We explore how the Social Web—including social media, online communities, and collaborative platforms—can be leveraged to improve governance, education, and public dialogue.

• Social media analytics for policy feedback
• Sentiment analysis and public opinion mining
• Gamification and community engagement
• Integration of social data with open government data
• Social learning environments and collaborative tools

We are also interested in the implications of algorithmic curation, digital identity, and information ecosystems on public discourse and participation. Our research includes exploring the role of influencers, misinformation dynamics, and trust-building on social platforms.