Internationally recognized Professor Emeritus of Classics with over three decades of academic leadership, research, and teaching experience across 19 countries. Spearheaded the production of 26 books and 380+ publications on Roman literature, rhetoric, and classical tradition, while founding and managing the esteemed international Classics series *Scholia* for 20 years. Drove significant departmental growth, increasing student enrollments by over 1,000 annually and elevating research profiles to top national rankings, supported by 217 grants and fellowships.
Integrated Researcher (Investigador Integrado), Centre for Classical Studies, Faculty of Letters
Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
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Summary
Leading research initiatives and contributing to the Centre for Classical Studies, specializing in Greek and Latin texts within their historical and cultural contexts.
Highlights
Coordinated Classica (Classical Antiquity: Texts in Contexts), a thematic research area focusing on Greek and Latin texts and classical themes from 2018-2023.
Contributed to the Centre for Classical Studies achieving the highest overall quality grade of 'Excellent' in the 2018–2019 evaluation by an international panel of Arts and Humanities specialists.
Secured a Foundation for Science and Technology Research Fellowship from 2019-2022, advancing key research projects.
Served as an Invited Full Professor (Professor Catedrático Convidado) from 2018-2019, enriching the academic programs.
Held a Visiting Professor (Professor Visitante) position from 2022-2023, delivering specialized lectures and engaging in collaborative research.
Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
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Summary
Awarded Professor Emeritus status by the University Council in recognition of extensive and distinguished service to research and teaching in Classics.
Highlights
Recognized for significant contributions to the University and the field of Classics, upholding high standards in both research and teaching.
Extraordinary Professor, Department of Ancient Studies
Stellenbosch, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Serving as Extraordinary Professor, providing specialized expertise and contributing to the Department of Ancient Studies.
Highlights
Engaging in advanced research and scholarly contributions within Ancient Studies.
Visiting Professor (Professor Visitante), Postgraduate Programme in Letters: Literary Studies
Juiz de Fora, Brazil, Brazil
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Summary
Currently serving as Visiting Professor, contributing advanced literary studies to the Postgraduate Programme in Letters at the University of Juiz de Fora.
Highlights
Delivering advanced seminars and lectures on classical literature and rhetoric within the postgraduate program.
CAPES Visiting Foreign Professor, Postgraduate Programme in Language and Culture and Postgraduate Programme in Literature and Culture, Institute of Letters
Bahia, Brazil, Brazil
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Summary
Contributed to postgraduate programs in Language and Culture and Literature and Culture as a CAPES Visiting Foreign Professor.
Highlights
Delivered specialized lectures and seminars, enhancing the academic offerings of both postgraduate programs.
Engaged in collaborative research and mentorship within the Institute of Letters.
Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
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Summary
Led the Department of Classics, overseeing academic management, human resources, financial operations, and strategic planning to enhance departmental performance.
Highlights
Drove a record-breaking increase in department enrollments, achieving over 1,000 student enrollments annually, the highest in department history.
Expanded postgraduate student registrations to an unprecedented 27 PhD, MA, and Honours students, significantly boosting research capacity.
Grew departmental staffing by over 20% to 23 full- and part-time staff, including 8 full-time academic positions, enhancing teaching and research capabilities.
Elevated the department's research profile to its highest historical level, securing the top ranking among New Zealand's five Classics departments in the 2006 Performance-based Research Fund exercise.
Successfully led strategic initiatives to improve departmental performance in teaching and research, earning commendations in two departmental reviews.
Visiting Research Centre Associate, St John’s Research Centre, St John’s College
Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Conducted advanced research as a Visiting Research Centre Associate at St John's College, University of Oxford.
Highlights
Contributed to ongoing research projects within the St John’s Research Centre.
Plumer Visiting Research Fellow, St Anne’s College
Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Undertook a prestigious Plumer Visiting Research Fellowship at St Anne's College, University of Oxford.
Highlights
Engaged in specialized research and contributed to the college's academic community.
Dunedin, New Zealand, New Zealand
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Summary
Managed all aspects of academic and administrative operations for the Classics Department, focusing on strategic planning, staff development, and resource management.
Highlights
Coordinated the Classics Department’s participation in two New Zealand Performance-based Research Funding (PBRF) exercises (2003, 2006) and the Otago trial PBRF exercise (2009).
Achieved the highest research rating among New Zealand's five Classics departments in the 2006 PBRF exercise.
Received an 'Outstanding' overall assessment in biennial reviews of professorial performance for academic leadership, teaching, research, and professional leadership (2002-2005).
Served as Acting Dean of the School of Liberal Arts intermittently from 2003-2006, contributing to broader university governance.
Acted as Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Humanities twice between 2005-2007, demonstrating leadership at a senior university level.
Visiting Professor, School of History and Classics
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Served as a Visiting Professor, contributing to the School of History and Classics at the University of Edinburgh.
Highlights
Delivered lectures and participated in research activities within the School of History and Classics.
Visiting Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Conducted advanced research as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities.
Highlights
Engaged in interdisciplinary research and contributed to the intellectual life of the Institute.
Professor and Chair of Classics / Director, Programme in Classics
Durban, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Achieved ad hominem promotion to Professor and elected as Director of the Programme in Classics, leading academic and administrative functions.
Highlights
Provided leadership and strategic direction for the Classics Programme.
Oversaw teaching and assessment organization and quality assurance within the department.
Visiting Research Fellow, Clare Hall
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Conducted research as a Visiting Research Fellow at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge.
Highlights
Engaged in scholarly activities and contributed to the research environment of the college.
Visiting Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Classics, Christ’s College and Newnham College
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Delivered specialized teaching as a Visiting Teaching Fellow across Christ’s College and Newnham College.
Highlights
Provided instruction in Classics to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Associate Professor (Reader), Programme in Classics
Durban, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Achieved accelerated earned promotion to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to the Classics Programme through teaching and research.
Highlights
Oversaw the organization of teaching, assessment, and quality assurance for the Classics Programme.
Co-developed courses in Classics, including 'Words and Ideas' and 'Skills and Concepts for Medical Studies', leading to significant enrollment increases.
Visiting Professor, School of Classics
Leeds, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Served as Visiting Professor, contributing to the School of Classics at the University of Leeds.
Highlights
Delivered lectures and engaged with faculty on classical studies topics.
Lecturer, Department of Classics
Durban, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Held a permanent, tenured position as Lecturer, contributing to the Department of Classics through teaching and scholarly activities.
Highlights
Confirmed in a permanent, tenured position in 1993, recognizing sustained contributions to the department.
Organized guest speakers' visits to South African universities and the Durban campus from 1992-1994 and 1997.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Classical and Romance Languages
Texas Tech, USA, US
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Summary
Contributed to the Department of Classical and Romance Languages as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
Highlights
Organized a network of contacts between Classics faculty and West Texas Latin teachers from 1990-1991.
Organized the Department of Classical and Romance Languages display for Arts and Sciences Week in February 1991.
Teacher and Administrator
Victoria, Australia, Australia
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Summary
Held recurrent positions as a teacher and administrator, managing various departmental and year-level responsibilities.
Highlights
Co-setter and exam-marker for State of Victoria examinations in Classical Civilisation and Latin (intermittently 1979–1990).
Co-organiser of Foreign Language Week/Night events (1977–1980, 1983–1985, 1988–1990).
Supervised teaching practice programs for postgraduate diploma students in English and Classical Civilisation (1984–1985, 1989–1990).
Served as Head of Department of Latin and Classical Civilisation, Deputy Head of Department of English, and Coordinator for Victorian Certificate of Education.
Tutor, Liberal Studies Department
Victoria, Australia, Australia
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Summary
Provided instruction in Liberal Studies, contributing to adult education programs.
Highlights
Delivered engaging courses to adult learners in the Liberal Studies Department.
Tutor and Research Assistant, Department of Classical Studies
Monash, Australia, Australia
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Summary
Supported the Department of Classical Studies through teaching and research assistance.
Highlights
Assisted in research projects and provided tutoring to students.
Served as Assistant Producer for Seneca’s *Troades*, performed at Alexander Theatre (1988).
Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Classical and Romance Languages
Texas Tech, USA, US
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Summary
Supported teaching and research activities within the Department of Classical and Romance Languages.
Highlights
Assisted professors with course delivery and conducted research to support departmental projects.
Student Teacher, Humanities and English
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
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Summary
Gained practical teaching experience in Humanities and English at the American School Foundation.
Highlights
Developed and delivered lesson plans for Humanities and English courses.
Applied pedagogical theories in a diverse educational setting.
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PhD
Classical Studies
Courses
Thesis: The Poet and His Craft: A Critical Study of the Speeches in the Thebais of Statius (pp. xxiii + 674)
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MA
Classical Humanities
Grade: 4.0/4.0 g.p.a.
Courses
Thesis: Claudiani De Raptu Proserpinae I: A Literary Commentary (pp. iv + 338)
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BA (cum laude)
Classics and English
Courses
Dean’s Honor List
California State Scholarship
Honors at Entrance
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Certificate
Classical Studies
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Diploma
Courses
Student Council Award in Foreign Language
California Scholarship Federation Life Member
National Honor Society
Awarded By
Various academic and research institutions globally
Recipient of 217 grants, fellowships, and awards across 14 countries, demonstrating extensive funding success and international recognition.
Awarded By
University of Lisbon
Received a research fellowship for classical studies at the University of Lisbon.
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University of Otago
Awarded in recognition of distinguished service to research and teaching in Classics and to the University.
Awarded By
University of Otago
Received multiple awards/bursaries for postgraduate publishing (2005–2006, 2013, 2015).
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University of Oxford
Awarded two research fellowships at the University of Oxford.
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Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel Foundation (Brazil)
Received three fellowships and grants for visiting professorships in Brazil.
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University of Edinburgh
Awarded a research fellowship at the University of Edinburgh.
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University of Natal
Awarded 13 research fund grants (1992–2002).
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University of Cambridge
Received a research fellowship at the University of Cambridge.
Awarded By
University of Natal
Received 9 publication awards (1991–1999).
Awarded By
Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa)
Awarded a grant as an established researcher in South Africa.
Awarded By
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Received two fellowships for research in England and Australia.
Published by
Bolchazy-Carducci
Summary
Authored and edited a widely adopted etymology-in-context textbook focusing on modern words, their ancient roots, and the influence of Latin and Greek on English. This resource is used globally in university, college, secondary school, and home-schooling environments, making classical antiquity accessible to non-specialist audiences.
Published by
Brill
Summary
Co-edited the first comprehensive companion volume on Statius, providing a thorough overview of recent approaches, fundamental issues, and themes in his poetry. This 700-page work, featuring 34 chapters by eminent international scholars, is a standard reference for Statian and Flavian studies.
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Olms-Weidmann
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Co-edited the first fully lemmatised concordance of Petronius’ Satyricon, offering separated citations for Classical prose, Vulgar Latin, and poetry. This 564-page resource includes frequency counts and has been lauded as an invaluable tool for scholars and students of Petronius.
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Wiley-Blackwell
Summary
Co-edited a detailed overview of Roman rhetoric's influence, theory, and application, with individual analyses of its role in Roman culture. The volume, comprising 34 chapters by international scholars, utilizes diverse critical approaches to present rhetoric within social, political, and literary contexts, receiving high praise for its comprehensive coverage.
Published by
Brill
Summary
Co-edited a volume arguing that Roman literature is inherently political, examining the strategies and techniques of political writing across nearly two centuries of literature. This book applies modern critical approaches to offer new perspectives on political expression in early imperial authors and their republican precursors.
Published by
Brill
Summary
Co-edited a critical survey of the culture, art, and literature of the Flavian world, re-evaluating its foundational importance. The volume discusses diverse topics from political settlement and the army's role to imperial discourse and poetry, praised for its interdisciplinary emphasis and wealth of information.
Published by
Brill
Summary
Authored the first critical monograph in English in 20 years on Statius’ Thebaid, examining its thematic design, contemporary relevance, and central theme of power. The study critically reassesses the epic, exploring political undercurrents and the consequences of power's pursuit and abuse.
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University of Natal / University of Otago
Summary
Founding Editor and Manager of this international Classics series for 20 years (1992–2011), publishing 862 contributions by 392 scholars from 193 universities in 36 countries, distributed in printed form throughout 49 countries. The journal was recognized for research output subsidy and archived in major databases.
Issued By
Victorian Technical and Further Education Teaching Service Registration Board, Australia
Issued By
Victorian Secondary Teachers’ Registration Board, Australia
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University of the Pacific, USA
Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Program Coordination, Faculty Mentoring, Grant Writing, Journal Editing, Conference Organization, Peer Review, Thesis Supervision, Departmental Management, Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Academic Administration.
Classical Studies, Roman Literature, Greek Literature, Mythology, Ancient History, Etymology, Classical Civilisation, Humanities, English, Course Design, Assessment, Instructional Design, Postgraduate Teaching, Undergraduate Teaching, Adult Education.
Editorial Management, Proofreading, Copyediting, Production Editing, Publicity, Manuscript Evaluation, Journal Distribution, Content Curation.
Google Classroom, E-learning Platforms, Blackboard, Powerpoint, Academic Databases, Online Research Tools.
International Collaboration, Cross-Cultural Engagement, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement, Networking.
Critical Analysis, Exegesis, Interpretation, Literary Theory, Textual Criticism, Lexicography, Historical Research, Rhetoric, Problem-Solving, Data Analysis.