David Castillo

David Castillo is a Professor in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences, and serves as Co-Director of the UB Center for Information Integrity. His work bridges historical and contemporary intersections of media, literature, and cultural theory.

• PhD, University of Minnesota
• MA, University of Minnesota
• Licenciado, Universidad de Granada

Castillo’s research interests focus on disinformation studies, Cervantes’ influence on post-truth discourse, and media ethics. He explores how early modern literary strategies inform modern challenges like AI ethics and manipulative media, with a particular emphasis on cultural theory and fantasy/horror narratives.

His recent publications highlight trends in transdisciplinary research, combining Hispanic literature, media studies, and critical theory to address issues of digital equity and information overload.

• Co-Director, UB Center for Information Integrity
• Focus on inflationary media and cultural critique