David Cobos Sanchiz

David Cobos Sanchiz serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Social Psychology at Pablo de Olavide University's Faculty of Social Sciences. Since joining UPO in 2007, he has held significant administrative roles including Vicedean of Social Sciences (2012-2014), President of the Labor PDI Committee (2014-2019), and Vice-Rector for Culture and Social Policies (2020-2024), while directing the GEDUPO Research Group (SEJ-457) under the Andalusian Research Plan.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Education from University of Seville (2007)
• Master's in Occupational Risk Management (Ergonomics & Applied Psychosociology specialization)
• Expert certification in Virtual Learning
• Degree in Philosophy and Educational Sciences

Research focuses on Education (Theory/History), Social Psychology, and Occupational Safety with emphasis on risk prevention systems, virtual pedagogy, and international development cooperation. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in Latin American contexts through extensive fieldwork and policy development.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Doctor Honoris Causa (Nicaragua, 2014)
• Iberoamerican Merit Honor (2018)
• Three teaching excellence awards via Docentia program
• Two UPO teaching excellence recognitions

As academic advisor, he has directed eight doctoral theses and over forty Master's projects while securing twenty+ competitive research grants. His editorial contributions include peer-reviewing for twenty international journals including Comunicar and Frontiers in Public Health. Current leadership includes the Iberoamerican University Network for Occupational Safety (2013-2023) and active collaboration with Andalusian development cooperation councils.