Dr. Andres Lombana Bermudez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andres Lombana-Bermudez is a faculty associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center and an assistant professor of communication at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. He also serves as an associate researcher at the ISUR Center at Universidad del Rosario. Holding a Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has undergraduate degrees in Literature and Political Science from the University of the Andes. His work focuses on the intersection of digital technology, citizenship, and media ecosystems through a transdisciplinary approach. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, alongside computational methods, in his research. His key interests include digital inequalities, misinformation, datafication, and media education from a global comparative perspective. Lombana-Bermudez has co-authored the book 'Digital Edge: Black Hispanic Youth Reimagining Digital Divide’ and has published chapters in notable volumes. His research articles have appeared in respected journals like 'Frontiers' and 'Journal of International Communication'. Besides his academic pursuits, he consults for international organizations and collaborates with various networks to promote digital inclusion and youth education.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty Associate

2021-01-01 — Present

Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Contributes to research on digital technology and society.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana • Bogotá, Colombia

Teaches courses related to communication and digital culture.

Associate Researcher

2018-06-01 — Present

ISUR Center, Universidad del Rosario • Bogotá, Colombia

Researches the impacts of digital media on society.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).