María Manuela González Serrano

María Manuela González Serrano serves as a University Professor in the Department of Applied Economic Analysis at the School of Economics and Business, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is affiliated with the research group GIR Economy, Trade and Maritime Transport, focusing on economic analysis of infrastructure, transport, and tourism sectors.

Her research interests span across several key areas in applied economics, with particular emphasis on maritime transport economics and infrastructure efficiency. She has made significant contributions to understanding port efficiency metrics, waste generation in shipping, and the economic dynamics of water supply industries in Latin America. Her work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in transportation and infrastructure management.

Professor González Serrano's research output demonstrates consistent focus on efficiency analysis in transportation sectors, particularly port infrastructure and maritime logistics. Her publications reveal expertise in applying economic models to real-world transportation challenges, with geographic focus on Spain and Latin America.

As an academic advisor, she has supervised multiple doctoral candidates through their thesis research, contributing to the development of new scholars in applied economics. Her supervisory work primarily centers on transportation economics and infrastructure efficiency topics.