Esther Sánchez Almodóvar

Esther Sánchez Almodóvar is a researcher at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Department of Regional Geographic Analysis and Physical Geography under the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. She holds a PhD in Geography (2023), a Master's in Natural Risk Planning and Management (2018), and a Graduate degree in Geography and Territorial Planning (2017), all from the University of Alicante. Her academic journey includes a predoctoral fellowship (FPU) at the Interuniversity Institute of Geography's Climatology Laboratory (2020-2023), where she completed her doctoral thesis on flood risk management in Alicante.

• Doctorate: Geography, University of Alicante (2023)
• Master's: Secondary Education Teaching, University of Alicante (2021)
• Master's: Natural Risk Planning and Management, University of Alicante (2018)
• Graduate: Geography and Territorial Planning, University of Alicante (2017)

Her research spans climatology, natural risk analysis, and geographic education. She focuses on climate change processes, extreme weather events, and synoptic patterns, alongside flood risk diagnostics and sustainable water resource management. Esther also investigates student perceptions of climate change, integrates digital teaching methodologies (TPACK), and contributes to educational innovation in geography.

Recent publications address flood resilience in tourist areas, nature-based solutions for urban drainage, and climate change's impact on Mediterranean hydrology. Her work combines empirical studies with policy-relevant frameworks, including collaborations with institutions like the University of Barcelona and the University of La Laguna.

• Extraordinary Award for Best Academic Record (Master's in Natural Risk Management, 2017-2018)
• Regional and local research awards on geographic topics

Esther participates in the 2022 University Teaching Research Networks and authored a book on flood management in Aspe, Alicante. She contributes to scientific outreach programs and integrates Twitter API tools in hydrological studies.