Cody Roberts

Cody Roberts is an AY Lecturer in the Department of Humanities & Communication, specializing in Creative Writing and American Literature. He holds a Ph.D. from the awarding institution Humanities and Fine Arts, completing his doctoral thesis titled How It Felt To Run in May 2023. His work explores themes of movement, trauma, growth, and identity through poetry, blending personal narratives with broader literary and social critiques. Roberts’ research emphasizes the intersection of creative expression and academic inquiry in the humanities.

Education: Doctoral Thesis (2023) in Creative Writing from Humanities and Fine Arts. Professional affiliation: Current role as Lecturer in Humanities & Communication.

Research interests include poetry’s role in articulating marginalized voices, narrative structure in trauma, and the evolution of American literary traditions. His published work showcases a focus on personal and communal storytelling as a means of cultural critique and self-discovery.