Dominic Moran

Dr Dominic Moran is a Faculty Lecturer in Spanish at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. He is a Student of Christ Church College. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and an M.A., his expertise spans Twentieth Spanish American Literature, Avant-Garde Poetry, and Prose Fiction. His current research focuses on commentaries of Neruda’s Residencia en la tierra and Vallejo’s Trilce, delving into interpretation challenges of avant-garde poetry alongside studies of Cortázar and Vargas Llosa.

Education:

• Ph.D. (Cambridge University)
• M.A.

His research interests emphasize avant-garde poetic works (especially Neruda and Vallejo), modern prose fiction, and interdisciplinary themes such as the History of Ideas and Translation Studies. He actively engages in textual criticism, aesthetic evaluation, and exploring literary influences in Spanish American contexts.

Advising & Grants: He supervises graduate students focusing on close reading of literary texts, avant-garde poetry analysis, and historical/social contexts of Spanish American literature. While no specific grants are listed, his research projects suggest active engagement in scholarly discourse without monetary details provided.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team is explicitly mentioned, though his work intersects with broader research initiatives in the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages.