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Professor Martin Paul Eve holds the position of Professor of Literature, Technology & Publishing at Birkbeck, University of London, where he also serves as Strategic Lead for Digital Education and Disability Lead for English, Theatre, and Creative Writing. He previously lectured at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex, completing his PhD there in 2013.
- Education: PhD (University of Sussex, 2013), MA (Queen Mary, 2009), BA (Queen Mary, 2008)
- Visiting roles: Visiting Professor of Digital Humanities at Sheffield Hallam University
His research focuses on contemporary American fiction (Pynchon, DeLillo, Egan), technology's role in scholarly publishing, and open access policies. He has pioneered initiatives like the Open Library of Humanities and advised numerous organizations including the UK Parliament and Jisc. Key contributions include critical works on disability advocacy, digital preservation, and publishing ethics.
Recent publications analyze AI's impact on academia, shadow libraries, and sustainable funding models for open access. His work bridges literary criticism and technical infrastructure, emphasizing equity and accessibility.
- Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2019), KU Leuven Medal (2018), Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 (2021)
Grants and leadership: Over £2M secured for Open Access initiatives; steering roles in OAPEN-UK, SCONUL, and the Open Knowledge Foundation. Active in policy-making through House of Commons evidence submissions and global advisory boards.
Technical leadership at MESH Research (Knowledge Commons) drives infrastructural innovation. Collaborative projects include the COPIM collective and Humanities Book Infrastructure advisory work.
