Peter Jachimiak

Peter Jachimiak is a Senior Lecturer in Culture and Media at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. His research focuses on post-1945 cultural analysis, particularly the interplay between mediatized cultures and youth subcultures. He holds a PhD in Sociology from 2002, focusing on 'Middle management and the enactment of masculinity.'

Research Interests:

• Post-1945 popular culture
• Popular music since 1960
• Youth subcultures (especially Mod Revival movements)
• Cultural memory and mediatization
• Music industry and fan culture

His work spans academic publishing, music journalism, and cultural documentation. Notable projects include the Welsh Mod - Our Story book, Palgrave Studies in Subcultures series contributions, and editorship of Subbaculture fanzine. He collaborates with musicians, photographers, and journalists, and his research often intersects with music retail spaces, urban cultural landscapes, and regional identity formations.

Key Projects:

• Edited volumes on Mod Revival (1977-1989) and Welsh cultural identity
• Contributions to Detail Magazine and Infenzo Records
• ORCID: 0009-0000-6902-7170

His articles explore topics like Japanese mod subculture migration patterns, the role of record store listening booths, and the cultural geography of post-war youth movements. He is part of the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group at the university.