Assef Ashraf
Associate Professor in the Eastern Islamic Lands and Persian-Speaking World · University of Cambridge · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Assef Ashraf is Associate Professor in the Eastern Islamic Lands and Persian-Speaking World at University of Cambridge. Assef Ashraf shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Available to supervise doctoral students; Available to supervise masters students
Research interests
Iranian History, Persianate History, Comparative empires, Intellectual History and the History of Political Thought
Selected publications (since 2023)
Making and Remaking Empire in Early Qajar Iran (Cambridge, 2024)
Frequently asked questions
Is Assef Ashraf hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Assef Ashraf's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available to supervise doctoral students; Available to supervise masters students.
What does Assef Ashraf research?
Iranian History, Persianate History, Comparative empires, Intellectual History and the History of Political Thought
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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