Aruna Krishnamurthy

Aruna Krishnamurthy is a Professor in the Department of English Studies at Fitchburg State University, located within the School of Arts and Sciences. Their office is in Miller Hall 202 A, and contact information includes the email akrishnamurthy@fitchburgstate.edu and phone 978.665.3247. Office hours for Fall 2024 are Tuesdays 2-3:15 PM and Wednesdays 9:30-10:45 AM, with additional availability by appointment.

Education includes a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida, an M.A. in English (with Honors) from Delhi University, and a B.A. in English (with Honors) also from Delhi University.

Research focuses on British colonial travel writings in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, exploring themes of class, gender, and imperial power. Specific interests include the intersection of literature and empire, postcolonial theory, and the evolution of narrative forms in colonial contexts. Courses taught span British literature, world literature, South Asian literature, literary theory, and the history of the novel.

No specific grants, awards, or advised students are listed in the provided information. Laboratory or team affiliations are not mentioned.