Dr. Javier Gil Quintana is a professor in the Faculty of Education (UNED) and is the principal investigator of the SMEMIU group. He has a PhD in education and communication from UNED. He graduated in teaching from the University of Valladolid, with a master's degree in digital technologies and knowledge society, as well as a master's degree in communication and education on the web, from UNED. He has collaborated with Teacher Training Centers in Castilla y León in the field of integrating new media and incorporating active methodologies and gamification in educational practices. His lines of research include edu-communication, MOOC, social networks, influencers, and gamification.