IEC-UNQ
Researcher
In 2007, Lucas Becerra obtained a degree in Economics (University of Buenos Aires). In 2011, Lucas finished his Master in International Studies (University Torcuato Di Tella) with a research project oriented to the development of new conceptual tools to understand South-South cooperation processes and asymmetrical power dynamics in order to think strategies and options for socio-economical development in middle-income countries. Since 2010, Lucas is carrying out his doctoral research under the direction of Dr. Hernán Thomas in the Institute of Science and Technology Studies (IESCT), at the National University of Quilmes.
Currently, his doctoral work involves a set of case studies and the techno-socio-economic implications and dynamic processes related to the design, production, deployment and management of technologies for social inclusion. Also, Lucas has been increasingly involved in different research projects. These research activities are mostly related with Technologies for Social Inclusion and Public Policies in Latin America. Main national and international research funders gave support to these projects: International Development Research Centre (IDRC); STEPS Centre of the University of Sussex (Great Britain); National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (India); Perez Guerrero Trust Fund – G-77 – United Nations; and Argentine Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. In terms of teaching experience, Lucas is regular Lecturer at the University of Buenos Aires and the National University of Quilmes. The main subjects are Epistemology, Economics and Social Studies of Technology.
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