Dr. Giorgio Riello

Professor

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Biography

Giorgio Riello is a global historian specializing in the early modern period. His research explores the intersections of material culture, trade, and consumption between Europe and Asia, significantly contributing to our understanding of how objects shape global historical narratives. He currently leads the European Research Council Advanced Grant project titled 'The Asian Origins of Global Capitalism' and holds the position of Professor of Global History and Culture at the University of Warwick as well as Chair of Early Modern Global History at the European University Institute in Florence. Riello’s academic journey began with a Ph.D. in History from University College London. He has previously served as Director of the Warwick Institute of Advanced Study and held various academic positions, including Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the London School of Economics. He has authored influential works such as 'Cotton: Fabric that Made the Modern World,' which won the World History Association Bentley Prize in 2013. Riello's extensive publication record and academic engagement highlight his commitment to advancing scholarship in global history and material culture studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Professor of Global History and Culture.

Chair of Early Modern Global History

2019-01-01 — Present

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Engaged in research and teaching on early modern global history.

Director

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Warwick Institute of Advanced Study • Coventry, United Kingdom

Oversaw research and academic initiatives.

Awards

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Philip Leverhulme Prize

2011-01-01

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Degree certificate
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  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.