Dr. Wolfgang Fischer-Bossert is a leading numismatic researcher affiliated with the Numismatics Department at an unspecified institution. His work focuses on ancient coinage, particularly in the Mediterranean region, with a specialization in electrum production, Sicilian coinage, and die-sharing practices in Greek mints. Primary fields: Ancient History, Numismatics, Classical Archaeology Key subfields: Electrum Coinage, Coin Iconography, Die Analysis, Trade Networks, Political Economy, Metallurgical Techniques His research spans from early electrum coinage (7th century BC) to Hellenistic monetary systems, with notable publications on Syracusan tetradrachms, Athenian decadrachms, and the economic implications of coin hoards and die-sharing. While no explicit awards are listed, his editorial contributions (e.g., Cista Mystica ) highlight his academic leadership. He has collaborated on projects analyzing Sicilian coins and Ptolemaic gold coinage, with a focus on cultural exchange and technological evolution.
Parvaneh Pourshariati is an Associate Professor of History in the Department of Social Science at the New York City College of Technology, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). She specializes in the Late Antique and Medieval history of Western Asia and has made significant scholarly contributions to the study of Persianate societies and the Sasanian Empire. Her research focuses on: Political and cultural history of pre-Islamic and early Islamic Iran Decline and fall of the Sasanian Empire Historiography of Persianate civilizations Numismatics and material culture of the Islamic world The 'Eastern Question' in historical context Her acclaimed book, Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire , has been translated into Persian and Arabic and was shortlisted for Iran's Book of the Year award in 2021. Her work has been supported by major funding bodies including the Social Science Research Council, American Association of University Women, PSC-CUNY, and the Iran Heritage Foundation. She has held visiting positions at: Institute for the Study of Ancient World, New York University Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Lady Davis Fellow) She served as President of the Association for the Study of Persianate Societies (2012–2014) and is on the editorial board of several academic journals in her field. Her research has earned international recognition through fellowships, awards, and multiple publications. She has previously taught at the University of Michigan, University of Massachusetts, and Ohio State University, where she spent 14 years before joining CUNY in 2014.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Stäcker is a Part-time Professor for Digital Humanities at the Department of Information Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. He serves as Director of the University and State Library Darmstadt (since 2017) and Deputy Director of the Herzog August Library Wolfenbüttel (since 2009). His career spans roles as a librarian at Herzog August Bibliothek (since 1998) and Johannes a Lasco Library in Emden (1997-1998). Education: Master's degree in History of Philosophy and Latin (1991), doctorate (1994) from TU Braunschweig, University of Essex, and University of Osnabrück Research: Digital Humanities, digitization of early printed books, XML/TEI encoding, OCR technologies, and cultural heritage preservation Leadership: Key roles in major digitization projects (e.g., VD17, Dünnhaupt Digital) and digital library development His work bridges library science with scholarly research, emphasizing open access, digital editions, and metadata standards. He has authored/co-authored numerous monographs, including the 2015 'Grenzen und Möglichkeiten der Digital Humanities' and the 2016 Festschrift chapter on open access. Stäcker co-edited digital editions like Christoph Heidmann's Oratio de Bibliotheca Julia (2013) and maintained active engagement through blogs like 'dhd-blog.org' (2015 post on humanities research data).
Filip Vostal is a senior researcher at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences with a PhD in sociology from the University of Bristol (2013). He teaches Science & Technology Studies (STS) courses at Charles University and serves on the editorial board of Time & Society . As an active member of EASST and 4S professional organizations, his work bridges academic research with practical applications across multiple disciplines. Dr. Vostal's research primarily focuses on the sociology of time, examining how temporal structures shape academic work and scientific research. His notable book Accelerating Academia: The Changing Structure of Academic Time (Palgrave, 2016) established him as a leading scholar in academic temporality studies. His current research investigates the temporality of knowledge production in x-ray free electron laser experiments, exploring the epistemic role of speed in time-resolved structural biology methods including "single particle imagining" and "serial femtosecond crystallography". His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on time, acceleration, and temporal structures across academic and scientific contexts. The articles demonstrate expertise spanning theoretical examinations of social acceleration to practical analyses of time in fusion research and even numismatics (the study of currency). His interdisciplinary approach connects temporal studies with science & technology studies and critical social theory. Among his scientific contributions, Vostal serves on the editorial board of Time & Society and has received research support through Czech Science Foundation grants including GA ČR(CZ) GJ16-18371Y and GA ČR(CZ) GA19-15511S. He is currently a project (co-)investigator on the TIMED project ("TIMe experience in Europe's Digital age") running from 2022-2025. Dr. Vostal maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in sociology, STS, and interdisciplinary journals. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and empirical investigations of time structures in contemporary academic and scientific practices.
Dr William Poole is a Fellow and Tutor in English at New College, University of Oxford, holding roles including Senior Tutor and Fellow Librarian. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. His academic career includes a Research Fellowship at Downing College, Cambridge (2000–2004), before returning to New College as Tutorial Fellow in 2004. He co-edits the Bibliographical Society’s quarterly The Library and founded the New College Notes , an electronic journal. Education: Educated at New College and Linacre College, Oxford (1995–2000). His research focuses on early-modern literary, intellectual, and scientific history, with particular interests in bibliography, palaeography, and Oxford’s libraries. Notable works include Milton and the Making of 'Paradise Lost' (2017) and A Dundee Physician in the Republic of Letters (2024). He edits major projects like John Aubrey’s and Robert Hooke’s correspondences and collaborates on digital initiatives such as Robert Hooke’s Books . Research Interests: His work bridges early-modern textual scholarship and cultural history, exploring topics like early-English sinology, Oxford’s book economy (1580–1720), and intersections of natural philosophy and fiction. He emphasizes material culture, manuscript studies, and editorial practices in his research. Awards: Recognized with the Irene Samuel Memorial Award (2013) for Young Milton and the James Holly Hanford Award (2014) for his article on Milton and Boccaccio. His work frequently appears in journals like Notes & Queries , Bodleian Library Record , and The Seventeenth Century . Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral theses in English and History. Core editorial projects include the John Aubrey Correspondence (with Jack Avery) and Robert Hooke’s Correspondence (Oxford University Press). He also leads the New College manuscript cataloguing project. Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative ventures like the New College Library Benefactors’ Book and co-edits The Library . His imprint Editiones Rariores publishes rare scholarly editions. He contributes to exhibitions (e.g., John Wilkins and the Scientific Revolution ) and public engagement through BBC broadcasts and podcasts.
Eduardo M. García-Molina serves as Assistant Professor of Classics in the Department of Classics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics. His research uniquely spans Seleukid imperial history and video game reception studies, examining how ancient states and cultures manifest in digital media like Total War and World of Warcraft . His academic journey includes: B.A. from University of South Florida M.A. from Florida State University Ph.D. from University of Chicago García-Molina's scholarship investigates imperial bureaucracy, archival practices, and political thought in the Seleukid Empire while pioneering analyses of antiquity's representation in video games. His dual focus reveals how documentary media shaped ancient governance and how modern games reinterpret historical systems through mechanics and epigraphy. This interdisciplinary approach bridges classical philology with digital humanities, emphasizing material culture's role in both ancient administration and contemporary game design. His publication pattern demonstrates growing influence across traditional classical journals and emerging game studies venues. The consistent engagement with Seleukid governance structures alongside video game analysis reflects a cohesive research vision exploring power dynamics across temporal contexts. Notable recognitions include: Hurst Summer Institute Fellowship in Legal History (2025) Lawrence Friedman/Stanford Law School Fellowship (2025) Humanities Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024-2025) Franke Institute Doctoral Fellowship (2023-2024) Mellon Foundation Dissertation Award (2023-2024) As Faculty Affiliate in Game Studies and Design, García-Molina develops innovative courses like The Ancient World in Video Games while mentoring students through his monograph project on Seleukid information technologies. His current work examines how sealing practices and archival storage shaped subjects' experience of empire, with future research likely expanding into digital preservation of ancient knowledge systems.
Dr. Christopher De Lisle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. He specializes in Hellenistic and Roman Greek history, with expertise in epigraphy and numismatics. His research focuses on Athenian inscriptions, Roman Athens, and ancient Sicily. He is the chief editor of Attic Inscriptions Online , a key resource for translated and analyzed Athenian texts. His 2021 monograph, Agathokles of Syracuse , examines the transition from tyranny to Hellenistic kingship. Recent work includes analyses of the ephebate system in Roman Athens and contributions to understanding Athenian coinage and political dynamics. De Lisle holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research at University College Oxford before joining Durham in 2021. Education: Victoria University of Wellington (Undergraduate) University of Oxford (DPhil, 2017) Research Interests: Dr. De Lisle’s work centers on epigraphic and numismatic evidence to explore political, social, and cultural history. Key areas include Athenian epigraphy from Hellenistic to Roman periods, numismatic evidence for political transitions, and the role of institutions like the ephebate in shaping civic identity. Publications: His recent scholarship spans book chapters, journal articles, and reviews, reflecting deep engagement with Athenian and Sicilian history. Notable works include analyses of inscriptions from Delphi, Roman Athens’ civic structures, and Seleucid coinage. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising/Grants: Supervises Pietro Cannatella as a Teaching Assistant. No specific grants detailed in provided text. Labs/Teams: Leads the Attic Inscriptions Online project, collaborating with institutions like the University of Heidelberg to digitize and analyze Athenian inscriptions.
Barbara Pavlek Löbl Barbara Pavlek Löbl is a Research Fellow and postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Public History within the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches combining digital historical data with computational models to study cultural history. She holds a PhD from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, where her dissertation explored coinage as an informational system through archaeology, cognitive science, and economic history. Her current research investigates interactions between people, monuments, landscapes, and narratives in cultural memory formation. She previously served as Deputy Chief Content Officer (Deputy CCO) at Public History Weekly (2022–23). Pavlek Löbl teaches courses on public archaeology and memory landscapes, actively contributing to academic discourse through her research projects and publications. Key areas of expertise include digital humanities, cultural evolution, and the application of computational methods to historical data analysis. Her work bridges archaeology, economics, and cognitive science to understand how cultural systems evolve over time.
Helen Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Fine Art within Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, where she teaches contemporary art theory and research methods at honours and postgraduate levels. She serves as a vital academic figure specializing in Australian art history and criticism while actively mentoring PhD students. Her research spans Australian convict art of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, postmodern and contemporary Australian art, and the intersection of environmental humanities with art history. Hughes has established herself as a leading scholar through extensive publications and significant research projects including Art and Convict Transportation from Britain and Ireland to Australia, 1787-1868 (2024–present) and Forger-Convict-Artist: The Criminalisation of Forgery and Colonial Australian Art, 1788-1868 (2019–2020). Hughes' scholarly contributions have earned her prestigious recognition including the Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019/20) and Paul Mellon Centre Mid-career Fellowship (2023/24). Her edited publications include Tom Nicholson: Lines towards Another (2019), Kiffy Rubbo: Curating the 1970s (2016), Double Displacement: Rex Butler on Queensland Art (2018), and Impresario: Paul Taylor (2014). As a practitioner, Hughes co-founded the contemporary art journal Discipline in 2011 and serves on the editorial boards of Index Journal , Findings Journal , and Memo Review . She contributes regularly to major publications including Artforum (as Melbourne critic), Art & Australia , Artlink , and frieze . Her curatorial practice includes exhibitions at Monash University Museum of Art, Gertrude Contemporary, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and NAP Contemporary. Hughes co-founded the Climate Aware Creative Practice national network with Terri Bird, Tara McDowell, and Lauren Burrow, demonstrating her commitment to addressing the climate crisis through art education. Her recent collaborative projects like Relational Ecologies and Weather Front exemplify this interdisciplinary approach connecting art practice with environmental humanities.
Hofrat Univ.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Stefan Groh is a Senior Research Fellow at the Austrian Archaeological Institute (ÖAI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He holds the role of Assistant Director since 2009 and has been with the institute since 1996. His research focuses on Roman military infrastructure, transport routes, and urban planning, with special emphasis on the Amber Road and Noricum. Groh has led excavations such as Flavia Solva (1993-1995) and contributed to projects like Ephesos surveys and geophysical studies in Aquileia. Education: Degrees in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History from the University of Graz. Early career included roles at the Landesmuseum Joanneum (1989-1995), directing excavations at Flavia Solva from 1993–1995. Research interests center on military camps, road networks, and urban development. Key projects include studies on Legio II Italica’s fortifications, the Amber Road’s strategic role, and the urban layout of Aquileia. Over 65 journal articles and 16 monographs document his work, including seminal studies on Roman military infrastructure and settlement patterns. Publications highlight interdisciplinary methods like geophysical prospection and GIS analysis. Recent work includes analyses of the Marchfeld as a Roman military zone and the impact of the Antonine Plague on infrastructure. Groh has edited volumes on Celtic-Roman cult practices and contributed to exhibitions like Ephesos Upper City surveys. Grants and funding supported projects like the Legio II Italica studies and the Bruckneudorf villa research. His work bridges field archaeology with theoretical insights, influencing both academic discourse and public engagement through museum collaborations and media outreach. Labs/Teams: Leads ÖAI’s Roman frontier studies team and collaborates with international groups on projects like the Carnuntum-Aquincum comparative study. Active in the Scientific Advisory Board and promotes early career researchers through training programs.
Kelsey Eldridge serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Puget Sound, specializing in cross-cultural artistic exchanges between Byzantium and the Italian peninsula during medieval and early modern periods. Her role encompasses teaching core art history curricula and advancing niche research in material culture. Her educational trajectory demonstrates rigorous art historical training: BA in Art History and Comparative Religion, University of Puget Sound (2012) MA in Art History, University of Washington (2014) PhD in History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University (2023) Research spans Byzantine material culture through the lens of imperial imitation, with hands-on expertise in numismatics (coins) and sigillography (seals) developed during positions at Harvard Art Museum and Dumbarton Oaks. Her dissertation Imitations of Empire: Porphyry Sarcophagi in Byzantium and Beyond interrogates how Roman imperial funerary art was adapted across Byzantine territories. Prestigious awards underpin her scholarly work: Tyler Fellowship at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Graduate Fellowship at Villa i Tatti, Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies (Fall 2018) Professor Eldridge maintains active academic engagement through Fall 2025 courses including Western Art II: Renaiss-Modern (ARTH 276-A), 19th Century Art: Europe & US (ARTH 365-A), and Special Topics in Art History (ARTH 399-A), with contact via Kittredge 205 office, phone 253.879.5039, or email keldridge@pugetsound.edu.
Jane Kershaw is the Gad Rausing Associate Professor of Viking Age Archaeology at the University of Oxford, specializing in Early Medieval and Viking-Age archaeology with a geographic focus on Northwest Europe, particularly Britain and Scandinavia. Her work centers on Scandinavian settlements in Britain, Viking silver economies, and gender/cultural identity through interdisciplinary archaeological, archaeometric, and numismatic approaches. Her research critically examines the Viking Age (c. 750-1050 AD) through material culture analysis, with core interests in silver provenance, bullion economies, and gender dynamics. She integrates scientific methods like lead isotope analysis with traditional archaeology to investigate trade networks, resource exploitation, and cultural interactions across Eurasia, emphasizing how material practices shaped identity and social structures in frontier zones of the Viking world. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in archaeometric silver studies (80% of works), with strong focus on provenance methodologies, bullion economy mechanics, and cross-cultural exchange networks. Key themes include Islamic dirham circulation, Scandinavian settlement patterns, and innovative analytical techniques for non-destructive metal analysis, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary rigor across temporal and geographic scales. Her scientific awards include: ERC Starting Grant (Silver and the Origins of the Viking Age, 2019-ongoing) Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (Britain’s Viking Silver Hoards, 2017–2019) British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowship (The Bullion Economy of Viking England, 2012-2017) Junior Research Fellowship, Balliol College, Oxford (2012-2014) Randall MacIver Studentship, Queen’s College, Oxford (2010-2011) Dr Kershaw actively supervises doctoral research including Anthony Del Rio's DPhil on Viking-Age Scandinavian settlement in northern England. Her ERC-funded project coordinates an international team conducting large-scale silver analysis, while her British Academy and Leverhulme fellowships established foundational research on Viking bullion economies. She maintains extensive museum collaborations for hoard analysis and public engagement through media appearances. She leads the ERC-funded "Silver and the Origins of the Viking Age" project with a dedicated research team, maintains an active research blog for public dissemination, and engages in knowledge exchange through BBC Radio 4's In Our Time program on Viking historical impacts.
Siv Rebekka Runhovde is a Research Fellow at the Department of Ethnography, Numismatics, Classical Archaeology and University History, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on cultural heritage crime, wildlife trafficking, and policing strategies. Current affiliation: University of Oslo Role: Research Fellow Research group: CULTcrime (Cultural Heritage Crime Network) Her research examines: Illicit trade in cultural objects and wildlife Policy-practice gaps in law enforcement Policing specialization in art theft investigations Decoupling of policy and practice in illegal wildlife trade Security challenges in museum accessibility Runhovde’s publications highlight tensions in transnational ivory trade enforcement, militarization of wildlife policing, and discretionary practices in art markets. She contributes to green criminology through analyses of conservation crime and enforcement ethics.
Walter Cupperi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca' Foscari University of Venice , specializing in museology, art conservation, and material culture studies. His research adopts a postnational perspective to analyze transnational artistic networks and the circulation of technical knowledge. Education: Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa), with scholarships in Paris, Madrid, London, and Oxford Research areas: History of art collecting, Habsburg/Medici-Lorraine patronage, Renaissance medals, and classical tradition in the arts Recent publications include systematic catalogs of the Bargello National Museum (2024) and analyses of Samuel Quiccheberg's theoretical framework (2021). His work bridges museology, art history, and cultural heritage conservation. Scientific Awards : Carlo Maria Cipolla Prize (Italian Numismatic Society of Milan) Editorial Roles : Editor-in-chief of Venezia Arti (2019-2022) Editor of Marburger Jahrbuch für Kunstwissenschaft (2014-2016) Research Projects : Innovation networks in stone processing (2019-2022) Reverse Engineering and Digital Imaging (2025-2026)
Alicia Jiménez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on postcolonial theory, ancient Roman imperialism, and material traces of violence in the creation of Roman provinces, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. She leads the Proyecto Arqueológico Renieblas (PAR), investigating Roman military camps near Numantia. Her work bridges archaeology, history, and theory, emphasizing colonialism's material impacts. Education: Ph.D. in Classical Archaeology (university unspecified) Affiliations: Editorial Board Member of Archaeologia Iberica and Journal of Roman Archaeology Research interests include Roman military infrastructure, material culture, and colonialism's sociocultural effects. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Spain, focusing on sites like Renieblas and Numantia. Her grants include the Kress Grant and support from the Gerda Henkel Foundation for 3D modeling of Roman camps. Publications explore Roman imperialism, coinage, and funerary practices, with a focus on Hispania's Romanization. Teaching includes courses on Roman archaeology, provincial studies, and ancient inequality. Grants: Kress Grant (2023-2024) Gerda Henkel Foundation (2019-2021) Loeb Classical Library Foundation (2016-2017) Labs/Teams: Proyecto Arqueológico Renieblas (PAR), collaborating with institutions like the CNRS and Duke's archaeology department.
