RESEARCH
UFV
Alberto López Rosado
Vice-rector of Research and Postgraduate Studies
Research at the UFV aims to produce new scientific and humanistic knowledge that addresses the needs and challenges of contemporary society, contributing to the creation of a more just and equitable world based on humanistic values and individual identity. Furthermore, the participation of students in research projects stimulates learning based on discovery. The role of the UFV in the vanguard of scientific research and knowledge is an indicator of the prestige, maturity and full development of the UFV as an institution of higher learning.
PRINCIPAL LINES OF RESEARCH
ADVANCED POLYTECHNICAL SCHOOL
Principal Lines of Research
· AI and Applications
· Sustainable transportation
· Energy and Sustainability
· Advanced materials
· Robotics
· Engineering and Women (ICT)
· Social Engineering
· Intelligent Heritage
· Railway dynamics
· Accessibility
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATIONS
Principal Lines of Research
· Learning and videogames
· ITC
· Social networks
· Game Studies
· New communications media
· Socio-communicative practices
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Principal Lines of Research
· Genetics and performance
· Dosage-response in ergogenic assistance and medication: metabolism and performance
· Effects of sports supplements
· Influence of intestinal microbiota on health
· Load monitoring for performance and injury risk
· Exercise for health (special populations, healthy universities, etc.)
FACULTY OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
Principal Lines of Research
· Neurorehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease
· The endocannabinoid system and neuroinflammation associated with Alzheimer’s
· Study of nicotine and cannabinoids addiction
· Function of CD44 proteins and podoplanin
· Pancreatic cancer
· CD44 and podoplanin in the progression of epidermoid carcinomas
· Brain tumours
FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE
Principal Lines of Research
· School of Salamanca
· History of economics
· Sustainable communities
· Emerging economies
· Economic Thought in Spain
· Circular economy
· Human Rights
· CSR
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
Principal Lines of Research
· Bullying and prevention
· Education in virtues
· Special education
· Physiology and neuropsychology
· Psychology of aging
· Educational therapy
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Principal Lines of Research
· Nanotechnology applied to acute myocardial infarction
· Study of Complications in Pregnancy
· Humanisation and safety in clinical treatment
· Translational research in urology
· Thyroid cancer
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Principal Lines of Research
· History and society
· Aesthetics
· Truth and Reason
· Philosophy
· Anthropology
· Hermeneutics
CHAIRS, RESEARCH CENTRES AND INSTITUTES
· Chair of Immigration
· Extraordinary Chair of the Circular Economy in the management of municipal markets
· Grupo Santander – UFV Chair: Social Responsibility
· Telefónica – UFV Chair: Big Data & Business Analytics
· UFV Research Chair – Sustainable Mobility
· Centre for Knowledge Management Research and Study (CEIEC)
· School of Rare Diseases
· Hispano-America Forum
· Bioethics Institute
· Institute of Executive Development (IDDI)
· Institute of Biomedical Research
· Institute of Economic and Social Research (IIES)
· Institute of International Politics
· Open Reason Institute
· Robert Schuman Institute of European Studies
· Health Consulting and Research Unit (UCIS)
INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL SCHOOL
The mission of the UFV International Doctoral School is to enhance the recognition and international profile of doctoral research at the UFV, centralising program management and establishing criteria for quality and continuous improvement to ensure the excellence of the UFV doctorate programs:
DOCTORATE IN HUMANITIES: HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND AESTHETICS
3 theses defended in 2021
DOCTORATE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
7 theses defended in 2021
These 10 theses were considered Outstanding, and 8 received a Cum Laude.
RESEARCH SUPPORT UNITS
OTRI
Technical-administrative service to foster the transfer of scientific knowledge from the university to society.
LIBRARY
High-quality information resources, infrastructure, spaces and services to support learning, teaching and research.
UFV PRESS
Contributing to the transformation of society and culture through the publication of academic and scientific works in different fields of knowledge.
EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION CENTRE
Part of the Europe Direct network of the European Commission and coordinator of the Spanish network of centres with the EDC of the Universidad CEU San Pablo.
STRATEGIC PROJECTS UNIT
Responsible for the oversight and financial management of internal research projects (financed by the UFV).
SUSTAINABILITY
Responsible for all UFV sustainability actions both on campus and beyond, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
ETHICS COMMITTEE
Providing an effective and flexible response in addressing the needs of scientific research.
ADMINISTRATION, SYSTEMS FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT UNIT
Responsible for the coordination of UFV administration, overseeing budgets and management systems of the Vice-rectorate for Research.
RESEARCH INDICATORS FOR 2021
23
PROJECTS WITH EXTERNAL FINANCING
82
PROJECTS WITH INTERNAL FINANCING
450
PUBLICATIONS INDEXED IN THE WoS
448
PUBLICATIONS INDEXED IN SCOPUS
96
STABLE RESEARCH GROUPS
142
ACTIVE SEXENNIALS
18
PREDOCTORAL CONTRACTS (IPF)
10
TEACHER TRAINING CONTRACTS (FPD)
16
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY GRANTS