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Dr. Mike Starr is an Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Culture department and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Film, Screen, and Contemporary Literature, and actively supervises PhD students in English and Creative Writing.
His academic background includes a doctoral thesis titled Untimely mutations: deterritorializing H.G. Wells's scientific romances (2011), reflecting his deep engagement with literary and philosophical dimensions of science fiction.
- PhD in Film or Literary Studies (implied by thesis and position)
Dr. Starr's research centers on philosophical interpretations of science fiction across cinema, television, and literature, with a particular focus on Deleuzean theory, Joss Whedon’s works, time travel narratives, and eco-criticism. His scholarship explores the intersections of narrative, identity, and cultural theory in cult media and transmedia storytelling.
His recent publications include the book Wells Meets Deleuze: The Scientific Romances Reconsidered (2017) and co-editing Re-Entering the Dollhouse (2022), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics such as The Cabin in the Woods, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and vampire television. The body of work demonstrates a consistent trajectory in analyzing science fiction through continental philosophy, especially the ideas of Gilles Deleuze.
Dr. Starr is an active member of several academic organizations, including the American Popular Culture Association (APCA), the Science Fiction and Fantasy SIG of BAFTSS, and the Association for the Study of Buffy+. He has organized multiple conferences such as the Slayage Conference and TV Fangdom, and contributed to public scholarship through exhibitions and media commentary on Marvel’s Multiverse Saga.
He supervises PhD students including Bochra Benaissa (on the Robinsonade) and Cavan McLaughlin (on mythmaking in screenwriting). While no formal grants are listed, his sustained research output and academic leadership suggest active project involvement. He is also a peer reviewer and editorial board member for relevant journals.
Dr. Starr’s work bridges academic rigor with popular media engagement, positioning him as a key figure in contemporary fan and science fiction studies.
