Sara Dethise Martinez

Sara Dethise Martinez is a doctoral student in Information and Communication at the Center for Research on Information, Law and Society, affiliated with the Namur Digital Institute and the Department of Social, Political and Communication Sciences. Her work focuses on video game practices, esports in Belgium, and their intersection with educational discourse and marketing.

• Education: Master's in Communication (2022, ULB), Bachelor's in Information and Communication (2020, ULB)

Martinez's research explores video game platforms, game universes, and the economic ecosystem of esports in Belgium, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her projects include analyzing young people's perceptions of educational discourse around gaming and the monetization strategies in esports.

She has presented at international conferences such as IAMCR Singapore 2025 and received the Prix du coup de coeur de la meilleure communication scientifique in 2024. Martinez also contributes expert commentary to media outlets on topics like gaming addiction, esports growth, and parental concerns.