Computational Social Science Capstone Project

Martin Hilbert is a distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in the intersection of digital information and algorithms within complex social systems. He holds dual doctorates in Economics and Social Sciences (2006) and Communication (2012). His academic contributions include pioneering studies on the global information landscape and developing the first digital action plan for Latin America and the Caribbean during his tenure as an Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations. Hilbert's foresight in recognizing the implications of digital manipulation was evident when he alerted the public about Cambridge Analytica's involvement in political campaigns a year before it became widely known.In addition to his research, Dr. Hilbert teaches various courses, including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics, as well as Computational Social Science methods. His work has been published in leading academic journals and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The Economist. With a rich background that includes providing technical assistance to over 20 countries, he is fluent in five languages and has traveled extensively across four continents, bringing a global perspective to his research and teaching.