Silvia Park

Silvia Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Kansas, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches creative writing, specializing in speculative and digital storytelling, and has previously taught at Oberlin College, NYU, and the University of Utah’s Asia Campus.

Her research and creative interests center on speculative fiction as a lens to reinterpret the ordinary and the strange. She explores narrative forms that challenge realism, often engaging with technology, identity, and futurism. Her work appears in prominent literary venues such as Tor.com, Black Warrior Review, and The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy.

The available publication, her forthcoming novel Luminous (2025, Simon & Schuster), exemplifies her engagement with speculative themes and innovative storytelling. The work reflects trends in contemporary literary fiction that blend genre elements with deep human inquiry.

Her scientific and literary honors include:

• 2018 Fiction Prize from the Sonora Review
• Finalist for the 2019 Black Warrior Review Contest

Silvia Park mentors emerging writers and contributes to the creative writing program at KU. While specific grant history or student advisees are not listed, her publication record and national recognition suggest active scholarly and creative engagement. She is not associated with any named research lab or collaborative team in the provided text.