Kleber Silva

Kleber Silva is an Associate Professor and Researcher in the Department of Linguistics at the Institute of Language Studies, University of Brasília, Brazil. He has held visiting scholar and professor roles at institutions including The Pennsylvania State University, City University of New York, Stanford University, and Middlebury College.

• PhD in Language Studies (State University of São Paulo, 2010)
• Master's in Applied Linguistics (University of Campinas, 2005)
• Bachelor's in English Language (Federal University of Ouro Preto, 2002)

His research focuses on anti-oppressive language education in multilingual settings, intersecting decoloniality, culture, teacher education, and critical theories of knowledge production in Brazil and Latin America. He coordinates the CNPq-certified research group 'Group of Critical and Advanced Language Studies' and contributes to national projects on literacy and language teacher education.

Key initiatives include:

• Postdoctoral studies at Federal University of Minas Gerais, University of Geneva, and University of Witwatersrand
• Technical-Pedagogical Advisory Committee member at INEP/Ministry of Education, Brazil
• Directorate of Languages, Human Rights and Diversities at Foundation of Scientific and Technological Enterprises, University of Brasília

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fulbright Visiting Scholar (2019-2020)
• Approved for Olavo Setubal Chair of Art, Culture and Science at University of São Paulo