Dr. Troels Arbøll

Associate Professor

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Biography

Troels Pank Arbøll is an Assyriologist specializing in ancient medical practices and cuneiform texts. With a focus on medical diagnoses and healing rituals, his recent work includes the monograph 'Medicine in Ancient Assur' which analyzes the training and practices of a healer in the 7th century BCE. Arbøll has also contributed significantly to the study of ancient diseases, examining the interactions of ancient societies with epidemics and the implications for understanding human history. His research combines traditional methodologies with new approaches, including interdisciplinary studies on ancient DNA found in clay bricks and the investigation of societal responses to epidemic events within ancient Mesopotamia. Noteworthy projects include the PI research initiative 'Catastrophe Culture,' funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, aimed at exploring the impacts of epidemics across ancient societies over 2000 years. Arbøll has authored numerous articles and is a member of the Young Academy of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. He is also recognized for his media contributions, including discussions on significant findings related to early human behavior and social practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-02-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching and research in Assyriology.

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Externally funded position focusing on Assyriology.

Carlsberg Junior Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2022-12-31

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Researching nerve muscle illnesses in ancient Mesopotamia.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-04-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Researching the scholarly cuneiform tablets from the Syrian city of Hama.

Part-time Lecturer

2018-09-01 — 2019-03-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching in the Department of Cross-Cultural Regional Studies.

PhD Fellow

2014-09-01 — 2017-08-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Funded by the Faculty of Humanities.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.