جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sebastian Boschمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Material Analysis
• Cultural Heritage Studies
• Multispectral Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sebastian Bosch serves as Manager of the Mobile Lab at the University of Hamburg's Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). He leads material analysis initiatives for cultural heritage artifacts through advanced scientific instrumentation. His roles include managing XRF and FTIR spectrometers in the Mobile Lab, and contributing to the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (2019–2025). Key projects include the Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative and material analysis of medieval manuscripts. Bosch holds a PhD in material science and has extensive experience in non-destructive testing techniques. His work bridges archaeometry, digital humanities, and conservation science. Research interests focus on multispectral imaging, pigment characterization, and technological applications for cultural heritage preservation. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Atri Fragment Revisited and Squarcialupi Codex analysis. Technical expertise includes XRF spectroscopy, infrared microscopy, and software development for pattern analysis in manuscripts. Has presented over 27 academic activities, including lectures on Mobile Lab methodologies and material analysis workshops. Manages laboratory equipment worth millions euros, supporting interdisciplinary research. Supervises technical operations for dozens of manuscripts annually through the Mobile Lab's fieldwork capabilities. Awards: No formal academic awards listed, though work has been recognized through high-impact publications in journals like Manuscript Studies and i-com .

Mahdi Jampourمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mahdi Jampour is a Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), University of Hamburg, and a member of the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from Graz University of Technology (2016), with postdoctoral research at Iran Telecommunication Research Center (ITRC) (2016–2017). He previously served as Assistant Professor at Quchan University of Technology (2017–2024) and led Project RFA05 (2022–2025) focusing on visual pattern similarity in written artefacts. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), TU Graz, Austria (2016) Postdoctoral Fellowship, ITRC, Iran (2016–2017) Assistant Professor, Quchan University of Technology (2017–2024) Research Interests: Dr. Jampour specializes in applying AI and computer vision to cultural heritage preservation, including palimpsest analysis, historical document digitization, and pattern recognition. His work integrates generative models, deep learning, and semi-supervised methods to address challenges in manuscript analysis and multispectral imaging. Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on generative AI for palimpsest deciphering, dataset creation for sports and cultural heritage analysis, and facial expression recognition surveys. His articles bridge computer science with digital humanities, emphasizing cultural artifact preservation through technological innovation. Awards: Kazemi-Ashtiani Award (2019) Chamran Award (2017) KUWI Prize (2015) Marshal Plan Fellowship (2015) Best MSc Thesis Award (2009) Advising & Grants: Led UWA’s Project RFA05 (2022–2025) and contributed to international preservation initiatives like the Timbuktu Manuscript Training Project. His research is supported by grants from the Iran National Elites Foundation and the Iranian Ministry of Science. Labs & Collaborations: Active in CSMC’s labs, including the Written Artefact Profiling Guide and Mobile Lab Container projects. Collaborates with institutions globally on digitization and cultural heritage safeguarding.

Konrad Hirschlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Middle East
• Islamic Studies
• Manuscript Cultures
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Konrad Hirschler is a leading historian of the medieval Middle East at the University of Hamburg . He holds affiliations with the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' , the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures , and the Asia and Africa Institute . His work bridges social history, literary studies, and manuscript analysis. Research Focus: Manuscript materiality, library history, historiography, Crusader-era cross-cultural diplomacy, and provenance studies. Notable Projects: Analysis of the Ashrafiya Library Catalogue , Qubbat al-khazna depository, and the Jazzār Library Project . His research on medieval Arabic reading practices and manuscript circulation has redefined understanding of pre-Ottoman book culture through works like The Written Word in the Medieval Arabic Lands (BSMES Prize) and Medieval Damascus: Plurality in an Arabic Library (Best Book on Medieval Middle East). He explores how non-elite groups engaged with written culture and how scribes recycled manuscripts. Scientific Awards: British Society for Middle Eastern Studies Book Prize (2012) Best Book on the Medieval Middle East (2017) Shortlisted for British-Kuwait Friendship Association Book Prize Advising & Grants: Hirschler welcomes MA and PhD students studying medieval Middle Eastern topics. His research is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Germany's Excellence Strategy) and the British Academy . Labs & Collaborations: He contributes to the Qubbat al-khazna corpus analysis and co-edits volumes with international scholars. His work integrates digital humanities via the Ashrafiya Library Database .

Irina Wandreyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Manuscript Studies
• Jewish Cultural History
• Religious Text Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irina Wandrey is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence: Understanding Written Artefacts (UWA) and the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). She previously held positions in the Department of Sinology: Language and Literature of China under Prof. Dr. Friedrich. Her research focuses on Jewish manuscript cultures, Ottoman Empire manuscripts, and the preservation of cultural heritage. She has authored multiple publications on religious texts, including a monograph on Jewish manuscript traditions and contributions to exhibition catalogues. Wandrey has organized academic events such as workshops on Sefardic manuscripts and lectures on representations of God in Jewish art. She is involved in initiatives like the Palm-leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative. Her work bridges historical linguistics, religious studies, and material culture analysis. Affiliations: UWA, CSMC, former Sinology Department Key Projects: Palm-leaf Profiling Initiative, CSMC collection presentations Research Interests: Manuscript studies, Ottoman-Jewish cultural interactions, liturgical texts

Giovanni Ciottiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Manuscript Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Material Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Giovanni Ciotti is an academic affiliated with the University of Bologna and the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA) at the University of Hamburg. He serves as Project Lead for the initiative 'Towards a Comprehensive Approach to the Study of South Indian Palm-Leaf Manuscripts' (2020–2025). His research focuses on material analysis of manuscripts, digital palaeography, and the intersection of technology with traditional textual studies. He has contributed to projects such as the Palm Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative (PLMPI) and the NETamil network exploring Tamil intellectual exchange networks. His work integrates scientific methods like FTIR spectroscopy and chemometrics with humanities research, addressing questions of provenance, conservation, and textual transmission. He has collaborated on initiatives like the High Performance Lab and Data Linking Lab, applying advanced technologies to cultural heritage preservation. Dr. Ciotti has published extensively on topics including manuscript materiality, digital encoding strategies for Indic texts, and interdisciplinary approaches to South Asian literary traditions. His research also engages with the technical aspects of manuscript production, such as binding techniques and paratextual analysis.

Jana Frankeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medieval Art History
• Manuscript Cultures
• Epigraphy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jana Franke is a Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) of the University of Hamburg. She is affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA) under project RFB04, focusing on medieval European painted portraits and their inscriptions. Research Focus: Franke’s work explores the semantic reference systems of inscriptions on medieval portraits, analyzing their interplay with visual elements and connections to memento mori/vanitas themes, epitaphs, and manuscript traditions. Labs: Associated with the Visual Manuscript Analysis Lab and contributes to the Written Artefact Profiling Guide at CSMC.

Stephan Seifertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemometrics
• Bioinformatics
• Food Profiling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephan Seifert leads research at the University of Hamburg's Department of Chemistry, focusing on chemometrics and bioinformatic methods for food profiling and manuscript analysis. His group develops analytical approaches using vibrational spectroscopy, machine learning, and data fusion techniques. Research spans: Chemometric method development (random forests, variable selection) Spectroscopic analysis (FTIR, Raman, NMR) Food authentication and quality control Manuscript material characterization Recent publications demonstrate increasing use of machine learning for metabolomics data interpretation and multi-technique data fusion. Research integrates analytical chemistry with computational approaches to solve problems in food science and cultural heritage. Current projects include the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' and Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative. Leads the Seifert AG research group at the Institute of Food Chemistry.

• Manuscript Studies
• Indology
• Tamil Language
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neela Bhaskar is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Hamburg, associated with the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA) from 2020 to 2025. Her work focuses on manuscript studies, particularly the historical and cultural significance of the Mackenzie Collection, Tamil language preservation, and the impact of colonial history on manuscript authenticity. Her research spans cultural heritage preservation, digital humanities, and lexicography. She has contributed to publications analyzing the Mackenzie Collection's complexities and organized academic events like the Tamilex conference (2023), addressing standardization of Tamil in the 19th century and manuscript analysis techniques. Neela's activities include guest lectures on Tamil manuscript cultures during the British colonial period and collaborations with interdisciplinary teams. Her doctoral thesis, 'The Silent Scribes - The Mackenzie Collection and its Contributors,' highlights marginalized contributors to manuscript preservation.

Claudia Coliniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Archaeometry
• Material Analysis
• Book Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Colini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Archaeological Institute. She leads the Mobile Lab and serves as Spokesperson for the 'Selecting Materials' research field within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA). Her work focuses on archaeometry, material analysis of manuscripts, and book archaeology, particularly in Islamic and early medieval contexts. Colini’s research integrates interdisciplinary methods, combining historical texts with scientific analysis to explore material choices in written artefacts. Her key projects include investigating ink recipes from Arabic sources, analyzing papyrus and parchment in early Islamic manuscripts, and developing non-destructive analytical protocols for cultural heritage preservation. She has led initiatives such as 'The Scribe’s Choice: Writing Supports in Arabic Documents of the Early Islamic Centuries' and 'The Use of Parchment in Arabic Manuscripts of the Early Islamic Centuries.' Colini’s publications emphasize methodological advancements in material analysis, including multispectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, and ink replication. She collaborates internationally on projects like the Palm-leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative and has contributed to studies on manuscripts from Thailand, Egypt, and the Middle East. Her work bridges historical, scientific, and conservation disciplines, advancing understanding of material culture in global contexts. Her research also addresses practical conservation challenges, such as preserving fragile manuscripts through material characterization. Colini’s Mobile Lab facilitates field-based analysis, enabling on-site investigation of artifacts. She actively engages in academic outreach, organizing workshops and presenting at conferences on topics like ephemeral writing and multispectral data interpretation.

Markus Fischerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Authentication
• Analytical Chemistry
• Metabolomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Markus Fischer is a prominent academic at the University of Hamburg, leading roles as Spokesperson for Research Field A: 'Artefact Profiling' within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA), Head of the Container Lab, and Director of the Hamburg School of Food Science. His primary affiliations include the Department of Chemistry under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, and the Institute of Food Chemistry. His research focuses on food authentication using advanced analytical techniques like mass spectrometry and spectroscopy, as well as panomics approaches for written artifact analysis. Key projects include mobile container laboratories for global use and paleogenomic studies of artifacts. He also investigates metabolic pathways in food systems and marine biology, particularly hypoxia tolerance in pinnipeds. Prof. Fischer’s publications span food safety, material analysis, and biomolecular studies, with over 266 papers. He collaborates on initiatives like the Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative and has developed aptamers for analytical applications. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies to address challenges in food traceability, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental sustainability. Equipment managed includes ICP mass spectrometers, LC-ESI-IMS-QTOF systems, and Orbitrap mass spectrometers, enabling high-resolution analyses. His contributions extend to academic leadership, including supervising research projects and organizing conferences like the DESY/UWA panel on written artefacts.

• Manuscript Cultures
• Jewish Magical Manuscripts
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Kohs is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg’s Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) since 2015, currently affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) until 2025. His work bridges manuscript studies, Jewish magical traditions, and material analysis, with a focus on the interplay of text and imagery in written artefacts. Projects: Research Associate on UWA’s FNT03 (2020–2023), SFB 950’s B08 (2015–2020). Research Interests: Manuscript cultures, Jewish magical texts, material choices in written artefacts, paracontent, and visual programming for manuscript analysis. Collaborations: Co-authored studies with Giovanni Ciotti, E. M. Wilden, and G. Veltri on palm-leaf manuscripts, lactase persistence, and digital palaeography. Recent Publications (15 most recent) span 2017–2025, emphasizing Jewish magical manuscripts, material profiling, and methodological innovations in manuscript analysis. He contributes to the manuscript cultures journal and co-organizes workshops like ‘DNA in Biological Materials’ (2022). Labs & Initiatives: Affiliated with CSMC’s Visual Manuscript Analysis Lab and Data Linking Lab. Involved in the Palm-Leaf Manuscript Profiling Initiative (2022–ongoing) and paleogenomic studies of written artefacts.

• Cultural Heritage
• Digital Preservation
• Manuscript Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Farouk Ismail is a Visiting Professor at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence "Cultural Supplements and Manuscript Cultures" (CSMC). His research focuses on cultural heritage preservation, digital manuscript analysis, and written artefact profiling. He contributes to international projects such as DiPiKA – Digital Preservation of Kerala Archives and the Timbuktu Manuscript Training Project. Affiliation: University of Hamburg Key Research Areas: Digital preservation strategies, manuscript digitization, historical text analysis Dr. Ismail collaborates on safeguarding endangered cultural documents through interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing computational approaches to cultural heritage conservation. His work bridges traditional manuscript studies with modern digital methodologies.

Simone-Christiane Raschmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Manuscriptology
• Material Analysis of Written Artefacts
• Buddhist Manuscripts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simone-Christiane Raschmann is a researcher at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) and the K Selecting Materials organizational unit. Her work focuses on the material analysis of written artefacts , particularly Buddhist manuscripts and Old Uyghur book forms, blending philological methods with scientific techniques. Key Affiliations : Cluster of Excellence UWA (2023–2025) K Selecting Materials (2023–) Research Themes : Manuscript materiality Digital preservation Buddhist textual culture in Central Asia Interdisciplinary methodologies Publications highlight methodological innovations for studying deteriorated manuscripts and reconstructing historical book forms. Collaborations with scholars like C. Colini and A. Fedeli underscore her cross-disciplinary approach.

• Manuscript Cultures
• Digital Preservation
• Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eva Jungbluth is the Coordinator of the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) at the University of Hamburg . Her work focuses on global manuscript studies, digital preservation, and cultural heritage. She oversees research initiatives such as the DiPiKA project in Kerala and the Timbuktu Manuscript Training Project. Her office is located at Warburgstraße 26, Room 1004. Research Interests: Manuscript Cultures across Asia and Africa Digitization of endangered written heritage Interdisciplinary methods for written artefact analysis Key Projects: Preservation of manuscripts in Nepal, Timbuktu, and Kairouan Development of the Written Artefact Profiling Guide Leadership in the Mobile Lab and Data Linking Lab initiatives Her work bridges historical documentation with modern digital technologies to safeguard global cultural heritage. No specific academic awards are listed, but her contributions are reflected in collaborative projects like the DREAMSEA initiative and Mesopotamian Bulletins.

Hussein Mohammedمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pattern Recognition
• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hussein Mohammed is a Researcher and Head of the Visual Manuscript Analysis Lab at the University of Hamburg's Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). He leads the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA) and the Visual Manuscript Analysis (VMA) Lab. His roles include Principal Investigator and Project Lead for initiatives like 'Similarity Measurement of Visual Patterns in Written Artefacts' and 'Pattern Recognition in 2D Data from Digitized Images.' He holds a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) in computer science from Hamburg University, focusing on computational analysis of handwriting styles. His research emphasizes pattern recognition, machine learning, and computer vision applied to historical manuscripts. Key projects include developing tools like the Pattern Analysis Software Tools (PAST), AFAT, and HAT to analyze visual features and aid cultural heritage preservation. His work bridges computer science and humanities, with contributions to palimpsest deciphering via generative AI, artifact feature analysis, and multimodal data integration. Notable awards include the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (2012). He also contributes to academic outreach through lectures on computational paleography and manuscript digitization.