Cristian H. Ricci

Cristian H. Ricci serves as a Professor of Iberian and North African Literatures at the University of California, Merced within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. He holds dual administrative roles as the Spanish Program Coordinator and Faculty Director of the UC Merced International House (Living Learning Communities). His office is located in COB2, Room 365 on campus.

Professor Ricci specializes in literary studies spanning multiple regions and historical periods. His research focuses on Iberian Literatures from the 19th to the 21st centuries, Contemporary Maghribi literature written in European languages, Subsaharan literature, Borderland studies, African migrations to Europe, and 20th century Spanish-American literature. His scholarly work bridges cultural and geographical boundaries, examining literary expressions across the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds with particular attention to migration, identity formation, and cross-cultural exchange.

Professor Ricci earned his academic credentials from University of California institutions, demonstrating a strong foundation in his field through rigorous scholarly training.