Dr. Hannah Regis, Howard University, United States
Dr. Hannah Regis is a Trinidadian-born Assistant Professor of Caribbean Literature at Howard University. She earned her Ph.D. with High Commendation from the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, where she taught for eight years. Her research interests encompass Caribbean poetics, literary and theoretical history, spectrality, counter-archival engagements, reparative writing, theories of embodiment, and cultural memory. Dr. Regis has contributed significantly to Caribbean literary scholarship through her publications and editorships. Notably, her single-authored book, “A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit,” was published by The University of the West Indies Press in March 2024 and was nominated among the top three Caribbean bestsellers by Paper Based bookshop. She has also co-authored “Originary Violations: Discursive Constructions of Caribbean Motherhood and Motherlands” with Paula Morgan, currently under contract with The University of the West Indies Press. Dr. Regis continues to explore themes central to Caribbean literature and culture, contributing to academic discourse through her teaching and research.
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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Hannah Regis
Dr. Hannah Regis is a distinguished scholar in Caribbean literature with a robust academic background and extensive research contributions. Currently an Assistant Professor of Caribbean Literature at Howard University, she has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in the field of English and cultural studies. Her tenure-track appointment at a prestigious institution, along with prior academic roles at the University of the West Indies, highlights her commitment to higher education and literary research.
Her research output is remarkable, with an upcoming single-authored book, A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit, already gaining recognition as a top three Caribbean bestseller. Additionally, she has co-authored Originary Violations: Discursive Constructions of Caribbean Motherhood and Motherlands, currently under contract. Her extensive publication record includes numerous peer-reviewed articles in highly regarded journals, with a focus on Caribbean literature, postcolonialism, and cultural identity. The breadth of her work, from exploring environmental and ecological themes to decolonial narratives, showcases her interdisciplinary research impact. Furthermore, her involvement in academic editorships, including special issues on Caribbean literature and decolonial studies, demonstrates her role in shaping scholarly discourse.
🎓 Education
Dr. Regis’s academic journey began at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literatures in English with a minor in Linguistics in 2012. She pursued a Master of Philosophy in Literatures in English from 2015 to 2017, which was later upgraded to a Ph.D. In 2021, she completed her doctoral studies with High Commendation. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her specialization in Caribbean literature, poetics, and cultural studies. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Regis has demonstrated a commitment to exploring the complexities of Caribbean literary and theoretical history, contributing to a deeper understanding of the region’s cultural narratives.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Regis’s professional trajectory reflects her dedication to academia and Caribbean literary studies. She began as a Tutor and Teaching Assistant at UWI’s Department of Literary, Cultural, and Communication Studies from 2015 to 2018. She then advanced to Assistant Lecturer from 2019 to 2020 and subsequently served as a Lecturer from 2021 to 2023 at the same institution. In 2023, Dr. Regis joined Howard University as an Assistant Professor of Caribbean Literature in the Department of English. Her teaching experience spans various aspects of Caribbean literature and culture, and she has been instrumental in mentoring students and contributing to the academic community through her research and publications.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Dr. Regis’s scholarly contributions have been recognized within the academic community. Her book, “A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit,” published in March 2024, was nominated among the top three Caribbean bestsellers by Paper Based bookshop and featured in the BOCAS Book Bulletin in November 2024. This recognition underscores the impact of her work on Caribbean poetics and cultural studies. Additionally, her academic excellence during her doctoral studies was acknowledged with a High Commendation upon the completion of her Ph.D. at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, in 2021. Dr. Regis continues to be a prominent voice in Caribbean literary scholarship, contributing to various peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.
Dr. Regis possesses a robust set of research skills honed through her extensive academic and professional experiences. Her expertise includes critical analysis of Caribbean literature, with a focus on themes such as spectrality, haunting, and cultural memory. She employs counter-archival methodologies to unearth and examine overlooked narratives within Caribbean cultural history. Her proficiency in reparative writing and theories of embodiment allows her to approach literary texts with a nuanced understanding of the socio-cultural contexts that shape them. Dr. Regis’s interdisciplinary approach integrates literary theory, cultural studies, and history, enabling her to contribute original insights to the field of Caribbean studies.
Publication Top Notes
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Tropical Landscapes and Nature-Culture Entanglements: Reading Tropicality via Avatar
Authors: A. Lundberg, H. Regis, J. Agbonifo
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 21 (1), Pages: 1–27
Year: 2022
Citation: Lundberg, A., Regis, H., & Agbonifo, J. (2022). Tropical Landscapes and Nature-Culture Entanglements: Reading Tropicality via Avatar. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 21(1), 1–27.
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Tropical Landscapes and Nature-Culture Entanglements: Reading Tropicality via Avatar
Authors: A. Lundberg, H. Regis, J. Agbonifo
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 27 (1), Pages: 1–27
Year: 2022
Citation: Lundberg, A., Regis, H., & Agbonifo, J. (2022). Tropical Landscapes and Nature-Culture Entanglements: Reading Tropicality via Avatar. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 27(1), 1–27.
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Subjection and Resistance: Landscapes, Gardens, Myths and Vestigial Presences in Olive Senior’s Gardening in the Tropics
Author: H. Regis
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 19 (1), Pages: N/A
Year: 2020
Citation: Regis, H. (2020). Subjection and Resistance: Landscapes, Gardens, Myths and Vestigial Presences in Olive Senior’s Gardening in the Tropics. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 19(1).
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Decolonizing the Tropics: Part One
Authors: A. Lundberg, S. Chao, R. Benedito Ferrão, A. Sinamai, S. Okpadah, H. Regis, et al.
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 22 (1), Pages: 1–28
Year: 2023
Citation: Lundberg, A., Chao, S., Benedito Ferrão, R., Sinamai, A., Okpadah, S., & Regis, H. (2023). Decolonizing the Tropics: Part One. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 22(1), 1–28.
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‘Decoloniality & Tropicality’ Part Two
Authors: A. Lundberg, H. Regis, S. Chao, R.B. Ferrão, A. Sinamai, S.O. Okpadah, et al.
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 22 (2), Pages: 1–32
Year: 2023
Citation: Lundberg, A., Regis, H., Chao, S., Ferrão, R.B., Sinamai, A., Okpadah, S.O., et al. (2023). ‘Decoloniality & Tropicality’ Part Two. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 22(2), 1–32.
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“Conjoined Destinies”: The Poetics and Politics of Black Migrations in Jason Allen-Paisant’s Self-Portrait as Othello
Author: H. Regis
Journal: Humanities
Volume: 14 (3), Pages: 1–15
Year: 2025
Citation: Regis, H. (2025). “Conjoined Destinies”: The Poetics and Politics of Black Migrations in Jason Allen-Paisant’s Self-Portrait as Othello. Humanities, 14(3), 1–15.
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Nature and Shadows in the Caribbean: Queer Subjectivity and Identity in Helen Klonaris’s “Ghost Children” and Shani Mootoo’s Cereus Blooms at Night
Author: H. Regis
Journal: eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics
Volume: 23 (1), Pages: 179–196
Year: 2024
Citation: Regis, H. (2024). Nature and Shadows in the Caribbean: Queer Subjectivity and Identity in Helen Klonaris’s “Ghost Children” and Shani Mootoo’s Cereus Blooms at Night. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 23(1), 179–196.
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Tongues in trees and sermons in stones: Jason Allen-Paisant’s ecopoetics in Thinking with Trees
Author: H. Regis
Journal: More-Than-Human Histories of Latin America and the Caribbean: Decentring the …
Year: 2024
Citation: Regis, H. (2024). Tongues in trees and sermons in stones: Jason Allen-Paisant’s ecopoetics in Thinking with Trees. More-Than-Human Histories of Latin America and the Caribbean: Decentring the ….
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A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit
Author: H. Regis
Publisher: The University of the West Indies Press
Year: 2024
Citation: Regis, H. (2024). A Caribbean Poetics of Spirit. The University of the West Indies Press.
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Beyond the Crisis-Generation and the Dread Instilled: Special Issue in Honour of Professor Paula Eleanor Morgan
Authors: E. Jackson, H. Regis
Journal: Tout Moun Caribbean Journal of Cultural Studies
Volume: 8 (1), Pages: N/A
Year: 2023