Daniel López López

Daniel López López is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of A Coruña. He holds a University Diploma in Podiatry from the University of A Coruña (2002), a Degree in Podiatry from CESPU (Portugal) (2005), an Official Master's Degree in Public Health from USC (2021), and a Doctorate from UDC Summa Cum Laude (2011).

His educational background includes:

• University Diploma in Podiatry from the University of A Coruña (2002)
• Degree in Podiatry from CESPU (Portugal) (2005)
• Official Master's Degree in Public Health from USC (2021)
• Doctorate from UDC Summa Cum Laude (2011)

Daniel López López's research focuses on Podology Sciences, Clinical Podiatry, Orthopodiatry and Rehabilitation, Preventive and Community Podiatry, and Psychology and Health. His work spans Biomechanics, Quality of Life, Footwear, Pain, Epidemiology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry, Health Prevention and Promotion, and Rehabilitation. He is the Coordinator of the Health and Podiatry Research Group, with research lines in PODOLOGY SCIENCES, CLINICAL PODIATRY, ORTHOPODIATRY AND REHABILITATION, PREVENTIVE AND COMMUNITY PODIATRY, and PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH.

His extensive publication record includes 301 articles, 29 complete books or book chapters, and at least 4279 citations. His research demonstrates consistent excellence, with an H index of 35, 2 six-year research periods, and another for equivalent merits. His work spans clinical podiatry, biomechanics, foot health, and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in healthcare settings.

His scientific recognition includes:

• EXCELLENCE certification from ANECA (2019, 2023)
• I3 certification
• Recognition of research work from ACSUG (2020)
• Complement of EXCELLENCE to research work from ACSUG (2023)
• EXCELLENCE certification from CIU (2022)
• 3 positive evaluations of the DOCENTIA program
• Recognition of teaching work by ACSUG

Professor López López has supervised 80 master's degree final theses and 26 doctoral theses. His teaching excellence is recognized through positive evaluations in the DOCENTIA program and teaching work recognition by ACSUG. He is actively involved in research projects, including the competitive project FOOT UPDATE 5.0 funded with €85,625 since 2024, and has led 9 research projects, 4 contracts with companies, and secured 4 national patents.

He serves in editorial roles for several journals including PeerJ, Medicine, Revista Latinoamericana de Enfermagem, Universidad y Salud, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Journal of Tissue Viability, Revista Atención Primaria, and Revista Española de Podologia. He is also a Guest Editor for Sensors, IJERPH, Medicine, Pathogens, Biosensors, and Nutrients.