Javier Aparicio Maydeu

Javier Aparicio Maydeu is a Full Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Academic Director of the UPF Barcelona School of Management. He is the founder and director of the Master in Publishing program since 1995, and co-director of the International Forum of Editors Edita Barcelona. As a literary critic, he contributes to Babelia, the culture supplement of El País newspaper. His academic roles include visiting professorships at Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Université de Montréal, and Duke University.

His research focuses on comparative literature, cultural studies, and literary theory, with a particular emphasis on Spanish literature and narratology. Recent articles explore topics like novel theory, conceptual art, and material culture through objects. He has authored works analyzing narrative techniques and the intersection of art and literature.

Prof. Maydeu’s professional network spans academic and cultural institutions, including collaborations with the Gremi d’Editors de Catalunya and the Federación de Gremios de Editores de España. While specific grants or awards are not listed, his extensive publications and institutional leadership highlight his scholarly impact.