Murat Umut Inan is a Professor at Vancouver Island University specializing in the literary-philological, cultural, social, and intellectual histories of the Ottoman Empire and the broader Islamic world. His current research focuses on the reception of the Persianate heritage in Ottoman literary and intellectual history during the period from 1400 to 1600. Inan is actively engaged in completing a book manuscript that explores these topics, which includes various analyses of the interactions between Ottoman and Persian literary traditions. He has published several book chapters and articles in reputable academic journals that deal with the nuances of Ottoman literature and its connections to Persian sources. Furthermore, he has collaborated with various scholars across different institutions on projects related to Middle Eastern literature. His academic work contributes significantly to the understanding of the Ottoman literary canon and its influences from surrounding cultures.