Mario Semiao

Mario Semiao is a Lecturer and doctoral student at Dalarna University’s School of Language, Literatures and Learning, specializing in Portuguese language education and experimental narrative studies. He teaches courses such as Portuguese: Basic Course I/II and Contemporary Portugal: Literature and Society. His research focuses on postmodern narrative forms, interdisciplinary artistic influences, and 20th-century literature. Semiao has published conference papers on authors like B.S. Johnson, Philip Terry, and Gabriel Josipovici, analyzing unconventional narrative techniques and their philosophical implications. Though no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, his work demonstrates deep engagement with literary experimentation and cross-media artistic dialogue.

• Education: Doctoral candidate at Dalarna University (focus implied by role)

Research interests include fragmented narratives, spatial storytelling, and the intersection of music, visual art, and text. His publications frequently explore how formal innovation reflects thematic concerns like existential paradoxes and artistic process. He has coordinated courses that bridge literary analysis with cultural context, particularly in Lusophone studies.