Ignacio López-Calvo

Ignacio López-Calvo is a Professor of Latin American Literature at the University of California, Merced, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. He has held significant administrative roles including Senate Vice-Chair (2012-2013), Chair of the World Cultures Graduate Group (2008-2011), and Faculty Chair of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (2009-2010). His academic journey includes a PhD in Romance Languages from the University of Georgia (1993-1997), an MA in Spanish from the same institution (1991-1993), and an MA in Chicano Studies from California State University, Los Angeles (2003-2005).

López-Calvo's research focuses on Latin American literature with particular emphasis on Chilean exile narratives, cultural studies, and transnationalism. He has pioneered work on hydrohumanities, exploring intersections between water discourse and environmental futures. His editorial contributions include co-founding Transmodernity: Journal of Peripheral Cultural Production of the Luso-Hispanic World and serving on multiple editorial boards. He has reviewed manuscripts for prestigious journals like PMLA and Bulletin of Latin American Research.

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to literature, including A History of Chilean Literature (2021) and works on refugees, transpacific cultural production, and García Márquez's legacy. Though no specific grants or advisees are listed, his academic trajectory demonstrates sustained leadership in humanities research and institutional administration.