Michael A. Gomez is an American historian and professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. His scholarly work concentrates on the histories of medieval Iberia, the African diaspora, and early West African societies. Gomez is the author of African Dominion: A New History of Early West Africa (2018), a monograph that reevaluates the political and cultural development of West African states prior to the trans‑Atlantic slave trade.
Gomez earned his doctorate in history from the University of Michigan, where his dissertation examined the interactions between Muslim and Christian communities in medieval Iberia. He has published numerous articles in peer‑reviewed journals, contributing to fields such as Atlantic history, medieval studies, and African studies. His research often emphasizes the interconnectedness of the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds, challenging Eurocentric narratives of the period.
In addition to his monograph, Gomez has edited volumes and contributed chapters to edited collections on topics ranging from the Crusades to the early modern Atlantic world. He is a frequent speaker at academic conferences and has served on editorial boards of scholarly journals.
As of the latest available information, Michael A. Gomez continues to teach, conduct research, and publish works related to his areas of expertise.