Feliciano Castaño Villar

Feliciano Castaño Villar is an Associate Professor (Profesor Asociado Laboral) in the Department of Business Organization, Marketing and Sociology, specializing in Sociology. He earned his doctorate from Universidad de Granada with a thesis titled "Ciudadanías imposibles, auto-construcciones reales. Praxis de investigación-acción socio-educativa y ecología de saberes" (2017), supervised by Dr. Juan Bautista Martínez Rodríguez and Dr. Tomás Rodríguez-Villasante Prieto.

His research interests span across multiple disciplines in the social sciences and education, with particular focus on:

• Anthropology
• Sociology of Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Sociology of Knowledge
• Social Studies Education

Dr. Castaño Villar's scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with critical perspectives on education, citizenship, and social transformation. His research frequently explores the intersection of digital technologies and social practices, particularly how young people engage with citizenship in digital spaces. His methodological approach emphasizes qualitative research methods, action research, and participatory methodologies that highlight embodied learning and social interaction. His publications reveal a strong commitment to critical pedagogy and alternative educational practices challenging neoliberal frameworks.

His academic presence is evident through ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar profiles, showing connections with international scholars across European institutions, particularly in Italy and Spain. This transnational approach reflects his commitment to global perspectives on educational research and social transformation.