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Robert Simon is a Professor of Spanish and Portuguese and the Coordinator of the Spanish Program at Kennesaw State University, where he is affiliated with the Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He also contributes to the Center for Africana Studies, the Honors College, and the Latinx Studies Program, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement across language, culture, and identity studies.
His research centers on Iberian and Lusophone literatures, with a focus on mystical symbolism, posthumanism, and existentialist themes in 20th and 21st century poetry. He explores transnational poetic expressions from Spain, Portugal, Angola, and Brazil, often analyzing transitions between modern and postmodern paradigms. His scholarship bridges literary analysis with cultural and philosophical inquiry.
Robert Simon's recent publications, including monographs from 2023 to 2008, demonstrate a sustained scholarly trajectory in comparative literary studies. His works analyze figures such as Ana Rossetti, Blanca Andreu, and Joaquim Pessoa, and examine themes like national identity, linguistic politics, and spiritual transformation in poetic discourse. The articles reflect a deep engagement with postmodernism, posthumanism, and cultural hybridity across the Lusophone and Hispanic worlds.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record, leadership roles in academic programs, and service in professional organizations such as the Modern Language Association and the South Atlantic Modern Language Association underscore his recognition in the field.
Dr. Simon mentors students through honors seminars, language instruction, and creative writing, though specific advisees are not named. He has published ten collections of poetry and supports student literary expression in multiple languages. He is actively involved in curriculum development and academic leadership, contributing to task forces and committees at KSU and beyond.
He leads the Spanish Program and previously coordinated the Lusophone Studies Program, demonstrating administrative commitment to language education. His work fosters multilingual creativity, as seen in student poetry collections in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Portuguese hosted on his faculty page, highlighting his support for global literary expression.
