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Dirk van Miert is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in the early modern networks of scholars and universities. His research focuses on the intellectual history of early modern Europe, history of knowledge, science, education, scholarship, and philology, particularly in relation to the Latin language and culture. He directed a substantial ERC Consolidator project on the Republic of Letters from 2017 to 2022, exploring the communication networks among scholars in Europe. Van Miert has edited significant works, including the correspondence of Joseph Justus Scaliger, praised for its academic rigor and extensive footnotes that underscore the considerable philological and historical work involved. His scholarly contributions have drawn critical acclaim across various academic publications, reflecting his commitment to illuminating the complex intellectual landscapes of the early modern period. He continues to engage in research and teaching that highlights the dynamics of knowledge production, scholarly communication, and humanism in historical contexts.
Utrecht University • Utrecht
Teaching and researching early modern intellectual history, focusing on the Republic of Letters and networks of scholarship.
Department of Psychology