Divya Victor

Divya Victor is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Michigan State University, specializing in innovative poetry that explores representations of systemic and intersubjective trauma. Her research examines literary studies, creative writing, race and ethnic studies, and postcolonial frameworks through experimental poetic forms.

Her research interests focus on:

• 20th/21st century innovative poetry and poetics
• Representations of trauma in literature
• South Asian diasporic experiences
• Postcolonial literary theory
• Race and ethnicity in contemporary poetry

Her publications demonstrate consistent engagement with themes of cultural identity, migration, and anti-racism through experimental poetic forms. Recent work focuses specifically on documenting South Asian immigrant experiences and combating anti-Asian racism.

Significant honors include:

• PEN America Open Book Award (2022)
• Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award (2022)
• Multiple research grants including Mellon Foundation Just Futures Initiative

She has served as editor for multiple literary presses and her work has been exhibited at institutions including MoMA and National Gallery of Singapore.