Luis Felipe Lomelí

Luis Felipe Lomelí is a Lecturer and Writer in Residence at the University of Florida's Center for Latin American Studies, where he coordinates undergraduate programs and teaches courses like Introduction to Latin American Studies, Drug Wars & Oil Fortunes in Latin America, and Latin American Thought.

His research explores the intersection of creative writing, science and technology philosophy, and ecocritical frameworks. He has authored over a dozen books spanning fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short story collections, and essays that examine socio-environmental tensions in arid regions and neoliberal impacts on Latin American communities.

Notable awards include two Premio Nacional de Bellas Artes (2001, 2018) and fellowships from Mexico's Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte and Fundación para las Letras Mexicanas. His work frequently investigates how human-nature relationships are mediated through concepts like violence, technology, and migration.