Chrysanthi Nigianni

Dr. Chrysanthi Nigianni is a Lecturer in the BA Psychosocial Studies and MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy programs at Goldsmiths, University of London. She convenes the BA Psychosocial Studies and holds a PhD in Continental Philosophy, Feminism, and Queer Theory (University of East London, 2008), an MSc in Sociology from the London School of Economics (2003), and a BSc in Sociology from Panteion University (Athens, 2002).

Her research interests span feminist philosophy, sexuality, queer theory, continental philosophy, and psychoanalysis. She explores intersections with myths, literature, spirituality, and posthumanism. Key works include co-editing Deleuze and Queer Theory (2009) and Undutiful Daughters (2012), and recent publications address posthuman feminist philosophies, animal studies, and alternative therapeutic practices.

Publications highlight critical engagements with cinema, ethics, and socio-political discourse. Recent work includes Psychoanalytic Practice and Queer Theory: Queering the Clinic (2019) and analyses of films like Chantal Akerman’s Là-bas. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, psychoanalysis, and cultural studies.

Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed in available texts, but her role in program convening underscores her academic leadership. She maintains a private psychoanalysis practice and contributes to the Centre for Community Engagement at Goldsmiths.