جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Zoroastrianism
• Religious Studies
• Ritual Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mariano Errichiello serves as a Lecturer in the School of History, Religions and Philosophies at SOAS University of London, where he specializes in modern Zoroastrian communities with emphasis on ritual practices, esoteric interpretations, and textual hermeneutics. His academic trajectory includes significant research fellowships at the Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations and Spiritualities (Venice), Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (Copenhagen), and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. His educational background features a part-time Master's degree in Zoroastrianism from SOAS (2015) followed by doctoral research (2018-2022) examining Zoroastrian hermeneutics in modern India, particularly esoteric traditions. Prior to academia, he held leadership positions at PwC across Latin America and the UK. Errichiello's interdisciplinary research bridges anthropology, sociology, and history to analyze how Zoroastrian texts interact with lived religious experience. Current projects investigate ritual innovation during crises like the pandemic, while future work will explore spatial/temporal boundaries in liturgy, priestly roles, Parsi Gujarati hermeneutics, and African-Persianate identities. His methodology emphasizes ontological plurality and contextual interpretation of religious phenomena. Analysis of his 14 publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant themes in Zoroastrian esotericism—particularly Ilm-e-Khshnoom—and ritual adaptation. Key trends include deconstructing colonial influences on modern Parsi interpretations, examining pandemic-induced funerary innovations, and analyzing the interplay between textual authority and lived practice in diaspora communities. His awards include the 2023 Early Career Prize from the Association for the Study of Persianate Societies and two honourable mentions from the Ancient India & Iran Trust of Cambridge: Early Career Prize 2023, Association for the Study of Persianate Societies and Journal of Persianate Studies Honourable mention, Ancient India & Iran Trust of Cambridge Errichiello actively contributes to academic governance as Trustee of the British Institute of Persian Studies and editorial board member for Praxis-Knowledge. His teaching portfolio includes 'Living Zoroastrian Philosophy' (UG) and 'Esotericism and the Making of Modernity in the Global South' (PG), reflecting his commitment to connecting historical religious traditions with contemporary theoretical frameworks.

Sahar Bazzazمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle Eastern History
• North African History
• Islamic History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sahar Bazzaz is Professor of History at the College of the Holy Cross, where she specializes in Middle Eastern and North African history with particular expertise in Islamic intellectual history, Ottoman studies, and the history of science. Her scholarly work bridges multiple disciplinary approaches to examine the complex intersections of religion, politics, and knowledge production in the Islamic world, especially in Morocco and the Ottoman Empire. Dr. Bazzaz received her Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her academic journey reflects deep engagement with Maghrebi and Ottoman historical traditions, colonial encounters, and the dynamics of religious authority. Her research focuses on three interconnected areas: (1) the history of Islamic science and knowledge production, particularly examining how scientific practices developed within Islamic contexts and interacted with European colonial science; (2) the political dimensions of religious authority in 19th and 20th century Morocco, with special attention to Sufi orders and saint veneration; and (3) Ottoman and Byzantine imperial geographies, analyzing how empires conceptualized and managed their territorial spaces. Her work consistently demonstrates how intellectual history intersects with political power and social transformation. Analysis of her publications reveals a trajectory from focused studies on Moroccan religious politics toward broader examinations of global knowledge flows. Her early work centered on her book Forgotten Saints (2010) which examined how religious authority functioned in modern Morocco. More recently, her scholarship has increasingly addressed the globalization of science, particularly through her 2022 special issue in the British Journal for the History of Science which reframed historical approaches to science in Ottoman and Middle Eastern contexts beyond diffusionist models. Her publications demonstrate methodological sophistication, combining close textual analysis with broader contextual understanding of imperial power structures. She frequently examines how individuals and communities engaged with scientific knowledge within specific historical circumstances, rather than treating science as a monolithic Western import.

• Islamic Theology (Kalam)
• Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mustafa YILDIZ is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Theology , Karabük University , Turkey. He specializes in Kalam (Islamic theology) and Philosophy , with expertise in metaphysics, logic, and comparative religious studies. PhD in Kalam, Marmara University (2014) MA in Philosophy, Harran University (2007) Bachelor's in Theology, Atatürk University (2000) His research focuses on: Classical Islamic theological debates (e.g., cosmology, nature of divine will) Philosophical intersections between Islamic and Western traditions Role of logic in theological reasoning Historical analysis of Ottoman and medieval Islamic texts Ethical frameworks in Islamic and secular contexts Recent publications explore topics like the metaphysical implications of the Metaverse and comparative studies between Ibn Khaldun and Islamic philosophical traditions. He has advised over 10 graduate students in theology and philosophy projects since 2014.

Mounira M. Charradمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender & Women's Rights
• Political Sociology
• Social Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mounira M. Charrad serves as Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin, holding a courtesy appointment in the Department of Middle East Studies. She maintains active affiliations with the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, Center for Middle East Studies, Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, Center for European Studies, Center for Russian/East European/Eurasian Studies, and Plan II Honors Program. Additionally, she holds a non-resident fellowship at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Harvard University and undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne in Paris. This foundation supports her interdisciplinary approach bridging sociological theory with regional expertise. Charrad’s research centers on gender politics within kin-based societies, examining how state formation processes interact with colonial legacies to shape women’s rights trajectories. Her work challenges religious textualism by emphasizing social solidarity structures—whether grounded in kinship, ethnicity, or associations—as decisive factors in political outcomes. Current projects investigate Tunisian women’s associations, secularism debates, and civil society development, extending her established focus on family law reforms across the Middle East and North Africa. Analysis of her recent publications reveals persistent engagement with post-Arab Spring transformations, particularly how revolutionary moments create opportunities and constraints for gender justice. Her scholarship consistently connects macro-level political economy with micro-level lived experiences, emphasizing women’s agency within religious and legal frameworks. Recurring themes include constitutional gender debates, inheritance law conflicts, and the strategic navigation of secular-religious tensions by women activists. Professor Charrad actively mentors doctoral students pursuing diverse research on U.S. and international topics while teaching core courses in political sociology, comparative historical sociology, social theory, and gender politics. Her research program has secured significant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Mellon Foundation, American Association of University Women, and American Institute of Maghribi Studies, enabling extensive fieldwork and collaborative projects across the MENA region.

• French Literature
• Bulgarian Literature
• Literary Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krasimir Hristakiev is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Romance Languages within the University of Veliko Tarnovo. His academic career spans over two decades, focusing on literature and theater studies with a particular emphasis on French and Bulgarian cultural intersections. Primary Affiliations: University of Veliko Tarnovo (Department of Romance Languages) Research Themes: French literature (Molière, Rabelais), Bulgarian literary theory, theater and visual studies, intertextuality, and philosophical discourse. His publications analyze the dialogue between classical and modern literary forms, with recurring themes of madness, labor, and cultural identity. Notable works include studies on Giuseppe Tornatore's cinema, Bakhtinian theory in Bulgarian contexts, and the adaptation of Molière's plays in regional festivals. Recent articles explore the blurring lines between theater and digital media , focusing on structural differences and audience engagement in virtual performances. His bibliography reflects a deep engagement with philological rigor and comparative cultural analysis. Key trends in his work include the reception of French classics in Bulgaria, stylistic evolution in literature, and the metaphorical representation of labor and death in contemporary narratives. He contributes regularly to journals like Visual Studies and Proglas .

• 20th century French literature
• literary theory
• philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jørn Boisen is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in French literature, intellectual history, and European cultural studies. He has held leadership positions including Head of Department at both the University of Copenhagen (2013-2019) and the University of South-Eastern Norway (2019-2023). Boisen holds a Docteur d'université from Université Michel de Montaigne, Bordeaux III (1995) and a PhD from Odense University (1993). His educational background includes studies in French, Spanish, and literature across Denmark, France, and Norway. His research focuses on the making of the European mind, French politics, contemporary French literature, comparative literature, history of the novel, the novel and philosophy, European and French cultural studies, history of mentalities, and Latin American literature. Boisen has written extensively on authors including Romain Gary, Milan Kundera, and Albert Camus, with particular attention to philosophical dimensions of literature and questions of truth, memory, and identity. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with 20th century European literature, particularly Czech and French works, while also addressing contemporary political issues in France and Europe. His publications span literary criticism, philosophical analysis, and cultural commentary, often bridging academic scholarship with public intellectual discourse. Carlsbergs scholarstipendium (1988) Gold medal from the University of Odense (1990) Le prix de l'association internationale des études françaises (2002) Chevalier de l'ordre des palmes académiques (2007) Boisen serves as a journalist for Weekendavisen and has held editorial positions including Literary Editor-in-Chief of Revue Romane (2002-2015). He coordinates international research networks including 'Societies of forgetting' and participates in numerous academic associations such as AIEF and MLA. His professional activities extend beyond academia to include cultural commentary in Danish media and consulting for major publishers like Gyldendal and Hachette.

Wes Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renaissance Literature
• Early Modern Literature
• Pilgrimage Writing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Wes Williams is a University Lecturer in French and Fellow of St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford. He serves as Director of The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) since 2020 and co-founded the Oxford Amnesty Lectures. His academic roles span Renaissance literature, European film, and literary theory. Education: MA and DPhil in Renaissance French Writing from St John’s College, Oxford, with postgraduate studies in Germany. Research Interests focus on Renaissance and early modern literature, particularly pilgrimage writing, travel narratives, and the cultural meanings of monsters. He explores genre, subjectivity, and the politics of literature in early modern Europe. His recent work includes a book on monsters from Rabelais to Racine, intersecting with studies of Shakespeare and Montaigne. Publications include Pilgrimage and Narrative in the French Renaissance (1999), Monsters and their Meanings in Early Modern Culture (2012), and articles on topics like Corneille’s use of ecphrasis and curiosity in traveler’s tales. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis, cultural history, and theater. Theatre Work includes co-writing and directing solo shows with collaborators like Emily Woof, Nick Whitfield, and Ed Gaughan. His recent Saints and Superheroes exemplifies his engagement with narrative construction beyond academia.

Manolis S. Patedakisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Byzantine Philology
• Palaeologan Period Literature
• Medieval Cretan Inscriptions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manolis S. Patedakis serves as an Assistant Professor of Byzantine Philology in the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Philology at the University of Crete, with office 106 contactable via telephone (28310-77283) and email (patedakis@uoc.gr). His academic foundation was established at the University of Crete for undergraduate and initial postgraduate studies, culminating in a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His doctoral research centered on Athanasios I Patriarch of Constantinople (1289-1293, 1303-1309), producing a critical edition with commentary of unpublished works. Dr. Patedakis specializes in Palaeologan period literature, Cretan manuscript culture across medieval and early modern eras, and the theological corpus of Symeon the New Theologian. His scholarly methodology integrates textual criticism, epigraphic analysis, and historical contextualization to illuminate Byzantine intellectual traditions. His publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on patriarchal writings, theological controversies, and Cretan cultural identity, with significant contributions to Symeon the New Theologian studies and Byzantine-Latin relations. Recent work extends into modern literary analysis (notably Orhan Pamuk) while maintaining core philological rigor. Prior to his current position, he held a Research Fellowship at Dumbarton Oaks (Trustees for Harvard University) from September 2007 to May 2008, advancing his expertise in Byzantine material culture.

Carol Ann Vaughn Crossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social History
• Religious Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carol Ann Vaughn Cross is an Associate Professor at Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Geography and Sociology. Her academic career spans over two decades, including roles as faculty-in-residence at Samford’s Daniel House in London and director of the Christian Women’s Leadership Center (2000-2008). She focuses on social history at the intersection of religion, technology, culture, sex, and gender. PhD and MA in History from Auburn University BA in History from University of Alabama-Huntsville Her research explores historical and cultural intersections of religion with gender roles, technological ethics, and missionary practices. Her work spans Southern Baptist history, gender studies, and cross-cultural missions, often challenging dominant religious narratives. Articles highlight her expertise in 19th-century curricula, African American missionary stories, and interfaith recovery frameworks. Recent works include analyses of Southern Baptist slaveholding women, deconstructing hagiographies, and blending classical texts with modern ethics. Her 2024 papers examine virtue education and alcohol in Baptist mythologies. Buchanan Teaching Award (2017-2018) Cross mentors through academic-spiritual cadres and integrates core texts into her research. She has no listed advisees but collaborates widely. Her lab and team involvement centers on interfaith initiatives and historical missions research.

Simon Levis Sullamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Italian History
• Modern European History
• Jewish History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simon Levis Sullam is a Full Professor of Contemporary History at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Department of Humanities. He maintains an active teaching schedule across multiple programs including History, Letters, Cultural Anthropology, and Italian Philology. His academic profile shows consistent engagement with the university community through office hours scheduled for the 2025 spring semester. Levis Sullam earned his BA and PhD in History from Ca' Foscari University after studying at UCLA and the EHESS in Paris. His academic journey includes prestigious fellowships at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, the European University Institute, and the University of Oxford. He has held visiting positions at Sciences Po in Paris and the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the intersection of Italian history, Jewish history, and the study of antisemitism and the Holocaust. Levis Sullam examines 19th- and 20th-century Italian political and cultural history with particular attention to intellectual history, the history of ideas, and the historical development of antisemitic thought. His work bridges methodological approaches from both Italian and international historiography. His recent publications demonstrate a sustained engagement with the history of antisemitism, Holocaust studies, and the intellectual history of fascism and its aftermath. Levis Sullam's scholarship shows a methodological sophistication that combines close textual analysis with broader historical contextualization, particularly evident in his work on the language of antisemitism and the representation of Jews in historical discourse. Fellow of the Einaudi Foundation in Turin (2000) Research Associate Fellow at the Italian Academy of Columbia University (2005-6) Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley (2006-8) Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellow at the European University Institute (2008-9) Leverhulme Research Fellow at Oxford University (2009-10) Polonsky Fellow at Oxford University (2016-17) Rita Levi Montalcini Young Researchers Program recipient (2011-15) Levis Sullam has taught extensively across multiple degree programs at Ca' Foscari, supervising numerous theses and contributing to curriculum development in contemporary history, historiography, and European history. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, connecting historical methodology with broader questions of cultural and political development in modern Europe.

Filippomaria Pontaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Philology
• Greek Literature
• Latin Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Filippomaria Pontani is a Full Professor of Greek and Latin Philology at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Her academic work spans classical philology, Byzantine studies, and the reception of ancient texts in later periods, with particular expertise in Homeric scholarship and textual criticism. Her research interests focus on Greek literature from antiquity to the modern period, Byzantine scholarship, and the transmission of classical texts. Pontani has made significant contributions to the understanding of Homeric scholia, Byzantine philological practices, and the Hellenistic poetic tradition. Her work often bridges philological precision with broader cultural analysis, examining how ancient texts were received and transformed across historical periods. Pontani's recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity across multiple formats including journal articles, book translations, critical editions, and edited volumes. Her work spans diverse topics from ancient epigrams to modern Greek poetry, with particular attention to the intersections between classical texts and later cultural contexts. She has been especially active in publishing on Byzantine scholarship, Homeric reception, and modern Greek literary figures like Cavafy. As an educator, Pontani teaches courses on classical culture, classical philology, and the history of the classical tradition at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching spans multiple degree programs including Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage, Letters, and Ancient Sciences: Archaeology, Literature and History.

• German Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Literary Theory
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Andreina Lavagetto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in German Literature (SSD GERM-01/B). She has been a faculty member at Ca' Foscari since 2001, after previously serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara (1998-2001). Her academic career spans over three decades, with institutional responsibilities including coordinator of the master's degree program in European, American and Postcolonial Languages and Literatures, member of various teaching committees, and involvement in PhD programs. Lavagetto's research spans several interconnected fields centered around German literature and its intersections with philosophy, cultural studies, and Jewish thought. Her primary interests include the works of Rainer Maria Rilke, Franz Kafka, and Martin Buber; the German-Jewish cultural symbiosis from the late 18th century to 1933; Holocaust studies; biopolitics and literature; and the theory and practice of literary translation. She has made significant contributions to the historical-critical edition of German literary works and has explored the relationship between mysticism, theology, and modern thought. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory with increasing focus on German-Jewish intellectual history, particularly examining how Italian Germanists navigated the racial laws of Fascist Italy. Her work shows expertise across literary criticism, translation, and editorial scholarship, with particular attention to German-Italian cultural relations and the transmission of philosophical ideas across linguistic boundaries. The recurring themes in her research include the relationship between aesthetics and politics, the representation of historical trauma, and the philosophical dimensions of literary form. National scientific qualification for full professor (2018) DAAD Scholarships for study in West Berlin (1983-1987) Coordinator of Unit 2 of the ARCGER award project (2015-2022) Co-director of the scientific journal "Annali di Ca' Foscari" (2015-2016) Member of the scientific committee of "Prospero. Journal of Foreign Literature, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies" Lavagetto serves as a referee for national and international research projects, including the ARCGER Project on German studies archives in Italy (1930-1955). She has held visiting positions at the University of Augsburg (2017) and the Deutsches Literaturarchiv in Marbach am Neckar (2019). Her research funding includes projects from the Italian Institute of Germanic Studies, focusing on the archives of German studies in Italy and the history of Italian Germanistics during the Fascist period.

Maurizio Viroliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of political thought
• Classical republicanism
• Neo-republicanism
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Maurizio Viroli is a Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin , a Professor of Political Communication at the University of Italian Switzerland (Lugano) , and Professor Emeritus of Politics at Princeton University . Ph.D. in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute of Firenze Degree in Philosophy from the University of Bologna His research focuses on the history of political thought , particularly classical republicanism , neo-republicanism , and the works of Niccolò Machiavelli and Jean Jacques Rousseau . He explores republican iconography , the relationship between religion and politics , patriotism , constitutionalism , and civic education . His publications span critical analyses of Machiavelli's works, Rousseau's philosophy, and the interplay between religion and liberty in Italian history. Key themes include republican governance , political communication , and democratic theory . Ufficiale dell'Ordine al Merito of the Italian Republic Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute Viroli has advised the President of the Italian Republic during Carlo Azeglio Ciampi's tenure and coordinated national projects on republican culture . He founded the Master’s program in Civic Education at Asti, Italy, and contributed to constitutional reforms through consultancy roles.

• Chinese philosophy
• Indian philosophy
• Buddhist philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Yuria Mori is a distinguished scholar at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in Chinese religious philosophy with particular expertise in Daoism. She holds a Doctor of Literature degree from Waseda University (2020) and has served as Professor since 2004 after progressing through academic ranks from Assistant (1992) to Lecturer (1995) to Associate Professor (2000). Her research focuses on Chinese philosophy, Indian philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, and Daoism , with specific interests in Dragon-gate Lineage (Longmen pai), Quanzhen Daoism (Complete Perfection), the immortals (transcendents), and Chinese modern religious thought. Professor Mori's scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with Daoist textual traditions, ritual practices, and historical development across the Ming-Qing transition period. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on spirit-writing culture, orthodox lineage construction, and internal alchemy practices within Daoist traditions. The pattern shows increasing specialization in Dragon-gate Lineage studies, particularly examining how figures like Min Yide and Wang Changyue constructed religious authority through textual production and ritual innovation. Her methodological approach combines close textual analysis with historical contextualization. Japan Taoism Society Award (2003.11) Professor Mori actively contributes to multiple research projects, including the ongoing Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grant "Interdisciplinary research on the innovative role of spirit-writing culture in the history of local Daoism in China" (2021-2025). She maintains strong international scholarly connections through memberships in the American Academy of Religion and The Association for Asian Studies. Her academic leadership extends to teaching numerous courses including Introduction to Daoism, Reading Chinese Classics, and various seminars on Asian Philosophy and Chinese Thought at both undergraduate and graduate levels through Waseda University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Graduate School of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Petra Bozsokiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Intellectual History
• Women's History
• 19th-Century Hungarian Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Petra Bozsoki is a Lecturer at the Institute of Hungarian Literature and Cultural Studies , Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest. She serves as an editor for the Verso Journal of Literary History and contributes to academic discourse on 19th-century Hungarian women's literature and intellectual history. Her research focuses on women's history-writing , gender roles , and feminist theory , particularly analyzing the works of Emília Kánya, Hungary's first female journal editor. Her publications explore the intersection of gender , national identity , and market strategies in 19th-century Hungarian periodicals. Key trends in her 2023–2013 publications include: methodological innovations in women's history gendered editorial strategies cultural memory of feminist pioneers analysis of patriotic women's roles critique of gender narratives in literature