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معرفی
Dr Allen Stroud is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Peace and Security, Chair of the British Science Fiction Association, and an award-winning author whose creative practice informs his academic research.
Education:
- PhD Creative Writing, University of Winchester (2017) – “Investigation and Application of Writing Structures and World Development Techniques in Science Fiction and Fantasy”
- Postgraduate Diploma Management Studies, Buckinghamshire New University (2009)
- MA Creative Writing, University of Bedfordshire (2005)
- Postgraduate Certificate Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, Buckinghamshire New University (2004)
Research Interests:
Stroud’s research explores the intersection of speculative fiction and real-world strategic foresight. He deploys narrative world-building techniques—traditionally confined to genre writing—as practical tools for forecasting, scenario planning and myth construction. Particular emphases include the representational politics of disability in science fiction, the referential qualities of fantasy texts, and the pedagogical value of creative practice.
Recent Publications Overview:
Across 2020-2024 Stroud has published fifteen major works, ranging from the nine-volume Fractal Series (hard-science space opera) to critical reference texts such as the Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature. Collectively these outputs examine future space colonisation, corporate-political conflict, terrorism, energy security and post-human ethics. Parallel scholarly articles investigate game narrative, futures methodologies and genre historiography.
Scientific Awards:
- Outstanding Contribution to Research, Coventry University (2016)
Grants & Research Leadership:
- Principal Investigator, Creative Futures Phase 1 (2022-2023) – DSTL & Coventry University partnership embedding science-fiction writers within UK Ministry of Defence futures analysis.
- Member, Resilience Beyond Observed Capabilities (RBOC) Network.
- Regular contributor, Technology & Innovation Executive Roundtable (TIER).
Creative Labs & Editorial Roles:
Stroud leads cross-media teams developing game narratives and transmedia storyworlds. He served as Lead Writer for Snapshot Games (Chaos Reborn, Phoenix Point), Frontier Developments (Elite: Dangerous) and Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate 3). He is editor of the British Fantasy Society Journal and chaired FantasyCon 2017-2018.
