Diederik Oostdijk

Prof. Diederik Oostdijk is a Full Professor of English and American Literature at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Humanities. He specializes in 20th-century American poetry, war literature, and cultural memory, with notable work on the Netherlands Carillon's history. His research includes monographs like Among the Nightmare Fighters and Bells for America, and he co-organized conferences on war's cultural reception.

Education:

• M.A. (cum laude) in American Studies (1994), Radboud University Nijmegen
• M.A. (cum laude) in English Language and Literature (1995), Radboud University Nijmegen
• Ph.D. in Literary Studies (2000), Radboud University Nijmegen

Research Focus: Explores intersections of art, poetry, and war memory. Recent projects include the Netherlands Carillon's legacy and its representation in media (e.g., a TV documentary for Andere Tijden). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural discourse.

Awards:

• Fulbright Grant (Archival Research in the U.S.)
• CLUE+ Connected World PROLAB Grant (2022)

Labs/Teams: Serves on the Netherlands Carillon Advisory Committee (Washington, D.C.) and the editorial board of Bishop-Lowell Studies. Active in public lectures and museum collaborations (e.g., Museum Klok & Peel exhibit).