Lillian Lu

Lillian Lu is an Assistant Professor of English & Cultural Studies at the University of California, San Diego. Her primary affiliation is with the Department of English & Cultural Studies. She holds a B.A. (summa cum laude) in English from Tufts University and a Ph.D. in English from UCLA. Currently, she serves as the fiction editor of MENT Magazine, a public-facing journal focused on K-media analysis.

Research Interests: Lu's work explores queer and transhistorical perspectives on the British long eighteenth century, diasporic media adaptations, speculative fiction, asexuality studies, and novel studies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with contemporary cultural discourse.

Professional Roles: Beyond academia, she contributes to public scholarship through MENT Magazine and maintains an office in Arts & Humanities Bldg (RWAC) Room 266. Contact details include her university email and phone number (858) 822-5668.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided profile. Further details about her grants or funding could be available through UCSD's institutional records.