Professors and Researchers

Juan Luis Vidal Mazón

Juan Luis Vidal Mazón

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Director of the International Relations Office at the European University of the Atlantic. He holds a PhD in Projects from the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, an interuniversity Master's degree in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from the UNED and the Universidad Jaume I, a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Business Studies from the University of Cantabria.

Kerstin Maier

Kerstin Maier

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

PhD in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management, with postgraduate qualifications in International Development Cooperation and Technologies Applied to Foreign Language Teaching. Over 20 years’ professional experience in internationalisation, foreign trade, business development, international cooperation and the internationalisation of higher education in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

Laura Chiva Cedrún

Laura Chiva Cedrún

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

She holds a dual degree in Advertising and Public Relations and Journalism. She also has a master’s degree in Corporate Communication. Throughout her academic career, she has received various scholarships and awards for academic excellence. As a researcher in the field of communication and language models, she has published academic papers focusing on communication and social media.

Laura García Valladares

Laura García Valladares

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

PhD in Education from the University of Cantabria. Master in Research and Innovation in Educational Contexts. Degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Salamanca. Her research focuses on mindfulness and conscious and compassionate communication in educational contexts. Extensive teaching experience in the area of contemplative practices in groups with diverse needs.

Lucía Aparicio Cabo

Lucía Aparicio Cabo

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of the Basque Country, specializing in Art History. Graduate in Primary Education from UNED. Master in ICT Resources from the University of Salamanca. Lucía led a project sponsored by the Torrelavega City Council creating murals in public spaces and fostering sustainability and motivation in students. She is currently pursuing the Master in Digital Competence and Didactic Programs.

Lucía Sánchez Bejerano

Lucía Sánchez Bejerano

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

PhD in Education from the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, specialising in Foreign Language Teaching and Second Language Acquisition. Graduate in Teaching, specialising in Foreign Languages, and Graduate in Primary Education from the University of Cantabria. Master's Degree in Bilingual Education, specialising in English and Spanish teaching, CEU Cardenal Herrera University. Extensive experience in English language teaching at all educational stages.