Maria Trinidad Cutanda Lopez

Maria Trinidad Cutanda Lopez is a Researcher at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Education, affiliated with the Department of Theory and History of Education. She is part of the EEI research group focused on Equity and Educational Inclusion. Her academic journey includes a Doctorate from the University of Murcia (2019), where her thesis examined student absenteeism, risk of dropout, and the role of teacher training and classroom dynamics in occupational classrooms.

Education:

• PhD in Education (2019), University of Murcia

Research Interests: Dr. Cutanda Lopez specializes in addressing educational inequities through inclusive practices, student engagement strategies, and teacher preparedness in high-risk educational settings. Her work emphasizes the interplay between pedagogical approaches and systemic factors affecting marginalized students in occupational classrooms.

Research Group: Member of the EEI Group (Equity and Educational Inclusion), which develops interventions to promote inclusive education policies and classroom practices.