جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Richard Greenfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Byzantine popular religion
• Byzantine hagiography
• Byzantine monasticism
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Richard Greenfield is a Professor of History at Queen's University (Kingston, Canada), holding a cross-appointment in Classics. His research focuses on Byzantine popular religion, with specializations in hagiography, monasticism, and magical practices across 1,000 years of Byzantine history. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of London (1985) and has held academic roles since 1988, including Department Chair (2003-2009) and union leadership. His editorial work co-edits Harvard University Press' Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library Greek series. Current projects include studies of medieval Greek medical-magical manuscripts and Crusader-Byzantine interactions. Education: B.A. Theology, King's College London Ph.D. Byzantine Studies, University of London (1985) Research Interests: Byzantine demonology and sorcery Monastic hagiography (10th-15th centuries) Medieval Greek religious landscape Crusader-Byzantine cultural exchanges Material culture of magical practices Professional Service: Secretary/Treasurer, Canadian Committee of Byzantinists Past President, Queen’s University Faculty Association Teaching: Byzantine Civilization Crusades History Medieval Greek History

• Gǝʿǝz Philology
• Ethiopian manuscript culture
• Hagiography
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Dr Hagos Abrha Abay is an Assistant Professor of Gǝʿǝz Philology at the University of Hamburg and founder of the St. Yared Center for Ethiopian Philology and Manuscript Studies. Holding a PhD from Addis Ababa University (2014), he specialises in the critical edition, cataloguing, and cultural analysis of Ethiopian Christian manuscripts, particularly hagiographic and non-codex forms that mediate between oral and written traditions. Research Interests: His work bridges philology, anthropology, and heritage science, focusing on non-codex Gǝʿǝz manuscripts, healing practices embedded in manuscript culture, and the global networks of Ethiopian Christianity. He explores how unconventional manuscript formats—scrolls, amulets, and ritual objects—function within community life and archival memory. Publications & Trends: Across his eight recent articles he combines meticulous textual criticism with ethnographic attention to manuscript use, revealing how Ethiopian communities produce, conserve, and repurpose written artefacts for devotion, therapy, and identity negotiation. Awards & Grants: He held the prestigious Petra Kappert Fellowship at CSMC (2019–2022) and leads digitisation campaigns in Tǝgray monasteries. Outreach & Leadership: Beyond academia he chairs the Wejjerat Development Association and curates the “Mahilete Gumaye” cultural preservation initiative, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding endangered heritage through poetry and community engagement.

• Medieval French Literature
• Translation Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Emma Campbell is an Assistant Professor of French Literature at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, George Washington University. Her research focuses on medieval French textual traditions, examining intersections between medieval culture and modern critical theories such as feminist, queer, and postcolonial studies. She explores how medieval texts challenge gender, sexual, and social norms, particularly through hagiography, bestiaries, and translation studies. Her work has been supported by grants from the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Her research interests include medieval French literature (pre-14th century), translation studies, gender/sexuality studies, and animal studies. She has authored books like Reinventing Babel in Medieval French (2023) and Medieval Saints’ Lives (2008), and co-edited volumes such as Rethinking Medieval Translation (2012) and Troubled Vision (2004). Her current project, A Moral Ecology of Creation , investigates medieval bestiaries’ relevance to contemporary gender and sex studies. Her publications analyze how medieval texts engage with translation’s limitations, gender fluidity, and animal-human boundaries. Recent work emphasizes the ethical and theoretical implications of medieval translation practices, linking them to modern debates about cultural difference and power. Campbell teaches courses on medieval French literature, gender studies in medieval texts, and the intersection of nature and human embodiment. She has received grants supporting her research into medieval textual traditions and their modern resonances, including AHRC funding for her work on translation untranslatability.

• Urban History
• Medieval History
• Early Modern History
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Matthew Davies serves as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London, and holds the title of Professor of Urban History. His academic career includes roles as Pro-Dean at the School of Advanced Study (2012-16) and Director of the Centre for Metropolitan History (pre-2012). He holds a BA (1990) and DPhil (1994) from the University of Oxford, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA, 2018). Research focuses on medieval and early modern urban history, particularly London's economic structures, governance, and digital heritage mapping. Major projects include the Heritage Lottery-funded 'Layers of London' (2016–present), digitizing historical maps with crowd-sourced content, and the 'Records of London's Livery Companies Online' (ROLLCO). His work integrates GIS technologies to analyze urban development, as seen in projects like 'Locating London's Past' (JISC). Notable publications include *London and Middlesex Hearth Tax of 1666* (2014) and edited volumes on guild histories. Awards include Fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and Society of Antiquaries, alongside visiting roles at prestigious institutions like the Folger Library and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität. Supervision expertise spans late medieval and early modern topics, particularly London's mercantile communities. He has overseen doctoral research such as Xu Yang's thesis on early modern London merchants (2022). Active in academic governance, he chairs the Isobel Thornley Fund Committee and advises the Museum of London's academic programs. Current initiatives emphasize public engagement through digital platforms, with ongoing collaborations involving museums, archives, and community groups to democratize historical access. His research bridges archival scholarship with modern digital methodologies, creating accessible resources for both scholars and the general public.

Holly James-Maddocksمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medieval Literature
• Palaeography
• Manuscript Illumination
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Holly James-Maddocks is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval Literature and Palaeography at the University of York's Department of English and Related Literature since 2018. She holds a PhD from York (2013) and has held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at St Louis University (2015-2016), the Society for Renaissance Studies (2014-2015), and visiting research fellowships at Harvard and Yale libraries. Her research focuses on manuscript illumination, early print culture, and the intersections between visual and textual scholarship in late medieval England. Key research topics include the professional networks of medieval illuminators, the material production of Chaucerian manuscripts, and the adaptation of manuscript craftsmanship in early printed books. She has curated extensive datasets on 3,000 illuminated English manuscripts (1380–1520) to explore socio-geographical dimensions of literary production. Recent work examines how manuscript illuminators operated within 15th-century book-trade systems. Her Leverhulme-funded project 'The Illuminators of the Middle English Poetic Tradition' identified professional artists bridging vernacular and Latin manuscript traditions. Award-winning publications include collaborative catalogues and edited volumes on scribal cultures. Teaching spans medieval literature surveys and palaeography workshops at York, Birmingham, and St Louis universities. Major grants include support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Paul Mellon Centre, and Leverhulme Trust. Professional activities include public lectures like 'Designing English: The Illuminator's Craft' (2018) and collaborative editorial projects in medieval studies.

Liam Chambersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Irish History
• Early Modern Europe
• Catholicism
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Dr. Liam Chambers is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Ireland. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD from Maynooth University, specializing in Irish and European history with a focus on migration, Catholicism, and early modern intellectual networks. His research emphasizes Irish diasporic communities in France, particularly the Irish Colleges in Paris, and the role of Catholicism in shaping Irish identity across centuries. Key research interests include Irish migration patterns to Europe, the socio-religious dynamics of early modern Catholic communities, and the interplay between political movements and religious institutions. He has published extensively on topics such as the 1798 and 1803 rebellions, the intellectual legacy of figures like Michael Moore, and the transnational networks of Irish colleges. Dr. Chambers has edited major volumes, including The Oxford History of British and Irish Catholicism, Volume III (2023), and serves as a member of the Irish Manuscripts Commission. His work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, examining archival sources alongside cultural and institutional histories to illuminate complex historical narratives.

Jaime Goodrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early modern English literature (1500-1700)
• Early modern women writers
• Early modern religion
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Jaime Goodrich is Chair and Professor of English at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Humanities Center. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Boston College (2008) and a B.A. in Classics and English from Smith College (2001), with additional certificates in Humanities Advocacy Leadership (2023) and Humanities Impact Documentation (2024). Her work focuses on recovering marginalized early modern women’s writings, particularly Catholic authors and monastic communities. She has published two monographs, over two dozen articles/chapters, and edited volumes like Writings of a Well-Learned Gentlewoman . Current projects include editions of Brussels Benedictines' documents and Poor Clare poet Catherine Magdalen Evelyn's works, alongside a new monograph on archival theory. Her research integrates historiography with philosophical frameworks, addressing topics like translation politics, conventual literary networks, and gendered authorship. Awards include a Fulbright Scholarship (2013-14), NEH grants, and Wayne State's President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2012). She collaborates widely, co-editing Criticism 's special issue on early modern women writers (2021). Teaching focuses on Shakespeare and early modern literature, with courses like ENG5150 and ENG2200. Goodrich’s work bridges textual criticism and contemporary relevance, challenging canonical boundaries through interdisciplinary methods. She actively promotes humanities advocacy and leads initiatives like the Learning Community Award (2018-21). Ongoing projects emphasize collaboration, digital tools, and expanding early modern literary histories to include women’s intellectual contributions.

• Medieval Serbian Literature
• Gender Studies
• Manuscript Studies
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Dr. Svetlana Tomin is a Full Professor at the Department of Serbian Literature, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. She earned her doctorate in 2002 with a dissertation on Bishop Maksim Branković and has been affiliated with the university since 1989. Her academic roles include teaching medieval literature courses across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as contributing to gender studies through the ACIMSI interdisciplinary network. Her research focuses on: Serbian medieval literature and its genres/motifs Manuscripts, incunabula, and the Cetinje printing house Representations of women in medieval culture Dynastic studies (Sremski Brankovići) She has published extensively on these themes, including seven books exploring female agency in medieval Serbia. Her publications emphasize: Manuscript preservation and historical provenance (e.g., 2021 Budanovac Gospel study) Gender dynamics in religious and cultural contexts Continuities in Serbian dynastic traditions Analysis of liturgical texts and artifacts Professor Tomin maintains significant international engagement through: Guest lectureships at institutions in Poland, Italy, Germany, and Republika Srpska Membership in editorial boards (e.g., Medieval and Early Modern Studies , Matica Srpska Collection ) Consultancy for the Polish Academy of Sciences' project on Slavic cultural migrations She has participated in over 30 international conferences and collaborates on research projects, including a long-term initiative on women's literature at the University of Belgrade.

María Dolores Teijeira Pablosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Art
• Gothic Art
• Artistic Patronage
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María Dolores Teijeira Pablos is a Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters and Department of Artistic and Documentary Heritage . Since 2016, she has directed the Institute of Medieval Studies at the university. Her academic career is rooted in Spanish medieval art , particularly focusing on late Gothic choir stalls , episcopal artistic patronage , and liturgical objects . PhD in Art History (1993) from the University of León Research Group: PAM Medieval Artistic Heritage Projects: HAR2017-88405 - Artistic Patronage in Castile and León (1230-1500) Her research explores artistic patronage through multidisciplinary lenses, analyzing bishops' roles in cathedral art, liturgical vestments, and wax seals. She has authored books and articles on medieval Castilian bishops , including their influence on architecture, sculpture, and painting. Notable works include: Studies on choir stalls in León, Oviedo, Zamora, and Toledo Analysis of liturgical vestments in Segovia Cathedral (1459-1472) Examinations of wax seals as identity markers in medieval Iberia Research on confraternities as funding mechanisms for cathedral projects She organizes seminars like Art and Episcopal Power in Castile (14th-15th centuries) and Who Built Gothic Cathedrals? , collaborating with teams to contextualize artistic production within economic, political, and religious frameworks.

Emore Paoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin Literature
• Medieval Latin Literature
• Hagiography
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Emore Paoli is a Full Professor in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences at the University of Perugia, where he teaches Latin language, literature, and European cultural foundations. His academic focus lies in medieval Latin literature, particularly hagiography and religious culture in Umbria, with extensive contributions to the study of saints, manuscripts, and spiritual traditions. His research interests include Latin Literature, Medieval Religious Culture, Hagiography, Manuscript Studies, and Umbrian History . Paoli has published widely on the cults of saints such as San Fortunato, Angela da Foligno, and Iacopone da Todi, analyzing how sanctity was constructed through texts, liturgy, and political strategies in medieval Italy. He has contributed to major scholarly series and edited critical editions of medieval works, including the Catalogus sanctorum by Petrus de Natalibus and the Memoriale of Angela da Foligno. The most recent publications highlight enduring themes in his scholarship: the development of sainthood , manuscript transmission , vernacular adaptations of mystical texts , and the interplay between theology and political authority . His work bridges philology, history, and religious studies, with a strong regional focus on Umbria and central Italy. Among his notable contributions are critical editions, introductions, and analyses in volumes published by the Centro Italiano di Studi sull’Alto Medioevo and SISMEL. He has also authored entries in the Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani , affirming his recognition in Italian academic circles. Paoli has advised on manuscript cataloging, notably the medieval holdings of Todi’s Leonii Library, and collaborates with leading scholars such as Enrico Menestò. While no formal students or grants are listed, his sustained output and editorial roles indicate a central presence in medieval Italian studies. He is actively teaching courses in Latin and cultural history as of the 2025–2026 academic year.

• Medieval History
• Historical Auxiliary Sciences
• Palaeography
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Christoph Egger is an Austrian Assistant Professor of Medieval History and Historical Auxiliary Sciences at the Institute for Austrian Historical Research within the University of Vienna's Faculty of History and Cultural Studies. Since 1992, he has worked as a University Assistant and is actively involved in the APART fellowship program of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His office is located in Room ZG2O1.65, and he can be reached at christoph.egger@univie.ac.at . Academic Focus : Palaeography, Codicology, Library History, Papal Documents, Theological History of the Middle Ages, and Medieval Papacy Key Projects : Edition of Pope Innocent III's registers, study of medieval scriptoria, and analysis of manuscript transmission Egger's research explores the intersection of textual scholarship and medieval ecclesiastical power structures. He has contributed extensively to understanding papal chancery mechanisms, theological debates, and manuscript circulation patterns across European monastic centers. His work combines rigorous diplomatic analysis with broader cultural historical interpretations. Scientific Recognition : APART Fellow (1999-2002) Member of British Academy Research Network on Norman and Angevin England He has collaborated on critical editions of papal correspondence and maintains an active role in manuscript provenance studies, particularly through his blog Iter Austriacum . His recent publications analyze topics ranging from 12th-century book production in Admont to the dissemination of Joachimite ideas in England, with a strong emphasis on archival material analysis.

• Medieval Icelandic Literature
• Latin Language and Literature
• Textual Criticism
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Gottskálk Jensson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Iceland where he served as Professor of Literary Studies and held various administrative roles including institute director and department chair. With expertise in both Icelandic and Classical traditions, he bridges medieval Nordic and classical scholarship through his research on Latin texts in Icelandic contexts. Dr. Jensson's research primarily focuses on the intersection of Icelandic and Latin language and literature from the medieval period through the 18th century. His work examines the transmission of classical literature in Nordic contexts, particularly how Latin texts were translated into Old Norse and Icelandic, and how Icelandic literature was presented in Latin literary histories. He has made significant contributions to understanding medieval Icelandic hagiography, manuscript culture, and textual criticism. His current research centers on three main areas: Icelandic hagiography and medieval historiography in Latin fragments and Old Icelandic translations of lost works; mapping Latin authors and works known in medieval Iceland through the digital database islandialatina.hum.ku.dk ; and the historical dissemination of Icelandic medieval literature through Latin literary histories and historical overviews. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both classical and medieval Nordic studies, with recent publications focusing on Latin inscriptions from Þingeyrar Abbey, the Benedictine archive at Þingeyrar, and textual analysis of medieval Icelandic manuscripts. His work combines traditional philological methods with digital humanities approaches, reflecting his interest in both historical scholarship and contemporary research methodologies. 2013 Marie Curie Inter European Fellowship for 'Islandia Latina' project 2010-2013 NordForsk network scholarship for Translatio network on medieval text and cultural translation 2002-2005 Postdoc scholarship for research on reception of Latin texts in Icelandic literature 1997 University of Toronto nomination for CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Award As an educator, Jensson has taught extensively on Icelandic language and literature from medieval to contemporary periods, manuscript studies, textual criticism, Latin language and literature, and literary history. He has supervised numerous students and contributed to academic administration through committee work and editorial roles, including serving as editor for digital facsimiles of manuscripts from the Arnamagnæan Collection and as editor for Guðmundar sögur in the Editiones Arnamagnæanæ series. His international collaborations and research stays, particularly at the Arnamagnæan Collection in Copenhagen, have positioned him as a key figure in Nordic medieval studies with a distinctive focus on Latin-Icelandic cultural exchange.

Dorit RAINESمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archival Science
• Digital Humanities
• Historical Studies
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Dr. Dorit RAINES is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. She specializes in Archival Science, Digital Humanities, and Early Modern Venetian History. Her teaching spans programs in Archival Sciences, Digital Humanities, and Historical Studies, including courses on Historical Data Analysis, Library History, and Cultural Heritage Management. Her research focuses on digital methodologies for archival systems, the history of libraries and manuscripts, and the socio-political dynamics of Venetian patriciate families. She has contributed to projects on relational database models for historical archives and the digitization of cultural heritage materials. Recent work includes studies on the transformation of Venetian religious libraries and the application of digital tools for urban historical analysis. RAINES has authored or co-authored over 100 publications, including edited volumes and articles in journals like Renaissance Quarterly and Sustainability Science . She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects blending historical research with modern technologies. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions highlight innovative approaches to preserving and accessing historical records.

• Medieval European History
• Monastic Intellectual Culture
• Manuscript Studies
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Jay Diehl is an Associate Professor of History at Long Island University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in medieval European history from New York University and has been a member of the LIU faculty since 2011. His academic work bridges teaching and research in medieval culture, religion, and education. Education: B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University M.A., University of Chicago Ph.D., New York University Prof. Diehl's research centers on monastic intellectual life in northern Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries, especially in the diocese of Liège. His specialties include manuscript studies, church reform, scriptural exegesis, hagiography, and the liturgy. He investigates how writing and communal identity shaped monastic learning, with a current book project on the manuscripts of St.-Laurent de Liège. His recent publications span journals like Speculum , Viator , and Journal of Medieval History , as well as edited volumes on medieval Liège and horizontal learning in religious communities. The articles collectively emphasize themes of textual authority, educational ethics, intellectual networks, and the interplay between spiritual experience and scholarly practice in medieval monasticism. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Medieval Fellow, Center for Medieval Studies, Fordham University (2018–2019) Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Professor, Medieval Institute, University of Notre Dame (2014–15) Visiting Foreign Research Award, Ghent University (2013) Research Fellow, The Humanities Initiative, NYU (2009–2010) Heckman Fellowship, Hill Museum and Monastic Library (2006) While no formal advisees are listed, Prof. Diehl has engaged in significant collaborative research and editorial projects. He has received competitive fellowships and research grants supporting travel, archival work, and publication. His scholarly contributions reflect sustained engagement with primary sources and interdisciplinary methodologies in medieval studies. He is involved in international academic networks, having conducted research at institutions in Belgium and the United States. His work contributes to broader understandings of how knowledge was produced, transmitted, and transformed within religious communities during the High Middle Ages.

Adelina Angusheva-Tihanovمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Slavic Literatures
• Byzantine Cultural Models
• Medieval Medicine
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Dr. Adelina Angusheva-Tihanov is a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's Russian and East European Studies unit. Holding a PhD in Medieval Slavic Literature (University of Sofia, 1995) and a postdoctoral Licence in Medieval Studies (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 2002), she specializes in Byzantine-Slavic cultural exchange, medieval medicine, and Balkan folk traditions. BA in History and Theory of Culture (University of Sofia) MA in Slavic Studies (University of Sofia) MA in Medieval Studies (Central European University/SUNY) PhD in Medieval Slavic Literature (University of Sofia, 1995) Her research examines rhetorical genres, apocryphal texts, and liturgical rhetoric in medieval Slavic contexts. Current projects include analyzing Gregory Camblak's unedited sermons and Byzantine polemics in Slavic manuscripts like Gaster 2082. Recent publications focus on divinatory texts, hagiographical narratives, and the evolution of medieval language in Balkan contexts. Her awards include the 2017 John D Bell Book Prize and multiple international research grants. John Rylands Research Institute Collaborative Grant (2019-2020) Andrew Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001-2002) Open Society Fund Research Grant (1999) She contributes to academic collaborations with institutions in Bulgaria, Canada, and the US, including the Hilandar Research Library and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.