Francesc Montero Aulet

Francesc Montero Aulet serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Philology and Communication at the University of Girona and directs the Josep Pla Foundation in Palafrugell. He is also affiliated with the Institute of Catalan Language and Culture and the Josep Pla Chair of Literature and Journalism.

His academic foundation includes a PhD in Catalan Philology, recognized with the Premi de la Crítica Serra d'Or 2017. Montero Aulet's research centers on modern and contemporary Catalan literature, with specialized focus on literary journalism, cultural memory of the Spanish Civil War, World War I's impact on Catalonia, and post-war exile narratives. His methodological approach combines archival research with critical edition practices.

Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent engagement with Catalan literary heritage through three interconnected strands: critical editions of foundational authors (Josep Pla, Manuel Brunet), cultural history of Republican-era journalism, and transnational war narratives. His work demonstrates how literary production intersects with political upheaval and collective memory formation.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Premi de la Crítica Serra d'Or 2017 de Recerca en Humanitats for doctoral thesis

Montero Aulet brings extensive research management expertise from his 2009-2021 tenure coordinating national and international projects at the Institute of Catalan Language and Culture. His current work focuses on knowledge transfer through exhibitions, academic conferences, and collaborative research within the consolidated group 'Llengua i Literatura Catalanes: Història, memòria i identitat' (2021SGR1147).

He actively contributes to the Research Group on Modern, Contemporary Literature and Literary Heritage, directing archival cataloging projects like the Manuel Brunet personal collection at UdG Library while advancing studies on Catalan cultural identity through historical and memorial frameworks.