Aria Fani (he/him/his)

Aria's research and teaching focus on modern Persian literature and translation studies. He is working on a manuscript titled Spaces between Nations: Afghans, Iranians, and the Making of Persian Literature which examines the formation of literature as an institution in early twentieth-century Iran and Afghanistan. Aria serves as the current deputy editor of the Journal of Iranian Studies. He engages in social advocacy for non-citizen Americans, particularly Central American asylum seekers, which richly nourishes both his teaching and research.