Peter Frankopan is a British historian and writer who holds positions at two of the world's leading universities. He is a professor of global history at Worcester College, Oxford, where he also serves as Director of the Oxford Centre for Byzantine Research. Additionally, he is a professor of Silk Roads studies at the University of Cambridge, where he is a bye-fellow of King's College. Frankopan's scholarly work extends beyond academia into international cultural initiatives. He serves as associate director of the UNESCO Silk Roads programme and holds fellowships with prestigious organizations including the Royal Asiatic Society. He is also President of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs, reflecting his prominence in the study of Asian history and culture. He is best known for his 2015 book The Silk Roads, which brought his research on transcontinental trade routes and their historical significance to a wide audience. Beyond his academic and editorial work, Frankopan is also involved in the hospitality industry as a hotelier.