Prof. Dr. Jan Achim Lichtenberger
Current affiliations
- Professorship for Classical Archaeology (Prof. Lichtenberger)
- Center of Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research (ZIN)
- Cluster of Excellence "Religion and Politics"
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Hellenistic and Roman representation of rulers
- Graeco-Roman Near East
- Iconography
- Ancient Religion
- Numismatics
Academic Education | |
| 2008 | Habilitation, University of Münster: “Severus Pius Augustus: Studies on the sacral representation and reception of the reign of Septimius Severus and his family (193-211 CE)" |
| 2001 | Doctorate, University of Tübingen |
| 1998 - 2001 | Scholarship, Research Training Group “Anatolia and its Neighbours”, University of Tübingen |
| 1998 | MA, Humboldt University of Berlin |
| 1993 - 1998 | Studies in classical archaeology, ancient history, and Protestant theology, Universities of Münster, Rome and Berlin |
Work Experience | |
| since 10/2016 | Professorship in Classical Archaeology, University of Münster; director, Archaeological Museum |
| 04/2010 - 09/2016 | Professorship in Classical Archaeology, University of Bochum |
| 2013 - 2014 | Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies, Jerusalem |
| 11/2009 - 04/2010 | Senior lecturer, University of Münster |
| 11/2002 - 11/2009 | Research assistant, University of Münster |
| 05/2003 - 04/2004 | Feodor Lynen Fellow, University of Cambridge; Visiting Fellow, Fitzwilliam College |
| 2002 | German Research Foundation research fellowship and research assistant, Department of Old Testament and Biblical Archaeology, University of Mainz |
| 2001 - 2002 | Lecturer, Department of Classical Archaeology, University of Tübingen |
Functions and Memberships | |
| since 2020 | Vice-Dean of the faculty of history and philosophy for research, junior scholars and international relations, Münster University |
| since 10/2016 | Director, Department of Classical Archaeology and Christian Archaeology, > University of Münster, Geschäftsführender Direktor des Instituts für Klassische Archäologie und Christliche Archäologie der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster |
| 2013 - 2016 | Speaker, Centre for Mediterranean Studies, Speaker, Centre for Mediterranean Studies, University of Bochum |
| 10/2015 - 09/2016 | Dean, Dean, Faculty of History, University of Bochum |
| 10/2011 - 09/2013 | Vice-Dean, Vice Dean, Faculty of History, University of Bochum |
| 01/2011 - 09/2013 | Director, Director, Department of Archaeological Sciences, University of Bochum |
Appointments | |
| 04/2016 | Offer to a Professorship for Classical Archaeology (W3) , University of Münster (accepted) |
| 04/2010 | Offer to a Professorship for Classical Archaeology (W3) , Ruhr University Bochum (accepted) |
Publications
Michels C, mit Beck H und Lichtenberger A (eds.) (2025) Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag. Type of Publication: Book (edited collection) | |
Lichtenberger A (2025) In: Michels C, mit Beck H und Lichtenberger A (eds.), The Same, but Different? Monarchic Rule and Representation in the Hellenistic World. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag. Type of Publication: Research article (book contribution) | |
Lorenzon M, Cutillas-Victoria B, Lichtenberger A, Tal O (2024) In: Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 54 Type of Publication: Research article (journal) | |
Lichtenberger A (2024) In: Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2024(3) Type of Publication: Review (journal) | |
Johananoff M, Lichtenberger A, Schellig J, Tal O (2024) In: OZeAN. Online Zeitschrift zur Antiken Numismatik, 6 Type of Publication: Research article (journal) |
Projects
Duration: 01/10/2023 - 30/04/2024 Funded by: Fritz Thyssen Foundation Type of project: Individual project | |
Duration: 01/06/2023 - 30/05/2026 | 2nd Funding period Funded by: DFG - Individual Grants Programme Type of project: Individual project | |
Duration: 18/04/2023 - 20/04/2023 Funded by: Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Support of Conferences Type of project: Scientific Event | |
Duration: 01/11/2022 - 31/12/2023 Funded by: Uni Münster-internal funding - Topical Programs Type of project: Internally at the University of Münster funded project | |
Duration: 01/03/2022 - 28/02/2025 Funded by: DFG - Individual Grants Programme Type of project: Individual project |
Prizes
| Election as full member Awarded by: German Archaeological Institute (DAI) Award given to: Lichtenberger, Achim Date of awarding: 15/01/2022 Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction |