Gabriel L Aguilar

Gabriel L Aguilar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he contributes to the fields of technical and professional communication. His work bridges writing, technology, and social justice, with a focus on borderlands, translingualism, and the impact of artificial intelligence on marginalized communities.

Education:

• PhD in English, Pennsylvania State University, 2024
• MA in English, Pennsylvania State University, 2020
• BA in Writing and Rhetoric, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2018

Dr. Aguilar’s research explores how communication technologies shape and are shaped by cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic contexts—particularly in Latine and border communities. Drawing from posthumanism, Chicano studies, and public health, his interdisciplinary approach investigates AI ethics, digital scams, humanitarian translation apps, and invisible labor in AI systems. His teaching emphasizes career-aligned writing, preparing students for diverse professional fields including healthcare, law, education, and nonprofits.

His recent publications and conference presentations reveal a strong trajectory in critical technical communication, with recurring themes in AI and equity, translingual practice, and the rhetorical design of technology. He is especially active in exploring how generative AI affects underserved populations and how technical communicators can respond ethically.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Advisor Excellence Award Nominee, UTA (2025)
• Lufkin Best Paper Award, IEEE ProComm (2025)
• Fellow, Health Policy Research Scholars Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Dr. Aguilar advises graduate students, including Pacificah Marita, and is deeply involved in academic service. He serves on multiple departmental committees, including Graduate Studies and Research, and is an Editorial Review Board Member for Technical Communication Quarterly. He also reviews for leading journals such as College English and Computers and Composition. His commitment to mentorship and public scholarship is evident in his presentations on resume writing and research voice at Hispanic Serving Institutions.

He is building a research program that connects technical communication with public health, social justice, and emerging technologies, positioning him as a vital voice in contemporary rhetorical and technological studies.