Michael Gerber, born in 1971, is currently pursuing his studies in Philosophy, Ancient and Modern History, as well as in Ethnology at the University of Bern where he also holds the part time position of a Tutor of Philosophy.

After successfully completing his studies at the school of commerce in 1990, Michael Gerber has worked in a number of positions in the field of business and economy. He also traveled extensively in Latin America and Asia. In parallel to his professional activities, he pursued a higher education at the "Maturitätsschule für Erwachsene" at Bern from where he successfully graduated in 1999.

After taking up his studies at the University of Bern in 2000, Michael Gerber has focused his interest on the history and culture of the Ancient World. In particular, he has repeatedly engaged in studies of the ancient Greek and Roman East.

Michael Gerber is the administrative assistant of the Mavors-Institute. He is also assisting in the Rome's Eastern Frontier and Army and Integration projects of the Mavors-Institute.