I’m Ely G. Popescu, a cultural journalist, university lecturer, and literary critic based in Bucharest, Romania. With a PhD in Philology (magna cum laude), I specialize in Romanian literature, cultural anthropology, and comparative literature, bringing a myth-focused, interdisciplinary perspective to critical essays, theatre analysis, and cultural commentary. Alongside my academic work, I contribute to media through literary criticism and cultural journalism, and I collaborate on theatre and cultural projects as a researcher and project manager. I also work in television as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for cultural programming, including interview-based and documentary formats—always aiming to connect rigorous scholarship with accessible public discourse.…

Ely G. Popescu

I’m Ely G. Popescu, a cultural journalist, university lecturer, and literary critic based in Bucharest, Romania. With a PhD in Philology (magna cum laude), I specialize in Romanian literature, cultural anthropology, and comparative literature, bringing a myth-focused, interdisciplinary perspective to critical essays, theatre analysis, and cultural commentary. Alongside my academic work, I contribute to media through literary criticism and cultural journalism, and I collaborate on theatre and cultural projects as a researcher and project manager. I also work in television as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for cultural programming, including interview-based and documentary formats—always aiming to connect rigorous scholarship with accessible public discourse.…

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I’m Ely G. Popescu, a cultural journalist, university lecturer, and literary critic based in Bucharest, Romania. With a PhD in Philology (magna cum laude), I specialize in Romanian literature, cultural anthropology, and comparative literature, bringing a myth-focused, interdisciplinary perspective to critical essays, theatre analysis, and cultural commentary.

Alongside my academic work, I contribute to media through literary criticism and cultural journalism, and I collaborate on theatre and cultural projects as a researcher and project manager. I also work in television as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for cultural programming, including interview-based and documentary formats—always aiming to connect rigorous scholarship with accessible public discourse.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Latin
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

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Education

PhD in Philology at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Master’s Degree at Contemporary Language (University of Craiova)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Socrates Scholar at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
BA at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026

Qualifications

Highest grade at admission; grade 10 at graduation
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services