Bella Palomo

Bella Palomo is a Professor of Journalism and Dean of the School of Communication (Facultad de Comunicación) at the University of Málaga (UMA). Her academic career focuses on digital journalism innovation, disinformation mitigation, and the transformative role of AI in media ecosystems. She leads UMA's efforts to align journalism education with emerging technological challenges and societal needs.

Her research spans disinformation dynamics, AI adoption in newsrooms, and the ethical implications of algorithmic content creation. Notably, she has pioneered methodologies for tracking real-time disinformation and advocating for cross-cultural AI media representation. She actively collaborates with international institutions to bridge academic research with practical solutions for information disorder.

Bella's work emphasizes journalist adaptation to automated and polarized media landscapes, including strategies for maintaining professional rigor in platforms like YouTube. Her contributions address both theoretical frameworks and actionable tools for journalists, educators, and policymakers.