Marc Ajenjo Cosp

Marc Ajenjo Cosp is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), specializing in demographic studies, family dynamics, and gender sociology. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Geography (Demography) from UAB (2005) and multiple advanced degrees in Statistics, Education, and Sociology from the same institution. His research focuses on time use patterns, gender equity in household labor, migration impacts on family structures, and urban demographics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Human Geography (Demography), UAB (2005)
• Master's in Statistics, UAB (1994)
• Postgraduate in Demographic Forecasting, Centre for Demographical Studies (1991)
• Licentiate in Sociology, UAB (1989)
• Teaching Diploma, UAB (1986)

Research Interests:

His work examines gender roles in time allocation, migration-driven family transformations, and urban mobility patterns. He has led major projects like La custodia compartida después de una ruptura de unión (Spanish Ministry of Economy, 2016–2021) and ESPACIOS DE VIDA Y USOS DEL TIEMPO DE LAS FAMILIAS POSTDIVORCIO (2013–2016). Key themes include post-divorce custody arrangements, dual-earner couples' time management, and immigrant spatial integration in Barcelona.

Professional Contributions:

Ajenjo Cosp has supervised 11 theses and authored over 78 publications. His recent work highlights persistent gender inequalities in time use despite societal changes, emphasizing how migration contexts reshape parental involvement in custody disputes. He collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Demographical Studies and regularly presents at international conferences.

Labs/Teams:

Active in UAB's sociology research groups focusing on demographic transitions and urban sociology. Collaborates with European networks analyzing family policy impacts and spatial demography.