He received his Ph.D. in Hispanic languages and literatures from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2006. He specializes in Latina/o Studies, Latin American Studies, Exile Studies, and Feminist and Queer theories. His most recent works include a book manuscript on Chicana writers, essays and presentations on human rights and Latina literature, and articles on exiled and displaced Spanish novelists in the U.S. Prof. Vivancos Pérez is affiliated with the Latin American Studies Program and the Women and Gender Studies Program. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Women and Gender Studies Research and Resource Center and the WOmen and Gender Studies Program.