Zesar Martinez

Zesar Martinez is a Professor of Sociology at the Universidad del País Vasco / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU). His research focuses on political participation, community development, action research, and social exclusion. He collaborates with organizations like the Joxemi Zumalabe Foundation and research groups Hegoa and Parte Hartuz. He teaches participatory methodologies in Master's programs at Hegoa and leads the participatory research area in the Master's degree in 'Models and Areas of Research in Social Sciences' within the Department of Sociology II. His work involves action research with social entities addressing issues like linguistic recovery (Soziolinguistikako Klusterra) and civil rights (Karmela).

Key research topics include social movements, emancipatory education, and transnational solidarity networks. He has supervised doctoral theses on food sovereignty (Beatriz Casado Baides, 2018) and Ecuadorian development policies (Unai Villalba, 2014). His publications explore topics such as decolonization, critical development theory, and participatory democracy.