Stacy Alaimo

Stacy Alaimo is the Barbara and Carlisle Moore Professor of English and Core Faculty in Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon. She directs the English Department's Graduate Studies program. Her research bridges environmental humanities, science studies, and critical theory, focusing on transcorporeality, blue humanities, and material ecocriticism. She has authored seminal works like Bodily Natures (2010) and Exposed (2016), and co-edited foundational texts like Material Feminisms (2008). Her current projects include The Abyss Stares Back (2025) and Acid Seas.

• PhD from University of Texas at Austin
• Previous roles: Distinguished Teaching Professor at University of Texas at Arlington

Research interests include oceanic studies, interspecies relations, and environmental justice. She co-edits Duke University Press's 'Elements' series and serves on academic committees for the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work has inspired art exhibitions, podcasts, and interdisciplinary collaborations globally. Awards include the MLA Ecocriticism Forum leadership and ASLE awards.

Grants include leadership roles in sustainability initiatives and interdisciplinary programs. Labs/teams include collaborations with marine scientists and artists through blue humanities projects. Future works explore ocean acidification and deep-sea ecologies.