Caroline Dominguez

Caroline Dominguez is an Assistant Professor in business/industrial management at the University of Aveiro's Department of Engineering. She holds a PhD in Socio-Economics from the University of Toulouse-Le-Mirail (France) and conducts research in critical thinking education, project management, tourism governance, and quality management. Her work bridges academic and professional realms, with a focus on 21st-century skill development for engineers and professionals.

Education:

• PhD in Socio-Economics, University of Toulouse-Le-Mirail (France)

Research Interests: Domains include critical thinking pedagogy, project management methodologies, lean management practices, and tourism governance strategies. She emphasizes active learning techniques like cooperative learning and peer review to enhance student outcomes. Recent work explores pandemic-era educational adaptations and industry-academia collaboration.

Key Contributions: Coordinated national/international projects on education innovation and professional development. Developed frameworks like the CRITHINKEDU European course for university teachers. Published extensively on team performance in IT and construction sectors.

Grants & Projects: Involved in funded initiatives addressing critical thinking integration in curricula, SME management training, and sustainable construction practices.