Claudia L. Gandía

Claudia L. Gandía is a Professor at the Faculty of Languages and Education at Antonio de Nebrija University, where she teaches in the Master's Degree in ICT for Education and Digital Learning and serves as Academic Coordinator of the Master's Thesis program. She is affiliated with the Department of Didactics and School Organization and leads the CE-Ed Nebrija Research Group on Quality and Equity in Education. Previously, she was a professor and researcher at the National University of Villa María (Argentina) from 2000-2019 and was associated with the CEDI Nebrija Research Group on Cognition, Education and Individual Differences.

Education Background:

• PhD cum laude in New Languages of Communication from University of La Laguna (2013), supervised by Dr. Carmen Rodríguez Wangüemert and Dr. Adrián Scribano. Thesis: "ICT, Gender and Scientific Research: Use and Perceptions of Women Researchers on Information and Communication Technologies"
• Degree in Psychology from National University of Córdoba (Argentina)

Research Focus: Her work centers on social research methodologies with emphasis on expressive-creative approaches, ICT integration in education, sociology of bodies/emotions, and gender studies. She specializes in participatory action research, educational technology applications, and innovative qualitative methods. Her investigations frequently explore intersections between digital competencies, feminist epistemology, and transformative educational practices.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2017-2025) demonstrate strong thematic coherence across four domains: 1) Technology-enhanced learning (TPACK integration, digital tools efficacy), 2) Sociological examinations of gender in academic/sports contexts, 3) Participatory methodologies in community interventions, and 4) Innovative approaches to teaching research methodology. Her work consistently combines theoretical rigor with applied solutions in educational settings.

Academic Leadership:

• Director of GESSYCO (Social Studies Group on Subjectivities and Conflict)
• Director/co-director of multiple research and knowledge transfer projects
• Editor and General Coordinator of Working Papers for CIES (Center for Sociological Research and Studies)
• External reviewer for Journal of Learning Styles

Student Advising: Directs Master's theses in thematic areas including ICT applications in education, gender studies, digital competencies development, neuropsychology in education, and gamification strategies. Her supervisory work emphasizes participatory methodologies and critical digital pedagogy.