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Dr. Cardentey is a scholar in Caribbean Latin American literary cultural studies at Georgia Tech, specializing in affect theory, historical novels, speculative fiction, and transnational cultural exchanges. He completed his undergraduate studies in Humanities with a concentration in Hispanic Linguistics at the University of Havana and holds a master’s degree in Hispanic Philology from the Spanish National Research Council in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Cardentey has worked as a research associate at the Institute of Literature and Linguistics in the Cuban Academy of Sciences and as a copyeditor at the Wifredo Lam Center for Contemporary Art. His forthcoming book, 'Crítica de la pasión caribeña,' explores contemporary Caribbean historical novels, analyzing the affective and emotional structures underlying conflicts of race, gender, and class. His research contributes to broader discussions in global studies, intercultural hybridity, and ethics in philosophy, science, and technology. He engages theorists such as Gilles Deleuze and Sara Ahmed to analyze literary texts. Dr. Cardentey has taught interdisciplinary courses at Georgia Tech, integrating his expertise in Hispanic linguistics and language pedagogy, and has been recognized for his teaching effectiveness with multiple placements on Semester Honor Rolls and the 2024 CIOS Award for Excellence in Instruction. Additionally, he co-leads a study-abroad program in Cádiz, Spain, and is committed to fostering linguistic and cultural competency among his students.
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