Ricard Espelt Rodrigo

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Investigadors

Action research is a very valuable tool for transforming society.

Expert in::

  • collaborative economy
  • platforms economy
  • digital economy
  • digital culture
  • digital commons
Area
Social sciences
Area of specialization
Collaborative economy, Network society, Creativity and Digital Culture,
UNESCO codes:
530602, 630707, 630706

ODS:

  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 8 - Decent work and economic growth
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 10 - Reduced inequalities
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 12 - Responsible production and consumption
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals

Ricard Espelt is an interdisciplinary senior 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, he possesses a diverse academic background that includes a degree in Fine Arts. Currently, Dr. Espelt holds 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. He is 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. He has also been actively involved in teaching and supervision, holding positions at different educational levels and contributing to various academic programs and institutions. More information.