جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Education
• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Learning
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Patricio Alejandro Mario Cabello Cadiz is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education , University of Chile , teaching graduate courses in qualitative methodology and collaborative problem-solving. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Complutense University of Madrid (2013), a Master's in Anthropology and Development (2008), and dual Bachelor's and Licentiate in Psychology (2004, 2005). 11-hour teaching load at UCH Primary affiliation: Faculty of Social Sciences His research focuses on digital education , collaborative learning , and student well-being , with key projects on computational thinking integration, cyberbullying, and digital skill assessment. Recent publications in Computers & Education and Teaching and Teacher Education analyze digital competencies and pedagogical identity. He mentors graduate theses on topics like immigrant student integration and mental health in schools . Grants include: Fondecyt_Anid Regular (2024-2028) on digital technologies and well-being IDEA R&D (2024-2026) for computational skill development Basal Financing Program (2014-2024) as part of the Center for Advanced Research in Education

• Metabolic Diseases
• Genetic Disorders
• Nutritional Science
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Carolina Arias Pefaur is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology , part of the Faculty of Medicine at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile . She has held coordinating and participating roles in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including the Clinical Module of Genetics and Metabolic Diseases and Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Diseases , since 2015. Physician-Surgeon , Universidad Mayor (date: 12/21/1200, likely a placeholder or error). Her research focuses on metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and tyrosinemia type 1 , emphasizing dietary compliance, neurocognitive outcomes, and machine learning applications for early detection of complications like hepatocellular carcinoma . She explores the interplay between nutrition, genetics, and long-term health in patients with inborn errors of metabolism. Recent publications highlight her work on machine learning models to predict insulin resistance in PKU patients, vitamin D levels and bone health , and NTBC treatment monitoring in tyrosinemia. Her studies compare metabolic and neurocognitive outcomes across disorders and analyze dietary fat intake in glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome . She led the FONDECYT Regular project Phenylketonuria as a window to examine the role of catecholamines in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (2018–2022), which investigates PKU’s link to neurodevelopmental conditions. Collaborations span institutions in Chile and globally, with publications in journals like International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease .

• Biology of Aging
• Nutrition in the Elderly
• Exercise Physiology
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Daniel Carlos Bunout Barnett is a Full Professor at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Professor Doctor Fernando Mönckeberg Barros, University of Chile. With a working schedule of 16 hours per week, he maintains an active academic presence with numerous teaching responsibilities across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His research interests focus on the intersection of nutrition, aging, and musculoskeletal health. Key areas include biology of aging, nutrition in the elderly, exercise physiology for older adults, chronic diseases associated with nutrition, and bioethics. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding how nutritional interventions affect muscle health, metabolic function, and overall well-being in aging populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sarcopenia assessment, muscle physiology in aging populations, nutritional interventions for chronic conditions, and the application of novel diagnostic techniques like ultrasound for assessing muscle and liver health. His research frequently employs longitudinal study designs and incorporates both Chilean-specific and international collaborative approaches. Professor Bunout Barnett has served as principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous research projects funded by FONDECYT, Domeyko Program, and international grants, with continuous research activity from 2005 through 2027 as evidenced by current projects. His work spans nutritional gerontology, metabolic health, and the physiological impacts of aging. He has supervised at least one thesis student (Sandra Gutiérrez Pinto) and maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions. His academic contributions include numerous publications in high-impact journals across nutrition, gerontology, and metabolic health fields.

• Educational Equity
• Gender and Education
• Social Network Analysis in Education
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Lorena Constanza Ortega Ferrand, Associate Professor at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (University of Chile), holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford (2016) and a Sociology degree from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2008). With 44-hour full-time appointments, she teaches postgraduate courses in Quantitative Methodology , Educational Equity , and Thesis Supervision across the Faculty of Social Sciences and her institute. Education: Doctor (Oxford 2016), Sociologist (PUC Chile 2008) Teaching: 44-hour full-time Associate Professor Research: Educational equity, gender bias, social network analysis Her research focuses on educational inclusion through social network analysis of teacher-student interactions, particularly examining gender disparities in mathematics education and immigrant student integration . She employs quantitative methodology to study school improvement strategies and knowledge production patterns in Latin American universities. Recent publications analyze expert women's media representation (2025), pandemic impacts on educational transitions (2023), and teacher collaboration dynamics (2023). Current projects include Fondecyt grants studying school admission systems (2025-2028) and early childhood education leadership (2025-2028). As thesis advisor to six postgraduate students, she explores topics like university student engagement , SEN inclusion , and intersectional approaches to immigrant girls' education . Her work appears in journals like International Journal of Educational Development and Higher Education , with 15 recent publications demonstrating consistent output since 2018. Dr. Ortega Ferrand's research bridges quantitative educational methodology with critical analysis of educational policies , maintaining a strong focus on Chilean educational contexts while contributing to Latin American knowledge production debates through geopolitical perspectives.

• Early Childhood Education
• Professional Development of Teachers
• Qualitative Research Methodology
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Marcela Renee Pardo Quiñones is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education of the University of Chile . She specializes in early childhood education, teacher professionalism, and educational policy analysis, with a focus on schoolification, developmental assessment, and teacher associations. Education: Anthropologist (University of Chile, 2000) Research interests include the tensions between educational policy and classroom practices, professional identity formation in early childhood educators, and the validation of developmental assessment tools. Her work explores how teachers navigate systemic pressures while maintaining pedagogical autonomy. Recent publications examine professionalism through teacher unions, psychometric properties of child development tests, and resistance to schoolification. She leads research projects on play relevance in preschool education and teacher professional autonomy. Teaching roles span courses like "Monitoring the Fulfillment of the Right to Education in Early Childhood" (2022-2025) and "Qualitative Methodology II" (2024), with prior engagements at the Faculty of Social Sciences (2016-2017).

• Metabolic Diseases
• Genetics
• Nutrition
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Juan Francisco Cabello Andrade is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Professor Doctor Fernando Mönckeberg Barros, affiliated with the University of Chile. His work focuses on metabolic diseases , genetic disorders , and nutritional interventions , particularly in neonatal and pediatric populations. He has contributed to over 20 publications, with recent studies on tyrosinemia, phenylketonuria, and newborn screening. Appointed as Assistant Instructor with 22 working hours per week Teaching roles in Clinical Module of Genetics and Metabolic Diseases since 2020 Specializes in inborn errors of metabolism and diagnosis of metabolic diseases His recent research explores machine learning in early cancer detection for tyrosinemia patients and nutritional status in phenylketonuria . He collaborates extensively on studies involving keto-genic diets and amino acid analysis in rare metabolic syndromes. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work impacts neonatal screening protocols and ethical considerations in genomic sequencing across Latin America.

• Educational Technology
• ICT Integration in Education
• Teacher Training
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Ricardo Antonio Abarca Alarcon is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Education, University of Chile. With a 12-hour working day, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in digital education, including subjects like 'Digital Skills for Kindergarten Education' (2021-2025) and 'Educational Computing' (2009-2023). His research focuses on ICT integration in education, teacher training, and curriculum design for early childhood education. Academic Degrees: Master in Education (University of Chile, 2006) Graphic Designer (University of Valparaiso, 1987) His research projects include longitudinal studies on teacher-student educational interactions and interdisciplinary collaborations in 21st-century skill development. Publications analyze digital pedagogy, educational computing, and the impact of technology on critical thinking skills. Recent work explores trends in ICT integration for early childhood education, online learning platforms, and teacher predisposition toward digital tools. His teaching and research emphasize practical applications of technology in educational settings, particularly in Chilean municipal schools.