معرفی
Eddy Kent is an Associate Professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. He specializes in Victorian literature, imperialism, and cosmopolitanism. His work explores how corporate and imperial structures influenced Victorian culture and modern globalization.
Education
- BSc in Mathematics, Western University
- MA in English, University of Waikato
- PhD in English, University of British Columbia
Research Interests
Dr. Kent investigates Victorian imperialism, cosmopolitanism, and extraction economies. He examines how 19th-century mineral and energy reliance shaped social and environmental dynamics. His current project analyzes 19th-century extraction cultures and their legacies.
Awards
2015 Faculty of Arts Teaching Award (Early Achievement) for innovative pedagogy.
Advising & Grants
- Supervised graduate work on topics like Victorian biopolitics, imperialism in Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, and Dickensian moral themes.
- Recipient of SSHRC and Kule Institute for Advanced Studies grants.
Labs/Teams
Co-founder of The Floating Academy, a Victorian studies blog exploring intersections between 19th-century and contemporary culture, technology, and aesthetics.
