Manuel Portela

Manuel Portela, Ph.D., serves as a Research Associate at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, focusing on artificial and natural intelligence under a strategic program funded by Maria de Maetzu. Portela's expertise spans GeoData Mining, urban data analytics, and algorithmic fairness, with a notable role as a founding member of DATALOG and co-founder of Algorithmic Societies. Teaching experience includes various undergraduate courses in databases, machine learning, and ethics in data processing. In addition to academic roles, Portela holds advisory positions with the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona and the European Commission, contributing to initiatives in artificial intelligence ethics and data governance. Education encompasses a Joint Doctorate in GeoInformatics and a Master in Urban Studies, supplemented by various certifications and advanced studies in political science and public policy.