Robinson Murphy

Robinson Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he joined the faculty in 2018. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Notre Dame, an MA in English from Boston College, and a BA in English and Philosophy from Boston College. His office is located at 451 Pulteney Street.

• Education:
  • PhD in English, University of Notre Dame
  • MA in English, Boston College
  • BA in English and Philosophy, Boston College

His research lies at the intersection of literature, environmental crisis, and critical theory. Key areas include Environmental Humanities, Global Anglophone Fiction, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Postcolonial Studies. His teaching reflects this interdisciplinary focus, with courses such as Environmental Afrofuturism, Decolonial Environmentalisms, and Environmental Humanities, often integrating gender and justice perspectives.

His publications reveal a sustained engagement with eco-critical and psychoanalytic readings of literature and film. His 2024 monograph Castration Desire: Less Is More in Global Anglophone Fiction explores themes of lack, minimalism, and desire in postcolonial and global narratives. His recent articles analyze films like Beasts of the Southern Wild, The Green Knight, and Mother! through queer and ecocritical lenses, while also engaging with climate grief, death drive theory, and trans representation in media.

• Scientific Awards:
  • No awards listed.

He has co-taught Management Strategies for a Changing World with Tom Drennen, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration. He is currently developing a novel, King of the Kids, suggesting creative scholarly output beyond traditional academic formats. There is no mention of advising students or laboratory work, but his publications and teaching indicate an active research agenda in literary environmentalism and critical theory.