Andre Sobral

Andre Sobral is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Virginia's Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, specializing in sociology and science and technology studies. His work focuses on understanding social change through interpersonal relationships and political activism mediated by social networks. Sobral emphasizes collaborative research in creative teams, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

Education:

• Bachelor of Sociology, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
• Master's Degree and PhD in Systems Engineering and Computer Science, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Sobral's research bridges sociology with digital technologies, examining how social networks influence activism and community resilience. His past work includes the international project 'Understanding Risks & Building Enhanced Capabilities in Latin American Cities,' focusing on community resilience, and volunteer research at the Informatics & Society Laboratory and Aaron Swartz Brazil Institute.