Maria Elena Quevedo Torrientes

Maria Elena Quevedo Torrientes is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Sports, Department of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Deusto. She is a member of the Deusto Stress Research Team, focusing on mindfulness, embodiment, leadership, and emotion management in educational contexts. Her work bridges pedagogy, technology, and emotional intelligence to enhance higher education environments.

• Faculty of Education and Sports, University of Deusto
• Department of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences

Her research spans mindfulness applications in education, emotional intelligence, generational handover processes in higher education, and teamwork competence development. She emphasizes creating safe, appreciative learning environments and analyzing emotional regulation strategies for teachers and students.

Recent articles highlight her exploration of strength-based leadership in military education, emotional intelligence in career expectations, and the role of mentoring in knowledge transfer. She contributes to understanding mental health in university students through comparative studies and regulatory tools.

Current projects include "Interactive Digital Twin" (2023–2024) and "ERLA-IT1624-22" (2022–2025), focusing on educational innovation and generational knowledge transfer. Her work also addresses pandemic impacts on emotional intelligence and remote teaching practices.