Enric Xicoy Comas

Enric Xicoy Comas serves as an Associate Lecturer at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, part of Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. His academic work focuses on contemporary media challenges with particular expertise in Catalan and Spanish media landscapes.

His research spans critical areas of modern journalism including blockchain applications in media, AI-driven news ecosystems, and political communication surrounding Catalan independence movements. Xicoy Comas examines how traditional media adapts to technological disruption while maintaining journalistic standards and ethical frameworks in politically charged environments.

His publication record shows consistent output since 2002 with increased activity in recent years, particularly around blockchain journalism (2020) and AI in news (2025). His work demonstrates a clear trajectory from traditional political communication studies toward emerging media technologies, with strong emphasis on Catalan-Spanish comparative frameworks.

As a researcher, Xicoy Comas actively contributes to the DIGILAB project (2022-2025) focused on Media, Strategy and Regulation, working alongside colleagues across multiple disciplines to address contemporary challenges in digital media ecosystems.