Felicia Lopez

Felicia Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Literatures, Languages, and Cultures at the University of California, Merced. Her office is located in the Classroom and Office Building 2, Room 357. Her work bridges indigenous epistemology, Mesoamerican cultural studies, and decolonial methodologies, with a focus on Nahua glyphic codices and symbolism.

Her research explores:

• Indigenous cosmologies, including goddess worship (e.g., Mayahuel) and ritual practices
• Decolonization of knowledge through re-interpretation of Mesoamerican manuscripts
• Cultural symbolism in food, childbirth, and visual narratives
• Interdisciplinary intersections of art history, anthropology, and linguistics

Publications (2013-2023) predominantly analyze Nahua codices (e.g., Codex Borgia), indigenous mapping, and mythological transformation. Earlier work includes computer science education research, indicating a unique interdisciplinary scope. Recent articles emphasize decolonial frameworks and indigenous hermeneutics.

No scientific awards, grants, student advisees, or lab affiliations are documented.