Carlos Toural Bran

Carlos Toural Bran is a Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Communication Sciences and the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA). He holds a doctoral degree from the same university, with a thesis on sports information in Spanish media (2013). His research focuses on digital journalism, media automation, participatory journalism, and virtual reality in media. He has collaborated with institutions like the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Spain.

Research Interests:

• Automated content generation using AI and algorithms
• Mobile journalism and user participation via digital platforms
• Cybermedia evolution and methodology
• Impact of virtual reality on media ecosystems
• Data-driven journalism and database utilization

Articles Trends: His work spans automated journalism, mobile device-driven participation, and methodological frameworks for interactivity. Recent studies include fact-checking trends, information visualization in risk communication, and the role of databases in modern journalism.

Labs/Teams: Active in IDEGA and collaborates with the New Media Research Group at his university.