Dr Beatriz García (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Spain

Beatriz Amante García, PhD in Engineering and Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC - ESEIAAT), serves as the Head of Educational Innovation at ESEIAAT. Her academic career is defined by the integration of active learning methodologies, such as Project-Based Learning (PBL) and the Flipped Classroom, designed to equip students with both technical expertise and essential transversal skills, including English proficiency. This pedagogical approach prepares future engineers for global challenges in sustainability and the circular economy. As Editor-in-Chief of the high-impact Journal of Technology and Science Education (JOTSE), she has established a distinguished track record focused on pedagogical excellence, scientific communication in English, and the development of robust evaluation frameworks for high-complexity engineering projects.