Alfred Michael Markey

Alfred Michael Markey is a Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of León, Spain. His academic work is situated within English Philology, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary humanities research.

His research interests lie at the intersection of posthumanist theory, gender studies, and environmental humanities. As a member of the GEHUMECO research group (Posthumanist Research in Gender and Environmental Humanities), he contributes to critical discourses on identity, ecology, and cultural transformation. His doctoral work involved a comparative study of Sean O’Faolain and Donato Ndongo, reflecting his engagement with transnational literary narratives.

Dr. Markey earned his PhD from the University of Vigo in 2012 under the supervision of Dr. María Teresa Caneda Cabrera. His doctoral thesis, titled "From Ireland to Equatorial Guinea: A Comparative Study of Sean O’Faolain and Donato Ndongo," demonstrates his expertise in Anglo-Irish and Lusophone African literary traditions.

While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory suggests a focus on comparative postcolonial literatures, gender, and ecological thought. He is actively affiliated with his research group and institution, indicating ongoing scholarly contributions.

He can be contacted via email: ammar@unileon.es.