Lee Edelman

Lee Edelman is a Professor of English and Fletcher Professor of English Literature at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on queer theory, psychoanalysis, post-structuralism, and film studies. He has held significant roles in advancing interdisciplinary cultural studies.

Education:

• PhD in English, Yale University (1981)
• MPhil in English, Yale University (1978)
• MA in English, Yale University (1976)
• BA in English, Northwestern University (1975)

Research Interests: Explores intersections of sexuality, rhetorical theory, cultural politics, and film. Key areas include queer theory’s engagement with psychoanalytic frameworks and post-structuralist critiques of normativity.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants listed in provided text.

Advising & Labs: No student advisees or lab affiliations explicitly noted. Associated with the International Literary and Visual Studies Program and Film and Media Studies initiatives.