Jacob Friis Sherson is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute , University of Copenhagen, specializing in Quantum Optics and Photonics. His research focuses on quantum technology education, physics pedagogy, and the development of innovative teaching tools. He leads initiatives like the Quantum Technology Open Master and collaborates across Europe on projects supporting the Quantum Flagship. Research Interests Quantum Physics Education Curriculum Transformation in STEM Interactive Learning Platforms (e.g., Quantum Composer) Hybrid Intelligence in Educational Design Quantum Industry Workforce Development Recent Publications emphasize quantum education frameworks, gamification strategies, and bridging academia and industry through accessible training programs. Labs & Collaborations Sherson works within the Quantum Optics group at the Niels Bohr Institute, partnering with international institutions on EU-wide quantum education initiatives.
Kalsoom Akhtar is a Lecturer in Primary Education (Mathematics) at the School of Education, University of Birmingham . She serves as Director of Primary ITE and personal tutor for Masters dissertation students. Education: MSc Mathematics Education, QTS, PGDip (Software Engineering), MSc Psychology Research Focus: Mathematics education, creativity in pedagogy, and inclusive curriculum development through children's literature. She is currently pursuing a PhD in this domain. Publications highlight her work on: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in higher education literature Effective mentoring practices in teacher education Collaborative approaches to professional learning Teaching: Leads Primary Mathematics programs for PGDipEd and School Direct Primary courses, with 16+ years of primary school teaching experience across England and internationally.
Svein Ivar Lillehaug is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical informatics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare education technology. His research interests focus on: Adaptive technology applications in mental health care Visual analytics for clinical decision support Computer-based medical education Simulation systems for ventilator therapy training Human-computer interaction in healthcare settings Although no formal awards or students are listed in the available information, his work demonstrates a long-standing commitment to improving medical education through technology. His publications span from foundational work in critical care simulation (1992-1998) to contemporary applications in digital mental health platforms.
Lynne Lawrance is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology at the School of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). She also serves as Programme Leader for the MSc Biomedical Science program and as a Postgraduate Research (PGR) Tutor for the School. With nearly a decade of experience in NHS clinical microbiology laboratories, she transitioned to academia to train future biomedical scientists. Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology Programme Leader for MSc Biomedical Science Postgraduate Research Tutor Her research focuses on the respiratory pathogen Moraxella catarrhalis and ethical considerations in medical microbiology and infection control. She teaches courses in Medical Microbiology, Bioethics, and Transferable & Employability Skills. Lynne holds a PhD and professional accreditations including Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS), Chartered Scientist (CSci), and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). She has been recognized for her contributions to education and biomedical science.
Andy Yau is a Visiting Tutor in Movement at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University. Born in Hong Kong and now based in the UK, he trained in Musical Theatre Dance at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and earned an MA in Acting from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. His career spans theatre, film, and television, with notable roles in productions like Anything Goes , Thoroughly Modern Millie , and films such as 47 Ronin and Tomb Raider . Beyond performing, he contributes to healthcare as a Cantonese interpreter for the NHS, teaches Tai Chi, and provides movement training for the Conservatoire.
Francisco Javier Álvarez Bonilla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education and Social Psychology at Pablo de Olavide University. He has been affiliated with the university since 2009, teaching in Social Education and Social Work programs, as well as in the Master's Degree in Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training, and Language Teaching, and the Master's Degree in Education for Development, Social Awareness, and a Culture of Peace. His educational background includes a PhD in Pedagogy from the University of Seville (2001), with a thesis titled "Support and training advice to teachers: descriptive study of the professional performance of an educational guidance team," supervised by Dr. Víctor Álvarez Rojo. Álvarez Bonilla's research focuses on teacher training, support and advice for professional development, educational innovation and school management. His work emphasizes cooperative learning methodology, particularly through the team notebook approach in teacher education. He actively explores how digital tools and technologies can enhance educational practices and improve teacher-student interactions, with significant contributions to educational guidance in digital contexts and the integration of mobile applications in teaching. His publication record shows a consistent progression from foundational work on teacher guidance to more recent explorations of digital educational tools and innovative assessment methods. The articles reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of educational theory, particularly Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development, to real-world teaching contexts. His research increasingly addresses contemporary challenges in education, including virtual learning scenarios and the development of digital competencies for educators. Álvarez Bonilla serves in several leadership roles, including as the Quality Representative for the Social and Legal Sciences Macro-area at Pablo de Olavide University's Center for Postgraduate Studies (CEDEP) since 2022, and as responsible for Quality of the Master's Degree in Secondary Education since 2018. He has coordinated multiple research projects, including the Andalusian University Volunteering Observatory Project (2021-2024) and the Implementation of the undergraduate tutorial action system at Pablo de Olavide University (2010-2011). He is an active member of several academic networks and research groups, including GEDUPO (Education Research Group), International Teaching Collective INNOVAGOGÍA, Interdisciplinary Academic Network SOPHIA, and the Ibero-American Network of Universities committed to Education in Human Rights and Inclusive Citizenship. Currently, he participates in the "ORIENTA-DIG" project (2024-2026) focused on digital guidance competencies and serves as local project manager for the Erasmus+ "MEDITerraNEW" project (2023).
Luis Javier Chirosa Ríos is a full-time Professor at the University of Granada's Department of Physical Education and Sports within the Faculty of Sports Sciences. His contact information includes telephone number 958244379 and email lchirosa@ugr.es. Tutoring Schedule: First semester - Tuesday 9:00-11:00, Building H 2nd Floor; Wednesday 9:00-11:00, Building H 2nd Floor; Thursday 9:00-11:00, Building H 2nd Floor Second semester follows identical schedule patterns His research focuses on sports science and physical education, particularly in areas related to human movement studies and exercise physiology, as indicated by his academic affiliation.
Andrea Coca Pulido is a Researcher at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports. Her work focuses on advancing knowledge in Sports Science and Physical Education, particularly in areas related to exercise physiology and physical fitness. She actively participates in academic tutoring, offering sessions on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the Scholarship Room during both semesters.
Pablo Jesús Gómez López is a Permanent Contract Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports. He is based in Granada, Spain, with contact information including the phone number 958244376. Tutoring Schedule: First Semester: Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 and 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Thursdays 9:00-11:00 and 1:00 PM-2:00 PM at Edf H - Pb. Second Semester: Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 and 1:00 PM-2:00 PM; Thursdays 9:00-11:00 and 1:00 PM-2:00 PM at Edf H - Pb.
Manuel Alfonso Martínez Marín is a Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports. His contact details include phone numbers 958244379 and 958246653, and his office is located at Building H Office 22, Carrera de Alfacar, S/N 18071 Granada. He holds regular tutoring hours during both semesters.
Adrián Febles Castro is a predoctoral researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Sports Sciences at the University of Granada , working within the Department of Physical Education and Sports . He specializes in swimming performance, biomechanics, and exercise physiology, with a focus on load-velocity profiles and detraining effects. His research explores: Biomechanical analysis of sprint swimming Impact of detraining on performance metrics Application of service-learning pedagogy in sports science education Validation of wearable technology for swimming intensity monitoring He conducts his research at the Singular Aquatics Lab (Pool Laboratory) and offers tutoring sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Current information does not indicate any scientific awards or formal advisees in his profile.
Ana Gay Párraga is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada. She conducts tutoring sessions at the Lab Pool during both academic semesters. Her role as a Substitute Teacher (under Spain's LOSU framework) reflects a non-permanent, part-time academic position focused on sports science education. Her research explores sports biomechanics , exercise physiology , and swimming performance optimization , with emphases on: Effects of wetsuits on biomechanics/physiology Training/detraining adaptations in swimmers Kinematic analysis of elite swimming techniques Triathlon-specific swimming performance Her publications (50+ articles, 2016–2025) predominantly investigate: Biomechanical efficiency in swimming (e.g., kinematics, velocity profiles) Physiological responses to training, equipment (wetsuits), and environmental factors Methodological innovations for athlete assessment She is affiliated with the Lab Pool at the University of Granada, indicating involvement in practical, lab-based sports research. No awards, grants, or student advising roles are documented in the provided text.
Cristóbal Sánchez Muñoz is a Full Professor at the University of Granada's Faculty of Sports Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Physical Education and Sports. His office is located at Carretera de Alfacar, S/N 18071 Granada, with contact numbers: 958242752, 958242753, 958244384, and 958246646 for departmental coordination. Research Interests His work centers on foundational areas of sports science and physical education, including exercise physiology, motor behavior, health promotion, and sports training methodologies. Tutoring Schedule First Semester Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 (Building D Office 3.4) Monday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Building D Office 3.4) Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:00 (Building D Office 3.4) Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Building D Office 3.4) Second Semester Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 (Building D Office 3.4) Monday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Building D Office 3.4) Wednesday: 9:00 - 11:00 (Building D Office 3.4) Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Building D Office 3.4)
Dr. Sonsoles Gutiérrez Medina is a Specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition at the University Clinic of Navarra (University of Navarra), with clinical expertise in obesity, diabetes, and vitamin D management. She actively participates in clinical trials and multidisciplinary collaborations at the Madrid Headquarters. Her educational background includes: Graduate in Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (2002-2008) Endocrinology and Nutrition Specialist, Jiménez Díaz Foundation University Hospital (2009-2013) Doctor of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid (2014) Expert Title in Type 2 Diabetes, University of Alcalá (2015-2016) Master's in Obesity and Comorbidities, Rey Juan Carlos University (2015-2016) Expert Title in Thyroid Ultrasound, Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (2017-2018) Master's in Clinical Research, Menéndez Pelayo International University (2021-2022) Her research focuses on obesity-diabetes pathophysiology, vitamin D metabolism, and reproductive health complications, informed by international training at Harvard Medical School and Oxford University. She emphasizes translational clinical applications through multidisciplinary teams addressing cardiovascular risk, bariatric surgery, and sleep disorders. Scientific recognition includes: Study Grant for Excellent Academic Achievement (2004/05, 2005/06, 2007/08) from Madrid's Department of Education As an educator, she served as Honorary Tutor at Rey Juan Carlos University (2015-2020), supervising medical students and Final Degree Projects, and taught Master's courses in Obesity until 2019. She currently chairs the Obesity and Diabetes Academic Council at Rey Juan Carlos University while mentoring doctoral candidates. Her professional leadership spans working groups in the Spanish Society of Endocrinology (SEEN), Spanish Diabetes Society (SED), and Spanish Obesity Society (SEEDO), where she coordinates the Obesity and Reproductive Health initiative.
Carmen D'Amelio Garófalo is an allergology specialist affiliated with the University of Navarra Clinic , where she works as an assistant physician in the Allergology Department. She also holds an Adjunct Professor role at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra, teaching Allergology since 2015 and Medical Ethics since 2017. Graduated in Medicine (2008) from the Central University of Venezuela. Doctor of Medicine (2015) with Cum Laude mention from the University of Navarra. Expert in Medical Ethics accreditation (2018) from the Foundation for the Collegiate Medical Organization. ANECA accreditation as Contract Professor (2021). Her research focuses on allergic diseases , particularly food allergies and atopic/contact dermatitis in both children and adults. She has led studies on occupational dermatitis in Spain and the relationship between textile tolerance and skin diseases. She is co-supervising two doctoral theses on diagnostic methods for kiwi allergy and digital intradermal testing devices. She has authored 18 peer-reviewed publications and co-authored the book Hoy comemos huevos (2021), targeting egg allergy management through dietary guidance. Her clinical work involves the INP-20 trial, exploring oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy using INP20 nanoparticles. Carmen is actively involved in scientific societies, including serving as President of the Skin Allergy Committee (SEAIC) , and membership in AAAAI, EAACI, ESCD, and Alergonorte. As a Resident Tutor in the Allergology Department (2019–2025), she contributes to training medical professionals. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education, emphasizing translational approaches to allergy diagnostics and therapies.
