John Howard

John Howard is a Professor specializing in Queer Studies, Nuclear History, and Cultural Analysis. His work spans interdisciplinary research on rural queer studies, nuclear disasters, and media representations of identity. He has led multiple research projects as a Primary Investigator, including The American Nuclear Cover-Up in Spain (2015–2018) and Ten People, Ten Colours: A History of Gay Interracism (2007–2008).

His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles and books such as White Sepulchres (2016) and Me and Mrs Jones (2015), exploring intersections of media, history, and identity. His projects have been funded by organizations like the AHRC and Japan Foundation, focusing on topics like interculturalism and archival research in the US, Japan, and UK.

Howard's work critically engages with Southern family values, queer historiography, and the socio-political impacts of nuclear disasters. His projects often bridge academic disciplines, emphasizing archival methodologies and cultural critique.