Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi’s MFA program, known for her acclaimed work at the intersection of Filipino, Indian, and American cultural identities. Her writing often explores nature and environmental themes through poetry and essays.

• University: University of Mississippi
• Ranks: Professor
• Research Areas: Poetry, creative nonfiction, ecopoetry, multicultural identity, environmental literature

Education:

• MFA in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction, Ohio State University

Scientific & Literary Awards:

• Guggenheim Fellowship
• National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Fellowship
• Pushcart Prize
• Kirkus Prize Finalist
• Eric Hoffer Grand Prize
• Balcones Poetry Prize
• ForeWord Magazine Poetry Book of the Year
• Global Filipino Literary Award

Notable Roles: Poetry editor of Orion and former Grisham writer-in-residence at the University of Mississippi. She has participated in numerous speaking engagements and teaching residencies nationwide.