Ignacio Carvajal

Ignacio Carvajal (he/they) is an Assistant Professor in the Literature Department at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). They are affiliated with Latin American Studies and Chicanx/Latinx Studies programs. Their primary role involves teaching and research in literature, with a focus on Indigenous and colonial themes.

Education: No specific educational details are provided in the text.

Research Interests: Carvajal’s work centers on Indigenous responses to colonialism and evangelization in the early colonial period, pedagogical approaches to Indigenous language learning (especially K’iche’), Central American literatures and cultures, poetry, and translation. These areas reflect a commitment to decolonizing literary studies and promoting linguistic and cultural preservation.

Grants & Advising: The text does not specify grants, funded projects, or advising roles. No details about current or past grants are provided.

Labs/Teams: No affiliated research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned.