Professors and Researchers

Isabel Diego Rivas

Isabel Diego Rivas

Faculty of Health Sciences

Degree in Psychology from the Pontifical University of Salamanca. Master in clinical intervention, legal and forensic psychology and psychopedagogy. She has been in clinical practice since 2011. She has worked at the Center for Information and Comprehensive Care for victims of gender violence in Cantabria. She has provided training to professionals in psychology and related professions. She has also carried out the delivery of various prevention programs for children and adolescents. She is a member of the board of directors of the Official College of Psychology of Cantabria.

Iván Calvo Rubio

Iván Calvo Rubio

Higher Polytechnic School

Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Cantabria. Executive MBA. Master’s Degree in Project Management. CEO of ROMA S.L., with experience in the management and execution of infrastructure, real estate, and construction projects using BIM technology. Consultant for the public and private sectors. Involved in large-scale projects, with a focus on efficiency and innovation. Author of publications on strategic management and corporate sustainability. Adjunct professor at the European University of the Atlantic.

Jana Pardo Gutiérrez

Jana Pardo Gutiérrez

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Graduate in Hispanic Studies, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language with Extraordinary End of Degree Award (UC), Master's Degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language (UC), Master's Degree in Audiovisual Translation (ISTRAD) and Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training. Audiovisual translator whose works reach the main streaming platforms.

Javier Gómez Ituretagoyena

Javier Gómez Ituretagoyena

Faculty of Health Sciences

He has a degree in Veterinary Medicine, specializing in Animal Production and Economics from the University of León. He was a professor of Aquaculture at the Nautical-Fishing School of Santander, and a veterinarian at the Cantabria Livestock Department. He has also worked in Livestock Sanitation campaigns with the company Servetcansa, was an agricultural advisor at the Nestlé factory in La Penilla, was head of the Nestlé dairy district, and as of 2001, is head of dairy procurement at Nestlé Spain.

Javier Maruri Valle-Yturriaga

Javier Maruri Valle-Yturriaga

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Law Degree from the University of Cantabria. International MBA from ESDEN. He has held management positions in different sectors and departments, especially in management and people management. Expert in the start-up of national projects, participating in their strategic design and implementation. General Manager of Televisión Popular de Santander.

Javier Noval Llano

Javier Noval Llano

Higher Polytechnic School

Chemical engineer with an international background in food and biotechnology, leading engineering, projects, and major industrial investments in complex production environments. A team leader and expert in energy efficiency, utilities, and sustainability, with a track record of implementing strategic energy and water plans aligned with government policies. Extensive experience in process design and optimization (fermentation, drying, energy integration, water reuse) and the development of new technologies applied to the food industry. Ongoing academic and R&D work in collaboration with European universities and technology centers, combining applied research, industrial innovation, and university teaching.