Ilo Aguiar Reginaldo Alexandre

Ilo Aguiar Reginaldo Alexandre is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University's School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Technologies (ECATI) and a researcher at CICANT (Research Center for Applied Communication, Culture and New Technologies). He holds a PhD in Digital Media with a specialization in Journalism from NOVA University Lisbon (UT Austin|Portugal Program) and has served as a visiting assistant professor at NOVA.

• Education: PhD in Digital Media (Journalism specialization), NOVA University Lisbon.

His research focuses on Data Journalism (DJ) and digital methods for studying media phenomena. He has investigated DJ performance, the state of DJ in Portugal, and social media analysis, particularly around political events like elections and protests. His work bridges journalism and computer science, emphasizing information visualization and digital communication.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in social media dynamics, including analyses of opinion leaders on Twitter, Iranian protests during the FIFA World Cup, and interviews with digital artists. While no formal awards are listed, his collaborations span political campaigns, advertising, and journalism institutions like G1 Ceará, Portal Verdes Mares, and TV Cidade.