Mariano López Seoane

Mariano López Seoane is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at New York University, where he teaches courses on Latin American literature, cultural studies, and queer studies. He also directs the Master’s Program on Gender and Sexuality at the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) in Argentina.

He earned a B.A. in History from the University of Buenos Aires, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from NYU's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), and a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature from NYU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese.

His research examines contemporary Latin American cultural production through queer theory frameworks, analyzing representations of sexual dissidence, drug-related violence, and gender nonconformity in literature, film, and visual arts. His work connects Latin American queer activism with theoretical discourse.

López Seoane's articles explore the intersection of aesthetics, politics, and embodied experience in Latin American contexts, examining how artistic practices challenge normative structures.

• Marie Curie RISE Excellent Science Grant (2015-2018)
• CONICET Post-Doctoral Grant (2011-2013)
• DAAD Research Grant for Doctoral Candidates (2009)

He teaches courses at NYU Buenos Aires while directing UNTREF's Gender and Sexuality program, connecting academic research with activist practices.