CARLOS FERRAS SEXTO

Carlos Ferrás Sexto is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Geography and History and the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA). He holds a PhD from the same university (1994), focusing on counter-urbanization and rural change in Atlantic Europe, comparing Galicia and Ireland. His research spans human geography, new media, spatial analysis of social issues, and the role of technology in therapy and rural development.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, University of Santiago de Compostela (1994)

Research Interests:

• Rural and urban dynamics, including counterurbanization and suburbanization
• Applications of technology (mobile phones, GIS) in mental health and social inclusion
• Spatial distribution of gender-based violence and public health challenges
• Comparative studies between Galicia and Ireland in agriculture and demographics

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes technology-driven interventions for vulnerable populations (e.g., SMS-based therapies for depression and gender violence victims), spatial analysis of social issues, and post-pandemic urban-rural dynamics. Earlier research explored rural isolation, sustainable farming systems, and the impact of communication technologies on identity formation.

Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising/Grants: While no students are listed, his projects include collaborations like Granxafamiliar.com (agricultural marketing platform) and Infobrion.com (digital community-building in rural settings), funded through institutional and possibly EU grants. His work interfaces with local governments and NGOs for policy development.

Labs/Teams: Active in the New Media research group at IDEGA, focusing on integrating geospatial and technological approaches into social sciences and health interventions.