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Iskandar Zulkarnain is an Assistant Professor in the Media and Society Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he joined the faculty in 2023. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (2015), an M.A. from Florida State University (2008), and a B.A. from Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia (2001). His academic journey includes teaching and research roles at institutions in both the U.S. and Indonesia, including President University and Universitas Padjadjaran, and a Mellon CLIR Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Rochester.
- Education:
- Ph.D., University of Rochester, 2015
- M.A., Florida State University, 2008
- B.A., Universitas Padjadjaran, 2001
His research centers on global digital cultures, with a focus on video games, animation, and new media in Southeast Asia. He explores themes such as playable nationalism, postcolonial media archaeology, and digital countercultures. His work bridges media theory, digital humanities, and critical cultural studies, often examining how marginalized communities use digital media for resistance and identity formation.
Zulkarnain’s recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trajectory, covering topics from AI literacy in education to the cultural politics of video games like Nusantara Online and Thunderbird Strike. His scholarship frequently engages with decolonial frameworks, Indigenous media, and the politics of representation in global gaming cultures. He has also contributed to collaborative digital scholarship and public-facing media analysis.
His teaching includes courses on global animation, video games, media theory, and digital pedagogy. He mentors students in independent research on topics such as influencer culture and animation aesthetics. He has supervised multiple student projects, including game design assignments using Godot and Twine, and animation productions using Dragonframe.
- Scientific Awards:
- No awards listed in provided text.
Zulkarnain is actively involved in academic and public discourse, contributing to platforms such as The Conversation and JSTOR Daily, and participating in international conferences and webinars. He has delivered keynotes on global video game cultures and Indonesian punk subcultures, and has collaborated with scholars on digital activism and feminist pedagogy. His work emphasizes participatory, critical, and culturally grounded approaches to media studies.
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