Ricardo A. Velasco Trujillo

Ricardo A. Velasco Trujillo is an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. His work focuses on cultural production in post-conflict societies, memorialization practices, and symbolic reparation in transitional Colombia. He holds a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin (2020), an MA in Social Documentation from UC Santa Cruz (2014), and an MA in Cultural Studies from Universidad de los Andes (2012).

• Education: UT Austin (PhD 2020), UC Santa Cruz (MA 2014), Universidad de los Andes (MA 2012)

His research explores grassroots memorialization efforts among displaced communities, Afro-descendant groups, and refugees in Colombia. He is the author of the documentary After the Crossfire: Memories of Violence and Displacement (2016) and is currently completing a book on cultural ecologies of memory in Colombia. His work integrates digital humanities and ethnographic methods to amplify underrepresented voices.

Recent publications analyze memory initiatives in transitional societies, transnational border dynamics, and documentary film's role in historical redress. His awards include the Mellon Just Futures Fellowship (2021-2024) and UT Austin's Outstanding Dissertation Award (2020).

• Grants/Fellowships: Mellon Just Futures, NPA IMPACT, Mellon Engaged Scholar

Dr. Velasco Trujillo directs the Cultural Ecologies digital platform and teaches courses on Latin American cultures, Hispanic film, and special topics in documentary cinema.