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Prof. Dr. Stefan Meyer

Humanities Data Science (Ph.D.)

Willkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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  • The British Library
  • The Guggenheim Museum
  • The National Archives

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Willkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Meyer

Willkommen! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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Listed courses

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Humanities Data Science (Ph.D.)

  1. 01Advanced Digital Humanities
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Digital Humanities

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Advanced Digital Humanities.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Digital Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Advanced Digital Humanities.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Humanities.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Advanced Digital Humanities.
    2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Digital Humanities

      The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Humanities to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Humanities to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Advanced Digital Humanities to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Humanities for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Digital Humanities as applied to Advanced Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Digital Humanities for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Digital Humanities

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Humanities against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Digital Humanities as applied to Advanced Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Digital Humanities against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Advanced Digital Humanities to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Digital Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Advanced Digital Humanities to a new documented context.
  2. 02Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis as applied to Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis as applied to Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Computational Linguistics and Text Analysis to a new documented context.
  3. 03Network Analysis for Humanities
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Network Analysis for Humanities

      The learner can explain the core terms of Network Analysis for Humanities.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Network Analysis for Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Network Analysis for Humanities.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Network Analysis for Humanities.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Network Analysis for Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Network Analysis for Humanities.
    2. MethodsMethods in Network Analysis for Humanities

      The learner can apply a method from Network Analysis for Humanities to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Network Analysis for Humanities to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Network Analysis for Humanities to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Network Analysis for Humanities for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Network Analysis for Humanities as applied to Network Analysis for Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Network Analysis for Humanities for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Network Analysis for Humanities

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Network Analysis for Humanities against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Network Analysis for Humanities as applied to Network Analysis for Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Network Analysis for Humanities against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Network Analysis for Humanities to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Network Analysis for Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Network Analysis for Humanities to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Digital Humanities
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Digital Humanities

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Humanities to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Humanities to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Humanities to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Digital Humanities for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Digital Humanities as applied to Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Digital Humanities for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities as applied to Research Seminar in Digital Humanities.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Digital Humanities to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Digital Humanities?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Digital Humanities to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research as applied to The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Humanities Research to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Digital Humanities, Computational Linguistics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization

The past is a story waiting to be told, but it's our job to provide the words.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Meyer
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a digital humanist who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human cultures. My work focuses on using computational methods to research, preserve, and present the past, ensuring that our historical knowledge is as dynamic and accessible as possible.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Memory: How AI is Changing History' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze historical documents and artifacts. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why Every Historian Needs to Be a Data Scientist' - Discusses the importance of digital skills for historians and the future of the field. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A Network Analysis of the Silk Road Trade Routes' - Presented at the International Conference on Digital Humanities, detailing a new method for analyzing historical trade networks. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Post-Conflict Reconciliation' - Published in the Journal of Archival Science, this paper provides a framework for using digital archives to aid in post-conflict recovery. <br> • Standard Article: 'A Digital Tour of Ancient Roman Civilizations' - A multi-part series for a history magazine on how digital tools can be used to recreate and explore ancient sites. <br> • Book: 'The Digital Archivist: A Historian's Guide' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital archives. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Germany, where I was inspired by the country's rich history and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating lantern named 'Kiko,' can instantly illuminate historical connections and highlight key themes in a document. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique maps, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical record of humanity's evolving understanding of the world.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfMeyerDigitalHum · LinkedIn: /in/stefanmeyer · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Stefan_Meyer

Adaptive access

Engage: Stefan Meyer. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual archive." You'll be given a real-world historical problem, such as how to understand a historical event, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze documents, maps, and artifacts in real-time.

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