Fernando Romera Galan

Fernando Romera Galan, born in 1967 in Ávila, Spain, is a university professor, poet, and literary researcher at the Catholic University of Ávila (UCAV), where he works in the Faculty of Humanities and Education. He holds a PhD in Philology from the UNED with the thesis Urban Space in Autobiographical Writing, and has delivered lectures in California, Missouri, and Oxford.

• Doctorate in Philology, UNED
• Bachelor's Degree in Hispanic Philology, University of Salamanca

Romera's research focuses on autobiographical writing, urban space symbolism, and literary identity. His poetic work explores themes of postmodern existence, personal history, and cultural memory, influenced by French poets like Philippe Jaccottet. His publications bridge literary theory and creative practice, with notable monographs on Ávila's literary heritage and Hemingway.

Scientific Awards:

• Joaquín Benito de Lucas National Poetry Prize
• National Narrative Award from Ávila Press Association
• Educational Innovation Award from Castile and León Government
• Knight of the Pontifical Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (2025)

He has received international recognition through anthologies like 50 Contemporary Poets of Castile and León and Las palabras de paso. Romera operates the online literary journal Falsirena and collaborates with research institutions including the Gran Duque de Alba Research Institution and UNED's Literary and Theatrical Semiotics Research Center. His academic career spans multiple continents, with teaching engagements in Europe and the Americas.