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Dr Sam Halliday is a Professor of American Literature and Director of Graduate Studies (Students and Training) at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama. He holds a BA from the University of Sussex, an MA from the University of Nottingham, and a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focuses on American literature, African American literature, modernism, science and technology in culture, and literature's engagement with sound, media, and the arts. Recent projects explore Ralph Ellison's work and the intersections of literature with cinema, music, and technological discourse.
His academic career at Queen Mary since 2000 has included teaching courses on topics like 'The Invention of America' and 'Modernism and After.' He has supervised doctoral projects on topics ranging from 19th-century medicine to German tragic radio. His publications include key works like Sonic Modernity (2013) and Science and Technology in the Age of Hawthorne (2007), alongside numerous articles analyzing sound, technology, and cultural representation.
Dr Halliday’s research bridges literary studies with interdisciplinary approaches, addressing themes such as sensory perception, media history, and African American intellectual traditions. He actively contributes to graduate training and academic leadership within the School of English and Drama.
