John London

Professor John London is a distinguished academic specializing in Hispanic Studies, Catalan Studies, and Theatre History at Queen Mary University of London. He holds positions as Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of the Centre for Catalan Studies, Editor-in-Chief of the Hispanic Research Journal, and Co-Head of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on literature, theatre, futurism, translation, and the intersection of culture with political movements such as fascism and sport.

Education: MA (Oxford), DPhil (Doctor of Philosophy).
Research Interests: Catalan theatre, Spanish Golden Age drama, futurism, translation studies, fascist aesthetics, and sport's role in authoritarian regimes. He has authored or edited over 50 books and published extensively on Joan Brossa, Rodolf Sirera, and theatre under Nazi and Francoist regimes. His translation work spans Catalan, Spanish, Romanian, and Italian plays into English. He leads the Centre for Catalan Studies, promoting research on Catalan culture and language.

Publications Highlights: Includes Theatre under the Nazis (2000), One Hundred Years of Futurism (2017), and edited volumes on Catalan drama. His recent work explores futurist performance revival and political theatre in contemporary Europe.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the text.

Advising & Grants: Advises PhD candidates in modern languages and cultures. Has secured grants for research projects on Catalan independence mediation, fascist aesthetics, and translation studies. Collaborates internationally with institutions like the Royal Court Theatre and the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Catalan Studies, directs the Hispanic Research Journal, and co-heads the Modern Languages and Cultures department, fostering interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange.