Dr. Mark Weeden

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Weeden specializes in Ancient Middle Eastern Languages, focusing on languages such as Hittite, Akkadian, and Sumerian, as well as cuneiform and Hieroglyphic Luwian. He has held academic positions at University College London in the Department of Greek & Latin and has significant experience in the field of Ancient Near Eastern studies. His academic training includes a PhD in cuneiform studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and a British Academy post-doctoral fellowship. He has also served as a Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in Ancient Near Eastern Languages at the same institution. His scholarly work and teaching reflect a deep engagement with the ancient languages and cultures of the Near East, contributing to the academic discourse in this specialized field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and researching on Ancient Middle Eastern Languages.

Senior Lecturer

2015-09-01 — 2021-08-31

School of Oriental and African Studies • London, United Kingdom

Lectured in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and supervised research degrees.

Lecturer

2011-09-01 — 2016-08-31

School of Oriental and African Studies • London, United Kingdom

Taught courses in Ancient Near Eastern Languages.

Departmental Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2008-08-31

University of Oxford • United Kingdom

Conducted lectures on Ancient Near Eastern Studies.