Christopher Albi

Christopher Albi is an Associate Professor in the History and Latin American and Caribbean Studies departments at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He holds an office in JFT 208 and can be reached at albic@newpaltz.edu. His research focuses on colonial Latin America, particularly the legal frameworks and economic theories of Francisco Xavier de Gamboa during the Bourbon Reforms era, emphasizing the interplay between indigenous rights and colonial governance. His work critiques Spanish imperialism while exploring the socio-legal dynamics of colonial Mexico.

Albi's research interests include colonial legal history, economic policies under Spanish rule, and the philosophical underpinnings of colonial administration. His articles analyze the contested legalities of Derecho Indiano and the socio-economic reforms of the Bourbon era. Despite no listed awards or grants, his scholarship contributes significantly to understanding colonial Latin America's institutional and intellectual landscapes.

He maintains an academic website at faculty.newpaltz.edu/chrisalbi, though it is currently inaccessible. No advising or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.