- Literary Theory
- Narratology
- Comparative Literature
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Marina Grišakova is a Professor of Literary Theory at the Institute of Cultural Research, University of Tartu, Estonia. She has held this position since 2016 and currently serves as the head of the Chair of Literary Theory and Intermedial Studies. Her academic affiliations span multiple international institutions and networks, including Greifswald University, Trondheim University, and the International Comparative Literature Association (ICLA), where she is a member of the Executive Council and Vice-President of the Committee on Literature, Arts, and Media (CLAM). She is also a founding advisor for the 'Baltic Peripeties' doctoral program and an advisor for major academic book series such as 'Palgrave Studies in Intermediality' and 'Transcript' (Cambridge University Press). Education: PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Tampere, Finland (2006) Diploma in Italian Language and Culture, University of Bergamo, Italy (1992) Qualitative Interviewing, University of Oxford (2017) Her research centers on literary and narrative theory, intermediality, film, cultural semiotics, 20th-century thought, and the cognitive dimensions of storytelling. She explores narrative complexity, the epistemology of fiction, and the interplay between chance, causality, and representation across media. Her work bridges humanities and sciences, engaging with systems theory, cognitive studies, and digital narratives. A recurring theme is the role of narrative in times of crisis, such as the pandemic, where she investigates future imaginaries and everyday storytelling. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on intermediality, narrative epistemology, and the philosophical underpinnings of literary and artistic forms. She frequently examines how narratives model reality, how fiction amplifies error and experimentation, and how cognitive frameworks shape storytelling across media. Her editorial leadership in journals like CompLit and Style underscores her influence in shaping contemporary narrative theory. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Member of Academia Europaea (2016) British Academy Visiting Fellow (2011) Fulbright and DAAD Fellowships Supervisor of an award-winning PhD thesis (2023) Nominated for the ESCL Excellence Award for Collaborative Research (2023) She has supervised 9 doctoral students and 5 postdoctoral researchers, and is currently principal investigator of a major research project on experimental cultures (1980–2020). Her leadership extends to advising PhD programs, serving on editorial boards of five international journals, and participating in expert panels for the European Science Foundation, FWO, and the Inamori Foundation. She has delivered over 30 invited lectures and plenary talks across Europe, North America, and Brazil, affirming her role as a leading voice in global narrative studies. Labs and Research Groups: Head of the research group 'Narrative, Culture, and Cognition' at the University of Tartu (since 2017) Advisor and coordinator in the international doctoral school 'Baltic Peripeties' Member of the 'Cognitive Futures in the Humanities' network Partner in the CELSA (Central Europe Leuven Strategic Alliance) project on 'Re-Familiarizing the Body'
