John Biguenet

John Biguenet is a Robert Hunter Distinguished Professor at Loyola University New Orleans, where he teaches English. A lifelong New Orleans resident with family ties dating to the 18th century, he is a novelist, playwright, and former president of the American Literary Translators Association. His notable works include "The Torturer's Apprentice" and "Oyster."

• Professor of English at Loyola University
• Experienced Hurricane Katrina firsthand, documenting his exile and return in The New York Times columns
• Advocates for infrastructure accountability and New Orleans recovery

His research interests span creative writing, literary translation, and disaster policy analysis. While no formal scientific awards are documented, his leadership in literary translation and public commentary on Katrina's aftermath highlight his academic and civic contributions.