Blakey Vermeule

Blakey Vermeule is the Albert Guérard Professor of Literature and Director of Graduate Studies at Stanford University's Department of Literature. Her research spans neuroaesthetics, cognitive approaches to art, and British literature from 1660-1820. She explores postcolonial fiction, satire, and the history of the novel through interdisciplinary lenses, including philosophy and psychology.

Her notable works include Why Do We Care about Literary Characters? (2009) and The Party of Humanity (2000). Current research focuses on mind science and the unconscious in literature. She teaches courses like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Enlightenment and its Shadows, emphasizing graduate mentorship and interdisciplinary scholarship.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her academic contributions reflect sustained excellence in literary studies. She maintains office hours by appointment and oversees graduate program development.