Roel van den Oever

Dr. Roel van den Oever is an Assistant Professor of English Literature at the Faculty of Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on gender studies, American culture, comics studies, and Judith Butler’s philosophical work. He holds a cum laude doctoral degree in American Studies from Radboud University Nijmegen (2001) and a PhD cum laude from Maastricht University’s Center for Gender and Diversity (2011). His notable works include Mama’s Boy: Momism and Homophobia in Postwar American Culture (2012) and co-editing Bodies That Still Matter: Resonances of the Work of Judith Butler (2021).

Education:

• Doctoraal in American Studies, cum laude, Radboud University Nijmegen (1997–2001)
• Postgraduate Philosophy Program, Thomas More Scholarship, Radboud University (2001–2002)
• PhD in Gender and Diversity, cum laude, Maastricht University (2007–2011)

His research interests explore themes like normativity, masculinity crises, and queer theory in cultural contexts. Recent work includes analyzing masculinity in historical perspectives and visual narratives in comics. He has received awards for academic excellence, including scholarships and cum laude distinctions.

Awards:

• Cum Laude, Doctoraal in American Studies (2001)
• Thomas More Scholarship (2001–2002)
• Cum Laude PhD in Gender and Diversity (2011)

He teaches courses on American film, British literature, and visual culture. His professional activities include editorial roles, conference organizing, and lectures on topics like comics narratology and gender discourse.