Ignacio Blanco Alfonso

Ignacio Blanco Alfonso is a Professor of Journalism at CEU San Pablo University and Vice Dean of Research, Postgraduate Studies, and Teaching Staff at the Faculty of Humanities and Communication Sciences. He directs the Ortega-Marañón Foundation's Center for Ortega Studies and the interdisciplinary journal Doxa Comunicación, while leading the Master's Degree in Cultural Journalism. His career spans three CNEAI six-year terms with ANECA/ACAP accreditation and visiting scholar appointments at universities in Italy, Peru, the UK, and Argentina.

• PhD in Journalism (2003) with honors
• Specialized in Ortega y Gasset's media philosophy
• Pioneer of Spain's first digital verification postgraduate program (2020-2023)

His research bridges Social Communication and Philosophy, focusing on Fake News, Post-Truth, and Ortega y Gasset's Legacy. Articles explore Twitter hate speech, digital star mythology, and media's democratic role. Key keywords include Communication, Social Sciences, and Cultural Studies.

Award highlights:

• Life Member, Clare Hall College (Cambridge)
• Fellow, The Bogliasco Foundation

His work involves 14 research projects (10 competitive, 4 private) and leadership in media literacy initiatives, including the Fundación Ortega-Marañón and Doxa Comunicación journal.