Dr. Ricard Espelt

I am an interdisciplinary researcher and academic specializing in action research in the fields of social sciences, humanities, and the cultural sphere. With a Doctorate in Information Society and Knowledge, as well as an Industrial Doctorate in social sciences and humanities, I possess a diverse academic background that includes a degree in Fine Arts. Currently, I hold the position of a Senior Researcher at the Urban Transformation and Global Change Laboratory research group, based at IN3 (UOC), a member of the leadership team of the UOC Rural Network, and a Visiting Researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin. I am also a cofounder of the inLoft Cultural and Research Center (Copons, Barcelona). His research contributions are extensive, with numerous publications in high-impact journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, and action-research books. I have also been actively involved in teaching and supervision, holding positions at different educational levels and contributing to various academic programs and institutions.