Luis Botella Garcia Del Cid is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports, Ramon Llull University. His work focuses on therapeutic alliance, constructivism, and clinical psychology. University: Ramon Llull University School: Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports Department: Psychology and Speech Therapy Email: lluisbg@blanquerna.url.edu His research spans therapeutic alliance, psychometrics, constructivist approaches, and clinical psychology. He investigates therapist personal style, team solutions in psychotherapy, and adolescent interactions with social media influencers. His recent projects include ACM Psicopersona and Proceso Terapéutico funded by AGAUR. Key publications (2022-2023) address dyadic coping during the pandemic, fuzzy cognitive mapping in clinical supervision, and teamwork in psychotherapy. Articles span interdisciplinary collaborations across 27 countries with a focus on psychological distress and relationship quality. He collaborates with the Psicopersona research group and participates in systems-thinking-based clinical models. His work integrates constructivist theory with practical applications in therapeutic contexts and adolescent digital behavior.
Ana Adan Puig is a University Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Psychology. She serves as Academic Secretary of her department and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBNEURO). Her research focuses on psychobiology, neuropsychology, and dual disorders (comorbid mental illness and substance use disorders), with emphasis on circadian rhythms, clinical outcomes, and neurobiological mechanisms. Education: Holds dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1986) and University of Barcelona (1988), followed by a doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona (1995). Teaching: Over the past five years has taught courses including Psychopharmacology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology of Development and Dementias, and Sleep Disorders at the University of Barcelona. Research Projects: Lead investigator (IP) of the 2016-2019 PSI2015-65026-P project on Psychobiology of Dual Disorders. Collaborated in several initiatives including the DIANA project studying pandemic mental health impacts. Doctoral Supervision: Advised four PhD candidates whose research addressed topics like personality profiles in dual diagnosis patients, circadian rhythm influences in addiction treatment, and neurocognitive performance in dual disorder patients. Publications: Over 30 indexed articles focusing on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, substance use comorbidity, circadian rhythm dysregulation, and mental health outcomes.
Raquel Moreno Sánchez is a Professor in the Department of Health at UCJC since 2011, specializing in emergency nursing and disaster response. She holds a Bachelor's in Nursing (1997), a PhD from the University of Alcalá de Henares, and advanced degrees including a Master's in Child Psychology and a Master's in Emergencies, Disasters, and International Cooperation (UCJC, 2013). Previously, she served as an Honorary Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) from 1998–2011. Her research focuses on emergency care protocols, pharmacology of antipsychotic drugs, and disaster management strategies. Notable contributions include bibliometric analyses of global antipsychotic drug studies and co-authorship of clinical guidelines for the SUMMA-112 emergency service. She coordinates training programs for healthcare professionals in out-of-hospital emergencies and advanced life support. Her work spans helicopter medical transport, palliative care, and interdisciplinary crisis management. Teaching roles include leading courses in emergency nursing, pediatric psychology, and mountain emergencies at UCJC. Professional experience includes 27 years in emergency and outpatient nursing, with prior roles in hospital critical care units and primary care. She is an Advanced Life Support instructor certified by SEMICYUC and actively participates in academic committees for healthcare education and policy.
Josep Marco Pallares is a Professor at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Psychology, affiliated with the Department of Cognition, Development and Educational Psychology. He leads the Brain Dynamics and Structure of Human Cognition (BraCo) research group and holds an ICREA Academia Fellowship (2018-2023). His work focuses on neural mechanisms underlying reward processing, music perception, and social cognition using neuroimaging techniques. Education: Licenciatura in Psychology (University of Barcelona, 2000), Doctorate in Neuroscience (2012), and Doctorat (University of Barcelona, 2005) Research interests include brain oscillations in reward systems, music-evoked emotions, and decision-making. His recent studies explore how theta and gamma oscillations underpin pleasantness responses to music and social information. Ongoing projects investigate neural correlates of gambling behaviors and white matter correlates of music reward sensitivity. Awards: ICREA Academia Fellowship (2018) Has supervised doctoral theses on music reward processing and atypical reinforcer anticipation mechanisms. Active in teaching courses on neuroimaging techniques and music psychology at the University of Barcelona. Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator of the BraCo group, collaborating with AGAUR and Ministerio de Ciencia-funded projects.
Devin G. Pope is the Steven G. Rothmeier Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. His research examines psychological biases in economic decision-making using observational data across diverse markets including healthcare, voting, transportation, and consumer behavior. Pope has published extensively in top economics journals (American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics), general science publications (Science, Nature), and interdisciplinary outlets (Management Science, Psychological Science). His research interests bridge behavioral economics and psychology, focusing on vaccination incentives , racial bias measurement , consumer decision heuristics , and observational data analysis . Recent work leverages smartphone data to study religious attendance patterns, voting wait times, and geographic mobility. Pope's research methodology emphasizes real-world field experiments and large-scale observational datasets to identify psychological biases affecting economic outcomes. Notable scientific contributions include: Co-editing the American Economic Review Amazon Scholar appointment (2019-2021) Robert King Steel Faculty Fellowship Steven G. Rothmeier Professorship Pope advises PhD students and teaches graduate courses including Behavioral Economics and Workshop in Behavioral Science. His research has received significant external funding for pandemic response studies and behavioral interventions. Pope maintains active research collaborations across economics, psychology, and public health disciplines through the Booth School's research centers and workshops.
Maria Rosa Rifà Ros is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy at the Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull. She is an active researcher with 52 publications spanning from 1993 to 2025 and maintains an h-index of 5 with 46 citations. Her research expertise centers on nursing education, primary health care, nursing diagnosis, and immigrant health. Dr. Rifà Ros employs diverse methodologies including cross-sectional studies, qualitative approaches, and systematic reviews to investigate nursing student experiences, pandemic impacts on healthcare education, and health disparities among vulnerable populations. Her fingerprint analysis shows strong focus areas in Nursing Diagnosis (100%), Immigrant Health (94%), and Nursing Student experiences (68%). Recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining healthcare inequalities, clinical education environments, and pandemic-related transformations in healthcare delivery. Her work spans both Spanish and international contexts with particular attention to vulnerable populations and healthcare system responses to emerging challenges. Dr. Rifà Ros has been actively involved in the Global Research on Wellbeing (GRoW) project as a researcher from 2017-2021 and continues in this role from 2022-2025, funded by the Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR). This sustained research commitment demonstrates her dedication to advancing knowledge in health and wellbeing. She has mentored numerous nursing students and collaborated extensively with colleagues including Carrillo Alvarez, Rodríguez Monforte, Salinas Roca, and Costa Tutusaus on research examining healthcare systems, student experiences, and health inequalities. As a key member of the Global Research on Wellbeing group, Dr. Rifà Ros collaborates with an interdisciplinary team across various health science disciplines, contributing her nursing expertise to address complex health challenges through research that directly impacts clinical practice and healthcare education.
José Ramón Yela Bernabé is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Pontifical University of Salamanca, specializing in Basic Psychology. He leads the research group 'Evaluation and intervention in psychological well-being and health' and has been actively contributing to the fields of clinical and health psychology for over three decades. Education: PhD in Psychology from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (1994) - Thesis: 'Learned helplessness in humans (effects of exposure to uncontrollable aversive stimuli and reversal of deficits based on the variables percentage of reinforcement, sequence of failures and attributional instructions)' supervised by Dr. José Luis Marcos Malmierca Research Interests: His research spans multiple interconnected domains within psychology, with particular emphasis on mindfulness-based interventions and self-compassion training . He has extensively investigated the mechanisms through which these approaches improve psychological well-being and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. His work also encompasses learned helplessness phenomena, eating disorders particularly bulimia nervosa, stress reduction interventions , and the role of meaning in life as a protective factor for mental health. Additionally, he explores emotional regulation processes and their impact on psychological outcomes across various populations. Research Trends: Recent publications demonstrate a clear shift toward mindfulness and self-compassion interventions , with systematic evaluations of programs like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). His work increasingly focuses on meta-analytic approaches to establish evidence bases for psychological interventions. There is also notable attention to specialized populations including mental health professionals, parents of children with chronic illnesses, and individuals with behavioral addictions. Scientific Recognition: While specific awards are not mentioned in the provided text, his extensive publication record spanning from 1987 to 2025, with particular productivity in recent years (2020-2025), demonstrates sustained scholarly impact in clinical and health psychology. Contact Information: Email: jryelabe@upsa.es Research Group: He leads the Evaluation and intervention in psychological well-being and health research group, which focuses on developing and evaluating evidence-based psychological interventions to enhance well-being and address mental health challenges across diverse populations.
Dr. Jose R Juan Sanchez is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, specializing in Procedural Law within the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP). He serves in the Administrative Department and leads the NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process research group. Doctorate in Law (1997) from Universitat de València Thesis: Autonomous Communities as Parties in Civil Proceedings Supervised by Dr. Manuel Ortells Ramos His research focuses on procedural law, judicial management, and legal reforms. He investigates tribunal jurisdiction, victim rights, and data protection in criminal proceedings. Recent work includes Photovoice analysis of pandemic healthcare systems and efficiency in Spanish criminal justice. Key article trends span judicial reforms (2015-2024), victim rights in EU legal frameworks (2020-2023), digital justice systems (2016-2017), and social justice in legal education (2022-2023). His work bridges law, criminology, and policy analysis. Current affiliations: Universitat de València, ICCP Institute Research group: NCPJ New conflicts and judicial process
María del Pilar Berrios Martos is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, specializing in Social Psychology with a focus on emotional intelligence and organizational dynamics. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Granada (2001). Thesis: "Effects of congruence between personality style and task type on performance and satisfaction" supervised by Dr. José Miguel Ángel García Martínez. Research Focus: Her work examines emotional intelligence across educational and workplace contexts, including gender differences in team dynamics, leadership effects on performance, and well-being predictors. She develops assessment tools like the Video-Test of Emotional Intelligence for Teachers (ViTIED) and conducts cross-cultural validations. Publication Trends: Recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes meta-analyses of emotional intelligence in education, transformational leadership comparisons between public/private sectors, and Chilean scale validations. Methodologies include structural equation modeling and time-lagged designs. Research Group: Leads "PSYCHOSOCIAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR IN THE FACE OF THE NEW SOCIAL REALITY," investigating behavioral adaptations to contemporary social challenges through systematic reviews and empirical studies.
Aurelio Olmedilla Zafra is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy at Universidad de Murcia, affiliated with the Department of Personality, Psychological Assessment and Treatment. He leads research in sports psychology, focusing on psychological factors influencing athlete injury vulnerability, rehabilitation, and mental health. His work integrates clinical assessment with sports science to develop evidence-based interventions for athletes. His education includes a PhD from Universidad de Murcia (2003), supervised by Dr. Carmen María García Montalvo and Dr. Francisco Martinez Sanchez. His doctoral thesis analyzed psychological factors in professional football injuries. Research interests center on sports injury psychology, competitive anxiety, and athlete resilience. Recent studies explore bidirectional links between mental health and sports injuries, perfectionism in elite athletes, and rehabilitation efficacy. Key areas include psychological rehabilitation protocols, mental health crises in sports, and sociodemographic moderators of athletic performance. Publications emphasize systematic reviews and empirical studies on athlete mental health (2022-2025), revealing trends in psychological rehabilitation, injury prevention, and resilience frameworks across football, triathlon, and youth sports. No awards or grants are detailed in available records. He collaborates with the HUMSE Research Group (Human Movement and Sport Science) and advises on sports psychology interventions.
Claudio Ulises Cortes Garcia is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Technical University of Catalonia, and leads the IDEAI-UPC (Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group) and KEMLG (Knowledge Engineering and Machine Learning Group). He is affiliated with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) and the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). With a Doctor en Informática (PhD in Computer Science) and Ingeniero Industrial y de Sistemas (Industrial and Systems Engineering) degrees, his work spans Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Agents , and Assistive Technology . His research integrates European Programs and Internet with applications in Second Life and Software . His recent publications focus on Post-COVID cognitive effects , AI ethics , and agent-based modeling for urban water management. He received the Doctor Honoris Causa from Universitat de Girona in 2024 and has collaborated on projects like DIGITAfrica and HUB D'INNOVACIÓ PEDIÀTRICA . His work bridges Neuroscience , Environmental Modeling , and Digital Humanities , with over 650 activities recorded in his academic career. ORCID : 0000-0003-0192-3096 WoS Researcher ID : B-7284-2009 Scopus Author ID : 7004065770
David Lorenzo Izquierdo is an Associate Lecturer at the Borja Institute of Bioethics, affiliated with the Grup d’Investigació en Bioètica. His research focuses on bioethical issues including medical ethics, moral philosophy, and healthcare ethics. He has contributed to debates on topics such as existential suffering in geriatric populations, ethical dimensions of genetic testing, and the societal implications of emerging technologies like artificial wombs. Research Interests Analysis of ethical challenges in geriatric psychiatry and chronic illness management Ethical frameworks for genetic testing and data reuse in clinical practice Moral philosophy applications to modern bioethical dilemmas Sociocultural perspectives on human dignity in biotechnology advancements Recent work includes critical analyses of life fatigue in elderly patients and ethical questions surrounding artificial womb development. His publications appear in journals like the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and American Journal of Bioethics. Collaborations Active collaborations with researchers across disciplines including psychology, genetics, and clinical medicine. Notable co-authors include M. Bofarull, M. Esquerda, and F. Palau. Labs/Teams Member of the Grup d’Investigació en Bioètica, a multidisciplinary bioethics research group addressing contemporary ethical challenges in healthcare and technology.
Maria Cristina Marinescu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Data Analytics at IQS School of Engineering , with a focus on Applied Data Analytics and Modeling . She has an active research profile in interdisciplinary domains connecting computational methods with public health, social sciences, and medical applications.
Daniel López López is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the Faculty of Nursing and Podiatry, University of A Coruña. He holds a University Diploma in Podiatry from the University of A Coruña (2002), a Degree in Podiatry from CESPU (Portugal) (2005), an Official Master's Degree in Public Health from USC (2021), and a Doctorate from UDC Summa Cum Laude (2011). His educational background includes: University Diploma in Podiatry from the University of A Coruña (2002) Degree in Podiatry from CESPU (Portugal) (2005) Official Master's Degree in Public Health from USC (2021) Doctorate from UDC Summa Cum Laude (2011) Daniel López López's research focuses on Podology Sciences, Clinical Podiatry, Orthopodiatry and Rehabilitation, Preventive and Community Podiatry, and Psychology and Health. His work spans Biomechanics, Quality of Life, Footwear, Pain, Epidemiology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry, Health Prevention and Promotion, and Rehabilitation. He is the Coordinator of the Health and Podiatry Research Group, with research lines in PODOLOGY SCIENCES, CLINICAL PODIATRY, ORTHOPODIATRY AND REHABILITATION, PREVENTIVE AND COMMUNITY PODIATRY, and PSYCHOLOGY AND HEALTH. His extensive publication record includes 301 articles, 29 complete books or book chapters, and at least 4279 citations. His research demonstrates consistent excellence, with an H index of 35, 2 six-year research periods, and another for equivalent merits. His work spans clinical podiatry, biomechanics, foot health, and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in healthcare settings. His scientific recognition includes: EXCELLENCE certification from ANECA (2019, 2023) I3 certification Recognition of research work from ACSUG (2020) Complement of EXCELLENCE to research work from ACSUG (2023) EXCELLENCE certification from CIU (2022) 3 positive evaluations of the DOCENTIA program Recognition of teaching work by ACSUG Professor López López has supervised 80 master's degree final theses and 26 doctoral theses. His teaching excellence is recognized through positive evaluations in the DOCENTIA program and teaching work recognition by ACSUG. He is actively involved in research projects, including the competitive project FOOT UPDATE 5.0 funded with €85,625 since 2024, and has led 9 research projects, 4 contracts with companies, and secured 4 national patents. He serves in editorial roles for several journals including PeerJ, Medicine, Revista Latinoamericana de Enfermagem, Universidad y Salud, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Journal of Tissue Viability, Revista Atención Primaria, and Revista Española de Podologia. He is also a Guest Editor for Sensors, IJERPH, Medicine, Pathogens, Biosensors, and Nutrients.
Nuria Martin Pozuelo is affiliated with the University of Deusto in the Faculty of Health Sciences , Department of Physiotherapy . She specializes in pediatric physiotherapy and motor development research, particularly focusing on preterm children. Research Interests : Spatial navigation and visuospatial integration in children Motor development in preterm toddlers Family empowerment in early intervention Neurodevelopmental assessment tools Application of neuroscience in pediatric physiotherapy Her work includes the development of the Walking Corsi Test adaptations and longitudinal studies on preterm children's cognitive-motor correlations. She has participated in multiple conferences across Spain since 2006, addressing topics from family resource assessment to rare disease physiotherapy.
