Beatriz de la Riva Picatoste

Beatriz de la Riva Picatoste is an academic affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid, specifically within the Department of Theory and History of Education under the Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Education (2017), having completed her doctoral thesis titled Evaluating the impact of company-programmed training on Spanish SMEs, directed by Carolina Fernández-Salinero Miguel. Her research focuses on educational technology, workplace pedagogy, entrepreneurship education, and sustainable development in educational settings.

Her work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of education, emphasizing AI ethics, digital pedagogy, and social innovation. Notable contributions include studies on female entrepreneurship in Spain, the role of pedagogy in the digital age, and strategies for integrating sustainable development goals into classroom practices. She collaborates extensively with academic and industry partners, contributing to initiatives like the APE-Educación UCM (Professional Entrepreneurship Classroom).

Beatriz has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Edetania and Spanish Journal of Pedagogy, and co-authored chapters in edited volumes on education theory and technology. She actively participates in academic conferences and research networks, addressing topics like adult education, social innovation, and policy-driven educational reforms.