I specialize in political sociology, far-right studies, and Latin American politics. My research focuses on the intersection of radicalization with crises. I have skills in mixed methods approaches with special experience in qualitative research methods and comparative analysis between Europe and Latin America.
My PhD thesis—under the supervision of Professors Renata C. Motta and Sergio Costa—focused on the discursive strategies of Chilean right-wing political elites following the 2019 Estallido protests. The approaches of constructivism, political sociology, and microsociology in this thesis generated a dialogue between the dynamics of the party and its individual narratives, contributing to the debates on radicalization towards far-right positions in Chile, Latin America, and the world.
My research interests encompass political sociology, relational sociology, qualitative social research methodology, Latin American studies, political polarization, and transnational social movements. My investigation has employed advanced qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews with hard-to-reach participants, ethnographic fieldwork, and discourse analysis to understand how political actors construct temporal narratives as mechanisms of radicalization and legitimation. I have conducted fieldwork across multiple countries, including Chile, Germany, the UK, and Brazil, building expertise in navigating complex and sometimes hostile research environments.
I am fluent in Spanish (native), English (C2), and have intermediate German skills (B1.1). My commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-regional research drives my engagement with international scholarly communities and my dedication to producing research that bridges academic knowledge with practical applications for democratic institutions.