Sergio Fernandez Riquelme

Sergio Fernandez Riquelme is an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Work and the Department of Social Work and Social Services. He is a member of the research group Luis Olariaga Seminar on Social Policy. His academic focus integrates historical analysis with contemporary social policy, emphasizing national identity, political sociology, and distributism.

He holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (2009) with a thesis titled Sociología, corporativismo y política social: las décadas del pensamiento corporativo en España de Ramiro de Maeztu a Gonzalo Fernández de la Mora (1877-1977), supervised by Dr. Jerónimo Molina Cano. His research spans geopolitical trends, cultural theory, and the intersection of technology with social work practice.

His recent publications explore topics like U.S. political dynamics under Trump, distributism as an economic alternative, and the sociological implications of the 15-minute city model. Articles often bridge historical analysis with modern societal challenges, particularly addressing nationalism, sustainability, and technological integration in social services.

He has no recorded awards or grants in the provided texts but actively contributes to academic discourse through his research group and peer-reviewed publications. His work emphasizes methodological innovation in social work and critical engagement with global and local policy frameworks.