EMILIANE ELIZABETH MARIE RUBAT DU MÉRAC

Emiliane Elizabeth Marie Rubat Du Mérac is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology. She teaches Research Methodology in Pedagogy and related subjects under the M-PED/04 sector. Her research focuses on transversal skills development and assessment in educational contexts, emphasizing the impact of pedagogical practices on student learning and attitudes. She leads national and international projects like Open Badge EDU Sapienza and UNI-T Academy, and coordinates an inter-university project on graduates' transition to the workforce. She serves as an academic representative for CIVIS Alliance’s 'Innovative Learning' and 'Service-Learning' initiatives and is part of the doctoral program in Social, Developmental, and Educational Psychology.

Her work spans teacher development, outdoor education, well-being, and inclusive education. Key projects include certification frameworks for transversal skills and collaborations on environmental impact studies in teaching. She actively contributes to educational policy through research on teacher-student relationships during crises and pandemic-era pedagogy. Her research also explores mindfulness, youth political engagement, and the role of educational contexts in fostering leadership and democratic values.

Dr. Rubat Du Mérac’s interdisciplinary approach integrates psychology, education science, and policy analysis to address contemporary challenges in schooling and teacher training. She emphasizes practical applications of research through tools like the 3SQ soft skills questionnaire and outdoor education programs. Her academic leadership includes managing research teams and fostering international partnerships to advance innovative educational practices.