Maria Palaktsoglou

Maria Palaktsoglou is a Lecturer in Modern Greek Language and Culture at the Department of Language Studies, Flinders University. She serves as Director of Studies (Modern Greek), Coordinator for Modern Greek topics and the Diploma in Language program, and has co-edited academic publications including conference proceedings and special journal editions. Her research spans literature, migration, distance learning, and Greek cultural studies.

• PhD, MA, BA (Hons) in Greek Literature from Flinders University
• Key administrative roles: Director of Studies, First Year Coordinator, and Diploma in Language Coordinator
• Co-editor of Greek Research in Australia conference proceedings

Her work focuses on Greek-Australian diaspora studies, particularly examining migrant women's experiences in domestic service and broader patterns of Greek migration to Australia. She has presented at national and international conferences and contributed to public lectures and commemorative publications for the Greek community in Adelaide.