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Héctor Hoyos is a Professor of Iberian and Latin American Cultures and Comparative Literature at Stanford University. He also serves as Director of the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for the Study of the Novel, while co-chairing research groups on materia (Latin Americanist anthropodecentric thought) and Law and Literature in the Global South . Ph.D. and M.A. in Romance Studies, Cornell University (2008) B.A. in Philosophy (2002) and B.A. in Literature (2001), Universidad de los Andes Hoyos specializes in transcultural materialism , post-anthropocentric literature , and globalization in World Literature . His work intersects continental philosophy with literary theory , focusing on contemporaneity , juridical reasoning , and human rights narratives in Latin American literature from the 19th century to the present. Hoyos's publications explore critical theory , material culture , and legal critique in Latin American contexts. His upcoming co-authored manuscript on García Márquez and law exemplifies his multidisciplinary approach. Articles have appeared in journals like Comparative Literature Studies and Law and Literature , with thematic clusters in postcolonial studies and transcultural analysis . Selected scientific award: Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow Hoyos mentors graduate students in Latin American literature with emphasis on dialogues across national traditions (Southern Cone, Colombia, Cuba, Brazil). He co-chairs research groups on anthropodecentric thought and Global South legal studies, contributing to debates on globalization and ecological critique in literature.

• Latin American Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Literary Theory
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Rodrigo Viqueira is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures at Stony Brook University. He specializes in modern and contemporary Latin American literature and culture, with a focus on the Southern Cone and Brazil. His research explores sound studies, labor, popular culture, film/media studies, and Afro-Latin American Studies. Education: M.A. in Latin American Literature (Universidad de la República, Uruguay) and Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies (Washington University, St. Louis). Current research projects include analyzing the politics of sound in labor representation across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay (1920s–1970s), and examining Afro-Uruguayan cultural production through interdisciplinary archives. His monograph Negrismo, vanguardia y folklore (2019) examines Afro-Uruguayan identity construction through the work of Ildefonso Pereda Valdés. He has been awarded the 2024 LASA Southern Cone Best Article Prize for his work on Afro-Uruguayan press and Black internationalism. Courses taught include HUS 150 (Indigenous Cultures of Latin America) and SPN 321 (Advanced Spanish Grammar).

• Modern and Contemporary Latin American Literature
• Cultural Production of Southern Cone and Brazil
• Sound Studies
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Sergio Delgado serves as Lecturer in Contemporary Hispanic American Literature and Culture at the University of Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), where he is affiliated with the Department of Romance Languages. His academic profile demonstrates deep expertise in Argentine literature and the cultural dynamics of the Río de la Plata region encompassing Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Paraguay. Delgado's research focuses on contemporary Argentine literary figures including José Pedroni, Mateo Booz, Amaro Villanueva, Juan José Manauta, Juan Manuel Inchauspe, Juan José Saer, and Juan L. Ortiz. His methodological approach integrates landscape theory, genetic criticism, and manuscript archival research. Currently, he is investigating popular myths and legends from the Rio de la Plata region while preparing a cultural history of the Parana River. As both scholar and creative writer, Delgado explores the intersection between landscape formation and literary creation, exemplified in his essay Parques , which examines parks in Santa Fe, Lorient, and Paris. His publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on critical editions and literary analysis of Hispanic American works. Delgado has produced authoritative editions of complete works by major literary figures and maintains active research in Argentine poetry, narrative techniques, and cultural contexts of literary production across the Río de la Plata region. Academically, Delgado has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Department of Romance Languages (2016-2019), Head of MEEF Spanish Master program (2014-2020), and Coordinator of University Press at Universidad Nacional del Litoral (1994-1999). He directs the "El país del sauce" collection and serves on the Editorial Board of Cahiers LIRICO, the journal of the interuniversity network for contemporary literature studies from the Río de la Plata region in France.

• Contemporary Spanish American Literature and Culture
• Cultural Studies of the Río de la Plata
• Argentine poetry
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Carlos Gustavo Halaburda is an Assistant Professor of Latin American Literature at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. He holds a PhD in Luso-Hispanic Studies and Critical Theory from Northwestern University and an MA in History from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on intersections of queer theory, disability studies, and critical race theory, with a geographic emphasis on the Southern Cone and Latin America. He is currently completing a book project analyzing fin-de-siècle Argentine theatre's engagement with queerness, disability, and degeneration theory. His research interests include global nineteenth-century studies, modern Latin American literature, Argentine LGBT cultures, and the medical humanities. He has held prestigious fellowships, including a Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship at Universität zu Köln and support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. His work bridges literary analysis with historical and scientific discourses, critiquing colonial and patriarchal systems of bodily classification. Halaburda teaches courses on Latin American literatures, queer cultural history, and modern Argentine theatre. Recent courses include 'Sex, Crime, and Horror in Argentine Literature' and 'Queerness and Disability in Latin American Culture, 1880-1930.' His scholarship has appeared in journals like Latin American Theater Review and Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos , and he has received awards for his innovative work in sexualities studies. His academic affiliations extend to the Center for Latin American Studies and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at the University of Chicago, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to cultural production and social theory.

• Latin American Literature
• Queer Theory
• Disability Studies
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Parker Brookie is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies in the Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures at Converse University, where he teaches courses in Spanish, Latinx Studies, and developing curricula on Queer Latin American Literature and Culture. He previously taught at the Universidad de Sevilla and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Education: Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A., Clemson University Dr. Brookie's research centers on contemporary Latin American literature and film, with a focus on post-dictatorship memory, gender and racial violence, and queer theories of time. He takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining state violence and LGBTQ issues in Southern Cone Latin America and Brazil, integrating insights from literature, film, and visual art. His work is informed by critical theories of temporality, trauma, and identity. His recent publications explore traumatic memory in Argentine visual art, queer narratives in African literature, and cultural politics in postrevolutionary Argentina. These works reflect a consistent engagement with marginalized voices, historical trauma, and the politics of representation across Latin America and beyond. Scientific Awards: Dana B. Drake Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019) LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award (2024) Dr. Brookie has received research fellowships and grants supporting his interdisciplinary scholarship. He was a research resident at Uberbau House: Contemporary Art Research and Residency Center in São Paulo, Brazil, in June 2023, highlighting his active engagement with artistic and cultural communities in Latin America. He has advised and mentored students at multiple institutions, though specific advisees are not listed. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning, collaboration, and the integration of diverse cultural expressions. Dr. Brookie's academic work is closely tied to contemporary art and cultural production, particularly through his residency and research on visual art in post-dictatorship contexts. His affiliation with interdisciplinary research centers underscores his commitment to bridging academic scholarship with artistic practice and public discourse.

• Hispanic Studies
• Latin American Literature
• Queer Theory
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Dr. Frank Zirkl is a Researcher at the Human Geography Working Group, Department of Geography, within the Faculty of Mathematics and Geography at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Tübingen (2008) and has dedicated his career to geographical urban research, economic geography, human-environment relationships, and sustainability studies, with a regional focus on Latin America (especially Brazil) and Southern Germany/Alps. PhD: University of Tübingen (2008) Diploma: University of Tübingen & Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (1996) His research explores urban sustainability challenges, informal economies, agribusiness impacts, tourism dynamics, and rural-urban linkages. He examines how governance systems address environmental degradation, spatial inequality, and socio-economic conflicts in Brazilian cities and Alpine regions. Recent publications analyze sustainability tensions in Bavarian hop production, periurban real estate-tourism interactions in the Alps, informal recycling networks in Brazil, and agribusiness-driven urbanization in Mato Grosso. His empirical work spans Curitiba's waste management, São Paulo's migration patterns, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen's tourism-driven housing markets. He has led projects like Senatra – Service Learning and Sustainable Transformation at Universities (2022–2025) and contributed to Bavarian tourism-real estate sustainability reports. While no formal awards are listed, his work influences policy through conferences, edited books, and peer-reviewed journals like Standort and Confins .

• Geographical Urban Research
• Economic Geography
• Human-Environment Relationships
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Dr. Braden Clinger is an Assistant Professor of Spanish (3-year Term) at Simpson College in the Department of Literature, Language, and Culture. He teaches Spanish courses at all levels, including specialized topics such as Translation and Spanish for the Professions. Originally from Idaho, his academic foundation includes multilingual education, folk/popular culture studies, and rural community dynamics. Education: Ph.D. Hispanic Language and Literatures, Boston University (2024) M.A. Hispanic Language and Literatures, Boston University (2020) B.A. English (Literary Studies), Utah State University (2015) B.A. Spanish, Utah State University (2015) Research Focus: Dr. Clinger's scholarship centers on Latin American cultural production in the Southern Cone region (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay), examining transnational relations through indigenous heritage frameworks. His work analyzes diverse media including literature, film, museums, digital games, and mythological narratives to revitalize academic discourse on this understudied area. Awards & Grants: Teaching Excellence Award from Boston University's Romance Studies Department (2021) Paraguay Research Travel Grant (2022) Professional Experience: Prior to Simpson College, he served as a North American Language and Culture Assistant in Andalusia, Spain (2015-2017), developing practical language education frameworks. His teaching methodology emphasizes student-centered, culturally grounded, proficiency-based pedagogy.

• Multilingual Education
• Latin American Studies
• Cultural Production
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Overview Crysal Tremblay is an Assistant Professor in Geography at the University of Victoria, affiliated with the Social Sciences faculty. She holds a PhD from UVic and serves as Special Adviser on Community-Engaged Scholarship, supporting UVic's community engagement initiatives. Her work bridges environmental governance, participatory research, and social justice through creative methods like participatory video and arts-based collaboration. Education PhD in Geography from the University of Victoria. Research Tremblay’s research focuses on environmental sustainability, governance equity, and participatory methodologies. Key areas include Indigenous innovation in Canada, water governance in Africa, and waste management in the Global South. Her approach emphasizes bio-cultural connections and power dynamics in policy-making, often involving multi-lingual, multi-institutional collaborations like those with UNESCO’s community-based research chair. Teaching Teaches courses such as “Working in the Community” (SOSC 300) and “Community Engaged Learning and Practice” (ED 591), emphasizing experiential learning and Paulo Freire’s critical pedagogy. Previously taught Qualitative Research Methods and Sustainable Cities. Awards & Grants No specific awards listed, though her work has been supported through SSHRC partnerships and institutional initiatives. Leads global projects funded by UNESCO and international collaborative grants. Labs & Collaborations Co-leads UNESCO-funded global research projects on engaged scholarship and transformative pedagogy. Collaborates with recycling cooperatives in Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa, and Indigenous communities in Canada through cybercartography initiatives.

• Environmental Governance
• Participatory Community-Based Research
• Social Justice
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Katherine Jensen serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology and the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin (2018) with a Doctoral Portfolio in African and African Diaspora Studies Dr. Jensen's research centers on race/racism, refugees and immigration, political sociology, and forced migration in the Americas, with concentrated focus on Brazil and the Southern Cone. As an ethnographer, she investigates how bureaucratic practices, racialization processes, and legal frameworks shape refugee experiences and status determination. Her work bridges qualitative methodology, migration studies, and Latin American sociopolitical contexts, emphasizing grassroots perspectives on asylum systems. Her publication record (2015-2023) reveals consistent thematic focus on refugee status production in Brazil, examining intersections of race, nationality, and bureaucratic power. She has published in leading sociology journals including Ethnic and Racial Studies , Qualitative Sociology , and American Behavioral Scientist , with her 2023 book The Color of Asylum: The Racial Politics of Safe Haven in Brazil (University of Chicago Press) establishing her as a key scholar in migration studies. Her scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Fellow P.E.O. Scholar Dr. Jensen teaches specialized courses including Soc 496 Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality and Soc 496 Asylum and Refugees. Information regarding research grants, advising activities, laboratories, or research teams was not provided in the source materials.

• Race and Ethnicity
• Political Sociology
• Refugee and Immigration Studies
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Kittiya Lee is a Professor of History at California State University, Los Angeles within the College of Natural & Social Sciences. Specializing in the early modern history of Brazil and Latin America, her work focuses on indigenous history, religious conversion, and cultural translation during colonial periods. Research Interests include: Colonial ethnohistory and cultural interaction Translation strategies in missionary contexts Tupi-Guarani linguistic anthropology Eucharist rituals in indigenous Christianity Publication Trends demonstrate expertise in colonial Brazilian societies, indigenous-European interactions, and linguistic mediation. Her work analyzes how religious concepts were adapted through Tupinambá vengeance rituals and the creation of unique eschatological frameworks. Scientific Awards : 2024 NEH Fellowship at Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Lee's scholarly contributions examine native-language documents, religious syncretism, and the role of linguistic fricas in colonial administration. She actively publishes in journals like Journal of Early Modern History and Ethnohistory , while engaging with academic networks through ResearchGate and Academia.edu.

• Early Modern History of Brazil and Latin America
• Indigenous History of the Americas
• Religious Conversion and Missionary Activities
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Marjolein Admiraal is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen. She is affiliated with the Isotope Research Department within the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen. Her work focuses on archaeological science methods, including compound-specific isotope analysis of amino acids and lipids, biomolecular analysis via GC-MS, and radiocarbon dating. She investigates human-environment interactions, particularly in reconstructing past environments and cultural changes. Her FLOOD project addresses chronological uncertainties in Doggerland studies through cutting-edge dating techniques. Research interests include paleoecology, radiocarbon dating contamination, and interdisciplinary approaches to prehistoric economies. Recent publications explore topics like pre-Columbian maize use in Chile, Iroquoian foodways, and the role of salmon fishing in subarctic pottery adoption. She has been nominated for the Klokhuis Wetenschapsprijs 2019. Her work bridges archaeology, chemistry, and environmental science to understand long-term human adaptation.

• Archaeological Science Methods
• Radiocarbon Dating
• Paleoecology
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