Gisela Riberas Bargalló

Gisela Riberas Bargalló is a contracted professor at the Department of Social Education and Social Work, Faculty of Social Education and Social Work, Ramon Llull University. She serves as Vice-Dean for Academic Organization of Degrees and Academic Secretary, with leadership roles in curriculum design and academic management.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Psychology (1998), University of Barcelona
• Bachelor's in Psychology (clinical specialty, 1990), University of Barcelona
• Postgraduate in Local Administration and Management (2007–2009), Autonomous University

Her research focuses on ethics, professional responsibility, and conflict resolution in social education, particularly in early childhood settings and disability sectors. She co-leads the GIAS Research Group, emphasizing socioeducational complexity and emotional dimensions in decision-making.

Recent publications analyze ethical conflicts in Catalan prisons, professional satisfaction in childcare centers, and complexity theory in educational interventions. These works span Social Education, Ethics, and Conflict Resolution, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement.

Research Grants & Projects:

• AGAUR-funded projects (2017–2021, 2022–2025) on ethical dimensions in social work
• Institutional grants (2014–2015) for socioeducational intervention studies

She contributes to academic governance, family mediation, and public social policy through roles like deputy mayor (2007–2011) and councilor (2011–2015).