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Vera Geranpayeh
Ph.D. Student in German Studies, admitted Autumn 2024
Graduate Rearch Assistant, Religious StudiesCurrent Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research intersects poetics, identity, and critical theory. I have worked on May Ayim's poetic activism, examining themes of race and belonging in tension to German concepts of "Heimat" and "Heimsuchung" - home and haunting. I am continously drawn to female authors, such as Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Emmy Hennings, or Irmgard Keun.
In my doctoral research, I am interested in how 19th-century poetics shape contemporary identities, employing queer and feminist theoretical frameworks. I am particularly interested in Heinrich Heine’s socio-political critiques from the late Romantic period and their modern reflections in the German rap scene. My work draws connections between historical and modern cultural productions, highlighting the cyclical nature of socio-political climates and the ongoing dialogue between past and present.
My academic journey in Germany and the US is marked by a strong commitment to teaching and community engagement. I integrate diverse perspectives into my courses, fostering a comprehensive understanding of Germany's cultural and historical landscape, reflecting my interdisciplinary approach to marginalized voices and identity formation. Through my research and teaching, I aim to contribute to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of German Studies. -
Dillon Gisch
Research Assistant, Classics
BioDillon Gisch recently received his PhD in Classical Archaeology from Stanford University. His research investigates how images of "modest Venus" from central Italy, coastal western Turkey, and coastal Syria engendered a diverse array of contextual significances for viewers in the ancient world, despite being classified as "replicas" by modern viewers. He also studies the provenance histories and historiographies of these images and other "replicated" ancient art, especially related to issues of gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. He has broad interests in visual culture; the historiography of art; social archaeology and art history; collecting, museum, and heritage ethics; empire and cultural appropriation; catalogs and cataloging practices; and legacy data analysis.
Previously, he received his BA in Classical Studies and Art History with Distinction (summa cum laude) from the University of Washington (Seattle) and his MA in Anthropology from Stanford University. He has worked as a gallerist of early modern and modern (1450–1970) European, American, and Japanese graphic art on paper at Davidson Galleries in Seattle. He has also excavated in central Italy at the ancient Etruscan site of Poggio Civitate (Murlo) and the ancient Roman site of Cosa.
The Europe Center and the American Academy in Rome have featured portions of his ongoing dissertation research.
