Ismael Martínez Guardado is a faculty member at the School of Life and Nature Sciences, Universidad Nebrija, specializing in Physical Education and Sport. His research focuses on neuromuscular adaptations, hypoxia training, nutritional interventions, and cognitive-motor interactions. Education: PhD in Physical Education and Sport, Universidad de Extremadura (2019). His work bridges exercise physiology with metabolic health, examining: Muscle performance under hypoxic conditions Nutritional modulation of the gut-brain axis Acute fatigue effects on cognitive-motor function Technology impacts on childhood neurodevelopment Article trends emphasize hypoxia training, neuromuscular interventions, and dietary strategies for chronic disease management. He leads the BRABE Research Group (BRAIN & BEHAVIOUR) , integrating interdisciplinary approaches to athlete health and cognitive performance.
Pilar Beneito López is a Professor in the Department of Economic Analysis at the Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia. She is affiliated with the ERI CES (Economic and Social Behaviour) research institute and leads research within the CES research group, focusing on applied microeconomic analysis. Her work spans innovation, R&D, gender economics, education policy, and industrial organization. Research Interests: Her research investigates the dynamics of innovation and R&D productivity, particularly in Spanish firms. She has extensively studied gender disparities in academic and professional settings, including peer effects, career aspirations, and field representation. In education economics, she analyzes tuition policies, mobile phone bans, and relative age effects. Her industrial organization work explores competition, patents, and cost pass-through in digital markets. She also contributes to health and labour economics, examining smoking prevention and automation’s impact on hiring. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong focus on gender and education, with empirical studies using regional policies and natural experiments. She combines microeconomic theory with rigorous empirical methods, often using Spanish firm and student data. Her work appears in applied economics journals, reflecting a commitment to policy-relevant research. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervised PhD theses, including her own on R&D productivity. While specific grants are not mentioned, her sustained research output and leadership in ERI CES suggest active grant involvement. She likely mentors students and collaborates on national and European research projects. Labs and Research Teams: She is a key member of the CES research group and the ERI CES institute, both dedicated to economic and social behaviour. These teams support interdisciplinary research in applied economics, fostering collaboration on innovation, gender, and policy evaluation.
Asuncion Aguilar Calpe is a Professor in the Department of Psychobiology at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València. Her academic and research work is centered on understanding the biological underpinnings of behavior, particularly in the context of addiction. Her research interests lie primarily in psychobiology and addictive behaviours , with a focus on identifying neurobehavioural mechanisms and endophenotypes associated with substance dependence. She has been actively involved in key research groups such as ENDOFADICC and previously INVESDROGA, both dedicated to the psychobiological study of drug dependence. Dr. Aguilar Calpe earned her doctorate from the Universitat de València in 1994 with a thesis on the effects of morphine, haloperidol, and sulpiride on conditioned avoidance in male mice, supervised by Dr. Ernesto Simón Pérez. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her long-standing affiliation with specialized research groups indicates sustained scholarly activity in her field. Research Group: ENDOFADICC – Neurobehavioural mechanisms and endophenotypes of addictive behaviour Former Research Group: INVESDROGA – Psychobiology of Drug Dependence She advises students and contributes to research projects within her domain, though specific advisees are not named. There is no mention of external grants or funding, but her role in structured research groups suggests collaborative project involvement.
Pantaleón David Romero Sánchez is an Adjunct Professor and researcher at the School of Technical Education (ESET), University CEU-Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain. He is affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Technological Sciences and teaches in the Design Engineering and Product Development program, as well as in Business Management and Teacher Education. His academic background includes a PhD in Computational Mathematics from the University of Valencia (2009) and a degree in Mathematics from the same institution (2002). His research spans applied mathematics with a strong focus on digital restoration of artistic heritage. Key areas include: Mathematical modeling in painting and sculpture restoration Blind deconvolution and denoising techniques Fractional operators and integro-differential equations 3D matching in computational archaeology Digital reintegration using computational fluid dynamics and AI-based historical pattern recognition Colorimetry and color spaces adapted to restoration Systems dynamics applied to drug addiction and behavioral models General topology and graph theory He leads the research group GDARC (Group of Digital Image Restoration of Artistic Heritage) and is also a member of GenosysCEU, focusing on precision computational genomics in oncohematological neoplasms. Although no specific publications are listed, his work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary trend combining mathematics, computer science, heritage conservation, and biomedical modeling. He has presented at academic events such as the conference on Mathematical Modelling in Engineering & Human Behaviour (2016). He collaborates with researchers from the University of Valencia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Brazil), and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. No scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the provided texts.
Begoña Espejo is an Associate Professor in Behavioral Sciences Methodology at the University of Valencia, Spain. Her academic work focuses on psychometrics, health psychology, and behavioral sciences, with a strong emphasis on structural equation modeling and subjective wellbeing. Employment: 2002–Present, Associate Professor (Behavioral Sciences Methodology); 1994–2002, Assistant Professor (Behavioral Sciences Methodology) Education: Psychology (Behavioral Sciences Methodology), University of Valencia Her research explores psychometric validation, cross-cultural behavioral studies, and health-related attitudes. Key areas include: Scale development: Network analysis of mental health scales, overvaluation of social media, HC-PAIRS validation Vaccination attitudes: Mediation by fear of disease and demographic factors Workplace dynamics: Mobbing effects on health professionals and teachers Subjective wellbeing: Cross-cultural invariance studies in Spain, Colombia, and Vietnam Recent publications highlight methodological rigor in evaluating psychometric properties, with datasets from Spain, Colombia, and Chile. She collaborates internationally on topics like social media overvaluation, just war beliefs, and caregiver well-being. Her grant portfolio includes a European Commission-funded study (2024–2026) on adolescent alcohol consumption from a gender perspective.
Dr. Laura Galiana Llinares is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy , Universitat de València, specializing in Behavioural Science Methodology . She leads psychometric research in the ARMAQoL (Advanced Research Methods Applied to Quality of Life promotion) group, focusing on instrument development and validation for healthcare and educational contexts. Psychometric validation of clinical and educational scales Quality of life studies in palliative care professionals Mindfulness and self-compassion in healthcare settings Academic motivation and achievement in diverse student populations Impact of pandemics on professional wellbeing Her recent publications demonstrate methodological rigor in adapting international scales to Spanish contexts, particularly in nursing and education. While no scientific awards are documented, her collaborative work with Dr. Amparo Oliver Germes underscores institutional ties within the Universitat de València.
Maria Dolores Sancerni Beitia is a Professor at the Department of Behavioural Science Methodology within the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy at the University of Valencia. She contributes to three key research groups: INSTECH (Instructional Technology: Designing effective learning environments), TMEIC (Psychological assessment and intervention in cognition in mental disorders), and APPrAd (Psychosocial aspects of the addictive process). Education PhD in Psychology from University of Valencia (1989) with thesis: "Aspectos psicosociales de la transición de la escuela al trabajo: un estudio de modelos causales" Email dolores.sancerni@uv.es