معرفی
Prof. Mónica López López is a Professor at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in child welfare systems. She holds a Rosalind Franklin Fellowship and coordinates internationalization for the Department of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences. Her research focuses on improving child protection systems through decision-making studies, particularly regarding foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, and participatory approaches. Key roles include chairing the University of Groningen’s Winter/Summer Schools Advisory Board and advising EUSARF Academy. She leads projects like AUDRE (LGBTQIA+ youth experiences) and HESTIA (EU child protection comparisons).
Education
- PhD in Psychology, University of Oviedo, Spain
Research Interests
Her work centers on decision-making in child welfare, foster care matching, youth transition from care, and marginalized groups’ inclusion. She emphasizes children’s participation in decisions affecting them and advocates for equity in policy implementation. Recent studies explore disparities linked to ethnicity/gender and resilience mechanisms among vulnerable youth.
Grants & Awards
- NWO Idea Generator Grant (2019-2021)
- CONACYT Doctoral Fellowships (Mexico)
- PNN Supervisor of the Year (2020)
- ALLINTERACT Horizon 2020 Grant (2020-2024)
Advising & Labs
Supervises PhD researchers on topics including LGBTQIA+ resilience and family reunification pathways. Her lab collaborates internationally, e.g., with Mexican, Ethiopian, and Iranian institutions. Active in policy advocacy through EUSARF and UNAM partnerships.
