Martha Garcia-Murillo

Martha Garcia-Murillo, Ph.D., serves as the Lee D. and Willa Seemann Distinguished Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Political Economy from the University of Southern California, complemented by a Certificate in Conflict and Collaboration from Syracuse University.

• Education: B.A. from National Autonomous University of Mexico, M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics and Political Economy from University of Southern California

Her research focuses on the regulation of ICT industries, the societal impact of information and communication technologies, and theory construction. She has collaborated globally with institutions like the United Nations, World Bank, and the U.S. State Department, providing expertise in technology policy and regulatory training.

Martha has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions such as MIT, the University of British Columbia, and the Institut Barcelona D’Estudis Internacionals. Her work emphasizes economic frameworks to address technological transitions in employment and societal structures.

• Notable Recognition: Fulbright Scholar

She actively engages in professional outreach, leading workshops on theory construction and advising policymakers worldwide. Her affiliations include academic institutions across the United States and international organizations focused on global ICT regulation.