Ruth Elizabeth Minga Vallejo

Ruth Elizabeth Minga Vallejo is a Lecturer at the Private Technical University of Loja (UTPL), Ecuador, specializing in educational psychology and technology. She is completing her Doctorate in Knowledge Society at the University of Salamanca, Spain, with her thesis defense scheduled for September 26, 2024, focusing on social construction of learning through MOOCs for energy sustainability. Her academic work spans educational evaluation, guidance, and international research collaborations.

• Doctorate in Knowledge Society (in progress), University of Salamanca, Spain
• Master's in Psychopedagogy: Talents and Creativity
• Specialist in Intellectual Diagnosis
• Fourth Level Superior Diploma in Innovative Pedagogies
• Bachelor's in Educational Sciences (Educational Psychology and Vocational Guidance)

Her research centers on social construction of learning within online environments, particularly examining how MOOCs facilitate open collaborative innovation for energy sustainability education. She investigates methodological approaches for evaluating social learning dynamics and addresses challenges in virtual learning spaces through systematic literature reviews and empirical analysis. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications in sustainability education.

Publications from 2016-2024 reveal consistent focus on social learning construction in MOOC contexts, with increasing emphasis on energy sustainability applications. Her methodology combines systematic literature reviews with descriptive analysis of xMOOC designs, contributing to educational technology frameworks for collaborative innovation. Recent work demonstrates evolution toward practical implementation in sustainability education.

• Recognition for Q1 publication with UTPL affiliation (2023)

She served as a postdoctoral fellow at UTPL (2016-2019) and has conducted significant peer review activities for journals, conferences, and innovation projects. While no formal student advisement is documented, she actively mentors through course design workshops and research collaborations. Her grant history includes institutional funding for doctoral research and international research stays.

Minga Vallejo is an active member of the Research Group in Interaction and eLearning (GRIAL) at UTPL, with documented research stays at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and University of Salamanca (Spain). She contributes to international academic networks through conference participation and peer review, particularly in technological ecosystems for multicultural education.