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Caterina Stefania Romeo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. She teaches courses including Introduction to Literary Criticism, Gender, Race, and Mobilities: Narratives and Counternarratives, and Literature, Migration, Inequality. Her office is located on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy in Studio B. Dr. Romeo specializes in Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, and Race and Ethnicity Studies, with particular focus on Italian literature and transnational perspectives. Her research explores the intersections of race, gender, and postcoloniality in contemporary Italian contexts, examining how these dynamics shape national identity, urban spaces, and literary production. She has made significant contributions to understanding postcolonial Italian literature, Black Italian experiences, and intersectional approaches to cultural studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary issues in Italian society, particularly regarding migration, race relations, and gender dynamics. She has developed innovative frameworks for analyzing how postcolonial perspectives reshape understandings of Italian national identity and cultural production. Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica (2014) - finalista John Fante Prize (2009) for La pelle che separa di Kym Ragusa Acerbi Special Prize for Women's Writing (2008) for Vertigo di Louise DeSalvo American Italian Historical Association Award for best doctoral thesis in Italian American Studies (2000) Dr. Romeo has supervised numerous doctoral students including Christina Maraboutaki, Giulia Fabbri, Valentina Quaresima, Barbara De Vivo, Emily Marogi, and Karisma Wilson. She has received multiple research grants including Transliteratures Fellowship, Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation Dissertation Grants, and various post-doctoral fellowships. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in postcolonial, gender, and migration studies. She is actively involved in organizing academic events, conferences, and seminars focused on postcolonial studies, gender studies, and migration. Dr. Romeo has collaborated extensively with international scholars and institutions, reflecting her transnational approach to research and teaching.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Italian Literature
• Gender Studies
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Walaa ALQAISIYA is a Research Fellow at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage within Ca' Foscari University of Venice . Her work focuses on the intersections of decolonial politics, queer theory, and Palestinian resistance against settler colonialism. Her research explores: Decolonial queering as a political praxis Anti-imperialist feminism in Middle Eastern contexts Ethnographic studies of Palestinian grassroots movements Artistic expressions of queer identity Recent publications examine: Epistemic sovereignty in Palestinian academic discourse Queer aesthetics and decolonial self-determination Gendered dimensions of Zionist sovereignty Indigenous women's decolonial narratives Her 2023 monograph Decolonial Queering in Palestine (Routledge) provides an in-depth analysis of queer activism and artistic production in Palestine, drawing on fieldwork with alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

• Decolonial Studies
• Queer Theory
• Palestinian Politics
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Patrick HEINRICH is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where he has served since 2014, advancing to Full Professor in 2021. His academic journey includes positions in Germany, Japan, and Italy, with significant contributions to sociolinguistics, endangered languages, and language policy. He holds a Dr. phil in Japanese Studies from Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg (2002) and completed his habilitation at Duisburg-Essen University (2005). Research Interests: His work spans sociolinguistics , linguistic ideology , endangered languages (especially Ryukyuan languages), urban communication , and language revitalization . He has pioneered the concept of welfare linguistics , emphasizing language use as a contributor to human well-being. His research integrates historical, political, and ecological perspectives on language. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on decolonizing methodologies , language reclamation , and urban linguistic landscapes . He frequently publishes in international handbooks and journals, contributing to debates on identity, ideology, and language policy in Japan and beyond. His editorial leadership in volumes on Arabic sociolinguistics and Japanese communication ideologies underscores his global scholarly impact. Scientific Awards: Honorary President, Ryukyuan Heritage Language Society (2020) Honorary member, Foundation for Endangered Languages (2014) Tokugawa Award, Japanese Association for Sociolinguistic Sciences (2010) Best Dissertation of the Year, Duisburg University Society (2002) Advising, Grants, and Collaboration: While specific students are not listed, he actively mentors research and collaborates globally. He has received fellowships from DAAD, JSPS, and Erasmus, and has been a visiting professor at institutions including Toulouse Jean-Jaurès, Duisburg-Essen, and the University of Lapland. His editorial roles in journals such as East Asian Pragmatics , Contemporary Japan , and Current Issues in Language Planning highlight his leadership in the field. Labs and Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, he leads research networks focused on language revitalization, urban sociolinguistics, and welfare linguistics. His projects often involve international collaboration, including co-edited volumes and joint publications with scholars across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

• Sociolinguistics
• Endangered Languages
• Linguistic Ideology
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Lucy Amelia Jane Bell is a Research Fellow at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Languages and Cultures at the University of Surrey (2013–2022). Her work bridges literary analysis, social theory, and activist practices. University of Cambridge BA (2008), MPhil (2009), PhD (2013) Her research focuses on Latin American literature and culture as instruments for social transformation. Key areas include cartonera publishing , prison reform , waste studies , and decolonial theory . She collaborates across disciplines with social anthropologists in marginalized communities. Recent publications explore intersections of necropolitics , environmental justice , and gender resistance , with a focus on Mexico and Brazil. Her 2022 book Taking Form, Making Worlds won the LASA Book Prize and pioneered trans-formal methodologies combining literary analysis with action research. Grants: AHRC, Global Challenges Research Fund, BBC Arts, Secretaría de la Cultura (Mexico) Projects: 'Cartonera Publishing' (2017–2020), 'Prisoner Publishing' (2020–2022)

• Latin American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Social Transformation
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Piera Rossetto is a Researcher at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work bridges Jewish studies, migration, memory, and creative methodologies, with a focus on postcolonial North African and Middle Eastern Jewish communities, especially from Libya. She leads major research projects and teaches Hebrew language and social research methods. PhD in Languages and Civilizations of Asia and the Mediterranean Africa, Ca' Foscari University and EHESS Toulouse (2015) MA in South and Western Asia: Languages, Cultures, and Institutions, Ca' Foscari University (2011) Her research explores memory, identity, and belonging through narrative cartography and co-creative methods. She investigates Jewish Mediterranean migrations, particularly of Libyan Jews, using oral histories, literary sources, and digital tools. Her work emphasizes marginalized voices and interdisciplinary, artistic approaches to research. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in narrative and creative cartography, Jewish postcolonial memory, and interdisciplinary research-creation. Themes include the poetics of identity, mapping invisible migrations, and digital documentation of diasporic memories. Her publications span monographs, journal articles, book chapters, and multimedia outputs. Scientific awards and fellowships include: Rita Levi Montalcini Program for Young Researchers (Principal Investigator) FWF Hertha Firnberg Postdoctoral Fellowship Fondazione Rothschild Doctoral Fellowship Fondazione CDEC Research Fellow She has secured competitive grants, including the FWF-funded "Europe's (In)Visible Jewish Migrants" and the ongoing Rita Levi Montalcini project on gender, aging, and migration. She has advised collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams and supervised creative digital projects. Her work often involves partnerships across Europe and digital humanities platforms. She leads the research project "Genere, invecchiamento e migrazioni: memorie e mascolinità ebraiche del Nord Africa e del Medio Oriente" and previously led an FWF-funded project at the University of Graz. She also contributes to digital initiatives like the World Jewish Congress’s MENA Jewish legacy project and co-developed interactive visualizations and audio-documentaries.

• Jewish Studies
• Migration Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
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Santo Burgio is an Associate Professor of History of Philosophy at the University of Catania, affiliated with the Special Teaching Structure of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the Ragusa Ibla campus. He has served as President of this academic structure since October 2016 and previously taught in the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. His work is rooted in the Department of Humanities, where he contributes to philosophical and cultural education. His research focuses on the intersections of theology, philosophy, and politics in early modern Europe, particularly the development of moral probabilism in 17th-century Sicily. He has authored seminal works on Baroque theology and the ethical-political paradigm of neo-Stoicism, especially through the lens of Justus Lipsius. More recently, his scholarship has evolved toward intercultural philosophy, with a strong emphasis on contemporary African thought, as demonstrated in his 2018 monograph Il Terzo Muntu . He situates Baroque ethics as a precursor to Kantian and critical historicist traditions, advocating for philosophical dialogue beyond Eurocentric frameworks. The recent publications reflect a clear trajectory from early modern European philosophy toward global and decolonial philosophical discourse, with keywords spanning ethics, political philosophy, cultural identity, and intercultural theory. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical engagement, particularly in postcolonial and African contexts. He actively supervises graduate students, as evidenced by a consistent stream of thesis topics on African philosophy, language, identity, and continental thinkers. Although no formal scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and leadership role indicate significant academic recognition. He maintains regular office hours and is accessible via email, demonstrating active engagement in academic service and mentorship. Burgio’s research contributes to broader efforts in rethinking philosophy as an intercultural and historically grounded practice, fostering dialogue between European and non-European intellectual traditions.

• History of Philosophy
• Baroque Theology
• Moral Probabilism
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Gennaro AVALLONE is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political and Social Studies (DISPS) at the University of Salerno, where he conducts research and teaches in the fields of sociology, migration, labor, and political economy. He is based at the Fisciano campus and is actively involved in academic, research, and international cooperation activities. His research interests center on critical analyses of migration, labor exploitation in global agriculture, postcolonial and decolonial theory, and the application of the world-ecology framework to understand capitalism’s relationship with nature and labor. He explores how colonial legacies continue to shape contemporary power relations, particularly in the governance of migrant labor and the production of cheap food and labor in Southern Europe. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of migration, agriculture, and capitalism, with an emphasis on Southern Europe (particularly the Piana del Sele region in Italy and Spanish agricultural enclaves). His work frequently employs critical discourse analysis and comparative methods to examine policy, media, and migrant self-representations. He often collaborates with scholars like Yoan Molinero-Gerbeau and engages deeply with the theoretical contributions of Abdelmalek Sayad and Ramón Grosfoguel. Avallone has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He is involved in academic advising, particularly through joint supervision of PhD theses, and participates in international programs such as Erasmus+. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and academic networks, though specific grant funding is not detailed. He is a member of research teams focused on migration, labor, and critical theory, and contributes to academic discourse through publications and international collaboration. He is associated with academic laboratories and research groups centered on migration, social movements, and critical political economy, though specific lab names are not provided. His work is disseminated through books, journal articles, and contributions to edited volumes, often in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, and English.

• Migration Studies
• Postcolonial and Decolonial Theory
• Labor and Migration in Agriculture
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Giuseppe Ricotta is a Full Professor of General Sociology at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Social and Economic Sciences, Faculty of Political Science, Sociology, and Communication. He has extensive experience in teaching sociology courses including "Advanced Sociology" in undergraduate programs and "Sociological Theories of Development" in master's programs. Ricotta serves on the Teaching Board of the PhD in Social and Economic Sciences and the PhD of National Interest in Peace Studies at Sapienza University. Graduated with honors in Sociology in 1996 PhD in Social Systems and Public Policy Analysis in 2001 from Sapienza University of Rome Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Visiting Professor at Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul and Universitat de Lleida Ricotta's research focuses on postcolonial critique and social exclusion; theories of modernization, risk, and insecurity; urban security policies and socio-territorial stigmatization. His work increasingly integrates decolonial perspectives into sociological theory, examining how coloniality structures contemporary social phenomena. He has developed significant expertise in urban sociology, particularly studying the San Lorenzo district in Rome, analyzing issues of gentrification, urban security, and social exclusion. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward decolonial sociology, with numerous works examining coloniality in social stratification, urban stigmatization, and health inequalities. Ricotta frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches, connecting sociology with public health, education, and urban studies. His research shows particular attention to how marginalized communities experience and resist various forms of exclusion. Member of the Teaching Board of the PhD in Social and Economic Sciences Member of the Teaching Board of the PhD of National Interest in PEACE STUDIES Principal investigator for "Urban Safety and Revitalization Processes in the San Lorenzo District, Rome. Sociological Analysis and Policy Proposals" Ricotta has conducted extensive research on urban security policies in Italy, examining the relationship between neoliberalism and new punitiveness. His work on the San Lorenzo neighborhood in Rome explores issues of "movida" (nightlife), studentification, and hipification. He has also contributed significantly to understanding social exclusion and marginality in urban areas through a decolonial lens, analyzing how territorial stigmatization operates as a mechanism of social control and spatial segregation.

• Postcolonial critique
• Social exclusion
• Theories of modernization
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Maria Cristina Paciello is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work centers on the History of Islamic Countries, with a focus on political economy, gender dynamics, youth mobilization, and EU-Mediterranean relations. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong publication record in leading journals and policy reports. Her research interests include the political economy of Arab countries, gender and labor issues, youth exclusion, and the ideological contributions of female Islamist figures such as Zaynab al-Ghazālī. She investigates how trade liberalization, neoliberal reforms, and EU policies impact social justice and human rights in the Arab world, often adopting a decentring, bottom-up analytical framework. Her recent publications span topics such as working-class women in Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia; the life and thought of Zaynab al-Ghazālī; youth transitions in the Mediterranean; and critical assessments of EU foreign policy. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across history, political science, sociology, and development studies, with recurring themes of social justice, resistance, and inclusive policy-making. Scientifically, she has contributed to major research projects like MEDRESET and Power2Youth, producing policy recommendations and academic insights. Though no formal awards are listed, her influence is evident in her extensive collaborations and policy-oriented outputs. Maria Cristina Paciello advises on youth and labor issues, often in collaboration with researchers such as Daniela Huber and Daniela Pioppi. She has led or contributed to numerous research grants focused on EU-Mediterranean relations, youth exclusion, and social movements. Her work is supported by institutions like the German Marshall Fund and the Institute of International Affairs. She is affiliated with research teams focused on Mediterranean studies, political economy, and gender in the Arab world. Her projects often involve transnational collaboration and aim to produce inclusive, reflexive policy frameworks for EU engagement in the region.

• History of Islamic Countries
• Political Economy of Arab Countries
• Gender Studies
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Chiara Denti is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises, Università di Parma. Her academic activities include teaching French language courses at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, with a focus on translation, linguistics, and cultural studies. Research interests span French literature, translation studies, multilingualism, and ecocriticism. She explores transnational literary production in French from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, with specific attention to francophone African literature and ecological perspectives in literary studies. Her methodological approach combines comparative literature analysis with practical translation studies, emphasizing historical contexts and cross-cultural reception. She contributes to academic discourse through publications on francophone authors like Moussa Konaté and Henry Bauchau.

• French literature
• Translation studies
• Linguistics
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Paolo Gaibazzi is a Senior Assistant Professor (fixed-term) in the Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin' at the University of Bologna. He holds an MSc from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Milan-Bicocca. His academic career includes positions in Italy, Latvia, and Germany, where he currently directs the 'AfroEuropean Frontiers' project at the University of Bayreuth. Gaibazzi is a member of the MoDI scientific committee and leads the Bologna unit of the TAIA project on transnational aging between Italy and Africa. His research focuses on migration governance, post-slavery legacies, African diasporas, and informal economies. Ethnographic fieldwork spans The Gambia, Senegal, Angola, Italy, and Tunisia. Key themes include externalized migration control, postcolonial consciousness, and the socio-economic dynamics of uncertainty. Gaibazzi has coordinated research initiatives such as the ZMO-Leibniz 'Progress' group and the Heisenberg 'AfroEuropean Frontiers' project. His recent work examines temporalities of governance and decolonizing migration research methodologies. He contributes to the doctoral program in Global Histories, Cultures, and Politics at Bologna. Recent publications analyze Euro-African border dynamics, Angolan migrant experiences, and Gambian diasporic identities. His work bridges anthropological theory with critical analyses of global governance structures.

• Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Global Governance
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Prof. Dorothy Louise Zinn is a Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Unibz), Faculty of Educational Sciences. Originally from the U.S., she holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin (1994). Her research focuses on migration policies, multiculturalism, youth with migration backgrounds, clientelism, corruption, and the works of Ernesto de Martino. She co-founded the Malinowski Forum for Ethnography and Anthropology (MFEA) and translates classic anthropological texts. She volunteers as a scientific consultant for migrant advocacy groups and contributes as an editorialist to Corriere dell'Alto Adige . Teaching: Anthropological research for social-educational interventions (Bachelor in Social Pedagogy) Coaching I/II/III (Doctoral studies in Educational and Social Sciences) Cultural Studies (Bachelor in Communication and Cultural Studies) Research Focus: Institutions, welfare systems, and social professions Political economy of Southern Italy Decolonial theory and Ernesto de Martino’s legacy Affiliations: Malinowski Forum for Ethnography and Anthropology (Co-Founder) Society for the Anthropology of Europe

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Multiculturalism
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Salvo Torre is an Associate Professor of Geography (SSD M-GGR/01) at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, with a specific academic affiliation to the SDS of Ragusa. He has held this position since June 4, 2018, and obtained national scientific qualification as a full professor in 2021. His academic work is centered on critical geography, political ecology, and decolonial thought, with a strong focus on socio-environmental conflicts, urban struggles, and the Mediterranean region. He is actively engaged in international research networks and has held visiting positions at institutions such as the Institut d'Història de la Ciència, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research interests are extensive and interconnected, including Political Ecology, Decolonial Thought, Socio-Environmental Conflicts, Urban Geography, Migration Studies, and Environmental Justice. His work critically examines the intersections of power, knowledge, and nature, often challenging Eurocentric and capitalist epistemologies. He is the director of the Radical Ecology book series at Mimesis Edizioni and has co-directed other academic series, reflecting his leadership in shaping scholarly discourse. The collection of his recent articles reveals a consistent and evolving intellectual trajectory focused on the crisis of capitalism and modernity from a socio-ecological and decolonial perspective. His publications analyze the production of nature, the epistemology of the urban, and the integral crises of reproduction, often situating Italy and the Mediterranean within broader global dynamics. His work bridges theoretical rigor with engagement in social movements, particularly around climate justice and migrant rights. Admitted to funding from the Fondo per il finanziamento delle attività base di ricerca (FFABR) – Ministry of Education, University and Research for the year 2017 Salvo Torre is a principal investigator (P.I.) for the national research project PRIN 2022 JUSTAINABILITY, which focuses on just sustainability and transformative knowledge for a just transition. He has led and participated in numerous other research projects, including those on decolonizing migration studies and administrative territories. He has supervised PhD students and mentored early-career researchers. He is also an active member of several scientific committees for academic journals and book series, such as Movimentos Sociais e Dinâmicas Espaciais , Annali della Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione , and the Intelligere series. He is deeply involved in academic and public discourse, organizing international workshops and symposia (e.g., Politics Ontologies Ecologies, Decolonizzare gli studi su Africa e migrazioni) and serving on university committees. His work extends beyond academia through public lectures, radio broadcasts, and contributions to media outlets like Il Manifesto , where he connects scholarly analysis with contemporary political struggles.

• Political Ecology
• Decolonial Thought
• Socio-Environmental Conflicts
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Alice Girotto serves as a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she teaches Portuguese and Brazilian Language and Literature courses. She additionally holds an adjunct professor position in Portuguese Language and Translation at the University of Trieste. Girotto is an active member of the SLCC Department Council at Ca' Foscari and serves on the editorial board of Il Tolomeo , a journal dedicated to postcolonial studies. Girotto's research centers on Afro-European narratives in post-imperial Portugal and Italy, with particular focus on authors like Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida and Igiaba Scego. Her scholarly work spans African literatures in Portuguese, contemporary art from Angola and Mozambique, and postcolonial studies within the Portuguese-speaking world. She demonstrates particular expertise in examining literary connections between Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa, often through the lens of translation studies and intercultural exchange. Analysis of Girotto's recent publications reveals consistent scholarly output focused on Lusophone literary figures, postcolonial theory, and African diaspora narratives. Her work frequently examines the intersections between literature and visual arts, particularly regarding power representation in Angola. She has made significant contributions to understanding Camões' reception in contemporary contexts, Portuguese-Brazilian literary relations, and the works of emerging Lusophone African writers. As an academic supervisor and editorial board member, Girotto contributes to scholarly discourse through her position with Il Tolomeo and her representation on the SLCC Department Council. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates commitment to Portuguese language and literature education across multiple institutions. Girotto maintains an active research presence through her work with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari, where she continues to develop her expertise in Lusophone postcolonial narratives. Her scholarly activities suggest ongoing engagement with contemporary debates in Lusophone literary studies and postcolonial theory.

• Portuguese Literature
• Brazilian Literature
• African Literatures in Portuguese
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Laura Alicino is a Research Fellow at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice . She holds a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship for her project SHAPE (Sharing the Pronoun), which examines documentary poetry in Spanish American literature as a tool for cultural memory and resistance against extreme violence. She is also a Visiting Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her PhD in Modern, Comparative and Postcolonial Literature at the University of Bologna . Research Focus: Contemporary Hispanic-American literature, intertextuality, genre mixing, documentary writing, precolonial/colonial Mexican literature, Nahuatl codices, Afro-Peruvian poetry, and cultural memory of violence. Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (Global Fellowship) Recent Publications: 15 articles (2015–2025) on topics including Afro-descendant women's resistance in Peru, migrant identity in Cristina Rivera Garza's works, and intertextual strategies in Latin American documentary poetry. Collaborations: International research project on war, sacrifice, and cannibalism at UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México).

• Latin American Literature
• Documentary Poetry
• Cultural Memory
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