Carles Ramio Matas

Carles Ramio Matas is a Full Professor of Social and Political Sciences at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and serves as Academic Director of the Online Master's Degree in Government and Public Management in Latin America. He previously held leadership roles including Vice-rector, Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences at UPF, and Director of the Public School of Administration of Catalonia. His expertise spans new institutional designs, public administration reforms, data governance, and the ethical implications of AI in public management.

Education:

• Doctor in Political Science and Administration, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
• Bachelor of Political Science and Sociology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Research Focus: His work addresses modernization of public institutions, crisis governance during pandemics, AI integration in public services, and ethical frameworks for administrative decision-making. He emphasizes the need for adaptive governance models and data-driven policy approaches.

Recent Trends in Publications: Recent articles (2019-2021) focus on EU fund management reforms in Catalonia, pandemic governance challenges, AI's role in public administration, and municipal organizational structures. These reflect a shift toward technologically enabled governance and institutional resilience.

Advisory Roles & Grants: His leadership in academic program development (Online Master's in Public Management) and prior institutional directorships highlight his commitment to bridging academic research with practical administrative reform. Specific grants or current projects are not detailed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: While specific labs aren't mentioned, his academic leadership roles suggest involvement in cross-departmental initiatives related to public policy innovation at UPF.