Daniel Alex Richter

Daniel Alex Richter is a Lecturer in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. He holds a Ph.D. in Latin American History from the same institution (2016). His interdisciplinary work focuses on Latin American urban culture, Argentine and Uruguayan cinema, and the historical interplay between Buenos Aires and Miami. Currently, he is revising his book manuscript, Symbiotic Cities: Buenos Aires, Montevideo, and Mass Culture, 1910-1960 for publication.

Education: Ph.D. in Latin American History from University of Maryland (2016).

Research interests include global cinematic genres, migration narratives, and the intersection of urban development with cultural production. His published work spans urban history, Latin American cultural studies, and migration-related themes.

Recognition includes a Fulbright Professorship in Buenos Aires (2022), support from the Uruguayan Fulbright Commission, and multiple fellowships from the University of Maryland. His teaching emphasizes Latin American cinema and interdisciplinary approaches to media studies.

No specific grants or student advising details listed, though his research has been supported through institutional and international fellowships.