Stuart Moulthrop

Stuart Moulthrop is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair in the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, within the College of Letters & Science. He holds a PhD from Yale University and is a leading scholar in electronic literature, cybertext theory, and digital media. His work explores the intersections of literature, technology, and culture, with a focus on hypertext narratives, game studies, and digital preservation.

Key roles include membership in the Electronic Literature Organization's Board of Directors and leadership in projects like the NEH-funded Pathfinders initiative, which preserves early digital literature. Notable publications include Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives (2021) and Traversals: The Use of Preservation for Early Electronic Writing (2017). He has received international recognition for narrative and poetry, including awards in 2007.

Moulthrop’s research bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like procedural rhetoric, digital curation, and the evolution of electronic literature. His articles span journals in digital humanities, game studies, and literary criticism, emphasizing interdisciplinary engagement with technology and narrative form.