Fernando Ignacio Sanchez Martinez

Fernando Ignacio Sanchez Martinez is a full Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business. He leads research in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation, focusing on quality-adjusted life years (QALY), health technology assessment, and behavioral economics in healthcare decision-making.

• PhD in Economics and Business Administration from Universidad de Murcia (1994)
• Secretary of Department of Applied Economics (1991-1994)
• Director of Department of Applied Economics (2001-2005)
• Coordinator of Interuniversity Doctoral Program in Economics (2018-2023)

His research examines health utility measurement (SF-6D, EQ-5D instruments), health technology prioritization frameworks, and behavioral interventions in healthcare consumption. Recent publications analyze COVID-19 pandemic responses, cardiovascular disease economics, and health state valuation inconsistencies.

Key awards include:

• 2024 Alexandre Pedrós Award
• 2020 Best Paper Award in Health Economics
• 2015 & 2012 Best Article Awards in Health Economics

Teaching includes World Economy and Economics of Social Policies at undergraduate level, and Health Economics and Sociology of Aging at master's level. He serves on the Regional Committee for Health Technology Evaluation and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commission in Murcia.