Judit Martínez Martín at IES Príncipe Felipe, Comunidad de Madrid, and San Pablo CEU University, Spain.
Dr. Judit Martínez Martín is a Spanish architect and educator passionate about educational transformation and creative learning environments. With a Ph.D. in Education and a strong background in architecture, she bridges the worlds of design and pedagogy. She is recognized for her leadership in educational innovation, particularly in gifted education and the integration of STEAM methodologies. A committed mentor and lifelong learner, Dr. Martínez Martín continues to inspire future educators and students alike through her university teaching, research projects, and creative educational initiatives.
Publication Profile
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Education
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Ph.D. in Education, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Spain (2013–2016)
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Architect, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (1996–2002)
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Master’s Degree in Management, Innovation, and Leadership of Educational Institutions, Universidad Camilo José Cela (2020–2021)
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate in Educational Leadership (2020–2021)
Professional Experience:
Dr. Judit Martínez Martín is a multidisciplinary educator, architect, and researcher with a broad and rich professional trajectory spanning over 20 years. She currently serves as a Professor of Arts at IES Príncipe Felipe and has been actively involved in university-level instruction as a faculty member at Universidad CEU San Pablo since 2018. Her teaching portfolio includes courses in artistic drawing, visual arts, design, and technology for both secondary and higher education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
She has held leadership roles such as Coordinator of Technological Innovation and Director of the IDEA Classroom for gifted students at CEU San Pablo Sanchinarro. Her coordination work extends to creativity-focused educational initiatives and extracurricular programs through the CYGNUS Scout-inspired youth group.
Previously, Dr. Martínez Martín worked with the Solar Decathlon Europe competition, overseeing public events and educational outreach activities in sustainable architecture. She was also part of the TISE Research Group at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, contributing to research on intelligent building envelopes and sustainable housing industrialization.
She has contributed significantly to education-focused innovation projects with institutions such as the Fundación Botín, where she led the development of ReflejArte, an art-based socio-emotional learning resource. Additionally, she has delivered teacher training workshops on active methodologies through the Red de Formación de Profesorado de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Research Interests
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Education and Architecture
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Active Learning Methodologies (PBL, Flipped Classroom, Gamification)
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Educational Innovation and Technology
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Gifted Education (Altas Capacidades)
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Metacognition and Creativity
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STEAM Education
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Urban Pedagogy and Sustainable Design in Education
Top Noted Publication
STEAM Architecture—A STEAM Project for Pre-University Studies to Connect the Curricula with Architectural Concepts, Education Sciences (2024)
- DOI: 10.3390/educsci14121348
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Dart4City: Manual de Profesores
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Educación para la arquitectura. Diseño de un programa de formación para adolescentes… (Tesis, Journal Article)
Conclusion
Dr. Judit Martínez Martín is a highly deserving nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award, especially within the themes of STEAM Education, Educational Architecture, and Pedagogical Innovation. Her work is not only grounded in rigorous academic practice but also creates tangible impact in classrooms, curricula, and communities. With a clear commitment to shaping future-ready learners through creative, sustainable, and inclusive methodologies, Dr. Martínez Martín exemplifies the values of research excellence, mentorship, and interdisciplinary relevance.