual sources. She led the Luce Foundation-funded Silk Road Project (1995–1998), unifying Turfan artifacts. Her articles span legal pluralism in Silk Road cities, Liao dynasty material culture, and Viking exploration’s global impacts. Awards include American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellowship (2021) and Collège de France lectureship (2019). Hansen collaborates internationally, editing volumes on textiles as money and Song-Yuan studies. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, blending history with archaeology and art.

• History of the Book
• Early Print Culture
• Incunabula Studies
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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.

• Accounting History
• Business History
• Accounting Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Alan Sangster is Chair in Accounting History at the University of Aberdeen's Business School, where he is actively engaged in research, teaching, and supervision of PhD students. His work centers on the historical evolution of accounting systems, particularly double-entry bookkeeping, and the pedagogical aspects of accounting education. University: University of Aberdeen School: Business School Position: Chair in Accounting History Email: alan.sangster@abdn.ac.uk Alan Sangster holds a BA in Business Studies, MSc in Operational Research, PhD in Accounting Education, and is a Chartered Accountant (CA). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the historical roots of modern accounting practices. His research interests encompass Accounting History , Business History , and Accounting Education , with a focus on medieval and Renaissance accounting systems, the work of Luca Pacioli, digital methodologies in historical research, and ethical issues in accounting scholarship. He advocates for rigorous historical methodology and critical reassessment of established narratives. The 15 most recent publications highlight a sustained and influential research trajectory in accounting history, with a strong emphasis on the origins and diffusion of double-entry bookkeeping, digital transformation of archival research, and critical reflections on historiography. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary pedagogical and ethical concerns in accounting. Professor Sangster has received numerous accolades recognizing his exceptional contributions: 2022: Outstanding Accounting Educator Award (American Accounting Association) 2022: Outstanding Contribution to Accounting & Finance Education Award (British Accounting & Finance Association) 2021: Barbara D. Merino Award for Excellence in Accounting History Publication 2015: Hourglass Award (Academy of Accounting Historians) 2014: Premio Enrique Fernández Peña de Historia de la Contabilidad 2013: Life-Time Achievement Award (British Accounting and Finance Association) He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Accounting Education (Routledge), Deputy Chair of the BAFA Accounting History SIG, and Trustee of The Academy of Accounting Historians. These roles underscore his leadership and influence in shaping the field globally. Although no specific students or grants are mentioned, his active supervision of PhDs and extensive publication record indicate a vibrant research program. He is not associated with any lab or team in the provided text, but his collaborative publications suggest active academic networks.

Markus A. Denzelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Social History
• Financial History
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Markus A. Denzel is a Full Professor and Head of the Chair of Social and Economic History at the University of Leipzig since 2002. He also holds a Contract Professorship in Economic History at the Free University of Bolzano since 2000. He served as Dean (2005-2008) and Dean of Studies (2003-2005) at the Faculty of History, Arts and Oriental Studies in Leipzig. His research focuses on Economic History , Financial Systems , and Medieval/Early Modern Commercial Practices , with a particular emphasis on payment systems, merchant networks, and trade integration across Europe and its colonies. His work spans from the 13th century to the early 20th century , analyzing historical financial instruments like bills of exchange, marine insurance, and cashless transactions. 2009 : The Merchant Family in "Oberdeutsche Hochfinanz" 2008 : Latin America's cashless payments system 2007 : Munich's pre-modern financial systems 2006 : Marine insurance in the Mediterranean 2005 : Italian merchants in late Byzantium He received the Heinz Maier-Leibniz Prize (1998) for outstanding contributions to research in economic history.

Mark Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Late Medieval History
• Economic History
• Social History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Bailey is a Professor of Late Medieval History at the University of East Anglia's School of History and Art History, working part-time. He previously taught at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on late medieval England's economic and social history, particularly the socio-economic impact of the Black Death and the decline of serfdom. He is an award-winning scholar, recognized as Ford Lecturer in British History (2019) and a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford (2018). Teaching includes organizing the module 'The Catastrophic Fourteenth Century' and contributing to the Medieval History Masters program. His research interests span urban governance, agricultural history, and demographic shifts. He actively participates in professional networks, serving as President of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History and on the Economic History Society's board. Key publications include After the Black Death (2021) and The Decline of Serfdom in Late-Medieval England (2014). His recent work explores labor legislation post-Black Death and gender dynamics in servile migration. He holds leadership roles in academic organizations, shaping policy on manorial documents and medieval archives.

Juan Francisco Jimenez Alcazarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Digital Humanities
• Historical Representation in Media
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Juan Francisco Jiménez-Alcázar is a Professor at the Universidad de Murcia, affiliated with the Department of Prehistory, Archaeology, Ancient History, Medieval History and Historiographic Sciences and Techniques within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on Medieval History, Digital Humanities, and the intersection of history with video games and digital media. He holds a Doctorate from the Universidad de Murcia (1993) with a thesis on 'Espacio, poder y sociedad en Lorca (1460-1521)'. His work explores historical representation in modern media, particularly analyzing how video games depict medieval soundscapes, warfare, and cultural frontiers. Key themes include the study of linguistic diversity in medieval Spain, governance structures in frontier regions like Murcia, and the impact of historical epidemics such as the 1507-08 plague in Murcia. Recent publications include books on Digital Humanities and video games (2020), medieval warfare simulations, and interdisciplinary studies on migration and historical identity. He collaborates with institutions like CONICET and the CNR in Italy, and his research contributes to both academic and public understanding of medieval history through digital tools and cultural analysis.

Mathieu Arnouxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval European History
• Economic History
• European Economy (10th-16th century)
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Mathieu Arnoux is a University Professor and Director of Studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), affiliated with University Paris Diderot. He is attached to the Centre for Economic and Social History François Simiand (CRH) and works within the GrHEco research team. His professional contact is based at the EHESS-CRH center located at 48, boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris. Arnoux specializes in Medieval European History with a focus on economic history, particularly examining European economy from the 10th to 16th centuries. His research interests encompass work and techniques in medieval societies, Normandy, and the broader Anglo-Norman world. He is particularly known for his studies on resource management, economic growth, and social organization during the medieval period. His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on medieval economic structures, with particular attention to the relationship between resource availability, agricultural production, and societal development. Arnoux's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary questions about sustainability and economic development, as evidenced by his 2023 publication 'A world without resources. Need and society in Europe (11th-14th centuries)' and his 2019 article 'Renewable Resources and Economic Growth: Medieval Suggestions and Contemporary Questions'. Arnoux is actively engaged in academic life, teaching courses on natural resources including 'renewal, depletion and crisis' for the 2024-2025 academic year. He participates in multiple research groups including GRHECO and LIED (Intradisciplinary Laboratory for the Energies of Tomorrow at Paris 7-Diderot University).

James Davisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Social History
• Medieval Urban History
• Economic History
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James Davis is a Professor and Head of School at Queen's University Belfast's School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, focusing on medieval English market culture, and has been at Queen's since 2005. His research centers on medieval social and economic history, particularly urban markets, trade, and legal ethics. He leads the History Centre and oversees projects like 'Medieval Street Life: Space, Culture and Commerce' and 'Morality, Law and Misbehaviour in the Medieval English Marketplace.' Education: Bachelor's Degree: University of Durham PhD: University of Cambridge (Retail Trade and Market Culture in Late Medieval England) Research Interests: Dr. Davis explores medieval markets' moral and legal frameworks, urban history, and pre-modern trade networks. His seminal work Medieval Market Morality (2012) investigates ethical dimensions of medieval commerce. Recent projects examine early-Reformation heretical book trade and the cultural role of medieval town spaces. Key Contributions: Published 73+ works including monographs, articles, and edited volumes Recipient of British Academy fellowships and other honors Active in academic governance and peer review (e.g., Economic History Review , Transactions of the Royal Historical Society ) Teaching: Designs modules on medieval social history, including the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 and comparative early modern life in England/Ireland. Grants & Awards: £1.2M funding for collaborative projects British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2017) Public Engagement: Regular media contributions include BBC Radio discussions on medieval markets, the Black Death, and urban history.

Marco in 't Veldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Legal History
• Early Modern Institutions
• Commerce and Regulation
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Dr. Marco in 't Veld is an Assistant Professor and Academic Co-Director of the Bachelor of Laws program at Tilburg Law School, specializing in Public Law and Governance. His research focuses on legal history, particularly the interplay between early modern institutions, commerce, and governance. He holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Brussels and has taught at Tilburg since 2017. His recent work includes a Starters Grant-funded project on 16th-century Rhine wine trade governance and co-authored the textbook Recht tussen staat en samenleving (2024). Education: LL.M. and PhD in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Vrije Universiteit Brussels, respectively. His courses include European Legal History and Legal Philosophy A. Research interests emphasize medieval/early modern legal institutions, interdisciplinary approaches to law, and multilevel governance. His 2024 grant explores how commercial networks shaped legal frameworks in the Rhine region. Collaborative projects include studies on urban legal history and merchant guilds. Awards: Starters Grant (2024). Recent publications analyze Grotius’s colonial influence, Amsterdam’s rule of law, and Rembrandt’s legal struggles. He organizes academic events like the 2024 book launch and a 2025 workshop on global trade legalities. Lab/Team: Part of the Global Law & Governance research cluster, studying climate change, human rights, and transnational legal frameworks.

Xin Wenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Premodern Chinese History
• Inner Asian Studies
• Silk Road History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xin Wen is an Associate Professor of Premodern Chinese History and History at Princeton University, holding dual appointments in the Department of East Asian Studies and the Department of History. He serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and is affiliated with the Humanities Council and Behrman Faculty Fellows. His research focuses on medieval China and Inner Asia, particularly the Silk Road’s diplomatic networks and urban/cultural transformations in Chang’an. He earned a B.A. from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), an M.A. in Pre-modern Chinese History (Tang dynasty) from Peking University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Inner Asian and Altaic Studies from Harvard University. Xin Wen’s work bridges historical analysis with archaeological evidence, using multilingual Dunhuang documents and excavated texts to explore trans-Eurasian connections. His first book, The King’s Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road , reinterprets the Silk Road as a diplomatic rather than commercial network. His second book project examines Chang’an’s post-Tang urban decline and cultural revival, funded by the American Council of Learned Societies. Collaborations include a study of Zoumalou’s third-century administrative documents with Brian Lander and Ling Wenchao. His research interests emphasize diplomatic history, Silk Road studies, urban transformation, and the interplay between memory and place. He actively publishes in journals like T’oung Pao and Journal of Silk Road Art and Archaeology , and his Chinese articles appear in leading journals such as Lishi yanjiu and Beijing daxue xuebao . Awards include the American Historical Association Prize for his first book. Grants and Funding: ACLS fellowship for his second book project. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international scholars on Zoumalou documents and contributes to Brill’s publication efforts.

Teofilo F. Ruizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Late Medieval History
• Early Modern European History
• Social History
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Teofilo F. Ruiz is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and holds the Peter H. Reill Term Chair in European History . He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1974, following a B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) from City College, CUNY, and an M.A. from New York University. Education: Ph.D. in History, Princeton University (1974) M.A. in History, New York University (1970) B.A. in History, City College, CUNY (1969) Professor Ruiz specializes in the social and cultural history of late medieval and early modern Castile, with a focus on popular culture , urban history, and religious interactions. His recent research includes a synthetic examination of medieval poverty, studies on Moriscos in 16th-century Spain, and analyses of political rituals and economic structures in medieval and early modern Europe. Key trends in his publications include: Interdisciplinary analysis of political power and cultural symbolism in ritual entries (e.g., Zaragoza, Seville). Exploration of interfaith dynamics and ethnic identity in medieval Spain. Focus on economic history through case studies of urban centers like Seville and Granada. Investigation of historical geography in medieval urban development. Scientific Awards include: Elected member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013) Guggenheim Fellow (2007-2008) National Humanities Medal (2011-2012) Premio del Rey, American Historical Association (1995) Carnegie Foundation's Outstanding Master’s Professor of the Year (1994-1995) NEH Fellowship (1983-1984) His grants include fellowships from the Institute for Advanced Study and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales . Ruiz has also contributed to encyclopedic works , including the International Encyclopaedia for the Middle Ages – Online , and served as a visiting professor at Princeton and other institutions.

• Islamic History
• Early Islamic Maritime History
• Sahaba Studies

Mustafa ÇAVUŞOĞLU serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Islamic History and Arts at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Theology since 2024, holding concurrent administrative roles as Department Head, Commission President, and Department Deputy Head. His academic trajectory spans from vocational teaching at Imam Hatip High Schools (1996-2024) to specialized scholarship in early Islamic history following doctoral completion in 2023. His educational background includes: PhD in Islamic History, Necmettin Erbakan University (2019-2023) Master's in Islamic History, Necmettin Erbakan University (2012-2014) BA in Theology, Uludağ University (1991-1996) ÇAVUŞOĞLU's research centers on Islamic History with distinctive focus on maritime expeditions, Sahaba biographies, and historical coexistence models. His work bridges religious studies and historical analysis through examination of naval technology, trade networks, and socio-political structures in formative Islamic periods. Methodologically, he integrates primary source criticism with contextual historical interpretation, contributing to nuanced understandings of Islamic civilization's development. Analysis of his 12 publications (2014-2025) reveals consistent thematic concentration on early Islamic maritime activities (42% of output), Sahaba biographies (25%), and historical coexistence frameworks (17%). His scholarship demonstrates chronological progression from biographical studies toward complex naval history analyses, with increasing methodological sophistication evident in post-2022 works. The publications span journal articles (50%), conference papers (33%), and monographs (17%), primarily engaging Turkish academic discourse while incorporating international scholarly references. No scientific awards or major recognitions are documented in available records. Current teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Islamic History I-II, Islamic Civilization History, and Siyer, alongside graduate seminars on Islamic Historical Methodology and Contemporary Siyer Research. No information exists regarding student supervision or research grant acquisition. Professional engagement centers on symposium participation as session chair, keynote speaker, and scientific committee member, particularly within Kastamonu University's international conferences on Islamic history and culture. His work operates within standard university research frameworks without dedicated laboratory or specialized research team infrastructure.

• Early Islamic History
• Abbasid Caliphate
• Political and Military Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hugh Kennedy , Professor at SOAS University of London within the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, is a leading scholar in early Islamic history. His research spans political structures, military systems, and cultural transitions in the Islamic world. Fields of Interest : Early Islamic History, Abbasid Caliphate, Sacred Space, Historical Geography, Islamic Law. Research Trends : His work explores the evolution of Islamic political terminology, frontier interactions, and the socioeconomic impacts of Muslim rule. He has published extensively on the Ḥajj, urban development, and manuscript production in the Abbasid era. Supervised Theses : Tanaka (zandaqah), Ye (ʿAbbāsid mysticism), Habib (sacred space), Khatun (trade networks), Manstetten (madrasa origins), Lodhi (hijra law), Webb (Arab origins).

Harry Muntمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medieval History
• Islamic World History
• Arabian Peninsula Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Harry Munt is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of York, specializing in the Islamic world (600–1500 CE), with particular focus on the Arabian Peninsula, holy cities, pilgrimage practices, and Arabic historiography. BA (Cambridge), DPhil (Oxford) Joined York in 2014 after British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford Research Interests Early Islamic Arabian Peninsula Origins of Arabic local history-writing Hajj pilgrimage development Economic history of Islamic Middle East Interfaith relations in medieval urban centers Contested processes of sacred space creation Recent Publications examine: Caliphal authority in ḥijāz economy Medieval Meccan historiography Hajj ritual evolution Local vs. universal historical narratives Awards British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Current Projects include a book on medieval Islamic local history-writing and its implications for understanding urban concepts and interfaith dynamics.