Francesca Papanika

Francesca Papanika is a Ph.D. Candidate in the History of Technology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and a General Manager with over 20 years of experience in the creative and publishing industries.

Her doctoral research, titled “A history of histories of the Antikythera Mechanism from 1900 to the present,” explores the historiography of this iconic artifact. She focuses specifically on the epistemological implications of the “Analog vs. Digital” computing debate, analyzing how modern imaging technologies have reconstructed our understanding of ancient technology.

Operating at the intersection of STS and Digital Humanities, Francesca utilizes digital tools (video essays, databases) to research and communicate historical narratives. She holds an M.Sc. in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (NKUA/NTUA), where she researched “The engineer, the laws and the formation of the field of ‘antiparochi’ (1974-2010).”

Beyond academia, she bridges rigor with pragmatic management as the General Manager of Media Guru. Her portfolio includes managing academic textbook production (Eudoxus system) and founding the digital community “Theater Posts” (18k+ followers). Born in Cologne, Germany, and having studied in Paris and Athens, she leverages her multicultural background to navigate transnational archives and networks.