Dr. Sergio Villalobos

Biography

Sergio Villalobos, a professor at the University of Michigan, specializes in the study of Latin American modern and contemporary poetry as well as Marxist theory. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he was a faculty member at the University of Arkansas starting in the fall of 2015. His research encompasses literary and visual cultural practices within Latin American history, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach that combines cultural aesthetics with theoretical frameworks informed by continental philosophy and psychoanalysis. He has published several works, including edited volumes and translations that contribute to the discourse surrounding themes of hegemony, representation, and the critical examination of nihilism in the context of Latin American literature. His recent articles and book chapters showcase a range of scholarly interests, from the intricacies of biopolitics to explorations of the Chilean neo-avant-garde.

Research Interests