Jose Badillo Carlos

Dr. Jose Badillo Carlos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of World Languages within the College of Arts & Sciences at Queens University of Charlotte. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Hispanic and Cultural Studies from Michigan State University, complemented by advanced degrees in Spanish Language and Literature from Northern Illinois University.

• Ph.D., Hispanic and Cultural Studies, Michigan State University
• M.S., Spanish Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University
• B.A., Spanish Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University

Dr. Badillo Carlos specializes in the analysis of Mexican cultural productions examining state violence and corruption through contemporary literature, music, and film. His research particularly focuses on narcocorridos (drug ballads), cinematic satires like Luis Estrada's works, and representations of Chicanx/Latinx communities in media and higher education. He actively investigates how violence manifests in cultural narratives through mediums ranging from Narcos to Breaking Bad, while connecting these analyses to broader societal structures. His recent work has expanded into digital humanities, exploring AI integration in language pedagogy and technological tools for translation learning.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Mexican political representation across multiple platforms—peer-reviewed publications in MIFLC Review and Aula lírica, book reviews, and frequent conference presentations at venues like SAMLA and MIFLC. These works collectively trace evolving methodologies from traditional literary analysis toward digital scholarship.

• Summer Support Fellowship (Michigan State University, $4,500.00, 2021)
• Dissertation Completion Fellowship (Michigan State University, $8,000.00, 2019)
• Dr. Johannes Sachse Memorial Award (Michigan State University, $1,128.00, 2018)
• Outstanding Graduate Student Award (Northern Illinois University, 2014)

As an active academic citizen, Dr. Badillo Carlos serves as Faculty Advisor for the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), sits on Queens' Student Experience Committee, and contributes to editorial boards including Revista Letral and Label Me Latina/o Journal. He produces the student-centered podcast Descubriendo Momentos, which highlights student narratives both on and off campus. His community engagement extends to keynote speeches for organizations like ORGULLO at JELD-WEN and Somos Uno for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, where he addresses Latino representation in Hollywood and immigration policy impacts.