David S. Shields

David S. Shields is the Carolina Distinguished Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges literary scholarship with cultural and culinary history.

Education details are not explicitly listed, but his research focuses on repatriation of heirloom crops, food heritage, and archival exploration. Recent projects include the repatriation of the Carolina African Peanut and Bradford Watermelon, a PBS TV appearance on 'The Mind of a Chef,' and a Garden & Gun Magazine profile. He serves as Chair of Slow Food Ark of Taste Nominating Committee for the Southeast.

Publications include Still (University of Chicago Press, 2013), named Turner Classic Movies Book of the Month. His research collaborations include work with Glenn Roberts and fellowships at the Harry Ransom Center. Grants and lab affiliations are not detailed here.