Juan Galvis

Juan Galvis is an Associate Professor and Chair of the History & Philosophy Department at the Old Westbury Campus of the State University of New York. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Washington (Seattle) and a B.A. from Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia). His research focuses on urban geography, governance, public spaces, sustainability, and Latin American development. He teaches courses on global geography and Latin American culture.

Galvis’s work examines urban exclusion, community governance, and socio-spatial inequality, particularly in Latin American contexts. His publications include studies on Bogotá’s public spaces, Colombia’s land reforms, and Bolivian social movements. His scholarship bridges urban theory, political geography, and historical analysis.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises no listed students. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:40–4:30 PM or by appointment.