MARIA INES TOMAS MARCO

MARIA INES TOMAS MARCO is a Professor in the Department of Methodology of the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Valencia. She is affiliated with the Institute for Research in the Psychology of Human Resources and Organizational Development (IDOCAL) and the Spanish Association of Behavioral Sciences Methodology (AEMCCO). Her research focuses on psychometrics, psychological measurement, and organizational behavior.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• University: University of Valencia
• School: Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy

Her methodological expertise centers on test validity, test fairness, differential item functioning (DIF), and improving data quality through prevention of careless responding. She has collaborated internationally with institutions like the University of Oxford and UANL (Mexico), where she received Affiliate Professor recognition in 2018.

Her publications span top journals including Structural Equation Modeling, Risk Analysis, and Psychology of Sport and Exercise. She has supervised 6 PhD theses resulting in 14 JCR-indexed publications and contributed to 40 funded research projects on measurement scales, team diversity, and safety behavior in high-reliability organizations.

• Scientific Awards: Affiliate Professor (UANL, 2018)
• Editorial Roles: Member of Advisory Board of Methodology (European Association of Methodology)

A prolific contributor to international research, she has made over 186 conference presentations and developed 3 psychometric tests. Her work on empowering climates and mindful organizing has advanced understanding of organizational sustainability and safety performance.