جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jadranka Prolovićمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Late Antiquity
• Early Christianity
• Byzantine Art History
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Jadranka Prolović is a Lecturer at the Institute of Art History within the University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies. She has been teaching Byzantine art history since 1993 and maintains an active research profile focused on Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean monuments. Her institutional affiliations include ongoing projects with the Austrian Academy of Sciences and Serbian academic institutions. Education: Habilitation (2004) from University of Vienna on the Mandylion iconography Doctorate (1990) from University of Vienna on the Church of St. Andrew at Treska Postgraduate studies in Byzantine art at University of Belgrade (1982-1986) Diploma in Art History from University of Belgrade (1974-1982) Research Focus: Prolović specializes in Late Antique to post-Byzantine visual culture with expertise in fresco cycles, manuscript illumination, and sacred architecture. Her work documents monuments across the Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, and Russia, emphasizing iconographic analysis and historical context. Current book projects include studies on Serbian manuscript illumination and Byzantine mosaic icons. Publication Trends: Prolović's 15 most recent works (1986-2016) demonstrate consistent focus on Serbian and Byzantine artistic traditions. Dominant themes include monastery art programs, manuscript studies, and comparative analyses of Christian iconography. Her publications feature extensive archival research with particular attention to understudied Balkan monuments. Grants and Projects: FWF research on Resava monastery fortress (1990-1996) Cataloging of Krka Monastery manuscripts (2003-2004) Serbian Academy of Sciences projects on donor inscriptions (1979-1987) Watermark documentation of Slavic manuscripts in Austrian collections (1980-present)

• Medieval History
• Diplomatics
• Medieval Diplomacy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Mgr. Přemysl Bar, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archives within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His office is located in building B1/B1.114 at Arna Nováka 1, 602 00 Brno, where he conducts research and teaching in medieval historical disciplines. With over 120 publications spanning from 2003 to 2025, Bar has established himself as a significant contributor to Central European medieval studies. Bar's research interests focus on medieval diplomatics, book history, and political relations in Central and Eastern Europe . His work particularly examines the intersection of religious conflicts and political diplomacy during the late Middle Ages, with special attention to the Hussite Wars, Teutonic Knights, and Polish-Lithuanian relations. He has developed expertise in codicology and paleography, especially regarding medieval manuscripts from Moravia. His recent projects demonstrate a growing interest in the material culture of medieval books, culminating in the comprehensive "Power of Ink" exhibition and publication series on medieval book culture in Moravia. Bar's publication trends reveal a sophisticated evolution from traditional diplomatic history toward interdisciplinary approaches combining legal history, book studies, and material culture analysis. While maintaining his core focus on medieval diplomacy and political relations, he has increasingly incorporated book history methodologies, particularly evident in his recent work on church libraries and monastic book production in medieval Moravia. His scholarship consistently bridges Czech, Polish, and German academic traditions, offering nuanced perspectives on Central European medieval history. As a supervisor, Bar currently guides doctoral research on "Medieval manuscripts of Queen Eliška Rejčka from the point of view of codicology, paleography and book history" . His editorial work includes significant contributions to thematic collections and professional books, most notably co-editing the comprehensive "Power of Ink" project that encompasses both academic publications and public exhibitions. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authored works with colleagues like Stanislav Bárta, Lenka Šmídová Malárová, and Lukáš Führer. Bar's institutional work extends beyond individual scholarship to include organizing academic workshops, serving on editorial boards, and curating the "Power of Ink" exhibition at Masaryk University. His research team includes specialists in various aspects of medieval book culture, ranging from codicologists and paleographers to art historians and conservators, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his current research focus.

Scott G. Bruceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Monasticism
• Hagiography
• Afterlife Concepts
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Scott G. Bruce is Professor of History at Fordham University and Editor of Traditio: Studies in Ancient and Medieval History, Thought, and Religion. His research examines medieval religious culture, monastic traditions, and concepts of the afterlife from late antiquity to the central Middle Ages. Bruce's scholarship focuses on Cluniac monasticism, hagiography, and the medieval reception of classical/patristic traditions. His recent work explores the vitality of the dead in medieval societies, including ghost stories, visions of hell, and evolving concepts of the afterlife. As editor, Bruce has compiled influential anthologies including The Penguin Book of Hell (2018), The Penguin Book of the Undead (2016), and The Penguin Book of Demons (2024). These collections trace cultural conceptions of supernatural phenomena across three millennia of Western thought. Bruce has held visiting positions including Edwin C. and Elizabeth A. Whitehead Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study (2024-25). His current research investigates the Latin reception of Greek patristic literature in medieval monasteries.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Anthropology of Religion
• Geological Temporality
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Dr Richard Irvine is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews, within the School of Philosophical and Anthropological Studies. His research bridges environmental anthropology and the anthropology of religion, focusing on geological temporality, environmental risk perception, and monastic practices. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2011) and has conducted fieldwork in the UK and Mongolia. Irvine chairs a sub-honours curriculum review and teaches modules including Anthropology of Catastrophe and Research Methods . His work explores how human temporalities intersect with Earth’s deep time, as detailed in his book An Anthropology of Deep Time (2020). He also investigates contemporary secular and religious phenomena, including monastic responses to lockdown and the cultural memory of pilgrimage sites like Our Lady of Ipswich. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2011) Research interests include the disjunction between human timescales and geological processes, the role of religious practice in secular contexts, and environmental communication through literature and music. His fieldwork in Mongolian communities and East Anglian fenlands highlights ecological and cultural adaptations to environmental change. Irvine’s recent publications address topics like climate change perception in children, the anthropology of boredom during lockdown, and the social life of inexpressible spiritual experiences in Benedictine monasteries. His advising includes PhD candidates Bimbo Omopo and Sharonne Specker. Grants and research projects have explored energy transitions, peatland ecosystems, and the intersection of art with environmental anthropology. Irvine is affiliated with the university’s environmental humanities initiatives and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on the Anthropocene.

Ariana Makiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bhutan and Himalayan Studies
• Material Culture
• Iconography
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Ariana Maki is the Associate Director of the UVA Tibet Center and Bhutan Initiative, serving as an instructor in the Departments of Art History and Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. She holds a PhD from Ohio State University and has previously taught at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on Bhutanese art, material culture, and digital humanities, emphasizing the intersections of art, text, and ritual in Buddhist practices. She leads initiatives supporting Himalayan communities in cultural heritage preservation, including the Bhutan Cultural Library and the Life of the Buddha digital humanities project. Awards include two Fulbright U.S. Scholarships (2019–20 and 2024–25), an NEH-Mellon Fellowship, and grants from the Khyentse Foundation and Arcadia Fund. Her teaching spans Asian art history, and she collaborates on projects like the Ronald M. Bernier Archive and the Takten Puntsokling monastery study. She is dedicated to open-access resources and capacity-building for Himalayan communities.

Susan Sheridanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biological Anthropology
• Paleosteology
• Trace Element Analysis
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Susan Sheridan is an Associate Professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on ancient diet, disease, and occupational stress, with particular attention to childhood health and female reproductive status. She is a lead researcher on the Dead Sea Plain Project, investigating life and death in early walled cities in Jordan, and has analyzed over 15,000 skeletal remains using biocultural anthropology. Her work integrates natural and archaeological evidence to understand past societies. She has conducted fieldwork in Jordan, Israel, Sudan, and the American Southwest, including studies at Qumran, Tel Dothan, and the St. Stephen’s Monastery in Jerusalem. Sheridan’s research on Byzantine monks and Nubian populations highlights the interplay between cultural practices and biological adaptations. She has pioneered methods for analyzing commingled skeletal remains and has collaborated with students on projects like the St. Stephen’s skeletal collection. Education: B.A., University of Maryland (1984); M.A., University of Maryland (1986); Ph.D., University of Colorado (1992) Key Projects: Dead Sea Plain Project (Jordan), St. Stephen’s Monastery skeletal analysis, Nubian population studies Methodologies: Isotope analysis, trace element studies, skeletal trauma analysis Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining stable isotope data with archaeological records to explore topics like diet, migration, and social stratification. Recent studies focus on repetitive motion disorders in monastic populations and the biocultural implications of early urbanization. Sheridan has addressed underrepresentation in bioanthropology and advocates for inclusive research practices. Her work on Byzantine monks reveals insights into monastic lifestyles through skeletal markers of kneeling, kneeling-related pathologies, and dietary practices. She has also examined interpersonal violence in Early Bronze Age communities and the health impacts of urbanization. Her findings have advanced understanding of how cultural practices shape biological outcomes.

Ruth Salterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medieval Healthcare
• Lived Religion
• Saint Cults
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Ruth Salter is a Lecturer in History at the University of Reading, serving as Admissions Tutor and School Director of Recruitment in Humanities. Her research focuses on high medieval healthcare, lived religion, and miraculous cures, primarily through analysis of posthumous miracle collections. She supervises PhD projects on topics like Cistercian monasteries and St Christopher’s cult. Salter teaches modules on medieval medicine, women’s history, and historiography at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active in research, Salter leads the AHRC-funded MeRit project (Medieval Ritual Landscape) exploring medieval England’s material culture of religion (1100–1600), collaborating with the British Museum. She co-organizes the ‘Maladies, Miracles and Medicine’ conference series and contributes to the Centre for Health Humanities and Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies. Her publications analyze medieval pilgrimage, childhood health, and saint cults, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to religious and medical practices. Salter’s work bridges textual and archaeological evidence, highlighting everyday religious practices and their societal impacts.

Anne Beffelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Justice in Art
• Public Art
• Community-Based Art
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Anne Beffel is a Professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University, part of the College of Sciences and Arts. Her artistic and academic work is centered on social justice, empathy, and inclusiveness, realized through public and community-engaged art projects across diverse environments. BFA, University of Michigan MA, University of Iowa MFA, University of Iowa Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Studio Program, New York City Her research interests focus on the intersection of art and social transformation. She explores how contemplative and participatory practices can foster inclusiveness and critical reflection. Her projects often take place in non-traditional spaces such as hospitals, monasteries, financial districts, and environmental remediation sites, emphasizing dialogue and community engagement. Anne Beffel's artistic practice reflects a deep commitment to ethical and humanistic values in art. While no formal publications are listed, her work spans public installations and video art, often rooted in site-specific and socially responsive contexts, demonstrating a consistent engagement with themes of justice, memory, and collective experience. She has not been mentioned to have received specific scientific awards or honors in the provided text. There is no information available regarding student advising, grants, or leadership in research labs or teams. Her professional activity appears centered on artistic creation, teaching, and public engagement through her role at Michigan Technological University.

Federica SANTAGATIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Museology
• Art Criticism
• Cultural Heritage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Federica SANTAGATI is an Associate Professor of Museology and Art and Restoration Criticism (SSD ARTE-01/D) at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She has also taught at other Italian institutions including the University of Mediterranean Studies of Reggio Calabria and the University of Enna “Kore.” Her academic work is deeply integrated with institutional leadership, particularly as the scientific director of the Museum of the Factory of the Benedictine Monastery, part of the University of Catania’s Museum System. Her research interests focus on museology, cultural heritage, museum education, and accessibility. She is particularly interested in best practices for museum management, inclusive design for people with disabilities, and the role of university museums in promoting local cultural heritage. She has organized international conferences under ICOM and MINOM frameworks and is an active member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Committee on University Museums and Collections, the European Academic Heritage Network, and ICOM Italy’s thematic commission on Museum Personnel, Training, and Updating. Federica Santagati has published extensively on museological theory, the history of collecting, 19th–20th century exhibition practices, and the interpretation of university museums by ANVUR. Her recent work emphasizes community engagement, local identity, and interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage, including collaborations with library and archive sciences. She designed a section on the history of language for Città della Scienza, integrating cultural content into a scientific-technological context. She supervises numerous theses on diverse topics such as museum decolonization, digital communication during the pandemic, accessibility, and historical sites like the Nelson Castle and the Benedictine Monastery museum project. She emphasizes rigorous academic standards, requiring students to follow detailed guidelines and maintain regular contact via email. Scientific Director, Museum of the Factory of the Benedictine Monastery Member, ICOM Committee on University Museums and Collections Member, European Academic Heritage Network Member, ICOM Italy Commission on Museum Personnel, Training, and Updating She has led advanced training courses on local cultural heritage at the University of Catania’s Advanced School, involving public administrators and interdisciplinary teams. Current research includes a museological re-evaluation of Admiral Horatio Nelson’s home in Bronte and the Historical Museum of the Carabinieri in Rome.

Albrecht Diemمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Monastic Rules
• Techniques of Discipline
• Asceticism
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Albrecht Diem is an Associate Professor in the History department at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs , specializing in Late Antiquity, Early Middle Ages, Hagiography, Monasticism, Medieval Sexualities, and Medieval Manuscript Studies. His affiliations include LGBTQ Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, and the Religion department. Education: Ph.D. (University of Utrecht), Post-Graduate Licentiate (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies), M.A. (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf) Research: Focuses on monastic rules, techniques of discipline, queer sexualities, Merovingian/Carolingian history, and editing monastic norms Teaching: Courses include Queering the Middle Ages , Death in the Middle Ages , and The Early Middle Ages Service: University Senate member, Faculty Council participant, NEH grant reviewer, and founder of the Network for the Study of Late Antique and Early Medieval Monasticism His recent publications analyze Carolingian monastic reform, queer spaces in medieval monasteries, and emotional discipline in early monastic rules. He explores how monastic communities navigated theological challenges, power structures, and social dynamics through normative texts and historical narratives. Key projects include the Hildemar Project (2024) for monastic rule analysis and digital manuscript collections. His work challenges traditional narratives about monastic development through interdisciplinary approaches combining theology, archaeology, and emotion studies.

KAKLAMANOS DIMOSTHENISمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Byzantine Hagiology
• Post-Byzantine Hymnography
• Manuscript Studies
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KAKLAMANOS DIMOSTHENIS is an Associate Professor at the School of Theology within the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , specializing in the Department of Social Theology and Christian Culture . His academic work focuses on Hagiology-Hymnology , with a particular emphasis on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine traditions. Office: 410 (4th floor of the School of Theology) Email: dkaklama@past.auth.gr Working Hours: Wednesday 11:00-12:00 and Thursday 13:00-14:00 His research spans several key areas: Byzantine Hagiology : Analysis of saints' lives and veneration practices. Post-Byzantine Hymnography : Study of liturgical hymns and their evolution. Manuscript Studies : Cataloguing and paleographic analysis of historical texts. Mount Athos Traditions : Reception and dissemination of hagiological texts in this monastic region. His recent publications highlight trends in: Critical editions of unpublished hymnographic texts. Manuscript cataloguing and provenance studies. Analysis of liturgical traditions and their theological implications.

Irene Holzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• Medieval Music
• Renaissance Music
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Irene Holzer is a Professor of Musicology at the Institute of Musicology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), with affiliations spanning interdisciplinary projects and academic networks. Her roles include membership in the Faculty Council of Faculty 09, mentorship in LMU's mentoring program, and serving as Principal Investigator for the international DFG-funded WEAVE project E-LAUTE , focusing on digital lute tablature editions. She also leads the International Doctoral Program Philology: Practices of Premodern Cultures under the Elite Network Bavaria, and participates in the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ZMR) and the DFG network Religion in the Plural . Research Interests: Holzer's work bridges medieval and Renaissance musicology with digital humanities, emphasizing liturgical practices (mass, office, Visitatio Sepulchri ), music notation as a cultural artifact, and the intersection of music and religious identity. Her studies on Anton Diabelli explore provincialism in 19th-century music publishing, while recent projects address digital music editions and interdisciplinary approaches to premodern cultural practices. Project Leadership: As Principal Investigator in the E-LAUTE project (2023-2026), she pioneers linked open data methodologies for analyzing lute tablatures (1450-1550). She also contributes to digital music education via the vhb platform, integrating Sibelius software into musicological pedagogy. Academic Contributions: Her publications span monographs on Salzburg liturgical offices, editorial collaborations on music theory journals, and chapters examining medieval liturgy, Renaissance notation, and 1970s music historiography. Articles highlight trends in liturgical drama analysis, digital humanities, and the cultural semantics of music. Networks: Holzer serves on advisory boards for the Medievalists Association , the journal MusikTheorie , and the Church Music Section of the Society for Music Research (GfM). She previously led the microfilm archive at the University of Basel and collaborated on dance criticism archives.

José Antonio Calvo Gomezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Monastic History
• Religious History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor José Antonio Calvo Gomez is a faculty member at the Faculty of Humanities and Education of the Catholic University of Ávila, where he conducts research with the TEHIPACD (Territory, History and Digital Cultural Heritage) Group. He holds dual doctorates from the University of Salamanca (2008) and the Pontifical University of Salamanca (2014), with extensive expertise in medieval history, particularly focused on religious institutions in the Ávila region of Spain. His academic background includes three licenciaturas (equivalent to bachelor's degrees) in Ecclesiastical Studies, Theology from the Pontifical University, and Geography and History from the University of Salamanca, all completed with highest honors. Beyond his university position, he serves as Academic Director of the European Institute of International Studies in Stockholm and has a multifaceted career as a priest, cultural promoter of the Alto Alberche region, and former director of an important college. Professor Calvo Gomez's research primarily focuses on medieval religious history, particularly the history of monastic and canonical institutions in the Ávila region. His work examines the development of religious communities, their relationship with local populations, and their impact on the cultural and physical landscape of central Spain. He has made significant contributions to understanding the Regular Canons of St. Augustine in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly through his extensive archival research on the Burgohondo Monastery. Doctorate in History, University of Salamanca (2008) PhD, Pontifical University of Salamanca (2014) Licenciatura in Ecclesiastical Studies and Theology, Pontifical University Licenciatura in Geography and History, University of Salamanca His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of religious institutions and regional history across multiple historical periods. His research spans from pre-Roman Celtic heritage through medieval monastic foundations to 20th century religious history, often incorporating multidisciplinary approaches that combine historical analysis with archaeological evidence and cultural studies to provide comprehensive understandings of religious communities and their societal impact. Professor Calvo Gomez has participated in multiple Ministry of Education research projects, coordinated academic conferences, and served on Spanish delegations of college directors abroad. His extensive publication record includes numerous books, edited volumes, and scientific journal articles focusing on medieval religious history, Castilian history, and cultural heritage.

• Medieval Art and Architecture
• Sacred Space
• Funerary Sculpture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elisabetta Scirocco is a researcher at the Bibliotheca Hertziana—Max Planck Institute for Art History , affiliated with the department directed by Prof. Tanja Michalsky since 2015. She holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Naples Federico II (2010) and has held academic positions at the Kunstgeschichtes Institut in Florence (2010–2015) and the University of Naples (2013–2014). Her research focuses on medieval and early modern art and architecture in Central and Southern Italy, with emphases on sacred spaces, funerary sculpture, and the impact of natural disasters on cultural heritage. Education : PhD in Art History, University of Naples Federico II, 2010 Studies in Italian Philology and Art History, University of Naples Federico II Research Interests : Medieval Art and Architecture in Southern Italy Concepts of Sacred Space in Western Christianity Funerary Sculpture and Epigraphy Cultural Heritage Preservation and Post-Disaster Studies Applications of Digital Art History Key Projects : "Concepts and Practices of Sacred Space in Medieval South Italy" "Naples and Natural Disasters: An Art Historical Disaster Research" Co-editor of Visualizing Complexities (2023) and From Words to Space (2023) Collaborations : Grants from PRIN , DFG , and EU H2020 programs Contributions to interdisciplinary projects on medieval liturgical furnishings and disaster-affected cultural heritage Labs/Teams : Active in the Michalsky Department and international collaborations on digital modeling and textual analysis.

Denis Byrneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heritage Studies
• Migration Heritage
• Queer Cultures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Denis Byrne is a Professor at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Australian National University. His research focuses on heritage studies, migration, queer cultures, and the Anthropocene, emphasizing transnational perspectives and challenging Eurocentric approaches to heritage practice. Byrne’s work explores topics such as migrant-built heritage corridors, queer heritage, coastal reclamations, and the intersection of popular religion with conservation efforts in Asia. Key projects include the China-Australia Heritage Corridor and heritage-making among recent migrants in Parramatta. His publications include books like Counterheritage and The Heritage Corridor , which advocate for transnational and culturally inclusive heritage frameworks. Byrne has contributed to debates on environmental humanities, the material agency of heritage objects, and the decolonization of heritage practices. His research spans disciplines such as archaeology, sociology, and cultural studies, addressing contemporary issues like climate change impacts on coastal regions and the legacy of colonial migration patterns. Byrne’s work bridges academic theory with practical heritage conservation, emphasizing the importance of local narratives and affective connections to place.