David Blanco Herrero is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, specializing in Communication, Organizations, and Society. His work focuses on misinformation, hate speech, anti-immigration discourses, journalistic ethics, and media practices. He holds a multidisciplinary research agenda addressing the intersection of technology, politics, and communication in contemporary societies. Key research interests include analyzing how digital platforms amplify hate speech and disinformation, the ethical challenges faced by journalists in authoritarian regimes, and the role of AI in political communication. His methodologies span computational social science, content analysis, and experimental research. Recent studies explore pandemic-era misinformation management, hate speech dynamics in Spain, and cross-cultural comparisons of media practices. He frequently collaborates with international scholars and institutions on projects funded by the European Union and other research grants. David is actively involved in public engagement through social media (LinkedIn, Twitter), academic platforms (Google Scholar, ResearchGate), and policy discussions on media literacy and digital governance. He contributes to teaching modules on media ethics and data science applications in communication research.






