Jess Carniel

Dr. Jess Carniel is Associate Professor in Humanities at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Humanities and Communication, with additional roles as Ethics Committee Chair and Research Fellow at USC's Center for Public Diplomacy. As co-editor of the Journal of Australian Studies, her research intersects cultural studies and international relations.

Her scholarship explores:

• Cultural diplomacy and soft power through events like Eurovision
• Multicultural identity in Australian society
• Migration narratives and transnational belonging
• Gender/queer representation in popular culture

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals:

• Consistent focus on Eurovision as a geopolitical and cultural phenomenon
• Theoretical contributions to participatory diplomacy and nation branding
• Critical examinations of identity construction in media and royalty
• Methodological innovations in cultural ethnography and ethics