Jesus Molina Saorin

Jesus Molina Saorin is a Professor at the Department of Didactics and School Organization, Faculty of Education, University of Murcia. He specializes in inclusive education and educational law, with dual doctorates in Pedagogy (University of Murcia, 2001) and Sports Sciences (University of Porto, 2013), both earning the European Doctorate distinction. His research focuses on functional diversity, disability rights, and educational reform, leading the DIDE (Functional Diversity and Human Rights) research team. He collaborates with international groups like FECOM (Brazil) and RETINDE, and promotes academic exchanges in Portugal and Brazil.

• Education: European Doctorate in Pedagogy (2001), European Doctorate in Sports Sciences (2013)
• Leadership: Principal Investigator of DIDE, Vice-Secretary of RUEI, Director of University of Murcia’s Permanent Headquarters in Abarán
• Awards: Finalist for Best University Teacher in Spain (Abanca Awards, 2021)

His research spans inclusive education, socio-educational intervention, and educational law, validated through scales like EPACODI-1 and EPREPADI-1. He has authored over 200 publications, including books on disability perception (Disability Begins in Your Gaze, 2017) and educational fables (The Cuomo Code, 2021). His work critiques systemic barriers in education and advocates for competency-based teaching reforms.

Scientific Awards

• Finalist for Best University Teacher in Spain (Abanca Awards, 2021)

Collaborations & Governance
He served on the Research Ethics Committee and Research Committee of the University of Murcia, and promoted the ÍNDICE model for educational reform. As a translator and interpreter for Portuguese research groups, he bridges academic networks across Spain, Portugal, and Brazil.