María Victoria Álvarez Buján

María Victoria Álvarez Buján is a Professor at the University of Vigo in the Department of Public Law within the School of Law. She also has an affiliation with the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). Her academic career spans from 2013 to 2025 with a substantial publication record including journal articles, collaborative works, reviews, and books. She has accumulated 32 citations with an H-index of 3 according to Dialnet metrics.

Dr. Álvarez Buján's research focuses primarily on procedural law with particular emphasis on criminal procedure, DNA testing applications in legal contexts, gender violence legislation, constitutional law, civil procedure, and mediation. Her work often examines the intersection of technology and law, as evidenced by publications on artificial intelligence in criminal proceedings and digital rights. She has also extensively studied the legal implications of the Spanish 'Only yes is yes' law and the constitutional challenges surrounding freedom of expression versus the right to honor in social media contexts.

Her publication trends reveal a consistent focus on Spanish legal procedures with increasing attention to contemporary challenges including pandemic-related legal issues, digital evidence, and evolving gender violence legislation. She has published extensively in Spanish legal journals including Deusto Studies: Journal of Public Law, General Journal of Procedural Law, and Spanish Journal of Constitutional Law.

Dr. Álvarez Buján has demonstrated significant scholarly productivity with 22 journal articles, 22 collaborative works, 9 reviews, 4 books, 1 thesis, and coordination of 4 publications. Her work shows particular expertise in DNA evidence applications across various legal contexts including criminal proceedings, filiation cases, and gender violence investigations. She has also contributed to important discussions on the balance between public health measures and constitutional rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her academic contributions extend beyond traditional publications to include practical guides for legal professionals, such as her 'Guía jurídico-práctica para procesos ante el tribunal del jurado' (2023) and 'Cuestiones jurídico-prácticas sobre la regulación, práctica y valoración de la prueba en el proceso civil y penal' (2023), demonstrating her commitment to bridging theoretical legal scholarship with practical application.