Isabel de Maurissens

Isabel de Maurissens is a Researcher at Italy's National Institute for Documentation, Innovation and Educational Research (INDIRE) since 2014, specializing in visual methodologies for education. She serves as an EU Climate Pact Ambassador and collaborates with the University of Bologna and Duquesne University. Her work advances education for sustainable development through the Scuola2030 national initiative.

Education:

• Law Degree (Public International Law), University of Parma (1987)
• Master's in Health Promotion, University of Perugia (1995)
• Master's in Reporting, Innovation and Sustainability, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2018)

Research Focus: She pioneers Visual Educational Activism (ADV), applying visual sociology to teacher training, sustainable development education, and digital learning environments. Her work examines how images facilitate critical pedagogy and systemic change in Italian schools, particularly through virtual learning spaces and SDG implementation.

Awards:

• 2021 'Antonio Cerrato' Best Paper Award for research on virtual learning environments

Current Projects: Member of INDIRE's DDI Observatory investigating digital teaching innovations. Coordinates national training programs integrating visual portfolios for school administrators and SDG-focused teacher development.