Ramon Cladellas Pros

Ramon Cladellas Pros is an active researcher at the Department of Basic, Developmental and Educational Psychology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), with significant contributions across multiple research domains. His work spans mental health, higher education, and digital learning environments, with recent focus on pandemic response and psychological well-being in academic settings.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), awarded June 8, 1999
• Degree in Philosophy (Psychology Section), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), awarded June 1, 1986

Research Interests: Dr. Cladellas Pros focuses on academic performance and mental health in higher education contexts, with particular expertise in digital teaching tools, pandemic response in educational settings, and psychological impacts on students. His research fingerprint shows strong activity in academic achievement (73%), mental health (47%), and higher education (43%), with significant contributions to understanding PowerPoint usage patterns in academic settings and the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. His work often bridges theoretical psychology with practical educational applications, particularly in the Spanish and Ibero-American contexts.

Research Trends: His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing contemporary challenges in education and mental health. The articles demonstrate increasing focus on digital environments in education, pandemic adaptation strategies, and adolescent mental health concerns related to internet usage. His work combines quantitative analysis with practical interventions, often examining how technology acceptance, social influences, and emotional regulation affect educational outcomes and psychological well-being.

Research Leadership: Dr. Cladellas Pros currently serves as Principal Investigator for the HealthyMindEd project (2024-2027), which aims to promote healthy digital teaching and learning in higher education. He also leads or participates in multiple active research projects including psychological interventions for healthcare professionals, substance abuse prevention programs for youth, and pandemic response initiatives. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent productivity with 115 total research outputs including 101 articles, 9 book chapters, and other scholarly contributions.

Supervision and Collaboration: He has supervised 11 students according to institutional records and maintains active collaborations with researchers across Spain and internationally. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between psychology, education, and public health, with particular emphasis on translating research into practical educational and clinical applications.