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William Hughes is Professor of Literature in English, and a specialist in both literary studies and medical history. His research interests broadly cover British and American fiction from the Victorian period to the near contemporary, and have a specific focus upon Gothic and supernatural fictions – particularly the works of the Irish author Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. He has also published widely in the field of medical history, where his research interests include Victorian psychology, surgery and physiological medicine as well as the pseudosciences of mesmerism and phrenology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and the Higher Education Academy, and a Past President of the International Gothic Association. Education PhD, Discourse and Culture in the Fiction of Bram Stoker (1989-1993) University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. MA in Modern Literature (1986-1987) University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (1985-1986) Christ Church College, Canterbury, UK. BA in English Studies (1982-1985) University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. Courses Regularly Taught As a new member of the Faculty, I am at present teaching ENGL3022 Victorian Literature. I am looking forward to developing further classes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in the near future. I have supervised seven PhDs to successful completion, and am an experienced internal and external examiner. Please contact me via williamhughes@um.edu.mo if you would like to discuss a possible research topic.