Ricardo Torres Kompen

Ricardo Torres Kompen serves as an Assistant Professor at La Salle University's International School of Commerce and Digital Economy within the Enterprise and Technology Department. He is an active member of the Human-Environment Research group, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of educational technology and digital learning environments.

His research interests focus on Educational Technology, Learning Environments, Big Data in Education, Virtual Learning Environments, Educational Analytics, and Technology Enhanced Learning. Dr. Torres Kompen has established himself as a specialist in personal learning environments and their relationship to self-regulated learning, with significant contributions to understanding how digital tools can enhance educational experiences.

His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of impactful research, with multiple publications in 2021-2022 demonstrating expertise in educational technology applications, particularly in the areas of learning analytics, big data applications in education, and privacy considerations in digital learning environments. His work often addresses practical implementations of technology in educational settings while maintaining theoretical grounding in learning sciences.

Dr. Torres Kompen has been actively involved in multiple research projects including the Academic Analytics project (ASPA4DOR, 2022-2023), Human-Environment Research (2022-2025), NCA Impact Evaluation (2021), and the TRANSARC project (2019) which focused on promoting interrelation between subjects and academic programs. His collaborative approach is evident in his participation across various institutional research initiatives.

His research demonstrates strong connections between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in educational technology, with particular emphasis on how big data analytics can improve educational outcomes while maintaining student privacy and security. The consistent citation counts across his publications (ranging from 3-34 citations according to Scopus) indicate growing recognition of his contributions to the field.