Evi L. Psarrou is a graduate of the Department of History and Archeology at the University of Ioannina, Greece. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in Advance Historical Studies, and completed her doctoral thesis at the Centre for Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK under the supervision of Professor John F. Haldon, following an award by Arts and Humanities Research Board (A.H.R.B), UK. She has been a research associate of the National Research Foundation and the Central Public Library of Chios «Koraes». She has lectured on Ottoman, Modern Greek and European history at the School of Hellenic Police Officers - Police Academy, the History and Archeology Department - University of Ioannina, the Department of Cultural Ηeritage Management and New Technologies - University of Patras, the Department of Museology- University of Patras, the Department of History and Archaeology- University of Patras and from 2008 until 2021 at the Department of Philosophy - University of Patras. From February 2022, she teaches Modern Greek History at the Hellenic Open University. She has also participated in numerous conferences in Greece and abroad, where she has presented the results of her research, while her papers have been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, collective volumes of historical studies and conference proceedings. Her works include the book “Ottoman Rule in the Aegean. Chios During the 19th Century, Centre Periphery Relations” and currently she is working on “Christian Orthodox Administrators in the Ottoman Empire”.

"It is with great pleasure and honour that I participate in this Muhabbet—a significant contribution to the historiography of Chios and Rhodes and to the study of foundations and libraries in the Ottoman Empire with an introduction to a truly precious Ottoman manuscript library in Rhodes through the insights of esteemed scholars, distinguished professors, and leading researchers. Participating in such a prestigious scholarly endeavor has been both a privilege and a deeply rewarding experience, not least by getting to know my fellow islander Şemsinur, who was a Chiotissa when she was born. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the initiator of the Muhabbet, Tarık Tüten, whose professionalism, dedication, and thoughtful guidance greatly enhanced the making of the volume. His unwavering commitment to excellence was evident throughout every stage of the project. I sincerely thank Tarık for his trust and support, as well as my fellow collaborators for the enriching exchange of ideas."

Evi Psarrou

* With the kind support of International Journal of Social Science And Human Research