Eric Disbro

Eric Disbro is an Assistant Professor of Romance Studies at Duke University, with additional appointments in International Comparative Studies and Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on global Francophone literatures of the Indian Ocean, Oceania, and the Caribbean, alongside queer/trans studies, maritime ecocriticism, and decolonial theory. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.

Recent publications include analyses of Ananda Devi’s queer intimacy, Titaua Peu’s trans care ethics, and pedagogical approaches to trans narratives in Francophone literature. His work challenges Western-centric frameworks, integrating Indigenous and oceanic perspectives.

Teaching includes courses on French literature, comparative studies, and gender theories. Though no explicit awards are listed, his interdisciplinary work highlights contributions to queer pedagogy and decolonial scholarship.