HECTOR MANUEL MONTERDE BORT

Dr. HECTOR MANUEL MONTERDE BORT (Universitat de València) holds the academic rank of Titular de Universidad (equivalent to Professor) in the Department of Behavioural Science Methodology. His research focuses on risk perception, statistical interpretation, transportation safety, and social psychology, with active participation in research groups REME Design and Analysis in Applied Psychology and PRU-UVEG Psychonomy Research Unit.

• Doctorate from Universitat de València (1989) with thesis on Risk Perception and Decision-Making in Simulated Driving Situations
• Supervised by Dr. José Soler Pérez and Dr. Abilio Reig Ferrer
• Key collaborations include European studies on transportation, statistical education reforms, and social prejudice analysis

His recent publications (2014–2024) examine:

• Sexual prejudices and "machismo" in Spain
• Impact of pandemics on active transport modes
• Statistical anxiety in academic settings
• ITS applications for pedestrian safety
• Cross-cultural validation of psychological scales
• Open educational resources in psychology

His work bridges transportation research, statistical methodology, and social psychology, emphasizing evidence-based practices in education and urban mobility.