Aakanksha J. Virkar

Dr Aakanksha J. Virkar is a Research Fellow at the Institute of English Studies, University of Brighton, specializing in modern literature and culture between 1870-1945. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to literary and cultural studies.

Her research interests span multiple domains including literature, philosophy, music and visual culture across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Dr Virkar's scholarly work demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing the intersections between literary texts, philosophical frameworks, and artistic expressions of the modern period.

Current research focuses on T.S. Eliot, Beethoven and cultural politics, with an ongoing collaborative project involving a joint monograph with musicologist Prof Daniel Chua. This work represents her commitment to bridging literary studies with musical analysis and cultural theory.

As a Research Fellow, Dr Virkar contributes to the academic mission of the Institute of English Studies through her specialized knowledge of modern literary periods and interdisciplinary methodologies that connect textual analysis with broader cultural contexts.