Andrea B. Braidt

Biography

Mag. Dr. Andrea B. Braidt MLitt is Vice-Rector for Art and Research at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

As a reseacher with degrees in film studies and comparative literature her research focus and publication lies activity on narratology, genre theory and gender/queer studies. International fellowships and appointments brought her to USA, Canada and Budapest, where she was guest professor at CEU Central Euroepan University.

From 2004-2011 she was Senior Scientist at the TFM Department for Theater, Film, and Media Studies at Vienna University, leading numerous research projects, organising international conferences, teaching extensively.

The Vice-Rectorate for Art and Research, which was newly established with Braidt’s appointment at the Academy, is responsible for stimulating research activity especially in the field of arts based research, for supporting the doctoral programs at the Academy, for conference and publication activity and for national and international co-operations and networks.