Professor Dr. Michael Zellmann Rohrer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Zellmann-Rohrer is a researcher specializing in paleography, epigraphy, and papyrology with a focus on ancient religion and magic. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher on the ERC-funded ZODIAC project at Freie Universität Berlin, where he examines the transmission of astrological texts in Greek papyri. He has served as Director-at-Large for the American Society of Papyrologists and Senior Editor for the Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum. His research contributions include involvement in projects such as the Lexicon of Greek Personal Names at the University of Oxford, particularly focusing on Greek names in Semitic-language sources. Michael holds a PhD in Classics and Medieval Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and has taught ancient languages and related subjects at various institutions. His collaborative work spans multiple areas, including the Oxyrhynchus Papyri series and ongoing contributions to projects related to Coptic loanwords. Michael has received several awards recognizing his research, including the Routledge Philip Davies Early Career Researcher Publication Award.

Research Interests

Paleography Epigraphy Papyrology Ancient Religion Magic

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

— Present

Macquarie University • Australia

Honorary research position at Macquarie University.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2026-05-01

Freie Universität Berlin • Germany

Researcher in the ERC-funded ZODIAC project focusing on ancient astrological texts.

Associate Researcher

— Present

Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford • United Kingdom

Collaborates with the Faculty of Classics on various research projects.

Postdoctoral Associate

2017-01-01 — 2020-12-01

St Cross College, University of Oxford • United Kingdom

Engaged in research and teaching at St Cross College.

Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2021-12-01

Lexicon of Greek Personal Names, Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford • United Kingdom

Conducted research focused on Greek names found in Semitic sources.

Assistant Curator

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Center Tebtunis Papyri, University of California, Berkeley • USA

Assisted in curation and research related to papyri collections.

Awards

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Routledge Philip Davies Early Career Researcher Publication Award

2020-01-01
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Mellon Foundation Digital Humanities Collaborative Research Grant

2015-01-01
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Hoopes Prize Outstanding Senior Thesis

2010-01-01
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North American Congress on Greek and Latin Epigraphy – Graduate Paper

2016-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level

Application Checklist

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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience

Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).