Mustafa Kirca | Comparative Literature | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kirca | Comparative Literature | Best Researcher Award

Çankaya University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kırca, a distinguished scholar in English and Comparative Literature at Çankaya University since 2011, holds a PhD in English Literature from Middle East Technical University (2009). His prolific academic career includes 19 significant works spanning books, book chapters, and journal articles that explore comparative literature, postcolonial studies, translation, intercultural identity, and literary theory. His publications, such as The Art of Being: Haruki Murakami’s Killing Commendatore and Kierkegaardian Existentialism (2025), Comparative Literature in the Turkish Context (2024), and Milton Lost and Regained in Turkey (2023), showcase his ability to merge philosophy, literature, and cultural studies. With earlier works like Mapping Cultural Identities and Intersections (2019) and Multicultural Narratives (2018), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kırca has contributed to advancing global perspectives on identity, hybridity, and multiculturality. His research also extends to translations, narrative analysis, and literary criticism, positioning him as a thought leader in bridging Western and Eastern literary traditions. His scholarly trajectory reflects both depth and versatility, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognized for his critical insights, international publications, and contributions that strengthen cross-cultural understanding in the humanities.

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Featured Publications

Kırca, M. (2009). Postmodern historical novels: Jeanette Winterson’s and Salman Rushdie’s novels as historiographic metafictions (Doctoral dissertation, Middle East Technical University).

Özün, Ş., & Kırca, M. (2010). Iris Murdoch and her work: Critical essays. Columbia University Press.

Kırca, M., & Baktır, H. (2023). Milton lost and regained in Turkey: “Milton lost in Turkish republicanism.” In Milton across borders and media (p. 121). Oxford University Press.

Damasio, A. (2022). Hissetmek ve bilmek (M. Kırca & P. Gözel, Trans.). ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık.

Kırca, M. (2022). (Western)Word / (Eastern)Image in My name is Red: An imagological reading of Orhan Pamuk’s ekphrastic reimagination. Ordu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, 3.

Rundholz, A., & Kırca, M. (2021). Reading Rushdie in translation: Midnight’s children, postcolonial writing/translation, and literatures of the world. Translation and Literature, 30(3), 332–355.

Estabraq Mohammed | Literature | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed | Literature | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed at Babylon University, Iraq

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed 🎓 is a lecturer at the College of Education for Human Sciences, English Department, Babylon University, Iraq. She holds a PhD in English Literature and Comparative Studies from Shiraz University (2024), an MA in English Literature from Ferdowsi University (2020), and a BA from Babylon University (2017). Her research spans cultural studies, comparative literature, Iraqi fiction, children’s literature, and feminist theory. 📚 She has taught widely across Middle Eastern institutions and published in leading journals and conferences. Her scholarly work highlights marginalized voices and interdisciplinary narratives, making her a dynamic contributor to contemporary literary studies. ✍️

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Academic Background

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed has a strong academic foundation in English literature and comparative studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature in 2017 from Babylon University. She pursued her Master of Arts degree in English Literature at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, graduating in 2020. In 2024, she completed her PhD in English Literature and Comparative Studies from Shiraz University. 📘 Her academic journey reflects a consistent focus on literary scholarship, critical theory, and cross-cultural analysis, providing her with the necessary expertise to contribute meaningfully to research in cultural and literary studies.

Professional Experience

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed has accumulated diverse teaching and academic experience across several institutions. From 2017 to 2019, she worked as a teacher of English and provided private lectures to university students in various academic disciplines. In 2020, she taught at the Utopia Centre for Teaching English and later served as a lecturer at the Islamic University, where she continues to teach courses in English literature, resistance drama, modern poetry, and literary criticism. She also lectured at Imam Al-Kadhim College and currently holds a faculty position at Babylon University’s College of Education for Human Sciences. 📚

Research Focus

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed’s research is centered on the cultural studies, literary theory, and interdisciplinary approaches to English literature. Her scholarly work explores themes in Iraqi literature, postfeminist narratives, diaspora studies, children’s literature, and Shakespearean analysis. She is particularly interested in marginalized voices and the intersection of literature with media and society. ✍️ Her comparative studies often highlight cultural representation, gender dynamics, and identity in modern and classical texts. Through conferences and publications, she contributes original perspectives that bridge regional and global literary discourses, making her research both impactful and relevant in contemporary humanities scholarship. 📖

Publication Top Notes

1. Twinning Comparative Literature and Arab Diaspora
📅 Year: 2020

2. From Postfeminism to Foucault: The Revival of Medusa in Emma Hamm’s Becoming Medusa
📅 Year: 2025

3. Marginalized Voices in Iraqi Fiction: A Textual Reading of Inaam Kachachi’s The Dispersal
📅 Year: 2024

4. Reclaiming Agency: Mulan’s Empowerment in the Post-Feminist Era
📅 Year: 2024

5. The Novelist as a Poet: D.H. Lawrence and the Use of Symbols in Selected Poems of Birds, Beasts, and Flowers
📅 Year: 2024

Conclusion

Dr. Estabraq Mohammed is an outstanding and highly qualified candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, with a rich academic background in English literature and comparative studies, including a PhD from Shiraz University. As a lecturer at the College of Education for Human Sciences, Babylon University, she brings extensive teaching experience and deep engagement with cultural studies, literary theory, Iraqi literature, and interdisciplinary research. Her scholarly contributions, including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, address critical themes such as feminist narratives, diaspora representation, and marginalized voices. Dr. Mohammed’s research excellence, international academic exposure, and dedication to impactful literary discourse make her a compelling choice for this prestigious recognition.