Noelia Molina

Dr Noelia Molina is a Lecturer in the Department of Arts at South East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with the School of Humanities at the Waterford Campus. She is an active researcher within the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of spirituality, ethics, and professional life.

Her research interests include:

• Spirituality in Society
• Values and Ethical Practice in Professions
• Contemplative and Reflective Practices
• Spirituality in Education and Healthcare
• Social Change and Professional Identity
• Interdisciplinary Humanities Research

Dr Molina's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the integration of spiritual values into professional contexts, particularly in education, healthcare, and social work. Her work spans themes such as silence, listening, leadership, and ethical decision-making, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied dimensions of spirituality. The research is interdisciplinary, drawing from philosophy, sociology, psychology, and education.

She has received one academic prize (specific name not provided) and actively collaborates with institutions including Dublin City University and the Spirituality Institute for Research and Education.

Dr Molina advises students and contributes to research grants, though specific details are not listed. She is involved in multiple research activities and has co-authored several publications with colleagues at SETU and external partners. Her work supports the development of values-based frameworks in professional education and practice.

She is a member of the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, which serves as her primary research team, fostering collaborative inquiry into the role of spirituality in contemporary societal structures.