Dr. Rob Iliffe

Biography

Rob Iliffe is a Professor of History of Science at the University of Oxford. He serves as the General Editor of the Newton Project and has authored works such as 'A Short Introduction to Newton' (OUP 2007) and co-edited 'Priest of Nature: Religious Worlds of Isaac Newton' (OUP 2017). His academic focus encompasses the history of early modern science, particularly the interplay between science and religion and the life of Isaac Newton. He teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on subjects like the Scientific Revolution and the history of modern physics, demonstrating a commitment to understanding the evolution of scientific thought. His doctoral students have explored a wide array of topics, from agronomy in medieval Spain to the development of eugenics in England. Rob's research interests include environmental history, digital humanities, and the global spread of exact sciences from 1700 to 1840. He is actively involved in the Oxford Centre for History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, and collaborates on prominent projects such as the Newton Project.

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