Gerardo Castañeda Garza

Gerardo Castañeda-Garza serves as an Adjunct Researcher at the Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education), Campus Monterrey. He is an active member of the Group for Research and Innovation in Education (GIIE) within the Development and Use of Educational Technology research line.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Psychology and a PhD in Educational Innovation, both earned at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Dr. Castañeda-Garza specializes in interdisciplinary educational research with emphasis on energy literacy in Mexico. His work investigates energy education through MOOCs, analyzes energy representations in elementary textbooks, and explores learning analytics applications in Mexican higher education. Recent research extends to AI applications in mental health and visual narratives of energy loss during natural disasters, consistently addressing social resilience through educational frameworks.

Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in Mexican energy literacy assessment (60% of works), digital analysis of energy controversies (20%), and learning analytics implementation (15%). His research uniquely bridges energy policy education with sustainable development goals, particularly focusing on textbook content analysis and public perception studies across diverse Mexican regions.

He actively contributes to the Group for Research and Innovation in Education (GIIE) and previously participated in the Binational Laboratory for Energy Sustainability. His expertise directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 11 (Sustainable Cities), with current projects examining MOOC efficacy for national energy literacy improvement.