Biography

University Senior Lecturer (Tenured) (2018) at the Educational Sciences Department at the University of Extremadura. PhD in Pedagogy (2007) (Predoctoral Research Grant, 2002-2005). Two recognised research periods by the Spanish National Research Agency for Science (2016 & 2022). Her research work and scientific production is characterized by contributions to the field of Teacher Training, Educational Technology, Gender and Education and Innovation in Education, through the publication of scientific papers in indexed national and international journals (30 national and 20 international), books (5 books) and book chapters (30 contributions) and the participation in national and international conferences (more than 100). She has also participated in several research projects in Spanish national (State Program for Scientific and Technical Research of Excellence, Institute of Women and European Social Fund) and European competitive public calls (Erasmus+ 2019-2022; IRSES Marie Curie, CHANSE, HORIZON 2020, 2014-2017) and contracts (Centro de Profesores y Recursos de Trujillo, 2023, Instituto de la Mujer, 2017; CEDEC-MEC, 2016; Council of Europe, 2012). Her research career is focused on the European and international level, according the research stays funded in international research centers: Portugal(2022), Russia (2017 & 2016), Australia (2015), Argentina (2013), Cuba (2010), Poland (2009), United Kingdom (2006) and Germany (2005). She has three Teaching Periods Recognized by ANECA (2008-2021), according to the subjects taught in Degree, Master and Doctorate in the area of Teaching and School Organization. She has been supervisor of 10 Doctoral Theses, 30 Final Essays from Bachelor Degrees, 20 Final Essays from Master Degrees, 3 DEA. In addition, She has coordinated teaching innovation projects in Higher Education funded by competitive public calls and coordinated and taught postgraduate and university teacher training courses. Also noteworthy is her experience as Spanish Education Counselor in Portugal at the Spanish Embassy (2024) and in university management area as Vice Dean of International Relations (2008-2011), Educational Director of the Virtual Campus of the UEX (2011-2012), Academic Deputy Director CVUEX (2012-2015) and Deputy Director CVUEx (2016-2018). Co-convenor of Network 22 (Higher Education) in ECER (Educational European Research Association). Member of national and international professional networks and associations (RUTE, SEP, AUFOP, Educ8 Research Group). Three national prizes (SIMO in Higher Education, 2023, RUTE Young Researchers, 2012 and Santander Grant for Young Researchers, 2013). Editor and reviewer of international scientific journals in Education.