Katharina Wiedlack

Katharina Wiedlack is an Assistant Professor of Anglophone Cultural Studies at the Department of English and American Studies, University of Vienna. She holds a Magister and a Dr. (PhD) degree. Her research focuses on intersections of queer and feminist theory, postsocialist studies, decolonial frameworks, and dis/ability studies. Current research projects include the FWF Elise Richter project examining US-Russian discourses from Alaska to the Cold War era and the FWF PEEK art project exploring post-Soviet queer in/visibility with collaborators from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Her work bridges historical analysis, cultural critique, and contemporary activism, with a focus on marginalized voices and transnational solidarity. Recent publications address topics such as queer feminist punk legacies, post-Soviet LGBTQ+ archiving, and the representation of Russia in US media. She has held postdoctoral and visiting professor roles at institutions including Humboldt University Berlin and Johns Hopkins University.