Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Modern Languages. His research focuses on Latin American documentary cinema, urban studies, and digital humanities, particularly examining how documentaries represent urban spaces and socio-political dynamics. Rodriguez holds a doctorate from Duke University's Literature Program with a certificate in Latin American Studies.

Education:

• PhD in Literature, Duke University
• Certificate in Latin American Studies, Duke University

Research Interests: Rodriguez explores the intersection of cinema, urban environments, and cultural identity through documentaries. His current book project, Cinematic Ruinologies, analyzes representations of decay in Cuban films and the biodeterioration of archival materials. He co-edits the book series Reframing Media, Technology, and Culture in Latin/o America, emphasizing how media shapes socio-political discourse in the region.

Key Contributions:

• Edited New Documentaries in Latin America (Palgrave, 2014)
• Organized symposiums on Latin American Media Studies and Digital Humanities
• Teaches courses on Latin American cities, Spanish language, and cultural studies

Awards and Grants: No specific awards listed, though his editorial and research activities highlight significant academic recognition.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives at Georgia Tech's School of Modern Languages, collaborating on digital humanities projects and film archival research.