Samuel Sotillo

Samuel Sotillo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at North Carolina State University. He specializes in Spanish literature, second language teaching, and the integration of technology in education. He co-founded A Contracorriente Press in 2011 and leads the Spain: Language and Culture in Valencia summer program. His research spans Venezuelan literature, medieval Spanish texts, and the intersection of literature with digital technologies and politics.

Education: B.S. in Information Security (East Carolina University), M.A. in Spanish Literature and Culture (NC State University).

Research Interests: Sotillo’s work explores contemporary Venezuelan literature, the legacy of Jorge Luis Borges, and the application of IT tools in language education. He has published analyses of historical figures like Eric Hobsbawm and technical papers on network security protocols such as EAP and IPv6.

Professional Roles: Former NCSU Faculty Senator, Director of the Valencia study abroad program, and contributor to academic presses and journals. His technical expertise includes cybersecurity, VoIP encryption, and open-source software frameworks like Zope.

Recognition: While no specific awards are noted, his contributions to academic publishing (e.g., A Contracorriente Press) and pedagogical innovation highlight his impact in both humanities and technical fields.