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Duc Dau is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in literature from the nineteenth century onward, with a focus on screen media, digital media, and bisexuality research. He has recently begun submitting poetry to literary journals and won the Annette Cameron Award as an emerging WA-based poet, also being shortlisted for the Tom Collins Poetry Prize. Duc is the author of 'Sex, Celibacy, Deviance: Victorians Song Songs' (2024) and co-editor of 'Queer Victorian Families: Curious Relations Literature' (2015). His works have appeared in several academic journals including 'Critical Social Policy' and 'Disability Studies Quarterly'. His latest book, published with Ohio State University Press, explores the representation of love, sexuality, and gender roles in Victorian literature, and is classified as highly recommended by CHOICE. Duc has been awarded significant research funding and recognition for his contributions to Victorian studies, including several prestigious awards. His upcoming projects include articles on smart speakers and domestic violence, contributing to discussions on social justice. Duc's research also intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and social equity.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducting research in Victorian literature and culture, with an emphasis on social justice and queer studies.
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