Herve Tchumkam

Dr. Herve Tchumkam is a Professor of French and Chair of the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Southern Methodist University. Holding a DEA from Université Sorbonne Nouvelle and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, he specializes in postcolonial studies, literary theory, and political philosophy.

• Education: DEA (Université Sorbonne Nouvelle), PhD (University of Pennsylvania)
• Research: Postcolonial migrations, biopolitics, ethnoracialization in France, and contemporary African literature

His scholarly work focuses on intersections between political philosophy, postcolonial theory, and ethnoracial dynamics in former French colonies and diasporic contexts. He has edited volumes analyzing postcolonial migrations and state power in France.

Recent publications include interdisciplinary studies on Agamben's theories in African contexts and biopolitical frameworks for understanding social relations in France.