Astrid Erll is a distinguished scholar in the field of literary and cultural studies, known for her pioneering work on memory studies, cultural memory, and the intersections between literature, history, and identity. She is a Professor of Anglophone Literatures and Cultures, Co-leader of the Frankfurt Memory Studies Platform (FMSP) and expert on transcultural, narrative, and mediated memories. Erll's influential books, such as Memory in Culture, have contributed significantly to the development of memory studies as an academic discipline. Her interdisciplinary approach examines the role of literature, media, and culture in the construction of shared memories and identities across time.