Álvaro Moraleda

Dr. Álvaro Moraleda is a Professor at the Faculty of Education at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC), specializing in pedagogy with a focus on emotional intelligence, educational methodologies, and mental health. He holds a PhD in Pedagogy from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), awarded the Extraordinary Doctoral Award. His professional roles include Research Coordinator, Academic Secretary, and Master's Program Director. He has extensive experience in teaching statistics, curriculum design, and educational innovation, alongside managing quality assurance and MOOC development. His research spans emotional intelligence in education, prison education systems, sustainability competencies, and anti-stigma interventions. He has advised over 50 academic projects and internships, and his work frequently addresses social inclusion, mental health, and pedagogical innovation.

Education:

• PhD in Pedagogy (UCM, 2015)
• Master's in Advanced Pedagogy (UCM)
• Bachelor's in Pedagogy (UCM)

Research Focus: His work emphasizes emotional intelligence development, prison education, sustainable education systems, and the application of statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) in social sciences research. Key themes include:

• Educational equity and inclusion
• Teacher training and competency development
• Psychosocial rehabilitation for individuals with mental health challenges

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, with recent focus on AI in education, anti-stigma programs, and sustainable environments. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world challenges in education and mental health.

Awards:

• Extraordinary Doctoral Award, Complutense University of Madrid (2015)

Advising & Grants: Advisor to 50+ academic projects without explicit grant details mentioned. His leadership in educational innovation includes managing teaching methodology departments and MOOC creation.

Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects like PIFMAPS (Service-Learning Methodology) and EDINSOST (Sustainability Education).