Troy Michael Bordun

Dr. Troy Michael Bordun is a part-time lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia and a researcher in contemporary art cinema, celebrity studies, and comics studies. He teaches courses at Concordia University, including Film Analysis and Sociology of Culture.

• PhD in Cultural Studies, Trent University

His research spans superhero comics and philosophy, film theory, and cultural studies. He explores topics like Deleuzian ethics in superhero narratives, haptic visuality in art cinema, and the sociology of online pornography.

Recent publications analyze superhero ethics, sensory aesthetics in European cinema, and celebrity authenticity. He curates film festivals and exhibitions on adult cinema and cultural themes.

• 2018 CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching
• 2021 SSHRC Explore Grant
• 2023 Research Strategic Initiative Grant

Bordun’s grants support his work on superhero philosophy and cultural studies. He has contributed to journals such as Studies in European Cinema, Porn Studies, and REDEN.