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Manuela Mourao is a Professor of English at Old Dominion University (ODU), affiliated with the College of Arts & Letters. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1990), an M.A. in English from Eastern Illinois University (1985), and an additional degree from the University of Porto (1984). Her research focuses on 19th-century British literature, critical theory, cultural studies, and comparative literature. Mourao has received the Robin L. Hixon Fellowship (2010-2011) and has authored/edited books such as Altered Habits: Reconsidering the Nun in Fiction and The Newgate Novel. Her work explores themes like gender, nationalism, colonialism, and race, with notable publications analyzing British women travelers' writings about Portugal and the formation of Portuguese racial identity. She has presented widely at conferences including NAVSA, SHARP, and the Romanticism conference in Dublin. Mourao's academic contributions span literary criticism, historical analysis, and interdisciplinary scholarship.
- Education: Ph.D., Comparative Literature (UIUC), M.A., English (EIU), Additional Degree (University of Porto)
- Grants: Robin L. Hixon Fellowship
- Key Books: Altered Habits, The Newgate Novel, Jack Sheppard edition
Her research bridges historical and contemporary issues, examining how literary works reflect cultural, political, and social dynamics. Recent work engages postcolonial theory, gender studies, and the intersections of race and nationhood. Mourao actively participates in academic networks, contributing to both scholarly publications and public intellectual forums.
