Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith is a Senior Lecturer in English Language & Literature, specializing in Early Modern English Literature, Digital Humanities, and Letterlocking. His research explores the intersection of textual analysis, historical security practices, and material culture.

Research Trends: His work focuses on Renaissance epistolary practices, including cryptographic methods like letterlocking, and extends to digital reconstruction technologies for sealed documents. He also examines literary networks (e.g., John Donne, Thomas Kyd) and socio-historical contexts of early modern women’s writings.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)
• Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2017)
• Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (2025)
• John Donne Society Distinguished Publication Award (2011)
• University English Book Prize (2016)

Academic Contributions: Editor of Liber amicorum H. R. Woudhuysen, a bibliographical tribute, and key works on Thomas Kyd and the Conway Papers. His virtual exhibitions and digital tools (e.g., letterlocking.org) bridge historical scholarship and technology.