Pilar Ripoll Botella

Pilar Ripoll Botella is an Associate Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Valencia, Spain, where she is a member of the Institute of Human Resources Psychology, Organizational Development and Quality of Working Life (IDOCAL). She teaches in the Erasmus Mundus Master of Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology and the Doctoral Program of Psychology of Human Resources at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Department of Social Psychology.

Dr. Ripoll earned her PhD in Psychology with an exceptional award from the University of Valencia.

Her primary research interests focus on Work and Organizational Psychology, with special emphasis on emotional intelligence, leadership development, virtual team effectiveness, and career transitions. Her work explores how psychological factors influence workplace behavior, team dynamics, and employee well-being. She has made significant contributions to understanding the socialization process of young workers entering the job market and the impact of communication technologies on group performance.

Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-quality research in organizational psychology, with a growing focus on emotional intelligence applications in the workplace. Her recent work examines the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout, entrepreneurial intention, and leadership effectiveness. She has also maintained a strong interest in virtual teams and communication technologies, investigating how different communication channels affect group dynamics and performance.

• Exceptional PhD Award, University of Valencia

Professor Ripoll has directed multiple PhD theses, including work on emotional competences in unemployment contexts and authentic leadership effects. She has participated in several granted research projects examining workplace psychology phenomena, with particular focus on emotional intelligence applications, career development, and virtual team dynamics. Her research has been published in high-impact journals across psychology and organizational behavior fields.

As a member of IDOCAL (Institute of Human Resources Psychology, Organizational Development and Quality of Working Life), she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers investigating workplace psychology, organizational development, and quality of working life issues. Her work contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in human resources management and organizational psychology.