Michael Chapman | Postcolonial Literature | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Michael Chapman | Postcolonial Literature | Best Researcher Award

University of KwaZulu-Natal | South Africa

Prof. Michael Chapman is a distinguished scholar of South African and postcolonial literature whose academic journey reflects both depth and longevity. He earned a BA (Hons) from the University of London (1977), an MA from the University of Natal (1979), and a D Litt. et Phil. from the University of South Africa (1983), alongside a Natal Teachers’ Senior Diploma (1966). His career spans more than five decades, beginning as an English teacher (1967–1976) and advancing through academic posts at the University of South Africa before his long tenure as Professor of English at the University of Natal/University of KwaZulu-Natal (1984–2010). During this period, he served as Acting Head of English, Head of Department, Dean of Humanities, and Head of the School of Literary Studies, Media and Creative Arts, later becoming Senior Professor until retirement. Post-retirement, he has remained academically active as Doctoral Mentor at UWC/NIHSS and Researcher-in-Residence at Durban University of Technology, supervising numerous doctoral projects and serving on DHET and institutional committees. An NRF B1-rated researcher and ASSAf member, he has published 72 works, over 154 citations, an h-index of 7, received 15 NRF grants, and won major awards, including the English Academy Medal and HSRC Medal. His seminal publications and edited anthologies continue to shape African literary criticism and postcolonial studies.

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Featured Publications

Chapman, M. (1981). A century of South African poetry. Donker.

Chapman, M. (1982). Soweto poetry. McGraw-Hill.

Chapman, M., & Dangor, A. (1982). Voices from within: Black poetry from Southern Africa. Ad Donker Publishers.

Chapman, M. (1984). South African English poetry: A modern perspective. Ad Donker.

Pereira, E., & Chapman, M. (1989). African poems of Thomas Pringle. Ad Donker.

Chapman, M. (1996). Southern African literatures. Longman/University of Natal Press.

Chapman, M. (2001). The “Drum” decade: Stories from the 1950s. [Publisher not listed].

Chapman, M. (2002). The new century of South African poetry. Ad Donker.

Estabraq Mohammed | Literature | Best Researcher Award

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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.