John Durham Peters

John Durham Peters is a Professor of English and Film and Media Studies at Yale University, and a retired Professor Emeritus from the University of Iowa (2016). His academic career spans over three decades, focusing on media history, philosophy, and theoretical frameworks for understanding digital media. He holds a PhD from Stanford University.

At the University of Iowa, he taught core undergraduate courses like 'Core Concepts in Communication Studies' and 'Media and Society,' as well as specialized classes such as 'Philosophy of Digital Media' and graduate seminars on media theory. His research bridges media studies with cultural and philosophical inquiry.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to media's societal and intellectual impacts.