Jose-Felipe Martinez

Jose-Felipe Martinez is a Professor and Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He holds a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA (2004) and serves as an Associate Editor of Educational Assessment. His expertise spans Assessment, Evaluation, Research Methods, and Statistics, with a focus on Educational Technology and Science Instruction.

His research investigates innovative tools like electronic portfolios for measuring classroom practices aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Notable work includes studies on portfolio-based assessments' reliability and validity, as well as the impact of instructional practices on student outcomes.

Key publications include analyses of the edTPA assessment system and the development of mobile portfolio apps for science education. He has received the Palmer O. Johnson Award for his 2020 article on edTPA validity. His work bridges methodological rigor with practical applications in teacher training and instructional improvement.