Imre Szeman is Canada Research Chair in Cultural Studies and Professor of English, Film Studies, and Sociology at the University of Alberta. His recent books include Fueling Culture: 101 Words for Energyand Environment and The Energy Humanities Reader. He is the co-director and co-founder of the Petrocultures Research Group.

The Petrocultures Research Group at the University of Alberta supports research on the social and cultural implications of oil and energy on individuals, communities, and societies around the world today. Since 2011, the research activities of Petrocultures have played a crucial role in enhancing and expanding this research, and in the process has positioned the University of Alberta at the forefront of a growing field of academic study. Learn more at www.petrocultures.com.