Ali Ghaderi

Ali Ghaderi holds a PhD in English literature from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. His research interests include high fantasy, continental and analytical philosophy, films/TV shows, contemporary American and British literature, and popular culture. His PhD was mainly concerned with contemporary continental philosophy and Tolkien’s high fantasy. As an adjunct professor, he teaches undergrad courses at Razi University’s English Department. He is currently working on research projects. One of them investigates the representation of the female body in contemporary fantasy screen and video game adaptations. The other one explores the images of alterity in artworks inspired by Arthuriana during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. In addition, he holds and participates in free online discussion sessions and workshops on various subjects. He co-hosted a session on women in Tolkien’s world with Ted Nasmith.