MARIO DIZ OTERO

Mario Diz Otero is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Applied Didactics Department within the Faculty of Education Sciences. He is part of the TecnoEduc Research Group focusing on Educational Technology. His doctoral thesis (2023, University of Vigo) analyzed the socio-cultural and psychological profiles of European university orchestra students, emphasizing their role in cultural heritage preservation and soft skills development.

Research interests include music education, university orchestras' societal impact, cultural heritage, and the integration of technology in music pedagogy. His work bridges music practice with educational innovation, examining how music fosters transversal skills like teamwork and self-esteem. Key contributions explore pandemic-era digital competencies among teachers and service-learning projects in music education.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as neurodevelopment through music in early childhood, gamification in higher education, and legislative frameworks for cultural competence in primary education. He collaborates with institutions like the European Network of University Orchestras and advocates for music's role in fostering community identity and civic engagement.