Jordan J Tudisco

Jordan J Tudisco is a 2024-2026 UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in Film & Media at the University of California, Berkeley. They hold a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (2023) from UC Santa Barbara with a Designated Emphasis in Feminist Studies and a Certificate in College and University Teaching. Their research intersects Trans literature, film, and theory with Queer and French/Francophone studies, focusing on self-making practices, anti-trans rhetoric, and trans resistance through art and literature.

• Education: B.A., M.A. in English Literary and Digital Translation, M.A. in Digital Textual Practices (Université Paris VIII Vincennes Saint-Denis); Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (UC Santa Barbara)

Their work explores trans memoirs, poetry, and fiction; trans film and media (especially horror, sci-fi, and porn); trauma-informed pedagogies; and trans-inclusive linguistic frameworks. Current projects include a book manuscript analyzing trans-authored narratives and archival practices, alongside public-facing scholarship for non-academic audiences.

Jordan’s academic publications address trans linguistic self-determination, cis feminist gatekeeping, and trans resistance in French contexts. They contribute to Oxford Handbook series on language and sexuality/prejudice, emphasizing the intersection of trans identities with sociocultural and technological shifts.

• Scientific Awards: UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship