Luisa Morales Maure | Mathematics | Innovative Research Award

Universidad de Panama|Panama

Dr. Luisa Mabel Morales Maure is a renowned Panamanian mathematics educator and researcher with a strong international footprint in educational innovation, curriculum development, and pedagogical strategies. Holding a Ph.D. in Didactics of Mathematics and Experimental Sciences from the Universitat de Barcelona (Cum Laude), she has led national and international initiatives to improve mathematics education, teacher training, and policy impact. Currently a key member of Panama’s National Research System (SNI) and Director of Admissions at APANAC, she has collaborated extensively with academic and scientific bodies across Europe and Latin America. She is also the founder and coordinator of GIEM-21, a mathematics education research group. A frequent speaker and published scholar, her work bridges scientific research with societal challenges in education. Her dedication was recognized in 2024 with the honorary title Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, conferred by the President of Italy. She exemplifies the fusion of academic excellence and social commitment.

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Education

Dr. Morales Maure has a robust academic background in mathematics and pedagogy. She earned her Ph.D. in Didactics of Mathematics and Experimental Sciences from Universitat de Barcelona, receiving Cum Laude honors. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science in Mathematics and its Didactics from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Mexico.  she completed postgraduate studies in Higher Education Teaching at the Universidad de Panamá, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the same institution. Her international academic scope expanded with the completion of the International Diploma in Women and Leadership from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. This diverse and interdisciplinary training has empowered her to lead cross-national research collaborations and develop effective, inclusive educational methodologies that improve teaching practices and student outcomes across multiple educational levels in Latin America and beyond.

Experience

Dr. Morales Maure brings over two decades of academic and professional experience in mathematics education, research, and teacher training. she has been a recognized researcher within Panama’s National Research System (SNI), leading several funded educational innovation projects. She currently serves as Director of Admissions for the Panamanian Association for the Advancement of Science (APANAC) and previously presided over its XIX National Science and Technology Congress. She founded and coordinates the GIEM-21 research group at Universidad de Panamá. Dr. Morales has participated in prestigious international exchanges in Italy and worked on collaborative research in Chile and Spain. Her academic roles include lecturer across diverse faculties including Economics, Medicine, Informatics, and Education. She is also a recognized trainer and speaker, conducting teacher development programs and seminars on mathematical thinking, digital pedagogy, and didactic suitability. Her experience reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based reforms and sustainable education policy advancements.

Honors and Awards

Dr. Luisa Mabel Morales Maure has received multiple awards in recognition of her significant contributions to mathematics education. Most notably. she was conferred the prestigious title Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia by the President of the Italian Republic, honoring her international impact on education. she earned Panama’s New Researchers Award from SENACYT, acknowledging her early promise in educational research. Her projects funded by institutions such as SENACYT, ANID Chile, and the Ministry of Education of Spain have consistently been recognized for innovation and policy impact. She has also been selected multiple times for Panama’s National Research System (SNI), reaching Level I for consecutive terms. Her leadership roles in APANAC and organization of national science congresses further solidify her standing in the scientific community. Through her academic excellence and dedication, she has become a driving force for educational reform in Latin America.

Research Focus

Dr. Morales Maure’s research focuses on mathematics education, didactical analysis, and teacher training methodologies. She specializes in the use of mathematical modeling, lesson study, and didactic suitability frameworks to improve teaching practices and student learning outcomes. Her work integrates data analysis, program evaluation, and curriculum innovation, aiming to align pedagogy with equity, inclusion, and sustainable development goals. She has contributed extensively to the design and evaluation of diploma programs, teacher reflection tools, and hybrid learning methodologies in Latin America. Her research also involves bibliometric studies on technological integration in education and meta-analyses of quality indicators in mathematics teaching. Actively collaborating with international researchers from Spain, Chile, and Brazil, Dr. Morales Maure’s studies are widely published in indexed journals and policy-related platforms. Her mission is to bridge theory with practice to shape inclusive, culturally responsive, and future-ready mathematics education systems.

Publications

Fortalecimiento del conocimiento didáctico matemático en maestros de primaria en Panamá – Formación Universitaria.
Evaluating didactic strategies for teaching mathematics: A Policy-Driven approach to gender equity in Panama’s education system – Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development.
School dropout, lag and repetition: strategies for inclusive and sustainable education in the framework of public policies – Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology.
Tendencias en la Investigación sobre Conocimiento Didáctico y Tecnología en la Educación Matemática: Un Estudio Bibliométrico – REDIMAT.
XIX Congreso de la Asociación Panameña para el Avance de la Ciencia (APANAC): Panamá Hub de las Ciencias – HALAC.