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Mike Chopra-Gant is a Professor in Media, Culture and Communications at London Metropolitan University's School of Computing and Digital Media. His work spans American popular culture, media history, and gender studies, with a focus on Hollywood film, television, and exhibition practices.
- PhD, University of London (Goldsmiths College) 2002
- MRes in Media and Communications, University of London 1998
- BSc (First Class) in Applied Social Science from University of North London 1997
His research explores intersections of Hollywood film, postwar American culture, and mediated identities. Key areas include genre theory, cinema exhibition history, representations of masculinity, and narratives of family and national identity. He convenes the university's research group on American Popular Culture.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained engagement with nostalgia in media, mediated masculinities, television's cultural impact, and critical reconsideration of film history. Methodologically, his work bridges media studies, cultural history, and gender analysis.
- Arts and Humanities Research Council grant (2006-2008) for 'Film exhibition and the American movie audience'
Active in academic service, he serves on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Popular Culture, peer-reviews for multiple journals, and contributes to organizations including MeCCSA, ECREA, and the War and Media Network. Media appearances include BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and BBC 4's Cinema Show.
