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David Nemer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Virginia, with affiliations in the Department of Anthropology and as Director of the Latin American Studies program. He is also a Faculty Associate at Harvard University's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society (BKC). His interdisciplinary work integrates anthropology and computing to examine technology's societal impacts, particularly in marginalized communities. Nemer holds an MA in Anthropology from the University of Virginia, an MS in Computer Science from Saarland University, and a Ph.D. in Computing, Culture, and Society from Indiana University.
His research focuses on digital media's role in political radicalization, disinformation ecosystems, and technology governance in Brazil. Key publications include Technology of the Oppressed (MIT Press, 2022) and Favela Digital (2013), which explore technology's dual role in empowerment and oppression. He frequently publishes in outlets like The Guardian, The New York Times, and Lawfare, analyzing topics such as platform regulation, technofeudalism, and far-right digital strategies.
Nemer's awards include the 2024 Sally Hacker Prize and 2022 Marcel Roche Book Award. He has advised on democratic governance, digital rights, and media policy for global institutions. His work bridges academia and public engagement, with frequent media commentary on Brazil's political crises and global disinformation challenges.
He remains active in interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Berkman Klein Center's Rebooting Social Media project, and frequently lectures on the intersection of technology, power, and justice.
