Andy Carolin

Prof Andy Carolin is a Professor at the University of Johannesburg specializing in literary and cultural studies, with a focus on intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and history in South African contexts. He holds an NRF Y2 research rating and earned his PhD in English literature from UJ in 2017.

Education:

• PhD in English Literature, University of Johannesburg (2017)

Research Interests: Prof Carolin's work critically examines identity formation in post-apartheid South Africa through literary and visual culture. His scholarship interrogates how race, gender, and sexuality converge in cultural production, with particular emphasis on queer identities and historical trauma. He bridges theoretical frameworks from postcolonial studies and critical race theory to analyze contemporary South African narratives across literature and film.

Scientific Awards:

• UJ Vice Chancellor Award for Book of the Year (2022) for 'Post-Apartheid Same-Sex Sexualities: Restless Identities in Literary and Visual Culture'
• UJ Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2022)
• National Research Foundation (NRF) Y2 Rating

Advising and Grants: While specific advisees and grant details aren't listed in the provided text, Prof Carolin's NRF Y2 rating indicates sustained research productivity and likely supervision of postgraduate students. His teaching excellence award suggests significant mentorship contributions to UJ's academic community.