Maximiliano Marentes

Maximiliano Marentes is an Assistant Professor at the Interdisciplinary School for Advanced Social Studies (IDAES-UNSAM) in Argentina. He also serves as Academic Coordinator for the Ph.D. in Sociology Program and works as a Postdoctoral Researcher at CONICET. His research focuses on queer sociology, love dynamics, and LGBTQ+ family structures.

• Current Affiliation: IDAES-UNSAM
• Academic Role: Assistant Professor
• Research Focus: Gay love, political engagement, dating apps, queer theory

His recent publications examine pragmatic love regimes among Argentine gay men, political participation patterns, and the intersection of emotional engagement with socio-cultural structures. Key themes include destabilizing heteronormativity, digital intimacy, and family evolution.

Scientific Recognition:

• VIII Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists (ISA) Winner (2021)
• National Doctoral Dissertation Award (UBA Press EUDEBA) (2021)
• "The theses after the theses" Competition Winner (IDEAS/UNSAM) (2022)

Marentes collaborates with international networks including AoIR, ESA, and LIESS. His methodological expertise in qualitative research supports innovative studies on love, identity, and social change.