Pedro Pineda

Pedro Pineda is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education, University of Bath. He holds a Dr. Phil. in Education from Humboldt University of Berlin, a Habilitation in Sociology from the University of Kassel, and a Psychology degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. His research spans sociology of education, comparative education, and organizational studies.

• Education:
  • Psychology (Bachellor and MA), Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2005)
  • Dr. Phil., Educational Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin (2015)
  • Habilitation (Professorial Qualification), University of Kassel (2023)

His work investigates global cultural influences on educational policies, focusing on immigrant integration, academic working conditions, curriculum reforms, and student evaluation of teaching. Recent studies explore double-degree programs, pandemic-era governance, and managerialism in higher education. His peer-reviewed articles span topics like accreditation systems, academic labor markets, and digital transformation in educational contexts.

Scientific awards include the DAAD Scholarship for doctoral studies. He collaborates with institutions such as the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) and the International Centre for Higher Education Research Kassel (INCHER). His comparative studies cover Chile, Colombia, Germany, and the USA, emphasizing institutional frameworks and their socio-political implications.