جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Isidro Riveraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Iberian Literature
• Print Culture
• Book History
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Isidro J. Rivera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Kansas , focusing on medieval Iberian literature and print culture. His research explores devotional reading, book history, and race in medieval contexts. He serves as Managing Editor of La corónica: A Journal of Medieval Spanish Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies and contributes to editorial boards. Education : Ph.D. and A.M. in Comparative Literature (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), A.B. in Comparative Literature (Columbia University) Research Interests center on late medieval Castile, including the library of Isabel de Castilla, print culture, and strategies of publisher self-identification. His work bridges textual analysis with visual dynamics and cross-cultural interactions in Iberia. Trends in Scholarship include analyzing fifteenth-century Spanish texts like Celestina , devotional works such as La passion del eterno principe , and the intersection of race and religious identity in medieval narratives. Scientific Awards : NEH Fellow (2002), Cramer Award for Teaching (2005), multiple Travel Research Grants (2010–2019), and CTE grants. Academic Leadership includes directing Graduate Studies and Admissions at KU, organizing conferences, and advancing digital humanities through La corónica Commons.

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.

Sara S. Poorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Medieval German Literature
• Medieval Studies
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Sara S. Poor is an Associate Professor of German and the 2024-2025 Old Dominion Professor in the Humanities Council at Princeton University. She holds a PhD from Duke University and has held academic positions at Stanford University and the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. Her research focuses on gender, medieval German literature, mysticism, and the material history of the book. She is the author of Mechthild of Magdeburg and Her Book: Gender and the Making of Textual Authority (2004) and co-editor of multiple volumes, including Gender Bonds/Gender Binds (2021), Mysticism and Reform, 1400-1750 (2015), and Women and Medieval Epic (2007). Her current project explores the literary agency of medieval women, focusing on Kunigund Niklasin and her contributions to the library of St. Catherine’s convent in Nuremberg. Her work has been supported by prestigious fellowships such as the National Humanities Center Fellowship and the Erasmus Mundus Visiting Scholar Fellowship. She has received awards including the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship Prize and the Medieval Academy of America’s John Nicholas Brown Prize. Education: PhD, Duke University (1994); BA, Cornell University (1985) Affiliations: Program in Medieval Studies (former Director), Humanities Council, German Department Professor Poor is dedicated to mentoring graduate students and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. She co-founded initiatives like the Medieval and Early Modern German Studies (MEMGS) network and has advised numerous doctoral students. Her teaching spans medieval gender politics, mysticism, and book history. Her publications span articles in German Studies Review , Journal of Medieval Religious Culture , and edited volumes. She has also contributed to encyclopedias such as the Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages .

Robert Babcockمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Latin Paleography
• Medieval Latin
• Classical Reception Studies
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Robert Babcock is the Alumni Distinguished Professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a BA from Louisiana State University (1978), MA (1981) and PhD (1983) from Duke University, with additional training at the Institut für Mittellatein in Berlin. His research focuses on Latin manuscripts, Medieval Latin literature, and the transmission of classical learning. He has curated collections at Yale’s Beinecke Library and authored major works on medieval manuscripts and textual transmission. Research interests include paleography, medieval Latin pedagogy, and the cultural history of classical texts. He co-edited the Oxford Handbook of Latin Palaeography and leads collaborative projects like the study of 11th-century libraries at Gembloux. His awards include fellowship from the Belgian Royal Academy and Comité International de Paléographie Latine membership. Teaching specialties include Medieval Latin, paleography, and Latin literature of late antiquity. He advises doctoral students in Classics and interdisciplinary fields like History and Comparative Literature. His editorial roles include the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library series and Monumenta Germaniae Historica advisory board.

Robin Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Architecture
• Urbanism
• Baroque Art and Architecture
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Robin Thomas is Professor of Art History and Architecture and Head of the Department of Art History at Pennsylvania State University's College of Arts and Architecture. His office is located at 238 Borland Building. He earned a BA from Emory University, followed by an MA, M.Phil, and PhD from Columbia University. Thomas specializes in European architecture and urbanism (1400–1800), with a focus on Naples. His research explores: Early-modern urban development and palace architecture Slavery's role in construction practices Baroque spatial aesthetics Architectural education and intellectual history Music-space relationships Bourbon dynasty's building programs His publications consistently examine 18th-century Italian architecture through interdisciplinary lenses, merging political history, social anthropology, and visual culture. Recent works analyze racial dimensions in construction, Enlightenment reforms, and royal iconography. Awards include: College of Arts and Architecture Outstanding Teaching Award (2014) Fulbright Fellowship Whiting Foundation Humanities Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry Fellowship

• Book History
• Historical Bibliography
• Cultural Heritage
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Maria Juda is a Professor at the Department of Information and Digital Culture, Institute of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin. She has held leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Information Science and Library Studies (2003-2019), Head of the Department of Digital Humanities (2019-2020), and Director of the Doctoral School of Humanities (2019-2022). Her work bridges historical bibliography, book culture, and digital humanities. Research Interests focus on: History of Polish printing (15th-18th centuries) Historical bibliography and book provenance Cultural heritage of Lublin and local communities Archival science and digitalization methodologies Interdisciplinary analysis of book culture Polonica collections in international libraries Key Achievements include: Monographs: Pismo drukowane w Polsce XV-XVIII wieku (2001) and Przywileje drukarskie w Polsce (1992) Editorial leadership for Folia Bibliologica and critical source editions Establishment of the Humanistic Laboratory of Digitalization and Information Visualization Active participation in Polish Academy of Sciences committees and cultural societies

Sara Poot-Herreraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mexican Literature
• Spanish-American Literature
• Women Writers
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Sara Poot-Herrera is a distinguished Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, affiliated with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on Mexican Literature, Spanish-American Literature, and the works of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, alongside studies on women writers, colonial theater, and contemporary narratives. She holds a Ph.D. from El Colegio de México and was awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán. Her notable awards include the 'Woman of the Year' (1997) from the Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation, the Literary Medal 'Antonio Mediz Bolio' (2000), and the State Parliament Medal 'Héctor Victoria Aguilar' (2008). She has contributed to over 100 publications, including books like Un giro en espiral and Los guardaditos de Sor Juana , and co-edited volumes such as Y diversa de mí mísma entre vuestras plumas ando . Her research spans Sor Juana's literary legacy, colonial Mexican theater, and the analysis of 17th- and 18th-century texts. She co-founded the UC-Mexicanistas Association, an interdisciplinary program dedicated to Mexican Studies. Her recent work includes investigations into Sor Juana's engagement with 19th-century periodicals and interdisciplinary projects like the 'Fastos, simulacros y saberes en la América Virreinal' study. Professor Poot-Herrera has served on academic juries, including the 2001 Juan Rulfo Latin-American and Caribbean Prize, and has engaged with contemporary authors like Elena Poniatowska and Sergio Pitol. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis, feminist critique, and cultural preservation, emphasizing Mexico’s literary heritage and its global resonances.

• Medieval History
• Religious Knowledge Organization
• Manuscript Studies
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Johanna Jebe is a researcher at the University of Tübingen's Department of History, specializing in medieval history. She has held positions including: Academic Assistant (Post-Doc) at the Seminar for Medieval History since 2022 Academic Assistant at Prof. Steffen Patzold's chair (2017-2022) Doctoral Fellow at Graduate College 1662 (2014-2017) Research Focus: Analysis of Carolingian-era monastic manuscripts from St. Gallen and Fulda, examining knowledge organization, religious practices, and reform discourses. Her work challenges centralized narratives of monastic reform by emphasizing local manuscript traditions. Publications & Projects: Has published extensively on medieval libraries, monastic rules, and Carolingian knowledge systems. Created digital editions of medieval exorcisms and charms and contributed to the Tübingen History smartphone app. Awards: Received the Walter Witzemann Prize (2023), Dr. Leopold Lucas Young Researcher Award (2023), and Josef Leinweber Prize (2024). Education: Completed Magistra Artium in Modern/Contemporary History, Medieval History, and Protestant Theology (2014), with studies at Università di Bologna and a doctoral thesis on Carolingian monastic writing practices.

Silvia Toscanoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Old Russian Literature
• Russian Political Thought
• Cyril and Methodius Studies
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Silvia Toscano is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, where she is affiliated with the Department of Modern Literature and Culture. She specializes in Slavic Philology with a focus on Russian language, literature, and culture. Her teaching responsibilities include Slavic Philology for Linguistics students and Russian Language courses for multiple degree programs. Her educational background includes: Graduated in Classics from the University of Pisa in 1981 with thesis "The Slavic Treatise on the Eight Parts of Speech and Byzantine Sources" Specialized in Slavic Philology with scholarships at Kliment Ochridski University of Sofia (Bulgaria) in 1982 and Moscow State University (MGU) in 1983 Professor Toscano's research spans multiple areas of Slavic studies with particular emphasis on Old Russian literature, the development of Russian political thought during the formation of the unified state (late 15th-early 17th centuries), and the work of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Her work examines the reception of Cyril-Methodian legacy across Slavic countries, medieval Slavic apocryphal literature, and Slavic linguistic thought from medieval to premodern periods. She has also investigated Rome's representation in 19th century Russian poetry and Russian-Italian contrastive linguistics. Toscano's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on foundational texts of Russian literature and history. Her work demonstrates expertise in translating and analyzing primary sources from Old Russian literature, including religious texts like Ilarion's "Sermon on Law and Grace" and hagiographic works such as Nestor's "Life of Feodosij Pecherskij." She has made significant contributions to understanding the "Moscow Third Rome" theory and the Cyril-Methodian legacy across Slavic cultures. Her scholarship combines philological precision with historical contextualization. Professor Toscano has served in significant academic roles: Coordinator of the Russian Linguistics and Culture curriculum within the Doctoral Program in Documentary, Linguistic, and Literary Sciences at Sapienza University since 2018 Member of the Doctoral Program in Documentary, Linguistic, and Literary Sciences since 2006 Coordinator of the PRIN 2020 project "OpeRus: La letteratura russa attraverso le Opere" Previously led the research project "Roma e Russia nel Novecento" (2018-2020) She has been instrumental in organizing numerous academic events and conferences, including the "Rimskie Kirillo-Mefodievskie Chtenija" (Rome Cyril-Methodian Readings) in collaboration with Moscow State University. She has coordinated doctoral seminars on Russian literature and has been actively involved in the Italian Association of Slavists since 1987, serving as a referee for prestigious A-class journals.

Winfried Rudolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old English Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Medieval Manuscripts
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Prof. Dr. Winfried Rudolf is a leading scholar in Old English Language and Literature, currently serving as Professor at the University of Göttingen since 2011. He has held visiting positions at University College London (2015–2020) and previously taught at institutions including Princeton University and University College London. His research spans medieval manuscripts, homiletic texts, digital humanities, and cultural exchange between Anglo-Saxons and Continental Saxons. Key research interests include: Manuscript transmission and digital corpora (e.g., the ERC-funded ECHOE project) Old English poetry and prose interfaces Medieval childhood studies Devotional practices in late medieval England Anglo-Saxon interactions with continental Europe His recent publications focus on homilies, digital editions, and manuscript studies, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary methods combining philology, paleography, and digital tools. Notable projects include the ECHOE corpus and hybrid editions of Anglo-Saxon texts. Scientific recognition includes memberships in the Lower Saxony Academy of Sciences, Early English Text Society, and editorial roles in Cambridge Elements. He has led international collaborations such as the Göttingen-Vercelli teaching partnership and contributed to documentary projects like the RAI 3 video seminar.

Laura Paniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin Palaeography
• Codicology
• Manuscript Studies
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Laura Pani is Full Professor of Latin Palaeography at the University of Udine's Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage, where she has served since 1994. She coordinates modules on Palaeography, Codicology, and Diplomatics, previously for the Faculty of Humanities (now split into multiple degree programs). Her research focuses on Carolingian manuscript studies Medieval book production during epidemics Latin diplomatics Manuscript transmission across the Eastern Alps Lately, she has explored 20th-century manuscript distribution networks and paleographic education in Italy. Her 2022 paper on Lothar's manuscripts and 2021 work on lay scribes remain particularly influential. Prof. Pani contributes to the Chartae Latinae Antiquiores series and maintains active involvement in manuscript conservation and education initiatives.

• Chaucer
• Medieval Literature
• Manuscript Studies
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Marlene Hennessy is a Professor of English at Hunter College, part of the School of Arts and Sciences within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. She serves on Hunter's Council on Honors and specializes in medieval literary and manuscript studies. B.A. from Bard College Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University (2001) Her research focuses on Middle English literature , medieval manuscripts , and religious culture , particularly in Scotland. Key projects include: Authoring An Index of Images in English and Scottish Manuscripts , a foundational reference work Co-editing the Proceedings of the 2024 Harlaxton Symposium on medieval manuscripts Current book project Blood Writing: Manuscripts and Metaphors in the Late Middle Ages Her scholarship reveals connections between textual materiality, devotional practices, and cultural identities. A Donald Bullough Fellow , she combines textual analysis with interdisciplinary approaches to manuscript culture.

Geoff Ginnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• British History
• Urban History
• Public History
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Associate Professor Geoff Ginn is a historian at The University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, specializing in British history, urban history, and public history. He has authored two major books: Archangels & Archaeology: JSM Ward's Kingdom of the Wise (2012) and Culture, Philanthropy and the Poor in Late-Victorian London (2017). His ARC Linkage-funded Queensland Atlas of Religion (2019-2024) explores religious diversity, while his upcoming book examines Edwardian New Liberals' intimate politics. Research interests span Queensland religious and cultural history Colonial urban development British imperial influence Heritage studies His work bridges academic research, public history, and museum sectors, including consultancy roles and collaborations with Queensland History Teachers Association. Scientific contributions include Chevening Scholar (1995-96) Visiting Fellow at Institute of Historical Research, University of London (2014) He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's projects on topics ranging from German settlements to Australian socialism, often collaborating with Professor Andrew Bonnell. Active in institutional governance, he served on State Library of Queensland (2005-08) and Queensland Museum (2008-13, 2017-2023) boards. Current affiliations include Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies and Centre of Architecture, Theory, Culture, and History.

Christopher J. Renzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Liturgical Studies
• Sacred Arts
• Catholic Culture
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Christopher J. Renz, OP is a Professor of Liturgical Studies at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology (DSPT). He also serves as Director of Institutional Research and Director of Blackfriars Gallery & Library. His academic career bridges scientific inquiry with theological reflection, emphasizing the intersection of beauty, spirituality, and human flourishing. PhD, Northwestern University MA, Graduate Theological Union MDiv, Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology BS, St. Peter’s College Renz’s research explores: (1) the theological implications of beauty and creative intuition in Catholic culture and worship, (2) the integration of science and religion in understanding the human person, and (3) sustainable practices in food production informed by Catholic anthropology. His work connects liturgical studies with healthcare, environmental ethics, and sacred arts. His recent publications focus on the role of artistic imagination in clergy well-being, liturgical adaptation in the Anthropocene era, and the theology of vestments and hymnography. These reflect interdisciplinary interests in aesthetics, ecology, and sacramental practice. Scientific awards include a Templeton Foundation grant for his course 'Poetry & Creative Intuition.' He collaborates with national initiatives like the 'Science for Seminaries' Project, promoting science-theology dialogue. Renz oversees Blackfriars Gallery & Library, fostering connections between Dominican artistic heritage and contemporary theological inquiry. His work emphasizes the Order’s motto, Veritas , through integrating truth, goodness, and beauty in academic and liturgical contexts.

Britt Dahlmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient Greek texts
• Medieval Greek texts
• Monastic literature
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Britt Dahlman is an Associate Professor in Classical Greek at the Center for Theology and Religious Studies (CTR), Faculty of Humanities and Theology, Lund University. She specializes in the study and editing of ancient and medieval Greek texts, particularly monastic literature such as the Apophthegmata Patrum and hippiatric texts. Her research interests include: Digital editing and encoding of manuscripts Textual fluidity and redactional changes Translation issues in multilingual traditions Authorship questions in ancient texts Language analysis in historical contexts Monastic literature and early Christian studies Dr. Dahlman's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on patristic literature, monastic texts, and digital humanities approaches. Her work bridges traditional philological methods with innovative digital tools for manuscript analysis and database creation, showing particular expertise in textual fluidity and multilingual textual traditions. Scientific recognition: The Harry Karlsson Prize for Research in the Humanities (2008) Dr. Dahlman has secured significant research funding from multiple prestigious sources including the Swedish Research Council, Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation, and Crafoord Foundation. She currently leads three major research projects: 'Metaphrasis and Gender,' 'Authority, Community and Individual Freedom,' and 'Knowledge, Magic and Horse Medicine in Late Antiquity.' She is actively involved with several research teams and digital initiatives, most notably as co-editor of four important databases: APDB (Apophthegmata Patrum DataBase), Monastica, HIPPO (with its digital platform Hippiatrica), and HAMEN (Hagiography and Menologia Database).