María Isabel Serrano Macias

María Isabel Serrano Macias is a Doctor in History and Humanities Studies at Pablo de Olavide University, working within the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy. Her research focuses on Heritage Protection, Management and Enhancement of Historical Heritage, with particular emphasis on the British influence in southern Spain.

Her academic background includes a doctorate from Pablo de Olavide University with her thesis 'La influencia inglesa en Jerez de la Frontera urbanismo y arquitectura (1850-1914)' supervised by Dr. Ana María Aranda Bernal.

Dr. Serrano Macias specializes in the study of British architectural and urban influence in Jerez de la Frontera and Andalusia, examining how English heritage has shaped local architecture, urban planning, and cultural landscapes. Her research spans from the 19th to early 20th centuries, focusing on Victorian architecture, wine estates, and public buildings with British influences. She has recently expanded her work to include accessibility in cultural heritage tourism and the social determinants of health in Andalusia.

Her publication record shows a consistent focus on British influence in Spanish architecture, with recent works (2023-2024) addressing accessibility in heritage tourism, the future of tourism in Andalusia, and mental health during the pandemic. Her research combines historical analysis with contemporary applications in cultural tourism and heritage management.

Her scholarly contributions include numerous publications in academic journals and a co-authored book 'Pensando Andalucía. Una visión transdisciplinar I' (2019) which explores various Andalusian topics from different disciplinary perspectives.

Dr. Serrano Macias' research has practical applications in cultural tourism development, heritage preservation, and accessible tourism planning, particularly through her work on 'Victorian Cadiz' routes and wine heritage sites in the Jerez region.