Xabier Riezu Arregui

Xabier Riezu Arregui is a Lecturer at the University of Deusto, teaching across the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences and Deusto Business School on both San Sebastian and Bilbao campuses. His academic appointments reflect his interdisciplinary expertise spanning sociology, ethics, and communication studies.

His educational background includes a PhD in International and Intercultural Studies, a Master's degree in Migration, Conflict, and Social Cohesion, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Political Science, and Philosophy. This diverse academic foundation informs his multifaceted research approach.

Riezu Arregui's research interests focus on the intersection of sociology, ethics, and digital communication, with particular attention to how technology mediates religious practices, migration experiences, and social cohesion. His work demonstrates a sustained investigation into the social dimensions of digital media, especially examining how religious communities and migrant populations navigate digital spaces.

His publication pattern reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining digital religion (particularly through the Rezandovoy case study), migration studies, and ethical dimensions of digital citizenship. These works collectively demonstrate his expertise in analyzing how digital technologies reshape social relationships, religious practices, and community formation.

As a researcher, he is actively involved with the Center for Applied Ethics at the University of Deusto and collaborates with the Pedro Arrupe Human Rights Institute, reflecting his commitment to applied ethical research with social impact.

His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses in English: 'Civic and Professional Ethics' and 'Globalization, Citizenship, and Intercultural Competence,' which directly align with his research interests in ethics, globalization, and intercultural communication. His academic service includes membership on the Deusto Forum Council and the Editorial Board of the Mensajero Journal.