Professor Dr. Pantelis Michelakis

Biography

Pantelis Michelakis is an Associate Professor of Classical Reception at the University of Oxford, where he also serves as the Director of Archive Performances. He is a Fellow of St Hilda's College and has a significant academic background in Classical Studies, having obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1998. His research interests encompass Archaic classical Greek literature, Greek theatre, and the reception of classical works in modern contexts, focusing particularly on Greek and Roman drama. Before joining Oxford, he taught at the University of Bristol and has held various research fellowships across prominent institutions including the University of Bonn and Princeton University. In addition to his academic teaching and research, Michelakis has been the Editor-in-Chief for the Classical Receptions Journal from 2020 to 2023. He is also involved with several editorial boards and academic societies, including serving as the Honorary President of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies. His numerous publications include significant contributions to the study of Greek tragedy and its modern interpretations.

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