Gavin H. Rogers
PhD Candidate
University of New Mexico
Graduate Student (PhD)
Biography
Gavin H. Rogers is a doctoral student at the University of New Mexico specializing in Jewish life in the Iberian Peninsula. He also investigates historical network formations at the intersection of economics and the environment. A recipient of the 2023 International Congress on Medieval Studies Tashjian Award, he contributes to PUC’s work on Iberian history, Jewish studies, networks, and digital approaches to historical evidence.
Thematic Interests
- Intercultural and Interreligious ExchangeStudy of interactions between different cultural and religious communities across time and space., Migration, Diaspora, and Mobility – Historical movements of peoples, exile, forced migration, and diasporic identities., Trade, Economy, and Global Networks – Economic systems, merchant communities, and cross-cultural trade routes., Science, Knowledge, and Technology Transfer – Circulation of scientific ideas, medical knowledge, and technological innovations across cultures.
- Cultural Heritage and Material CultureStudy of historical artifacts, architecture, manuscripts, and preservation practices., Identity, Race, and Ethnicity in Historical Contexts – Historical constructions of identity, race, and ethnicity in different periods and societies., Memory, Myth, and Public History – How history is remembered, represented, and contested in public discourse and media.
