Paul R. Bartrop

Paul R. Bartrop is a historian from Australia, specializing in the study of the Holocaust and genocide. His academic career has spanned various institutions, including a stint as Professor of History and Director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida, from 2012 to 2020. Prior to this, he held the position of Ida E. King Distinguished Visiting Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Bartrop has continued to hold prestigious positions in the field of history, including honorary appointments at the University of New South Wales, Canberra, and the University of Melbourne. In 2021, he was appointed Professor Emeritus of History at Florida Gulf Coast University, recognizing his contributions to the field. The following year, he became an honorary Principal Fellow in History at the University of Melbourne, further solidifying his reputation as a leading historian of the Holocaust and genocide. Throughout his career, Bartrop has demonstrated a commitment to the study and teaching of these critical topics.