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Katherine Blouin is an Associate Professor specializing in Ancient History, with a focus on material culture, socio-economic dynamics, and environmental history in ancient contexts, particularly Roman Egypt. Her research engages critically with the (de)colonial implications of imperialism and Orientalism on Antiquity, exploring complexities of multiculturalism and cultural religious identities. Blouin has introduced significant discourse around the Judaeo-Alexandrian conflict and its impacts on identity. She has contributed to the field through her authored works, including 'Le conflit judéo-alexandrin de 38-41: l’identité juive à l’épreuve' and 'Triangular Landscapes: Environment, Society and State in the Nile Delta under Roman Rule.' Other notable projects include co-editing the 'Routledge Handbook of Classics and Postcolonial Theory' and an upcoming monograph on Hellenistic Alexandria. Blouin has also been involved in cataloging and digitizing Greek papyrus collections, emphasizing her active role in the scholarly community.
Department of Sociology