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Merril Howie is a sessional academic in the School of Humanities at Macquarie University, specializing in Literature and Creative Writing. His research explores the dialogue between cognitive science and literary studies, particularly how autobiographical texts can elicit significant emotional responses and influence memory. In 2022, he received a 12-month Macquarie University CRFS Research Fellowship for his project titled “Cognitive Literary Considerations: Memory in Life Writing,” which investigates how autobiographical narratives reshape personal and collective identities. Howie has taught various English literature courses, including ENGL120 and ENGL1050, and has served as an academic marker for several courses. His educational background includes a PhD in English, awarded for his research on memory and emotion in literary memoirs, which received the Vice-Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence. He also holds a Master of Research and a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University, both with commendations. Howie has been involved in editorial work and peer review for academic journals, emphasizing his active contribution to the scholarly community.
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