Adelaide Russo

Adelaide Russo is a Professor in the Department of French Studies at Louisiana State University (LSU), where she also served as Chair from 2017 to 2021. She previously directed the LSU Program in Comparative Literature (2009–2017). Her research focuses on 19th and 20th-century poetry, literary theory, interdisciplinary studies, and Belgian Francophone literature and culture. She has held prestigious roles such as Treasurer for the Americas in the International Association of Comparative Literature and the Chaire Senghor de la Francophonie.

Her scholarly work includes the award-winning book Le Peintre comme modèle (2007), recognized with the Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize and the Prix Debrousse-Gas-Forestier. She has contributed to journals like Contemporary French and Francophone Studies and Poésie, exploring themes such as Michel Deguy's philosophy, urban discourse, and surrealist influences.

• Education: Doctorate in French Literature (not explicitly detailed in text).
• Affiliations: Member of CNRS ITEM; Co-editor of special issues on Belgian bande dessinée and intercultural francophone contexts.

Russo’s awards include the Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (France) and the 2008 LSU ‘Rainmaker’ recognition. Her teaching spans avant-garde journals, symbolism, surrealism, and WWII literature. She actively contributes to academic organizations like the MLA and ALSCW.

• Labs/Teams: Center for French & Francophone Studies, fostering interdisciplinary and global francophone scholarship.