Luis Carlos Ayarza earned his Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies at Texas A&M University in 2013. In 2008, he graduated from the M.F.A. program in Bilingual Creative Writing at the University of Texas at El Paso. In 2003, he received his bachelor’s degree in communications with a major in Audiovisual Production from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He also holds a Specialization in Reading, Writing, and Education, from the Latin-American Faculty of Social Sciences.
His primary areas of study focus on Hispanic literature and cultures. His research interests encompass the history of ideas, creative writing, art, film, and other forms of contemporary visual culture.
He is also deeply committed to promoting the study of the humanities and exploring its connection with other disciplines. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Ayarza has a strong dedication to community engagement. In Colombia, he collaborated with organizations that promote literature and reading. His initiatives included coordinating several projects aimed at communities with low literacy rates and participating in programs designed to enhance the reading experiences of high school teachers in Bogotá.