Dr. Noé López is an anthropologist whose research lies at the intersection of political economy, indigeneity, and transnationalism. His current work examines indigenous sovereignty, nationalism, and citizenship among the Mixtec people of southern Mexico, with a particular focus on the cultural and political strategies employed by Mixtec migrants in diaspora to sustain communal identity and belonging. His scholarship pays close attention to the experiences of indigenous queer subjects, analyzing the historical processes that shape their claims to cultural membership and political recognition.

Dr. López also engages in research on the financial practices and economic behaviors of Latino/a populations in the United States. He has served as a consultant and researcher for technology firms in Miami, Florida, where he collaborated with interdisciplinary teams dedicated to addressing systemic financial exclusion and banking disparities affecting Latino communities. His applied work spans the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

In addition to his research, Dr. López has held teaching appointments in History and International Studies and has presented his work at academic conferences across Latin America and Europe.