Ismael Blanco Fillola

Ismael Blanco Fillola is a Full Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Law of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), holding Advanced Research accreditation from AQU. His research focuses on urban inequality, socio-spatial segregation, social innovation, and participatory governance. He has held prestigious research positions at Pompeu Fabra University (Ramon y Cajal), De Montfort University (Beatriu de Pinós), and Brazilian institutions. Current director of the UAB-based IGOP and member of SGR i-GOP, he previously coordinated the SGR Urban Governance, Commons, Internet and Social Innovation (URGOCIS).

• PhD in Political Science (UAB)
• Advanced Research accreditation (AQU)

Research Interests:
Blanco investigates how urban social infrastructure fosters cohesion in metropolitan contexts, analyzing institutional responses to inequality. His work bridges social innovation, austerity governance, and urban policy networks, emphasizing civic capacity and political resistance.

Scientific Awards:

• Ramon y Cajal researcher
• Beatriu de Pinós researcher

Contact:
ismael.blanco@uab.cat