Jorge Riera Romaní

Jorge Riera Romaní is Professor at the Blanquerna Faculty of Psychology and Educational and Sports Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull, where he leads the Research Group in Pedagogy, Society and Innovation with ICT Support (PSITIC).

His research focuses on educational success, social capital, and social vulnerability, with particular attention to school-territory collaboration and the impact of socioeducational programs. His work bridges educational theory with practical applications for addressing social inequalities in educational contexts. His research fingerprint prominently features Spain (100%), Spanish Social Sciences (86%), Social Capital (66%), Educational Success (59%), Barcelona (52%), Social Participation (41%), School Success (39%), and Information and Communication Technology (37%).

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on social vulnerability assessment, qualitative research methodologies in education, and innovative approaches to educational transformation through civic engagement. His research often employs interdisciplinary frameworks combining social sciences, education, and information technology, with significant attention to practical applications for vulnerable populations.

• Social Vulnerability Assessment in Iberoamerican contexts
• Educational Ecosystems and SchoolWeavers framework development
• Impact of Covid-19 on children in poverty situations
• Youth transition processes and developmental support
• Civic hackathons for educational transformation

Riera Romaní actively supervises doctoral students through programs like FPU (Grants for the Training of University Professors), mentoring emerging scholars in educational research. He leads significant research projects including RELEXIT (analyzing local educational networks for academic success) and PSITIC (Pedagogy Research Group), demonstrating his commitment to building research capacity in educational sciences.

He collaborates extensively with researchers across Spain, particularly in Barcelona, and his work connects with broader educational networks examining school success, social participation, and educational innovation. His research group includes numerous collaborators across educational sciences, indicating strong interdisciplinary connections within the university.