The Department of Humanities is dedicated to advancing research in history, philosophy, art history, and related fields such as archaeology, classics, and Hellenic Studies. Our research-driven programs integrate the latest academic developments, encouraging students and faculty alike to explore the complexities of human thought, culture, and history. We foster an environment where interdisciplinary research thrives, promoting critical inquiry and innovative approaches to understanding the human experience. Our faculty are actively engaged in groundbreaking research, contributing to the development of new knowledge and perspectives, while guiding students in their own scholarly pursuits. Through this commitment to research excellence, we aim to cultivate a deeper understanding of the past and present, preparing students to address contemporary challenges with intellectual rigor and cultural insight.
Applications of our research:
Research themes/areas
- Late Antique Art
- Byzantine Art and Architecture
- Renaissance Art and Architecture
- Modern and Contemporary Art
- Curating and Museum Studies
- ArtTheory
- Historiography and Methodologies of Art History
Interdisciplinary areas
- Art and Psychoanalysis
- Art and Science in the Early Modern Period
Research themes/areas
- Classical Antiquity (History, Archaeology and Literature)
- Modern Greek History and Literature
- Modern and Contemporary European History
- History of International Relations
- Byzantine History and Civilization
- Ottoman and Balkan History
- Mediterranean Archaeology (Bronze Age to Late Antiquity
Interdisciplinary areas
- Archaeological Science
- Digital Humanities
- Reception Studies
Research themes/areas
- Theoretical and Applied Ethics (Organizational and Business Ethics, Bioethics)
- Greek Philosophy (emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics)
- History and Philosophy of Logic
- Philosophy of Education
- Continental Philosophy
- Modern Greek Philosophical Thought
- Political Theology
- Identity formation and Recognition theories
- Philosophy of Health
- Philosophy of Management
Interdisciplinary areas
- Applicability of Greek moral philosophy in the domain of leadership
- Philosophical inquiry and film studies
Current Research Projects
- AiTHERION fosters technology-driven cultural experiences on ancient Greek philosophy. It was developed by the Ministry of Culture and the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos.” It hosts interactive exhibitions, educational programs for schools, talks, and special events, experimental art events through synergies with the Athens Conservatoire, and in general, serves as a Hub for public dialogue.
- VISIBLE’s main objective is to make vulnerable and marginalized groups visible to climate risk assessments, towards informing and implementing suitable adaptation solutions that reduce the identified vulnerabilities, address biases, and increase the communities’ resilience.