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Mark Simpson is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in English and Film Studies. With a PhD from Duke University and both an MA and BA (Honors) from the University of Alberta, his academic background is grounded in Americanist studies and cultural theory. His research focuses on Energy Humanities, Cultural Studies, and the politics of mobility, material culture, and energy. As a principal investigator in the Future Energy Systems research network, he collaborates with an international research collective on topics concerning petrocultures and their intersections with literature and society. His undergraduate courses explore American literature post-1865, ideologies, print culture studies, and the dynamics of class and mobility in the American context. For graduate students, he offers seminars on naturalism, historical materialism, and the revolutionary aspects of American culture. In addition to his teaching and research, Simpson has co-authored several publications, many addressing the intersections of energy with culture, politics, and literature, and contributes actively to academic discussions within these fields.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management