Eric Johnson is a historian of the Russian Empire, Central Asia, and the Islamic World, with a focus on the 18th and 19th centuries, and a particular interest in the fields of Digital History and Urban History. 

At the Simpson Center, Eric is the lead for Digital & Data Humanities work, facilitating the Digital & Data Humanities Summer Fellowship program, and consulting on digital & data humanities projects at any stage in their development. 

In addition, he works as a Digital History Specialist and Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of History, supporting innovative approaches to historical research, while also teaching classes in the department.

Eric holds office hours for consulting on proposals for the Digital & Data Humanities Fellowship program. During the Fall Quarter 2026, he will be in office on Wednesdays from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Simpson Center. (His office is CMU 218B, located inside the Simpson Center suite.) To request a meeting, please contact him directly at ejred@uw.edu.