Galina Yanygina serves as a Lecturer at Pompeu Fabra University's School of International Business (ESCI-UPF), where she delivers specialized language instruction within the Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing program. Her role focuses on equipping business students with critical linguistic competencies for global professional environments. Her teaching expertise centers on business-oriented language acquisition, with dedicated courses in German and Russian specifically tailored for international commerce. Through structured curricula spanning beginner to advanced levels, she develops students' abilities in formal business communication, cross-cultural negotiation, and multilingual documentation handling across German, Russian, Catalan, and Spanish linguistic frameworks. As a core teaching faculty member, she implements practical methodologies emphasizing real-world business scenario application, with courses designed to build both oral proficiency and written documentation skills essential for multinational corporate operations.
Maria-Cristina Marinescu serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics at IQS School of Management. With a strong foundation in computational methods and data analysis, she contributes significantly to both teaching and research within the institution. Her academic profile demonstrates consistent scholarly activity with 44 documented scientific production items spanning over two decades. Dr. Marinescu's research interests center on Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, with notable applications in epidemic modeling, wireless sensor networks, and programming models. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications addressing real-world challenges in public health, digital well-being, and medical diagnostics. The fingerprint analysis of her work shows strong emphasis on Machine Learning (100%), Learning Systems (100%), and Transportation Models (100%), with substantial contributions to Programming Models (84%) and Wireless Sensor Networks (77%). Her recent publications reveal a trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines computational methods with societal challenges. She has made significant contributions to epidemic modeling during the COVID-19 pandemic, developing methods for accurate incidence rate estimation in Spain and analyzing information gains from multiple epidemic model outputs. Additionally, her work extends to medical applications including research on ocular ischemia and glaucoma, as well as innovative approaches to automated metadata annotation using machine learning techniques. Dr. Marinescu actively leads and participates in multiple research projects including Uncovering patterns of unconscious reactions to fake content (as Principal Investigator), MobilePressure (focused on reducing children's smartphone exposure), and ADAMIQS: Applied Data Analytics and Modelling IQS . These projects demonstrate her commitment to addressing contemporary issues through data-driven approaches while mentoring students and collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams.
Francisco José García-Peñalvo is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca (USAL), where he has earned four six-year periods of recognized research, one six-year period of recognized transferring and innovation, and five five-year periods of recognized teaching. He serves as Deputy Director of the Research Institute for Educational Sciences (IUCE) and Coordinator of the Doctorate Programme in Education in the Knowledge Society at USAL. Additionally, he holds international positions as a Researcher of International Impact at the Universidad Nacional San Agustín in Peru and previously served as a Distinguished Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico (2016-2018). His research interests focus on educational technology, particularly eLearning, human-computer interaction, informal learning, mobile learning, computational thinking, and open innovation. He has pioneered work in challenge-based learning, learning analytics, and educational robotics, examining how technology can enhance teaching and learning processes across various educational contexts. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in both formal and informal educational settings. García-Peñalvo leads the GRIAL Research Group (research GRoup on InterAction and eLearning), a Consolidated Research Unit of the Junta de Castilla y León Government since 2006. His publication record includes over 100 papers in JCR SCIE/SSCI-indexed journals (63 Q1), with research trends showing increasing focus on learning analytics, educational robotics, and open innovation in educational contexts. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding how technology can transform educational practices and improve learning outcomes. Gloria Begué Award for teaching excellence (2019) Maria de Maeztu Award for research excellence (2023) Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists list (2019-2023) With 30 Ph.D. theses supervised, García-Peñalvo has significantly contributed to developing the next generation of researchers in educational technology. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Education in the Knowledge Society and Associate Editor for prestigious journals including IEEE Access, Computers in Human Behavior, and Computers in Human Behavior Reports. His research has been supported by numerous projects including the VALS European Project and the WYRED project, focusing on virtual placements, open innovation, and youth empowerment in digital society. The GRIAL research group he leads continues to explore innovative approaches to technology-enhanced learning, with current work focusing on learning analytics in challenge-based environments and the role of social robots in educational contexts.
Alfonso Santolaria Lorenzo is a Professor at the School of Architecture and Technology of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, teaching Formal Languages and Lexical/Syntax Analysis, Computer Architectures, and Advanced Computing Architectures within the Computer Engineering and Double Degree in Design and Development of Video Games programs. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering (European Doctorate mention) from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, specializing in Electronic Engineering. His research interests encompass: Electromagnetic Compatibility Power Electronics Computer Engineering Embedded Systems Home Automation Networks Frequency Modulation Techniques His work focuses on SSCG frequency modulation methodology for EMI reduction in switched-mode power supplies and resonant half-bridge inverters, yielding over 15 patents and participation in competitive R&D projects across public and private sectors. His scientific awards include: BEST PRESENTATION (Area EMC) at IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Roanoke, Virginia, USA, 2003 He serves as a reviewer for high-impact IEEE journals (TIE, EMC, TPEL) and holds ANECA/AQSUC accreditations, with research stays completed at centers in Germany and Spain.
Ana María Porcel Gálvez is a University Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry at the University of Seville, Spain, where she teaches courses including History, Theory and Methods of Nursing II, Systematic Reviews and Questionnaire Validation, and Advanced Care in Chronic-Complex Situations. Her academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions to nursing science and practice. Her research interests focus on nursing care dependency assessment, standardized nursing languages, chronic care management, and nursing outcomes classification systems. She has developed and validated several assessment tools including the INICIARE scale for measuring patient dependency levels in hospital settings and the INTEGRARE scale for pressure ulcer risk assessment. Her work bridges clinical practice, nursing education, and healthcare management, with particular emphasis on improving patient outcomes through standardized nursing documentation and care planning. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on nursing classification systems, patient dependency assessment, and the application of standardized nursing languages in clinical practice. Her research demonstrates consistent methodological rigor with numerous validation studies of assessment instruments and systematic reviews examining nursing-sensitive outcomes. She has made significant contributions to understanding nurse-patient relationships, chronic pain management, and gender violence prevention. Dr. Porcel Gálvez has directed multiple doctoral theses and mentored numerous nursing researchers. Her research projects include major initiatives like the validation of the INICIARE tool for quantifying nursing care dependency levels, development of a transcultural social-ethical-care model for dependent populations in the Mediterranean basin (TEC-MED), and adaptation and validation of alcohol abuse prevention programs for adolescents. She leads the research group 'Cuidados Complejos, Cronicidad y Resultados en Salud' (SIRONA) and has been involved in numerous national and international research collaborations. Her work has significantly influenced nursing practice guidelines and educational approaches in Spanish healthcare settings.
Antonio Luis Castaño Seiquer serves as Professor in the Department of Stomatology at the University of Seville's Faculty of Dentistry. As principal investigator of the "INVESTIGACION SUROESTE" research group, he directs multiple initiatives including the "Convenio Universidad-Empresa para Apoyo de Formación en Salud Pública Oral" and coordinates the "Grupo de Cooperación Odontología Social." His academic leadership extends to developing university expert courses in dental health administration. His research centers on social determinants of oral health, with expertise spanning community dentistry, preventive strategies, and occupational health in dental practice. He has pioneered social dentistry programs addressing vulnerable populations including homeless communities, drug addicts, and institutionalized groups across Spain, Morocco, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. His work integrates public health principles with clinical dentistry through community-based interventions and policy development. Analysis of his publication history (1997-2018) reveals consistent focus on oral health disparities, preventive care implementation, and social dentistry applications. His recent work examines osteonecrosis management, dental sealant practices, and socioeconomic influences on oral health, demonstrating applied research directly impacting community care models and dental education curricula. Professor Castaño Seiquer has supervised doctoral research on topics including social dentistry projects in Yucatán, Guinea-Bissau malocclusion studies, and military population oral health epidemiology. His collaborative projects with institutions like Fundación Odontología Social demonstrate commitment to translating research into community action, particularly through programs serving Sahrawi refugees, drug rehabilitation centers, and marginalized urban populations.
Christos Arampatzis serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, operating within the Branch of Knowledge of Social and Legal Sciences and specializing in Didactics of Language and Literature. His academic profile centers on the CNEAI Field of Educational Sciences with consistent institutional affiliation through 2024. His research program systematically investigates Language Teaching methodologies, Translation Studies of audiovisual content, and Second Language Acquisition processes. Key emphases include linguistic variation in media translation, bilingual education frameworks, and English pedagogy implementation across early childhood and compulsory education stages. This work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications. Scholarly output demonstrates specialization in audiovisual translation dynamics, particularly through his 2013 publication analyzing non-standard language varieties in American sitcoms and their Spanish dubbing. This research establishes connections between media linguistics and language teaching practices, highlighting pedagogical implications for handling dialectal diversity in educational contexts. Academic mentorship constitutes a significant dimension of his career with 18 supervised theses between 2011-2024. Advisees have developed curriculum frameworks for English instruction across multiple educational levels, investigated second language acquisition in preschool settings, and designed bilingual teaching methodologies. All supervision occurs within the Master's Degree in Teacher Training program and undergraduate education degrees at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Carmen Isabel Céspedes Suárez is a Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Faculty of Education. Her academic work focuses on language teaching and literature with particular emphasis on intercultural communicative competence, ethnocentrism, racial identity in language classrooms, decolonization of syllabi, and critical discourse analysis. She has established herself as a significant researcher in Spanish language education within Caribbean contexts, especially Barbados. Her research interests center on the intersection of language education and social justice. She critically examines how ethnocentrism and eurocentrism manifest in language teaching materials and classroom practices, with special attention to how Barbadian students of African descent engage with Spanish language learning. Her work addresses colorism, racism, and identity formation in multilingual educational settings, exploring how emotions and plurilingualism interact with intercultural competence development. She has developed innovative pedagogical approaches for discussing complex social issues in language classrooms and has contributed significantly to understanding how to assess intercultural competence in language examinations. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three major research strands: 1) Critical examination of ethnocentrism and eurocentrism in language teaching materials, 2) Development of intercultural competence in Caribbean educational contexts, particularly addressing racial identity and postcolonial issues, and 3) Exploration of artificial intelligence's role in language learning and academic writing. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with contemporary social movements like Black Lives Matter and their implications for language education. Her scientific contributions include numerous articles in journals such as Porta Linguarum, Tejuelo, and Ogigia, along with book chapters and conference presentations focusing on language education, intercultural competence, and decolonial approaches. She has co-authored publications with researchers including Miriam Biel-Maeso, Sara Hernández Arroyo, and Margarita Isabel Asensio Pastor. Dr. Céspedes Suárez maintains active research collaborations across disciplines, as evidenced by her co-authorship of a clinical trial on mindfulness and Alzheimer's disease. Her work bridges language education with broader social justice concerns, demonstrating commitment to addressing systemic issues through pedagogical innovation. She has developed specific teaching materials like '¡Acércate! Curso intercultural para aprendices de español como LE (nivel B1)' to implement her research findings in practical classroom settings.
María Rosario Fátima Pérez Portillo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, operating within the Branch of Knowledge of Social and Legal Sciences and specializing in the Area of Knowledge of Didactics of Language and Literature. Her research centers on Educational Sciences with emphasis on secondary education curriculum development, particularly annual teaching programs for Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO). She integrates language and literature pedagogy with humanities education, frequently incorporating English-language instruction as demonstrated in her advisees' work at institutions like San José Dominicas School. Her methodological focus includes practical classroom applications for 3rd and 4th ESO groups across Gran Canaria's educational landscape. Professor Pérez Portillo actively supervises master's thesis candidates in the joint Teacher Training program between ULPGC and the University of La Laguna, having guided eight recent theses (2023-2024) on ESO curriculum design for schools including Mesa y Lopez High School and Valsequillo High School. While no scientific awards or research projects are documented in available sources, her academic contributions remain concentrated in teacher education and didactic methodology development.
Júlia Baena Argudo serves as a Lecturer at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, actively teaching in multiple programs including the Master's in School Library and Reading Promotion (UB/UAB), Master's in Public Library (UB), Degree in Digital Information and Documentation Management (UB), and the School Library track of the Primary Education Degree (UB). Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Arts and Education Diploma in Library and Information Science Graduate in Information and Documentation Master's in Digital Content Management Higher Technician in Advertising Graphics Dr. Baena Argudo's research critically examines school library ecosystems in Catalonia , with longitudinal analyses revealing systemic setbacks in development (2018-2024). Her work intersects children's literature with media literacy , notably investigating visual design trends in young adult novel covers and their sociocultural implications. This dual focus positions her at the nexus of library science, educational policy, and literary studies. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with Catalan library infrastructure through the Yearbook of the Observatory of Libraries, Books and Reading , while her Faristol contributions explore youth literature's evolving visual language. This body of work reveals a methodological commitment to empirical analysis of institutional frameworks paired with cultural critique of literary production. Dr. Baena Argudo actively shapes professional practice through her roles in the SGR-2021-00282 research group Cultura, Biblioteques i Continguts Digitals , the Advisory Council of the Anuari de biblioteques, llibres i lectura , and the School Libraries Working Group of Catalonia's Official College of Librarians-Documentalists. Her position as youth literature critic for Faristol and member of Ibbycat's Protagonista Jove Experts Commission further demonstrates her integration of academic research with professional literary curation.
Jorge Franganillo is a Professor and researcher at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, where he coordinates the Master's Degree in Digital Content Management since 2023. He belongs to multiple teaching collectives including GIDD, CAV, CSM, GCD, and Contracted teaching staff. His international experience includes teaching positions at Hochschule der Medien (Stuttgart), Fachhochschule Kärnten (Villach), Jan Amos Komenský University (Prague), University of Dubrovnik, University of Bucharest, and Polytechnic University of Valencia. Dr. Franganillo holds a Doctorate in Information and Communication. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications across various international contexts in the field of information science and audiovisual media. His research spans several interconnected domains focused on the evolving digital landscape. Franganillo investigates how individuals manage personal information across multiple devices and platforms, examining the psychological aspects of digital organization. He explores the application of artificial intelligence in content creation, particularly analyzing both the opportunities and ethical challenges presented by generative AI technologies. His work on digital formats management addresses the technical and organizational challenges of preserving digital information over time. Franganillo also contributes significantly to the field of clear language communication, particularly through his analysis of the ISO 24495-1 standard for plain language in official communications. His research on television nostalgia and segment programming reveals how audiovisual archives are being creatively repurposed in contemporary media. Franganillo's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies with information management practices. His work increasingly focuses on AI applications across multiple domains - from library science to media production - while maintaining a critical perspective on ethical implications. He has expanded his research to include analysis of digital communication clarity in public administration and the psychological impact of AI-generated content on media consumers. His scholarly output shows a consistent pattern of addressing timely issues at the forefront of information science and digital communication. As coordinator of the Master's Degree in Digital Content Management, Franganillo guides numerous student projects and research initiatives. He has participated in significant European projects including eMEDia (2013-2017) and CRISH (2017-2018), demonstrating his capacity to secure and manage substantial research funding. His work with the UB DIBA Chair of Applied Communication to Public Administrations highlights his commitment to knowledge transfer between academia and public institutions. Franganillo actively participates in the Research Center for Information, Communication and Culture (CRICC) and the Teaching Innovation Group in Communication and Audiovisual Media (In-COMAV). These affiliations provide collaborative frameworks for his research and enable him to integrate theoretical insights with practical applications in educational settings. His involvement in these research groups facilitates interdisciplinary approaches to complex information challenges in contemporary society.
José Miguel Tomasena is a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media at the University of Barcelona, professor in the Master's program in Creative Writing at BSM-UPF, and advisor for digital writing in the PICCLE project of Portugal's National Reading Plan. His academic work bridges the gap between literary studies, digital culture, and media communication. Education: Licentiate in Social Sciences Master in Creative Writing from Escuela Contemporánea de Humanidades de Madrid Master in Social Communication from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) PhD in Communication from Pompeu Fabra University with ethnographic research on Spanish-language BookTubers' communicative practices Tomasena's research focuses on media literacy, digital reading and writing practices, digital ethnography, cultural studies, and the history of reading and publishing. His work particularly examines how digital platforms transform literary culture, with special attention to BookTube (YouTube book communities), gender issues in digital spaces, and platform labor dynamics. He approaches these topics through ethnographic methods that blend traditional academic research with participatory observation in digital communities. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of literature, digital media, and social dynamics. Recent work analyzes antifeminist and anti-LGBTIQ+ discourses among teenagers, platform labor through delivery riders' YouTube content, and innovative educational approaches using Minecraft for urban citizenship. His research demonstrates how digital platforms reshape traditional cultural practices while creating new forms of community and resistance. Scientific Awards: Premio Bellas Artes de Cuento San Luis Potosí (2013) for '¿Quién se acuerda del polvo de la casa de Hemingway?' Tomasena actively contributes to educational initiatives through projects like TRANSGELIT, which reimagines affective-sexual education using audiovisual materials. His advisory work with Portugal's National Reading Plan demonstrates his commitment to translating academic research into practical educational tools. Beyond traditional academic work, he maintains his own YouTube channel 'Observatorio de BookTube' where he bridges scholarly analysis with accessible commentary on digital reading cultures.
