Ricard Espelt Rodrigo
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:
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.