Patrick Holland

Patrick Holland serves as an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, specializing in creative writing and literary aesthetics with a focus on place theory in supermodern contexts. His work bridges cultural and geographical boundaries through interdisciplinary literary analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Creative Writing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Holland's research investigates sacred place, supermodernity, and Japanese religio-aesthetics across Australian, American, and English literary traditions. He explores diaspora writing, phenomenology, and stylistic innovation in both fiction and non-fiction forms, emphasizing the tension between physical locations and transient 'non-places' in contemporary society.

His three major novels demonstrate consistent thematic focus on identity formation within specific cultural landscapes, evolving from rural Australian settings to transnational noir narratives. These works reflect his scholarly expertise in comparative literature while achieving recognition through prestigious international literary awards.

Scientific Awards:

• Longlisted for the 2018 International Dublin Literary Prize
• Longlisted for the 2011 Miles Franklin Award
• Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year

No verifiable information exists regarding graduate student supervision or research grant acquisition in the provided materials. Holland's professional service includes judging the 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.

The available documentation contains no references to laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative scientific projects under his leadership.