Alla Ivanchikova

Alla Ivanchikova is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she has been a faculty member since 2012. She is affiliated with the Department of English and Creative Writing in the School of Humanities, contributing to programs in global literature, creative writing, and interdisciplinary humanities.

• Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Department: English and Creative Writing
• Rank: Professor
• Joined: 2012

Her research focuses on global literature, particularly post-9/11 fiction and film, feminist literary theory, environmental humanities, and literary geographies. She explores how narratives shape and are shaped by geopolitical events, spatial identities, and ecological crises.

The trends in her publications reveal a sustained engagement with the cultural aftermath of 9/11, especially in representations of Afghanistan, the interplay between deep time and narrative, and the spatial dimensions of identity and desire. Her work bridges literary analysis with critical geography, postcolonial theory, and queer studies.

She is a member of several academic organizations:

• Modern Language Association (MLA)
• American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA)
• Middle East Studies Association (MESA)

Alla Ivanchikova teaches courses such as Global English Literature, Environmental Literature, and Representing the 9/11 Wars. She has published a major monograph and numerous peer-reviewed articles in top journals. While no formal advising list or grants are mentioned, her scholarly output is robust and interdisciplinary. She does not appear to lead a lab or research team, but her editorial and collaborative projects suggest strong academic networks.