We are happy to announce that Dr. Robert Gramsch joined MSCJ. Dr. Robert Gramsch works at the Historical Institute of the University of Jena. Presently, he is also a visiting professor of Late Medieval History at the University of Bochum.

His research interests involve quantitative methods in medieval studies, especially in the fields of historical statistics and social network analysis. Other fields of his research are the development of historical data bases and of digital visualisations. He is member of an international working group “Maths Meets Myths: Complexity-science approaches to folktales, myths, sagas, and histories” and takes part in several initiatives concerning historical network research.

More information can be found at his webpage.