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Thilo Rehrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeological Sciences
• Materials Science
• Archaeometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thilo Rehren is the A.G. Leventis Professor for Archaeological Sciences at The Cyprus Institute's Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC). He holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and has led major international research groups at institutions like UCL and UCL Qatar. His work focuses on reconstructing ancient technological processes, particularly metallurgy, glassmaking, and ceramic production, integrating archaeological, scientific, and historical data. He has pioneered studies on global metallurgical networks and early technical innovations in regions such as the Mediterranean, China, and sub-Saharan Africa. Education: MSc (mineralization of copper-silver mines) and PhD (volcanology of Nisyros, Greece). Career highlights include establishing UCL Qatar and co-directing the STARC lab. Research emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration and the socio-technical dynamics of material production. Publications span 40+ years, analyzing production techniques from Late Bronze Age Cyprus to Medieval Chinese glass workshops. His work challenges traditional narratives by highlighting the ingenuity of past artisans and the global interconnectedness of technical knowledge. Current projects investigate early metallurgy in the Balkans and glass production in West Africa. Labs/Teams: Leads STARC's interdisciplinary teams focused on archaeological materials science. Collaborates with global institutions on projects like the Meroe Quarries in Sudan and the Dhaskalio-Keros excavation in Greece.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Jewish Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Schwemer Anna Maria is an Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Faculty of Protestant Theology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held a teaching appointment there since 1993 and currently serves as Director of the Philipp-Melanchthon-Stiftung. Her academic journey includes theological studies at Heidelberg and Tübingen (1963–1967, 1978–1981), research positions under Martin Hengel, and habilitation at Erlangen-Nürnberg (1995) and a second habilitation at Tübingen (2000). Her research focuses on New Testament texts, early Christian communities, Jewish apocryphal literature, and Second Temple Judaism. Key works include studies on Qumran texts, Pauline chronology, and the historical context of early Christian martyrdom narratives. She co-authored major monographs on Paul’s early career and Jesus’ messianic claims with Martin Hengel. Publications span over three decades with thematic emphases on: 1) Jewish-Christian relations and their theological developments, 2) textual analysis of apocryphal traditions like the Vitae Prophetarum, 3) Pauline missions in Syria and Antioch, and 4) the intersection of Greco-Roman and Jewish historiography. Recent works (2011–2018) address early Christian communities in Syria, the Trajanic Jewish revolts, and the theological framework of Josephus’ writings. Her academic leadership includes directing the Theologisch-Philologisches Kolleg within the Melanchthon Foundation, which facilitates interdisciplinary theological research and education. Teaching responsibilities have been maintained alongside administrative roles without formal part-time designation.

• Medieval History
• Legal History
• Ancient Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Caroline Humfress is a Professor of Medieval History and Deputy Head of the School of History at the University of St Andrews. She serves as Co-Director of the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research and Convenor of the MLitt in Legal and Constitutional Studies. Her research focuses on Ancient, Late Antique, and Early Medieval law and religion, employing interdisciplinary approaches from legal theory, anthropology, and sociology. She recently co-edited The Cambridge Comparative History of Ancient Law (2024) and is completing a monograph on multilegalism in Late Antiquity for Oxford University Press. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including courses on Legal Cultures in Late Antiquity and Comparative Studies in Legal History. She supervises PhD students in legal history and related fields. Her research emphasizes comparative legal frameworks, legal pluralism, and the intersection of law with religious and social structures in pre-modern societies. Prof Humfress collaborates internationally on projects such as the comparative analysis of ancient legal systems across Greek, Roman, Indo-European, Near-Eastern, and Chinese contexts. Her work challenges modern legal assumptions through historical lenses, as seen in her 2024 Law and History Review article on legal pluralism's mythologized narratives. Affiliations: Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research, School of History Key Projects: MLitt Legal and Constitutional Studies program development, multilegalism monograph, comparative ancient legal history

Lionel Pernetمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• European Protohistory
• Iron Age
• Roman Period
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lionel Pernet is a Lecturer in European Protohistory, specializing in the Iron Age and Roman periods, material culture, and funerary archaeology. He holds a doctoral degree from the Universities of Lausanne and Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne. Since 2015, he has served as Director of the Lausanne Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History (MCAH), following roles at the National Museum of Zurich and the Montpellier Lattara Museum. His research explores acculturation processes, museum collections history, and anthropological perspectives on material culture. Dr. Pernet teaches Protohistoric courses (Iron Age) and supervises Bachelor and Master students. He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Swiss Archaeological Society and the French Association for the Study of the Iron Age. His 2014 Knight of Arts and Letters award recognizes his contributions to cultural heritage. Key research areas include Gallic auxiliaries, Roman necropoles, and Celtic monetary systems. He has curated exhibitions such as 'Les Celtes et la monnaie' and authored/co-authored over 60 publications, including works on Lattara, Giubiasco necropolis, and acculturation studies. His work bridges archaeology with contemporary art, as seen in exhibitions like 'Cosmos' celebrating the MCAH's bicentenary. Education: PhD in Archaeology (Lausanne & Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne) Affiliations: University of Lausanne, MCAH, Swiss Archaeological Society Awards: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2014)

Ivo Blomمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Film History
• Film Theory
• Intermediality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ivo Blom is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts & Culture at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, within the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on early Italian cinema, silent film, and the intersections of film with visual arts and classical antiquity. He coordinates the Master's program in Comparative Arts & Media Studies and is a member of several prestigious research networks including RMeS, CLUE, and the Huizinga Instituut. Education : PhD in Film History (University of Amsterdam, 2000) Bachelor's and Master's degrees in related disciplines Research Interests : Film history, intermediality, silent cinema, Italian film, film and architecture, museum studies, and the reception of classical antiquity in cinema. Awards : Dr. Blok Stipendium (2007) NIAS Individual Fellowship (2021–2022) Grants & Projects : Co-Investigator in the AHRC-funded 'Museum of Dreams' project (2023–2026) exploring silent films on classical antiquity in the BFI archive. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with Eye Filmmuseum, UCL, and other institutions on projects like the 'Museum of Dreams' and exhibitions such as 'Enfin le cinéma!' at Musée d'Orsay.

James Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Children in the Biblical World
• Second Temple Judaism
• Greco-Roman Religions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Murphy is an Associate Professor of Religion and Associate Director of the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation from the University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology (2011), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Missouri State (2000), and a B.A. in History and Social Science Education from Evangel University (1998). His research focuses on children in the biblical world of antiquity, a pioneering field he has contributed to since the 2000s. He explores themes such as kinship, sexuality, asceticism, and Greco-Roman religions, with a specialization in Jewish sectarian texts of the Second Temple period and the Jesus movement's portrayal of childhood. Academic responsibilities include teaching courses like Introduction to Religion, Old Testament, New Testament, and The Gospels/Historical Jesus. Professional memberships include the Society of Biblical Literature. Murphy has co-led study abroad programs in Greece and participated in archaeological excavations at Banias, Israel. His work emphasizes deconstructive literary analysis and interdisciplinary approaches to biblical texts, particularly examining the socio-religious contexts of children in early Christian and Jewish writings. His scholarly awards include the 2017 Hendrickson Scholar/Cheever Lecture Award. Research outputs span monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters analyzing children’s roles in texts like 1 Enoch, Jubilees, the Synoptic Gospels, and the hypothetical Q source. Current projects investigate Jewish sectarian documents from the Second Temple period in relation to childhood studies.

Admir Masicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Biomineralization
• Carbon Sequestration in Concrete
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Admir Masic is an Associate Professor at MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he leads the Masic Lab. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, particularly cement-based systems, and integrates insights from ancient materials to address modern environmental challenges. He holds tenure and is a faculty fellow in Archaeological Materials at the Center for Materials Research in Archaeology and Ethnology (CMRAE). Education: PhD in Physical Chemistry (University of Turin, Italy) and postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces. His work spans biomineralization, self-healing concrete, and carbon capture technologies. He co-directs the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub and founded the MIT Refugee Action Hub (ReACT), providing education for displaced learners. Research highlights include revealing the self-healing mechanisms of Roman concrete, developing carbon-storing cement composites, and creating energy-storing supercapacitors using ancient materials. His lab employs advanced techniques like Raman spectroscopy and correlative imaging to bridge nanoscale phenomena with macro-engineering applications. Awards: Tenured at MIT (2024), numerous grants from industry partnerships. Grants: Collaborations with Japanese industry via MIT EC^3 Hub, funding for sustainable infrastructure projects. Labs/Teams: Masic Lab, MIT EC^3 Hub, MIT ReACT, and the Concrete Sustainability Hub. Active in translating research into industrial applications through partnerships like DMAT Performance Matters.

Daniel Schumannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• New Testament Studies
• Ancient Judaism
• Rabbinic Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Schumann is a Research Fellow in New Testament and Ancient Judaism at the Protestant Theology Faculty of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. He completed his theological studies in Jena and Leipzig (2002-2011), with additional studies in rabbinic literature at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (2006-2007). He earned his doctorate summa cum laude in 2018 and has held research positions at prestigious institutions including Oxford University (as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow and Keble Research Associate) and the Centre for the Study of the Bible in the Humanities. Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2020-present): Research position under Prof. Dr. Tilly Oxford University (2018-2020): Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow University of Münster (2014-2018): Research position under Prof. Dr. L. Doering University of Tübingen (2012-2014): Research position under Prof. Dr. M. Tilly University of Leipzig (2011-2012): Research position under Prof. Dr. R. Lux Schumann's research focuses on the intersection of New Testament studies and Ancient Judaism, with particular expertise in Rabbinic literature, Second Temple Judaism, and early Christian origins. His work demonstrates how Jewish and Christian traditions developed in dialogue with each other, especially regarding topics like vows, exodus narratives, and anthropological concepts. His scholarship combines textual criticism with historical analysis to illuminate the complex relationship between early Judaism and Christianity. His publications reveal a consistent interest in how Jewish traditions influenced early Christian thought, particularly in Pauline literature and the development of early Christian identity. Schumann's work on the Tosefta and Mishnah provides valuable insights into rabbinic approaches to religious practice that contextualize early Christian developments. Hanns-Lilje-Preis (2020) Schumann has successfully secured significant research funding, including a European Research Council grant (Horizon 2020) for his project on the Dead Sea Scrolls and cognate literature, with total third-party funding amounting to approximately 200,000 euros. His current habilitation project focuses on 'Romans 7 in Context.' He is affiliated with several scholarly societies including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas.

Rhiannon Ashمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Historiography
• Latin Literature
• Tacitus Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rhiannon Ash is a renowned academic specializing in Roman historiography and Latin literature, particularly the works of Tacitus. She holds a position at the University of Oxford's Department of Classics and serves as a Fellow and Tutor at Merton College. Her research focuses on analyzing the syntax and narrative techniques of Latin imperial prose authors, with a deep engagement in Tacitus' representation of Roman emperors and civil wars. She co-authored Fifty Key Classical Authors (Routledge 2002) and a children’s book, Mystery History of the Roman Colosseum (Aladdin 1997), emphasizing accessibility in classical studies. Currently, she is working on a monograph exploring Pliny the Elder’s Natural History as a lens for Flavian imperial power. Education: MA DPhil, University of Oxford MA, University of Toronto Research Interests: Professor Ash's work spans Latin prose literature of the imperial era, Roman historiography, and ancient epistolary studies. She examines how Tacitus’ linguistic choices shape historical interpretation, and her recent project reinterprets Pliny the Elder’s marine biology writings (Book IX of Natural History ) to reflect broader imperial dynamics. She also studies Greek and Roman biography, battle narratives, and the interplay between rhetoric and historiography in ancient texts. Publications Trends: Her recent articles highlight thematic consistency: exploring political symbolism (e.g., The Fasces ), analyzing Tacitus’ narrative techniques (e.g., Heralding a Proem in the Middle ), and deconstructing civil war tropes through spatial and rhetorical frameworks (e.g., Tiberius in Space ). These works underscore her focus on textual innovation and historiographical bias in the transition from Republic to Principate. Awards: R.D. Milns Visiting Professor (2017), University of Queensland Teaching and Grants: She teaches Latin literature modules for Oxford’s Mods and Greats programs, including Tacitus and Tiberius special subjects. While no explicit grants are noted, her roles at Merton College and academic staff status suggest institutional support. Her collaborative works with Dr. Alison Sharrock exemplify interdisciplinary approaches to classical education. Labs/Teams: Engages in Oxford’s Classics department research networks, contributing to textual commentaries and historiography projects. Her current monograph project involves cross-disciplinary analysis of Pliny’s Natural History , blending literary and imperial studies methodologies.

Marcus Chinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ancient History
• Epigraphy
• Numismatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Marcus Chin is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents, affiliated with the Faculty of Classics. Previously, he served as a non-stipendiary lecturer in Roman history at Lady Margaret Hall (2020–2021). He holds a BA and MRes from Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia, 2014 and 2016), and a DPhil in Classics from Oxford (2021). His research explores the cultural and economic dynamics of the Hellenistic and Roman Mediterranean, particularly interactions between local communities and imperial powers. Current projects under the CHANGE initiative include a book on pre-Roman Asia Minor dynastic rulers and an electronic index of monetary data from pre-Roman epigraphy in Asia Minor, to be published via linked open data frameworks. Teaching experience includes Roman history modules for Mods and Greats (e.g., Cicero and Catiline, Tacitus and Tiberius, Augustan Rome), as well as tutorials on Roman History 5/6 and Nero to Hadrian. Research keywords encompass Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman history; epigraphy; numismatics; historiography; and Asia Minor studies. Future work includes articles on specific inscriptions, coinages, and a study of gift-giving in Diodoros Siculus, alongside an edited volume on Hellenistic monetary economies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in the provided text. He is affiliated with the CHANGE Project and collaborates with institutions like the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents and teams including Simon Glenn and Leah Lazar.

Andrew Meadowsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numismatics
• Greek History
• Epigraphy

Professor Andrew Meadows is a Professor of Ancient History and Fellow and Tutor in Ancient History at New College, University of Oxford. He holds an MA, AM, and DPhil. His academic career includes roles as Curator of Greek Coins at the British Museum, Deputy Director of the American Numismatic Society, and Director of the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents. His research focuses on Hellenistic history, numismatics, and epigraphy, with a particular emphasis on applying Linked Open Data methodologies to numismatic and epigraphic research. Key research projects include the CHANGE Project (studying ancient Anatolian monetary systems), the Nomisma project (digital numismatic data), and collaborative initiatives like the ARCH project and the Oxford Paris Alexander Project (OPAL). He has curated major exhibitions and published extensively, including works on coin hoards, Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum volumes, and studies on civic countermarks and regional coinage systems. Education: MA, AM, DPhil Roles: Fellow and Tutor at New College, Director of Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents Awards: Honorary Curator at the Ashmolean Museum (2015), Metcalf Lecturer (2014/5) His advisory work includes roles with the Royal Numismatic Society, the British Academy’s SNG Committee, and the International Numismatic Council. Current projects explore numismatic data integration, maritime archaeology collaborations (e.g., excavations at Herakleion), and the coinage of Alabanda in Caria.

• Ancient Greek Literature
• Homeric Studies
• Ancient Language Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamara Neal is a Senior Lecturer in Ancient Greek (Education Focused) at the University of Sydney's Department of Classics and Ancient History. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her work focuses on Homeric epic and pedagogical strategies for ancient language instruction. She has contributed to critical editions like Lucan (Oxford Readings in Classical Studies) and published studies on themes such as injury symbolism in the Iliad . Education: BA (Hons), MA, PhD (Melbourne) Accreditation: University-wide Peer Reviewer of Teaching Her research integrates textual analysis with innovative teaching methods for classical languages. Recent publications include reviews of modern scholarship on ancient literature and warfare themes in epic poetry. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Teaching includes introductory and advanced Greek and Latin courses. No lab affiliations noted.

Simona Martoranaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical and Medieval Latin Literature
• Latin Elegy
• Roman Drama
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simona Martorana is a Lecturer in Classics at the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in Latin literature, gender studies, and ecocriticism. She teaches courses such as Introductory Latin, Advanced Latin, and seminars on ancient memory practices. Previously, she held a Humboldt Research Fellowship at Kiel University and the University of Hamburg (2022–24), and was a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University. Her research integrates philological rigor with interdisciplinary approaches, focusing on classical and medieval Latin texts. Her publications include Seeking the Mothers in Ovid's Heroides (Cornell UP, 2024) and co-edited volumes like Body and Medicine in Latin Poetry (De Gruyter, 2025). Current projects explore plague narratives and medieval Latin fables. Martorana’s research interests span gender theory, environmental humanities, and legal theory in antiquity. Her scholarly contributions include articles on Seneca’s tragedies, ecocritical interpretations of classical texts, and critical editions of medieval literature. She actively engages with public scholarship through conferences and edited volumes, such as a panel on Sappho at the 13th Celtic Conference in Classics (2022).

• Ancient World
• Ancient Greece and Rome
• Film
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Darel Engen is an Associate Professor of History at California State University, San Marcos (Cal State San Marcos). His research focuses on the Ancient World, particularly Ancient Greece and Rome, with interdisciplinary interests in Film and Social and Economic History. Engen holds degrees from UCLA: a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in History. His work examines Athenian trade policy, the economy of Greece, and the intersection of history with modern media. Key publications include *Honor and Profit: Athenian Trade Policy and the Economy and Society of Greece, 415-307 B.C.E.* (forthcoming from the University of Michigan Press) and articles such as *"Ancient Greenbacks: Athenians Owls, the Law of Nikophon, and the Greek Economy" (Historia, 2005). Recent scholarship engages with popular culture, like analyzing Frank Miller’s *300* (2007) and Oliver Stone’s *Alexander* (2007), to explore how ancient narratives are mythologized in modern media. Engen contributes to the Digital History Lab at CSUSM, integrating traditional historical research with innovative digital methodologies. His research highlights the economic and social structures of classical antiquity, emphasizing how trade policies, legal frameworks, and cultural perceptions shaped ancient societies.

Benjamin C. Shinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theology
• Christian Ministry
• Cultural Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin C. Shin is an Associate Professor of Christian Ministry & Leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, with over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry, parachurch leadership, and theological education. He earned his D.Min. and Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Talbot, and a B.A. from UCLA. Research Interests: Focus on Asian-American ministry, cultural dynamics in theology, shame-based societies, and leadership development. His work bridges biblical studies with contemporary pastoral challenges, particularly in cross-cultural contexts. Publications: Co-author of Tapestry of Grace (2016) and contributor to The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary (2013). His articles cover topics like mentorship models, leadership ethics, and ministry team dynamics. Ministry Impact: Serves as Director of the Asian-American Ministry track in Talbot’s Doctor of Ministry program, emphasizing cultural competency and practical theological training.