Dr. Abel Goncalves Guerra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abel Guerra is an LSE Fellow in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in platform labor urbanism and critical data studies. His research critically examines the effects of digital platforms on urban spaces and knowledge production, particularly focusing on the operations of Uber in Brazil. Abel's work employs decolonial feminist approaches and interpretive methods to investigate the interplay between platform technologies and social dynamics, highlighting the perspectives of Uber engineers, Brazilian researchers, policymakers, and drivers. He is also engaged in ongoing research on transgender perspectives in online transphobic politics and cultures. Abel holds both a master's and a bachelor's degree in media communications from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil, and is a member of the research group R-EST - Sociotechnical Network Studies. He has taught at both LSE and Goldsmiths University, contributing to discussions on algorithmic management and platform economies.

Research Interests

Experience

LSE Fellow

— Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England

Teaching and research focusing on critical algorithm studies and urban platform economies.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.