جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ute Pietruschkaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Graeco-Arabic transmission
• Christian Arabic literature
• Oriental manuscript studies
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Dr. Ute Pietruschka (b. 1959) is a senior research fellow at the Academy of Sciences Göttingen and associate researcher in the Seminar für Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft, University of Göttingen. From 2001-2021 she taught as Lehrbeauftragte at the Oriental Institute, University of Halle, after earlier appointments at Queensland and Marburg. Her projects include the Corpus of Arabic and Syriac Gnomologia and the Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany. Education & Career 1982 Diplom, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Arabic & Christian-oriental languages) 1986 Dr. phil. Halle, thesis on Ethiopian transmission of Greek philosophical sayings 1985-1992 wiss. Mitarbeiterin / Oberassistentin, University of Halle 1992-1994 Lecturer, University of Queensland 1994-2001 Assistentin, University of Marburg 2001-2021 Lecturer, Oriental Institute, University of Halle 2012-2022 Senior researcher, Academy of Sciences Göttingen Research Interests Pietruschka investigates the circulation of Greek wisdom literature into Arabic, Syriac, Coptic and Ethiopic cultures. Using philological and Digital-Humanities methods she edits gnomologia, traces manuscript transmission, and studies the educational role of monasteries and schools in the Islamicate world. Additional interests include the representation of nomads in Syriac writing and the reuse of biblical material in Islamic adab. Publication Profile Recent articles cluster around three thrusts: (1) Edition and analysis of Greek-Arabic gnomologia and doxographies, showing how compilations like Ps.-Plutarch’s Placita served as textbooks; (2) Study of Christian Arabic and Syriac wisdom collections, especially the monastic Apophthegmata Patrum and their pedagogical Sitz im Leben; (3) Codicological surveys of Coptic and Karšūnī manuscripts, highlighting monasteries as intellectual hubs after the Islamic conquest. Projects & Grants Head, Corpus der arabischen und syrischen Gnomologien (since 2011, continuation planned 2023-) Co-leader (with Jürgen Tubach) DFG-SFB project “Das Bild des Nomaden in der syrischen Literatur” (2004-2008) Senior researcher, Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany, Göttingen Academy (2012-2022) Teaching & Digital Humanities Together with Dr. Marco Büchler (Leipzig) she regularly offers courses on Digital Humanities applied to Semitic manuscript cultures, combining codicology, XML/TEI and network analysis.

Giulia Arcidiaconoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medieval Art
• Byzantine Art History
• Medieval Archaeology
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Giulia Arcidiacono is a Researcher in Medieval Art History (ARTE-01/A) at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, where she teaches Byzantine Art History and Medieval Art History. She earned her PhD in Comparative Art History, Civilizations and Cultures of Mediterranean Countries and served as a research fellow at the University of Salento on the PRIN 2017 project 'Navigating Byzantine Italy.' Her research focuses on Byzantine and medieval artistic production in Sicily and the Mediterranean, with particular attention to mosaics, rock-cut churches, illuminated manuscripts, and liturgical objects. Her work explores cultural memory, cross-cultural interactions, and conservation, especially in eastern Sicily. The most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Byzantine influences in Sicilian medieval art, analyzing narrative strategies in major monuments like the Palatine Chapel, examining unpublished liturgical artifacts, and reviewing historiographical approaches to rock art. Her scholarship frequently bridges art historical analysis with archaeological and conservation concerns. She has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Giulia Arcidiacono supervises student theses at the University of Catania, guiding research on topics such as Byzantine Catania, Sicilian tombs, and medieval churches. She has participated in significant research grants, notably the PRIN 2017 national project on Byzantine Italy, and actively collaborates with scholars across Italy and Europe. She is a member of the academic community through her involvement in international conferences and collaborations, particularly within the PRIN project network, and contributes to scholarly discourse on Byzantine and medieval Mediterranean art.

Matthias Wemhoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval and Modern Archaeology
• Urban Archaeology
• Churches and Monasteries
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Prof. Dr. Matthias Wemhoff serves as the Director of the Museum of Prehistory and Early History and State Archaeologist of Berlin . He is also an Honorary Professor at the Free University of Berlin in the Department of Prehistoric Archaeology. His work spans archaeological monument preservation, research on medieval and modern history, and urban archaeology. Academic Appointments : Director, Museum of Prehistory and Early History (2008–present) Honorary Professor, Free University of Berlin (2010–present) Director, Dalheim Monastery Foundation (2003–2008) Director, Paderborn Imperial Palace Museum (1992–2006) Research Focus : Medieval and modern archaeology Urban archaeology and historical stratigraphy Carolingian period studies Archaeological heritage from East Prussia Cultural monument preservation Leadership Roles : Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board of MiQua, LVR Jewish Museum (2018–present) Member, Board of Trustees of Roman-Germanic Central Museum Mainz (2017–present) Chairman, KAFU – Commission for Archaeological Find Research (2008–present) Managing Director, German Archaeological Association (2011–present) His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological heritage, including studies on the Carolingian period, urban development in medieval Berlin, and the ethical challenges of Nazi-era artifact provenance. The museum under his leadership plays a central role in storing and disseminating archaeological finds from Berlin's territory, operating under Germany's "Große Schatzregal" (Great Treasures Law). He also contributes to public archaeology through television documentaries and educational programs.

• Ancient Anatolian History
• Ancient Greek and Roman History
• Ancient Anatolian Coins
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Hüseyin KÖKER is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he has served since 2020 after promotion from Assistant Professor (2016-2020). He concurrently holds an Assistant Professor position at Harran University since 2014, demonstrating dual institutional engagement in Anatolian archaeological research and education. His academic foundation includes a Licence in Classical Archaeology from Anadolu University (2001), an MA in History from Istanbul University (2007), and a PhD in History from Istanbul University (2013). Licence: Anadolu University, Classical Archaeology (2001) MA: Istanbul University, History (2007) PhD: Istanbul University, History (2013) KÖKER's research centers on Ancient Anatolian History, Greek and Roman historical periods, and specialized numismatic studies of Anatolian coinage systems. His work examines cultural interactions through coin hoards, city minting practices, and religious iconography across Pisidia, Pamphylia, and Central Anatolia. Fieldwork includes extensive surface surveys and excavation participation at sites like Aphrodisias, Sillyon, and Tripolis, revealing economic networks through numismatic evidence. His publication trajectory shows consistent focus on Anatolian numismatics, with 15+ recent articles analyzing coin hoards, mint attributions, and historical contexts. Key trends include Pisidian coin circulation patterns (2023-2025), technical studies of coin composition (2023), and reinterpretations of regional coin iconography (2024). International collaborations, particularly with the American Numismatic Society and Aphrodisias projects, demonstrate methodological integration of archaeological context with numismatic analysis. Research leadership includes national projects like the Isparta Province Surface Research (2019) and Süleyman Demirel University Cultural Heritage Inventory, plus international collaborations such as the Aphrodisias South Agora Pool Project (ongoing since 2013). His teaching portfolio spans graduate seminars on Numismatics of Pisidia, Roman History, and Archaeological Methods, reflecting his dual expertise in material culture analysis and historical interpretation.

Sherri Olsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval European social history
• Rural society
• Village government and society
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Sherri Olson is a Professor in the History Department at the University of Connecticut (UConn), specializing in Medieval European social history with a focus on rural society. She served as Co-Director of the Medieval Studies Program from 2009 to 2014 and as Undergraduate Director in the History Department during the same period. She has been actively involved in outreach, organizing the Annual Medieval Studies/Early College Experience Secondary Schools Outreach since 1998. Research Interests: Her scholarship delves into village government and society, popular culture, and the interactions between monks, nuns, and peasants from the 12th to 15th centuries. Her work provides nuanced insights into the daily lives, social structures, and cultural practices of medieval rural communities. Publications: Her research output includes monographs such as Daily Life in a Medieval Monastery (2013) and A Mute Gospel: The People and Culture of the Medieval English Common Fields (2009), alongside numerous scholarly articles and book chapters. These works collectively explore themes of monastic life, gender roles in villages, and the legal and social frameworks of medieval communities. Contact: She can be reached at sherri.olson@uconn.edu or visited at Wood Hall, Room 229, on the Storrs campus.

Ufuk Serinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Late Antique and Byzantine Archaeology
• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Early Christian Art and Architecture
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ufuk Serin is an academic at the Middle East Technical University (METU), serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture within the Faculty of Architecture. His expertise spans Late Antique and Byzantine Art, Architecture, Archaeology, and Topography, with a focus on Cultural Heritage Conservation. He holds a Ph.D. from the Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana and has conducted postdoctoral research at institutions including UCLA’s Cotsen Institute and the Max-Planck Art History Institute in Florence. Education: Ph.D. (Early Christian Art and Archaeology): PIAC M.ARCH. (Cultural Heritage Conservation): METU B.ARCH: METU Research Interests: Late Antique/Byzantine archaeology, Early Christian architecture, conservation of archaeological sites, and interpretation of material culture. His projects include the Archaeological Survey of the Gulf of Mandalya (Caria) and the Euromed Heritage III Project on Byzantine-Early Islamic relations. Awards: SAR Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011) Alexander S. Onassis Postdoctoral Grant (2010) FIAT International PhD Scholarship (1998–2000) Teaching: Courses include 'City in Late Antiquity and Byzantium', 'Historical Structural Systems', and 'Cultural Heritage Management'. He advises on conservation projects such as the Church of St. Clement in Ankara and the Byzantine settlement at Herakleia/Latmos. Labs/Teams: Leads METU’s Settlement Archaeology initiatives and collaborates with international teams on heritage preservation in Ankara and Caria.

Mihai-Bogdan Atanasiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Romanian History
• Genealogy
• Prosopography
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Mihai-Bogdan Atanasiu is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of History, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, and Director of the Department of Socio-Human Sciences, Institute for Interdisciplinary Research. He holds a Ph.D. in History (2012) and has led research projects funded by the Ministry of National Education (2008-2020). His research spans the political, social, and cultural history of Moldavia (17th-19th centuries), auxiliary sciences of history (genealogy, prosopography, heraldry), and historical source editing. He has published two monographs, edited source materials, and contributed to prestigious journals, including international collaborations. Doctor of History (2012) Postdoctoral Researcher (2014-2015) Director, Department of Socio-Human Sciences (2008-present) His academic work integrates prosopography, heraldry, and biographical analysis to study aristocratic elites, monastic networks, and cultural identity formation. Recent publications examine highwaymen in 19th-century Romanian principalities, cross-civilizational genealogical studies, and comparative analyses of power structures in France and Moldavia. He coordinates study volumes and serves on editorial boards of recognized journals. 2025: Highwaymen and social history in the Long Nineteenth Century 2024: Cross-civilizational genealogy and heraldry 2023: 18th-century Moldavian diptychs, coinage, and rulership propaganda Atanasiu earned the Nicolae Iorga Award (2017) from the Romanian Academy. His projects bridge archival research with interdisciplinary methodologies, focusing on elite social structures, monastic documentation, and transnational historical influences.

Anastasia Drandakiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Byzantine Archaeology
• Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Painting
• Material Culture Studies
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Anastasia Drandaki is an Associate Professor in Byzantine Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she specializes in Byzantine and Post-Byzantine painting and material culture. She has held this position since 2018, following many years as Curator of the Byzantine Collection at the Benaki Museum in Athens. As a 2013-2014 member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Byzantine material culture and icon studies. Drandaki was trained at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an archaeologist and art historian, earning both her BA and PhD there, and also attended intensive computing courses at the University of Westminster, London, where she designed a documentation system for the Benaki Museum Byzantine Collection. Her research focuses on Late Antique and Medieval Metalwork; Art and Material Culture in Late Antique and Medieval Mediterranean; the Art and Cult of Icons; Pilgrimage; the arts of Sinai; Science and Technology in Archaeology and Museums; and the History of Byzantine Collections. She has curated or co-curated acclaimed Byzantine exhibitions worldwide, including Pilgrimage to Sinai (2004), The Origins of El Greco (2009-2010), Heaven and Earth (2013-2015), and Routes of icons (2023). Her publications include the comprehensive monograph on Late Antique copperwares (2020) and the first study on a newly discovered early Palaiologan Epitaphios (2023). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Byzantine material culture across multiple dimensions, from technical analysis of artifacts to the cultural contexts of religious art production and circulation. Her work increasingly integrates scientific analysis with traditional art historical approaches, particularly evident in her studies of metalwork and icon technology. Drandaki serves as Head Researcher for the Benaki Museum in the EU-funded ERC RICONTRANS project (2019-present) on Visual Culture, Piety and Propaganda: Transfer and reception of Russian Religious Art in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. She is also a member of the Scientific Expert Panel of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC) and the APAC Labs in The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, and since 2021 has served as Vice-president in the Board of the Christian Archaeological Society, responsible for the publication of the Deltion journal. Based in office 406 at the University Campus in Athens, Drandaki continues to bridge museum practice with academic research, bringing her extensive curatorial experience to bear on her scholarly work and teaching in Byzantine archaeology and art history.

• Medieval History
• Celtic Studies
• Anglo-Saxon Studies
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Dr Aideen O'Leary is a Lecturer in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies at the University of Aberdeen, where she is also the Director of the Research Centre for Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies, Programme Co-ordinator, and Race Equality Champion for the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture. She holds a BA and MLitt from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, and has previously taught at University College Cork and the University of Notre Dame, USA. BA, Trinity College Dublin MLitt, Trinity College Dublin PhD, University of Cambridge Her research centers on the interactions between Celtic and Anglo-Saxon worlds and Latin literature, with a focus on medieval religious texts, apocrypha, and cultural perceptions. She explores topics such as the Irish apocryphal Acts of the Apostles, the figure of the Irish druid Mog Ruith, and foreign views of Ireland from antiquity to the 12th century. Her work bridges historical, linguistic, and literary approaches to early medieval Europe. The selected publications reflect a strong trend in hagiography, apocryphal literature, and the transmission of religious ideas across cultural boundaries. Her research often examines how Latin texts were adapted in Irish and Anglo-Saxon contexts, and how religious identities were constructed through narrative and satire. She also investigates the role of satire and stereotypes in shaping intercultural perceptions. Royal Society of Edinburgh Arts & Humanities Small Grant (2015–16) British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Grant (2015–17) Carnegie Trust Research Incentive Grant (2016–17) Principal’s Excellence Fund, University of Aberdeen Santander Mobility Award Dr O'Leary actively supervises PhD students and has secured multiple research grants for individual and collaborative projects. She has organized academic events such as the 'Subversions of Classical Learning' conference series and contributes to public engagement through festivals and lectures. She leads the MA in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and teaches courses on Old English, Modern Irish, and medieval cultural history. She is a key member of the Research Centre for Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and the Sir Herbert Grierson Centre for Textual Criticism and Comparative Literary History, and plays a leading role in promoting equality and diversity within her school.

Marianne Vedelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Archaeology
• Viking Age Archaeology
• Textile Archaeology
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Marianne Vedeler serves as a Professor at the Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, within the Department of Archaeology since 2015, where she manages the Medieval Collection and integrates academic research with heritage curation to advance understanding of Norway's material culture from the Iron Age through the Middle Ages. Her educational foundation includes a Dr. Art in Archaeology, though specific institutional details of her degrees remain unspecified in available documentation. This doctoral training underpins her methodological rigor in artifact analysis and historical interpretation. Vedeler's research centers on Medieval and Viking Age archaeology , particularly the language of form in material culture and the socio-cultural significance of textiles, clothing, and accessories across centuries. She pioneers investigations into food culture and collection management systems, revealing how everyday objects encoded identity, status, and cultural exchange in historical societies through meticulous stylistic and contextual analysis. Her extensive 2018-2024 publication record demonstrates an increasingly interdisciplinary trajectory, merging archaeological fieldwork with metabolomics, ancient DNA analysis, and digital imaging to reconstruct past lifeways. This work consistently focuses on Norwegian contexts—especially medieval Oslo—exploring textile production networks, dietary shifts, and trade routes while developing innovative techniques for analyzing fragmentary evidence like food residues and degraded textiles. No specific scientific awards are documented in current sources, though her contributions are evidenced through leadership in major research initiatives and high-impact publications. Vedeler's scholarly impact extends through projects including TexRec (Virtual Reconstruction of Oseberg textiles) and FOODIMPACT (medieval urban food systems), supported by collaborative funding that enables cross-institutional teams to investigate cultural heritage through scientific and digital methodologies. She actively contributes to the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) and Cloth Cultures in and Beyond the Viking Age research group, fostering international dialogue on Scandinavian material culture while leveraging the Museum of Cultural History's collections for cutting-edge research and public engagement.

Pia Brancaccioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Buddhist Art
• South Asian Visual Cultures
• Gandharan Art and Archaeology
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Pia Brancaccio is Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, where she teaches courses in the arts of South Asia and is responsible for the Asian Art Curriculum. She has established herself as a leading scholar in South Asian art history with particular expertise in Buddhist cave architecture and Gandharan art. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA from Istituto Universitario Orientale in Napoli, Italy. Prior to joining Drexel University, she held research positions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles, and served as a Whitney Fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Professor Brancaccio's research focuses on early Buddhist art and cross-cultural exchange in South Asia with regional emphasis on ancient Gandhara (Pakistan) and the Deccan Plateau (India). She has published extensively on Buddhist caves in Western Deccan, including her monograph The Buddhist Caves at Aurangabad (2010) and edited volume Living Rock (2013). Her recent work has expanded to ancient Sri Lanka and Indian Ocean exchange networks, reflecting her growing interest in transnational Buddhist connections. She has been a longstanding collaborator with the ISMEO-Italian Archaeological Mission in Pakistan, contributing significantly to our understanding of Gandharan Buddhism through co-edited works like Gandharan Buddhism: Art, Archaeology (2006). Analysis of her recent publications (2014-2020) reveals consistent scholarly engagement with rock-cut architecture across South Asia, particularly examining the connections between Buddhist sites in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to transnational networks, examining how Buddhist art and practice traveled along both the Silk Road and alternative trade routes. A distinctive feature of her scholarship is the integration of archaeological evidence with art historical analysis to reconstruct religious practices and cultural exchanges. Professor Brancaccio serves on editorial boards of academic journals based in Europe and Asia and is frequently invited as a speaker, panelist, and collaborator by institutions globally. Her research has been supported by numerous national and international grants, reflecting the significance of her fieldwork conducted extensively across South Asia. She maintains active collaborations with international archaeological missions, particularly in Pakistan, and has contributed to major museum collections through her cataloging and interpretive work.

Linda Zampol D'Ortiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Religious History
• Early Modern Japanese Christianity
• Jesuit Missions in Asia
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Linda Zampol D'Ortia is a Researcher at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work focuses on early modern Jesuit missions in Japan and Asia, particularly examining religious conversion, emotions, martyrdom, salvation, and intercultural encounters between Christianity and Asian religions. She earned her PhD in Religious Studies and History from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2017, with a dissertation titled “The Cape of the Devil: Salvation in the Japanese Jesuit Mission Under Francisco Cabral (1570-1579)”. She also holds a Master's Degree in Religious Studies (Asia) from the University of Padua and Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2010), and a Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Japan) from Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2007). Her research centers on the emotional, sensory, and theological dimensions of early modern Catholic missions in Japan. Key themes include Jesuit identity formation, martyrdom practices, gender and religion, religious garments, and the cultural negotiation of Christian doctrines in Japanese contexts. She employs interdisciplinary methods drawing from religious history, gender studies, emotion theory, and material culture analysis. Her recent publications span journal articles, book chapters, and monographs, with a clear chronological and thematic focus on Jesuit missions in Japan from the 16th to 17th centuries. The articles reflect a strong engagement with emotions as practice, salvation theology, missionary failure, and the sensory aspects of evangelization. She frequently analyzes primary sources from Jesuit missionaries, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural religious encounters. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2021–present) Vittorio Branca Scholarship (2019) Visiting Research Fellowship at Käte Hamburger Kolleg, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2018) Harold S. Williams Fellowship, National Library of Australia (2018) Research Assistant, CHAM – Centre for the Humanities, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015) She has taught courses such as "History of Philosophy and Religions of Ancient Japan" at Ca'Foscari University and served as a lecturer and tutor in theology and religion at the University of Otago. Her academic service includes invited presentations at international conferences on lived religion, missionary sources, and Jesuit distinctiveness. While no formal lab or research team is named, she has collaborated on major research projects, including "Interactions Between Rivals: The Christian Mission and Buddhist Sects in Japan" and her current Marie Curie project on emotions in Jesuit missions.

Nathan Alling Longمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Queer Theory
• LGBTQ+ Studies
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Nathan Alling Long is a Professor at Stockton University in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department, where he teaches creative writing and literature. His academic journey includes a BA in Literature from the University of Maryland, an MA from Carnegie Mellon University, and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was the university’s first Truman Capote Literary Scholar. Education: University of Maryland (BA), Carnegie Mellon (MA), Virginia Commonwealth University (MFA) Institutions: Stockton University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Richmond, Virginia Union University Research and creative interests span Queer Theory , Flash Fiction , Speculative Fiction , and Creative Nonfiction . His work often explores LGBTQ+ identity , existential themes , and intersectional social commentary , blending minimalist prose with profound emotional and philosophical depth. Publications include the award-winning essay collection AS IS (2025), the flash fiction collection The Origin of Doubt (2018, Lambda Literary Finalist), and over 100 short stories and essays in journals such as Glimmer Train , Tin House , and The Sun . His stories have been recognized in Best MicroFiction 2020 and Best Small Fiction 2023 . Scientific and Literary Awards 2024 C&R Press Creative Nonfiction Award 2019 Lambda Literary Finalist 2021 Love Reading Short Fiction Award Pushcart Prize Nominations (4) Grants and Fellowships include a Virginia Commission of the Arts Grant (2021), a Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2020), and scholarships to Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers Conferences. His 2025 collection AS IS addresses immutable aspects of queer life and writing. Personal Background features a childhood in rural Maryland, a decade as a Buddhist retreat cook in Oregon, and a life marked by transcontinental biking, Himalayan hiking, and Thai monastery studies. He resides in Philadelphia’s Germantown with his dog Elio, following the passing of his previous dog Gracie in 2011.

Maria Jose Vilar Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary History
• Spanish History
• Diplomatic History
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Maria Jose Vilar Garcia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern, Contemporary and American History at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Murcia (2003) with a dissertation on the administrative and social transformations in Murcia during Spain's early liberalism (1810-1837). Her research focuses on 19th-century Spanish history, particularly diplomatic relations, monastic institutions, and political reforms. She is part of the 'America and Spain, Yesterday and Today' research group and has published widely on topics including Spanish-Moroccan diplomacy, royal exiles, and church-state dynamics. Key research areas include the political and social history of 19th-century Spain, with special attention to diplomatic missions (e.g., Francisco Merry y Colom's 1863 Moroccan journey), monastic secularization processes in Murcia's Santa Clara monastery, and the historical memory of Queen Isabel II's exile. Her work bridges archival research with historiographical analysis, emphasizing primary sources like travel diaries and government records. Recent publications explore themes such as the early Palestinian statehood (1948-1973), the role of liberal press in shaping political narratives, and the financial constraints impacting Spain's diplomatic corps during the transition to liberalism. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates gender studies (e.g., women's roles in monastic economies) and transnational perspectives (e.g., Spain's relationships with North African and European powers). Her academic contributions include editing historical documents, such as the diary of Francisco Merry y Colom's Moroccan mission and the catalog of Cardinal Luis Belluga's Roman library. These projects highlight her focus on recovering marginalized historical narratives and preserving cultural heritage.

• History of the East and West Frankish Empire
• Women's and gender history
• History of power and domination
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Luise Margarete Jansen is a doctoral researcher and Research Associate at the Department of Medieval History within the Institute of History at the University of Bonn. Since 2020, she has been pursuing her doctoral project on female rulership in East and West Frankish historiography, and since 2022 has served as Research Associate in the DFG project 'Pillars of Royal Rule. Queens and Intermediate Powers in the East Frankish-German Empire (9th to the beginning of the 12th century)'. As of 2024, she holds the position of Managing Director of the Bonn Center for Premodern Orders and their Forms of Communication: Power and Domination. Her research focuses on the History of the East and West Frankish Empire in the Early and High Middle Ages, Women's and gender history, the History of power and domination, Medieval Art History, and Writing and book culture of the Middle Ages. Her doctoral project examines 'Regina cum fidelibus suis. Representation and Function of the Female Ruler in East and West Frankish Historiography of the Early 10th to Early 12th Centuries,' building on her award-winning master's thesis about Gerberga of West Franconia. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on female political agency within medieval power structures, particularly examining communication strategies of queens, the role of female rulers during transitions of power, and the relationship between queens and intermediate powers in the Frankish empire. Her work combines textual analysis with material culture studies, as evidenced by her review of the Cologne Empress Gospel Book and her encyclopedia entries on book materials. Prix de la République Française for her master's thesis (2021) Mentee in the MeTra Mentoring and Training Program of the University of Bonn (since 2025) Her academic trajectory shows steady progression from student assistant roles at various institutions to her current research leadership positions. She has served as a student and research assistant at the Chair of Medieval History and the DFG Collaborative Research Centre 1167, as assistant to the German Rectors' Conference, and in various internship positions at cultural institutions including the Zoological Research Museum Koenig Bonn and the Institute for Contemporary History Berlin.