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Marco López-Paredes is a university professor and researcher specializing in media ecology and digital societies. He is the director of the Communication Observatory (OdeCom) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE), where he leads research on technology, culture, and communication. He developed the concept of ultramediation, which explores transformations in contemporary communicative practices. His academic approach promotes a critical and interdisciplinary understanding of digital environments through teaching and the production of applied knowledge.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD in Communication, Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación
1 Apr 2011 → 5 Oct 2015
Award Date: 5 Oct 2015
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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INVESTIGACIÓN, DISEÑO E IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UNA PROPUESTA CURRICULAR DE FORMACIÓN DE PROFESORADO EN ALFABETIZACIÓN MEDIÁTICA EN EL ÁMBITO EUROAMERICANO: EDUCALFAMED
López-Paredes, M. (Di)
7/10/24 → 28/01/28
Project: Research project
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ITH: Love to Hate!: Hate network mapping
López-Paredes, M. (PI), Cruz Silva, J. A. (PI), Miranda Lopes, S. (PI) & Di Fatima, B. (PI)
Project: Research project
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CRABCAST - ALFABETIZACIÓN MEDIÁTICA E INFORMACIONAL (AMI) PARA LA ADAPTACIÓN AL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO DE COMUNIDADES EN TERRITORIOS MARINO-COSTEROS
Cevallos López, P. F. (Col), Cruz Silva, J. A. (Col), López-Paredes, M. (Col) & Yépez Reyes, V. (Di)
1/06/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research project
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FCIA: Fact Checking e inteligencia artificial
López-Paredes, M. (PI), Roa, H. N. (PI), LALA CHRIIRAG (External), ZAMBRANO COSTALES, C. H. (Student) & Cruz Silva, J. A. (Di)
27/06/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research project
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GENERACIONES DE LA DIGITALIDAD EN EL ECUADOR: ESTUDIO MULTIDIMENSIONAL SOBRE ECOLOGÍA MEDIÁTICA
Cevallos López, P. F. (PI), Cruz Silva, J. A. (PI), González Quincha, M. A. (PI), Yépez Reyes, V. (PI), CARRILLO ANDRADE, A. D. C. (External), CALISTO RUEDA, L. I. (Student), GARCÍA CORDERO, R. A. (Student), LEÓN ESPINOSA, M. S. (Student), OCAÑA VACA, D. E. (Student), PERALTA ELIZALDE, P. E. (Student), PONCE VILLACRESES, B. A. (Student), López-Paredes, M. (Di) & TAPIA LÓPEZ, J. E. (PA)
3/05/22 → 31/07/24
Project: Research project
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Boomers to Zoomers: Intergenerational Service-Learning in the Age of Media and Information Literacy
Yepez-Reyes, V. & López-Paredes, M., 2026, Communication and Applied Technologies - Proceedings of ICOMTA 2025. López-López, P. C., Vernier, M., Freundt-Thurne, Ú. & Ibáñez, D. B. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 143-152 10 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies; vol. 458 SIST).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Among Pinocchios and Indifferents: Memetics’ Evolution in Latin America
López-Paredes, M., Andrade, A. C., Cruz-Silva, J. & Di Fátima, B., 2025, In: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. p. 463-474 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conectividad, libertad de expresión y Estado de derecho en América Latina
Cruz Silva, J. A., Cruz Isidoro, C. & López-Paredes, M., 12 May 2025, Competencias mediáticas en estudiantes universitarios de la red AUSJAL estudio de caso en el contexto latinoamericano. p. 209-224 (Biblioteca de Comunicación).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Imágenes, (des)información y narrativas emergentes: perspectivas críticas
López-Paredes, M., Renó Porto, D. & Colussi, J., 28 Nov 2025, In: Contratexto. 44, p. 8 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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The Discursive Strategies of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on the Platforms Instagram and TikTok
Angulo Moncayo, N., López-Paredes, M., Rodriguez-Malebran, C. & Sandoval Pizarro, T., 24 Sep 2025, In: Social Sciences. 14, 10, 572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Entrevista en Ecuador Radio – Resultado post electoral 2025: Consulta popularCrisis y desencanto democrático en Latam
17/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Debate presidencial y campaña electoral, ¿cómo conectar con la ciudadanía?
26/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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La propaganda política se disfraza de periodismo
26/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Quien educa a las audiencias en tiempos de desinformación: Guillermo Orozco Gómez y Marco López Paredes
Orozco Gómez, G. & López Paredes, M.
18/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media