Décio Telo holds a Master Degree in Communication, Culture and Information Technology and a degree in Sociology from ISCTE-IUL. He is currently manager of the Communication Sciences Laboratory in this institution.

He is the executive coordinator and responsible for the methodology of two barometers: News in traditional media and political sentiment in social networks, both products developed in the Laboratory.

As coauthor, published texts related to news analysis, journalism and sociology of the media.