Marcel Cornis-Pope

Marcel Cornis-Pope is a Professor of English and Media Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he has been affiliated since 1991. He previously served as Chair of the Department of English (2000-2006) and Director of the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Media, Art, and Text (2006-2010). His academic career spans institutions in the U.S. and Romania, including roles as Associate Professor (1988-1991) and Assistant Professor (1968-1977) at the University of Timişoara.

• Professor of English and Media Studies, VCU (2011-present)
• Co-Chair, Department of English, VCU (2010-2011)
• Director of PhD Program in Media, Art, and Text, VCU (2006-2010)

His research focuses on British Victorian and twentieth-century literature, Literature and other media, Narratology, Modern/postmodern American literature, and Literary theory. His work bridges interdisciplinary approaches to media and textual studies.

Scientific awards and honors:

• British Academy Citation (2010)
• VCU Award of Excellence (2007)
• Phoenix Award for Editorial Achievement (1996)
• Romanian Writers' Awards for Criticism (1982) and Translation (1975)

He has held visiting fellowships, including at the Netherlands Institute of Advanced Studies (1999-2000), and has contributed to editorial and academic leadership in media and literary studies.