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Dr Joseph Norman is a Lecturer (Education) in English and Creative Writing at Brunel University London, affiliated with the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. His academic work bridges English Literature and Creative Writing, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to genre fiction and cultural studies.
- BA English Literature (University of Hertfordshire)
- MA Creative & Professional Writing (Brunel University London)
- PhD English Literature (Brunel University London)
Dr Norman specializes in Science Fiction Studies, Metal Music Studies, and Utopianism, with a focus on intersections between Weird Fiction, Heavy Metal, and Space Opera. His research explores authors like Iain M. Banks, Ken MacLeod, and Shirley Jackson, alongside broader themes of speculative narratives and cultural critique.
He is actively involved in academic outreach, serving as a Senior Writer at Echoes & Dust Magazine, a volunteer at UCL Museums (Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology, Grant Museum of Zoology), and a member of the EMAS Archaeological Society (University of London). Additionally, he contributes to the British Science Fiction Association and Science Fiction Foundation.
