Claudia Freire

Claudia Freire is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC) at Catholic University of Lisbon. She holds a PhD in Communication Sciences from the University of São Paulo (2015) and has held roles at institutions including the University of São Paulo, Online University of Viçosa, and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Quality Education.

• Education
  • PhD in Communication Sciences, University of São Paulo (2015)
  • Master's in Communication Sciences, University of São Paulo (2009)
  • Bachelor's in Communication Sciences (Marketing), Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (1997)
  • Bachelor's in Humanities and Arts, Federal University of Minas Gerais (1999)

Her research focuses on epistemology, social media analytics, algorithms, and television fiction with a strong emphasis on data visualization and digital engagement. She has published extensively on topics like social media monitoring, fan communities, and transmedia storytelling.

Claudia's publications highlight the evolution of social media monitoring techniques, algorithmic gatekeeping in digital platforms, and methodological approaches to television fiction. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical tools for analyzing digital communication.

• Peer Review
  • Reviewer for MATRIZes (2023)
  • Reviewer for Conexión (2023)

Claudia Freire contributes to academic discourse through peer review and media commentary, focusing on digital communication, civil diplomacy, and educational diversity. Her career spans roles in research, content production, and methodology development.