Digital Humanities Engineering

Transforming Historical Texts into Accessible Digital Knowledge

Through AI, TEI encoding, and sustainable research data solutions

7 Languages Proficient
5 Years Experience in DH
10 DH Workshops

Specialized Digital Humanities Solutions

From manuscript digitization to sustainable research data architectures, delivering comprehensive solutions for humanities scholarship

TEI & XML Encoding

Professional text encoding for digital editions, manuscripts, and scholarly texts. Expertise in TEI P5 standards with custom schema development for complex textual structures.

TEI P5 XML XSLT

HTR Model Training

Custom Handwritten Text Recognition models for historical documents. Specialized in Latin and Non-Latin languages manuscripts using eScriptorium and Transkribus platforms.

eScriptorium Transkribus Tesseract Image Processing

LLM Prompt Engineering

Strategic implementation of Large Language Models for humanities research. Specialized workflows for text analysis, translation, and knowledge extraction from historical sources.

ClaudeAI GPT Gemini DeepSeek Custom Prompts

Research Data Engineering

End-to-end data management following FAIR principles. Python-based data transformation, NLP processing with SpaCy, and sustainable database architectures.

Python SpaCy NLP FAIR Data

Web Development for DH

Interactive digital humanities platforms and online exhibitions. Full-stack development with React, HTML/CSS, and Omeka for collection management systems.

React HTML/CSS Omeka IIIF

Training & Consultation

Workshops, training programs, and strategic consulting for digital humanities projects. From project planning to technical implementation and team capacity building.

Workshops Project Planning Training

Academic & Professional Journey

Combining formal education in Digital Humanities with practical experience in leading academic institutions

2022-2024

Master's Degree in Rare Books and Digital Humanities

Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France

TEI/XML Digital Archives Manuscript Studies Historical Research
2024

Digital Humanities NLP Project

University of Münster, Germany

HTR Models Research Data Python SpaCy NLP HTR Models
2023

Digital Humanities HTR Project

University of Bonn Library, Germany

Digital Libraries Metadata Digitization

Recent Workshops & Training

Sep 2025

Large Language Model for Digital Humanities Research

Cologne University, Germany

Sep 2025

TranscriboQuest 2025

ENS de Lyon, France

July 2025

Thinking with Islamic Manuscripts by Eurasian Transformations

Central European University, Austria

Research Impact & Complated Projects

HTR Research

Arabic Manuscripts HTR Project

Advanced Handwritten Text Recognition for Arabic manuscripts, developing custom models and workflows for historical document digitization.

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Digital Edition

Bible Across Nations

Collaborative research project exploring biblical translations and cultural interpretations across different languages and traditions.

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Partnership

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Reach-Euregio

Münster University Start-up Center for realizing the early-stage innovation of digital technology for comprehensive ideas.

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FH Münster

Collaborative research and academic partnership with FH Münster, for innovation in digital humanities and manuscript studies.

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Digital Humanities Specialist

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Serhat Açar

DH Specialist

Münster, Germany

🔧 Technical Skills

Prompt Engineering & Vibe Coding TEI/XML React SpaCy NLP Git/GitLab Ubuntu HTR Tools IIIF

Bridging Classical Scholarship & Modern Technology

With a strong foundation in classical languages and digital humanities, I specialize in integrating traditional scholarship with cutting-edge technologies. My expertise spans TEI/XML encoding, Handwritten Text Recognition model training, Large Language Model applications, prompt engineering, and research data management in digital humanities. I am passionate about using these skills to open up, preserve, and re-discover humanity's cultural heritage.

DiQalamos Philosophy

DiQalamos represents the fusion of digital innovation with timeless wisdom. The prefix 'Di' symbolizes our commitment to digitalization and technological advancement in the humanities. 'Qalamos', derived from the Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kalamos) and Arabic قلم (qalam), represents the enduring tools of knowledge creation - the pen, the scroll, the written word.

Our mission bridges classical scholarship with modern technology, believing that digital tools should enhance, not replace, traditional humanities research. We see technology as a means to unlock, preserve, and access to humanity's cultural heritage according to FAIR Principles.

Ready to Transform Your Research?

Let's discuss how diQalamos helps for your projects.

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Serhat Açar

Digital Humanities Specialist

Phone / WhatsApp +49 178 655 76 08
Location Münster, Germany
Response Time Within 24 hours

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