Andrew Whitworth-Smith

Andrew Whitworth-Smith is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on cultural production, media industries, digital media activism, journalism, and media policy, situated at the intersection of cultural studies and critical political economy. He explores how new media technologies impact cultural production, journalism practices, and political processes within a globalized context.

Education: Ph.D. in Communication from UCSD, with a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Organizational Communication, Political Economy of International Communication, Global Media Flows, and Cinema in Latin America.

Research interests emphasize the interplay between media industries and sociopolitical dynamics, particularly in Latin America. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his work contributes to critical analyses of media's role in contemporary societies.