Diego Martinez-Castro

I am a researcher and professor specialising in digital inclusion, digital literacy, and media and communications. Drawing on experience across academia, government, NGOs and the private sector, I focus on how people and institutions can use digital technologies to reduce inequalities and improve social outcomes. I have worked on international research projects, taught advanced research methods, and led data-driven initiatives that connect technology, education and public policy.

My work has included roles as a research officer in leading UK universities, a data analytics research lead for Colombia’s ICT ministry, and a manager of digital literacy programmes in the social sector. Across these positions, I have designed and delivered research, coordinated multi-stakeholder projects, and contributed to strategies that translate digital skills into tangible benefits for communities. Fluent in Spanish, English and Italian, I thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments that bridge global and local perspectives.

I hold a BSc in Electronic Engineering, a MSc in Industrial Engineering (Universidad Nacional de Colombia), and a PhD in Management (Royal Holloway, University of London).