Dr. Leonardo Impett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leonardo Impett is associated with the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on the integration of engineering principles within the context of digital humanities. He has a PhD and has previously served as a Digital Humanities Fellow at Villa Tatti in Florence and as a Digital Humanities Scientist at the Bibliotheca Hertziana, Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome. Impett also has experience as a lecturer in Computer Science at Durham University, where he contributed to the Artificial Intelligence Human Systems group. His work primarily explores the intersections of technology and humanities, emphasizing the significance of digital methodologies. He is involved in graduate supervision and mentoring, guiding students in their research endeavors within the realm of human-computer interaction and digital analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Digital Humanities Fellow

— Present

Villa Tatti • Florence, Italy

Conducted research in the field of digital humanities, focusing on the application of digital tools to historical studies.

Digital Humanities Scientist

— Present

Bibliotheca Hertziana - Max Planck Institute for Art History • Rome, Italy

Engaged in research projects that examine the impact of digital technologies on the understanding of art history.

Lecturer

— Present

Durham University • Durham, UK

Taught courses related to computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence and its applications in human systems.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.