Linda Meinhardt

Linda Meinhardt, M.A. serves as a Doctoral Student and Lecturer in Literary Studies at the University of Erfurt's Faculty of Philosophy. She is also a Research Assistant within the American Literature team led by Prof. Dr. Ilka Lensen-Saal. Her work focuses on speculative narratives and technological intersections with humanity, reflected in her recent courses like Im/possible Futures: Sci-Fi’s Dystopia and Utopia (WS 2024/25) and Beep Boop: Rebooting Humanity (SS 2025).

Her research interests critically examine science fiction’s role in imagining societal futures, posthumanism, and the ethical dimensions of technological advancement. Though no specific publications are listed, her teaching engagements indicate engagement with contemporary literary and cultural theory.

Affiliated with the Literary Studies department, she contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on cultural narratives and their sociopolitical implications within the university’s vibrant academic community.