David Enrique Castells Quintana

David Enrique Castells Quintana is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, affiliated with the Grup de Recerca en Economia Aplicada. He specializes in socioeconomic inequalities, economic development, and climate change impacts. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequality and sustainable cities.

Research interests include income distribution dynamics, urban development, and policy responses to crises. He leads projects like 'Socioeconomic Inequalities and Public Policies in the Wake of the 2030 Agenda' (2023–2026) and 'Institutions and the New Socioeconomic Challenges' (2020–2023). Recent publications analyze football's regional economic impact, pandemic mobility patterns in Bogotá, and flood-driven urban conflicts.

Castells Quintana has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and actively supervises PhD candidates. He holds a Doctor en Economía and collaborates globally on development economics research.