Dr. Mostafa Abedinifard is an Assistant Professor of Modern Persian Literature and Culture in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature, an MA in English Language and Literature, and a BA in English Literature. Mostafa’s research and teaching interests include modern Persian and Iranian literatures and cultures, with a particular focus on feminist, critical masculinities, and critical diversity studies. He has published articles, book chapters, and book reviews in various peer-reviewed journals, such as Iran Nameh, The Journal of Middle East Studies, and Social Semiotics. Dr. Abedinifard is a member of the editorial and/or advisory boards of Iran Namag, The Journal of Men’s Studies, HUMOR, and folklor/edebiyat. Mostafa has been the founder and organizer of the Alireza Ahmadian Lectures in Iranian and Persianate Studies (نسخه ی فارسی) at UBC since 2018, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field. He will co-organize the series beginning in 2023.

More information on Dr. Abedinifard’s research projects and publications can be accessed through his website.

Research Interests in Iranian and Persianate Studies

• fiction, nonfiction, folk and popular culture
• (global South) literary theory; literary histories; history of ideas & emotions
• gender & sexuality; men and masculinities; critical diversity studies
• comparative literary and cultural studies; literature as world literature
• diaspora literatures and cultures

Prospective MA/PhD students should consider the following: I appreciate your interest in my research and teaching; however, due to prior obligations, I am currently unable to accept any new students. I wish you the best of luck in your academic pursuits and encourage you to explore other opportunities that may align with your goals and interests.