David Riu Vila

David Riu Vila is an Associate Professor at the La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy under the Enterprise and Technology Department. He leads the Research Group on Smart Society and contributes to projects like DS4DS (Data Science for the Digital Society) and NIR-VANA (Networking Innovation Room for Added Value Networking Alliances). His work focuses on preparing students for the labor market, integrating ICT into education, and enhancing project-based learning.

• Key Research Interests: Education technology, data science for digital society, employability, and social network applications in education.
• Recent Projects: AGAUR-funded research (2017–2021), European Commission collaboration (2016–2018), and internal grants for trust analysis algorithms (2018).

His publications emphasize assessing curricula's impact on workplace readiness, comparing teaching modalities during the pandemic, and optimizing project-based learning for student motivation. While specific awards aren't mentioned, his work involves significant collaborations with institutions like AGAUR and the European Commission.