Dr. Mathias Felipe de Lima Santos is a scholar and practitioner specializing in the intersection of media, technology, and society. He currently serves as a Multiplatform Journalism Lecturer at Macquarie University (Australia).

His expertise extends to various areas including data journalism, digital news business models, and the societal impacts of AI.  His research is globally recognized, with SciVal ranking his journalism research first worldwide in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Journalism between 2020 and 2025. His research is not only prolific, with over 37 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters since 2021, but also impactful, with more than 1000 citations and an h-index of 17. Almost 20 of his published articles are classified as top-tier (Q1).

He has been recognized by The Australian and The Australian Academy of the Humanities as a rising star in the field of Communication and Cultural Studies.

He is actively engaged in research projects in the Global South, for example, examining the influence of AI and digital platforms on media. He has secured prestigious journalism awards for his work with industry partners. He has also consistently bridged the gap between academia and real-world impact, with his research on COVID-19 disinformation cited by policymakers and organizations.

He has also developed projects with media outlets such as Al Jazeera, BBC, La Nación, and ProPublica. He has also served on the editorial board of Digital Journalism journal and has been elected Secretary for the International Communication Association’s Journalism Studies Division. He has experience coordinating courses and delivering high-quality programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and practical application. 

His research interests include the changing nature of communications driven by technological innovations, particularly in journalism, media, and online social networks.

Mathias-Felipe currently serves on the editorial boards of the Digital Journalism and Journalism Practice journals. He is also the current Early Career Representative (2023-2025) and incoming Secretary (2025-2027) for the International Communication Association (ICA) Journalism Studies Division.

I currently serve as the Master of Research (MRes) Convenor for Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture (SCSC). Furthermore, I teach units in Data Journalism at the Master's level and Journalism Research at the undergraduate level at the same School.