Hsu-Ming Teo

Hsu-Ming Teo is a Professor at Macquarie University's School of Humanities, specializing in the Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language, and Literature. She is affiliated with the Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre and serves as an editorial board member for the Journal of Popular Romance Studies. Her academic work bridges literary studies, cultural history, and postcolonial theory.

Teo holds a PhD in History and English Literature (Macquarie University, 1998) and a BA (Hons) in History and English Literature. Her research focuses on popular romance fiction, colonialism, Orientalism, and gender dynamics in literature and media. She leads the Romance For Change project, funded by Spain's Ministry of Science and the EU, exploring diversity and reparative narratives in contemporary romance.

Her novels, including Love and Vertigo (1999, Vogel Award winner) and Behind the Moon (2005), delve into themes of migration, family, and cultural identity. She has judged prestigious literary awards, including the Miles Franklin and Singapore Literature Prize.

Teo's scholarly publications span edited volumes like Conflict and Colonialism in 21st Century Romantic Historical Fiction (2024) and articles analyzing historical romance, postcolonial travel writing, and cultural authenticity. Her teaching includes courses on creative writing and historical fiction.