His current research is on the diverse cultural, literary, religious and mythological aspects of Don Quixote. He is also studying the clash of Judaism, Islam and Christianity during the Renaissance and middle ages and the role of literature in this clash. Mayea holds a doctorate in Spanish from the University of California at Riverside; a master’s degree in Spanish from San Diego State University; and a bachelor of arts with majors in art history, Spanish and comparative literature from San Diego State University. Academic Interests and Areas of Expertise