Daniel Halpern Jelin

Daniel Halpern Jelin is an Associate Professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He directs the Master in Strategic Communication, the Diploma in Online Social Networks and Communications, and the Diploma in Tools for Internal Communication Management. Additionally, he leads the think tank Tren Digital and teaches courses on communication strategies in organizational contexts.

He holds a Ph.D. in Communications from Rutgers University (USA), a Master's in Political Science (International Relations) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and a Bachelor's degree in Social Information and Journalism from the same institution.

His research explores the intersection of technology, communication, and society, with emphases on:

• Strategic communication frameworks in digital environments
• Social media dynamics and their societal impacts
• E-government adoption and public sector innovation
• Quantitative analysis of online behavior and organizational tech integration

His recent publications (2012-2016) demonstrate cross-disciplinary work spanning communication theory, political science, educational technology, and human-computer interaction. Common themes include social media's effects on relationships, digital governance models, visualization pedagogy, and emerging technology acceptance.

Notable scientific recognitions include:

• Fulbright Fellowship (2008-2011)
• Rutgers University Continuing Fellowship (2009-2011)
• Top Research Paper Award, Penn State (2009)
• Multiple travel and research grants from academic institutions

He has secured research funding as Principal Investigator for projects including:

• Risks/opportunities of ICT in education (UC Public Policy)
• Social media's societal impact (FONDEDOC)
• Cyberbullying in Chile (VRI Initiation Grant)
• Senators' Twitter usage (Fulbright Summer Grant)

He directs Tren Digital, a research think tank examining digital trends in organizational and social contexts.