Emron Esplin

Emron Esplin is a Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the College of Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in English, Latin American and Caribbean Studies from Michigan State University and has been an active member of the academic community at BYU, where he teaches and conducts research in American and Spanish American literature.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Michigan State University (2008)
• MA in English, Brigham Young University (2003)
• BA in English and Spanish, Brigham Young University (2000)

His research focuses on 19th–20th century U.S. literature, Inter-American literary studies, and the global influence of Edgar Allan Poe, particularly in Spanish America. He also specializes in translation studies, anthology studies, and genetic criticism with an emphasis on manuscript analysis. His interdisciplinary work bridges American, Latin American, and comparative literary traditions.

Dr. Esplin has been recognized with multiple awards for teaching and research excellence, including the Alcuin Teaching Award and the J. Lasley Dameron Award from the Poe Studies Association. He was awarded a Faculty Fellowship at the BYU Humanities Center, supporting his student-centered and humanistic scholarship.

• Humanities + Student-centered Research Award, College of Humanities, BYU (2024)
• Alcuin Teaching Award, Honors/Gen Ed, BYU (2022–2024)
• Citizenship Award, Department of English, BYU (2023)
• 1-Year Faculty Fellowship, BYU Humanities Center (2020–2021)
• J. Lasley Dameron Award, Poe Studies Association (2020)
• James W Gargano Award, Poe Studies Association (2014)

He has taught previously at Kennesaw State University and has participated in international academic programs, including the International Summer School on the Americas in Graz, Austria. His teaching includes courses in 19th–20th century U.S. literature and translation studies. He advises students and contributes to the academic mission of BYU through service, research, and mentorship, though specific advisees are not listed.

Dr. Esplin is also involved in research projects related to literary manuscripts and anthologies, working within scholarly networks focused on Poe and comparative literature. His work contributes to broader conversations in literary genetics and cross-cultural literary reception.