Andrew Rubin

Andrew Rubin is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University (2002), alongside multiple master’s degrees from Columbia and the University of Sussex, and a B.A. from Brown University. His research focuses on critical theory, postcolonial studies, and the intersections of literature with history and science, particularly through the works of Hannah Arendt, Edward Said, and Theodor Adorno.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (2002)
• M.A. in English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1996)
• M.A. in English Literature, University of Sussex (1994)
• B.A. in Literature and Society, Brown University (1992)

Research Interests: Rubin explores the European Question through the lens of anti-Semitism and Orientalism, examining their entanglement with modernity. His work bridges literary criticism, cultural theory, and the history of science. Current projects include leveraging humanities research to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration at UTD.

Awards:

• Lannan Award for Literary non-Fiction (2014) for Archives of Authority: Empire, Culture, and the Cold War

Appointments & Grants: Rubin has held roles at Georgetown University (2002–2016), Columbia University, and Barnard College. At UTD, he collaborates on initiatives like the Leveraging the Humanities project. His work with prosthetics researcher Dr. Luke Osborn exemplifies interdisciplinary innovation, addressing sensory restoration for amputees through bionic skin technology.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in cross-disciplinary projects at UTD, focusing on humanizing technology through humanities-driven research.