Piotr Gwiazda

Piotr Gwiazda is a Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in poetry, translation, and American literature, with affiliations to the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; European Studies Center; and Global Studies Center. His research explores intersections between poetry, translation, and cultural studies.

Education: Ph.D. in English and American Literature (New York University, 2001); B.A. in English (Southern Connecticut State University, 1996).

Research focuses on translingualism, peace studies, and reader response theory. Notable publications include *US Poetry in the Age of Empire* (2014) and translations of Grzegorz Wróblewski’s poetry. Awards include multiple Pushcart Prize nominations and a residency at the Baltic Centre for Writers and Translators.

Teaching includes courses on American literature, translation, and creative writing. Grants include support from the European Studies Center and Humanities Center. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural critique, emphasizing translation’s role in global literary discourse.