Dr. Zoë Lehmann Imfeld

Biography

Zoë Lehmann Imfeld is an academic specializing in Modern English Literature, currently serving as the deputy Chair at the University of Bern. She completed her Habilitation titled 'Travelling Language: Scientific Discourses in Contemporary British Science Fiction' and has published work on Victorian literature and theology. Her PhD thesis, 'Victorian Ghost Story Theology', received the SNF Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize in 2016. In 2017, she was a visiting fellow at the Center of Theological Enquiry, Princeton, working on a NASA-funded project related to the societal implications of astrobiology. Her research interests include the intersections of literature, theology, philosophy, and science, particularly as they relate to fiction and the long 19th century. Imfeld has edited and authored various publications, including monographs and contributions to collective works focusing on the ties between literature and contemporary scientific discourse. She is an active participant in academic conferences and workshops, often discussing the role of literature in scientific discussions, and she engages with the public through lectures and media appearances.

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