Gregory A. Wickliff

Gregory A. Wickliff is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he has worked since 1991. His academic career includes serving as Undergraduate Program Director and Associate Chair (2007-2012) and coordinating the Technical & Professional Writing Programs since 2012.

• M.A. and Ph.D. from Purdue University

His research focuses on the intersection of rhetoric, science, and technology, particularly examining how 19th-century American photography shaped scientific communication. This work bridges visual rhetoric, environmental studies, and media history.

Recent publications analyze photographic technology's role in scientific discourse, including studies on John William Draper and the Oxford evolution debate. His work reveals how visual evidence became integral to technical communication.

Scientific Recognition:

• Jay R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017)
• Smithsonian Institution Fellowships (2010, 2014)

Wickliff's teaching spans technical communication theory, digital documentation, and American literature, emphasizing practical skills in technical writing and visual rhetoric applications.