Permanente at Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Luisa López-Banet is a dedicated scholar and educator specializing in science education. With a dual doctoral background in Chemistry and Education Sciences, she brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to her research and teaching. Currently a tenured professor at the University of Murcia in Spain, she works within the Department of Science Education at the Faculty of Education. Her academic journey reflects a progressive engagement with the challenges of secondary and primary science education, particularly in promoting argumentation, scientific literacy, and critical thinking among students and teachers. Over the years, she has collaborated extensively on national and international research projects, published numerous peer-reviewed articles, and presented at prestigious conferences. Her commitment to science didactics, teacher training, and the integration of socioscientific issues into classroom practice distinguishes her as a forward-thinking leader in her field. She actively contributes to curriculum development and teacher preparation programs, fostering innovation and equity in science education.
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Education
Luisa López-Banet holds two doctoral degrees, exemplifying a rare combination of expertise in both scientific content and pedagogy. She earned her first PhD in Chemistry from the University of Murcia in 2012, where she investigated complex scientific processes through experimental research. Her second doctoral degree, obtained in 2023 from the University of Granada, focused on Education Sciences, enabling her to explore the cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions of teaching and learning science. In addition to her doctoral training, she is a graduate in Chemistry from the University of Murcia. This academic foundation supports her specialized work in science education, where she combines theoretical frameworks with empirical research. Her academic trajectory provides the intellectual rigor and flexibility necessary to design effective science education programs, particularly in the preparation of future science teachers. Her educational background has laid the groundwork for her multifaceted research contributions and deep understanding of classroom learning environments.
Experience
Luisa López-Banet has accumulated a robust and diverse portfolio of professional experience in both teaching and research. Since 2017, she has served as a permanent faculty member at the University of Murcia as a “Profesora Contratada Doctora” in the Department of Science Education. Previously, she held multiple academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor roles at the Universities of Granada and Murcia. Her professional journey began in 2008 with a predoctoral research contract, allowing her to gain early exposure to educational research. She has contributed significantly to teacher education programs, secondary and primary science curriculum development, and didactic innovation. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in supervising student research, designing science education modules, and delivering courses related to didactics and scientific literacy. Her hands-on experience across various academic roles has equipped her with the skills to mentor new educators and lead interdisciplinary educational initiatives effectively.
Awards and Honors
While formal award distinctions are not extensively listed in the available record, Luisa López-Banet’s career is marked by significant academic recognition through her leadership in research publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects. Being the first author and corresponding author on multiple peer-reviewed articles in respected journals such as Frontiers in Education, Sustainability, and EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, she demonstrates scholarly authority and research leadership. Her consistent invitations to speak and present at national and international conferences, including ESERA and the Encuentros de Didáctica de las Ciencias, underscore her recognition as an expert in science education. Additionally, her role in EU- and Spain-based collaborative research teams reflects a high level of peer trust and academic esteem. Although explicit individual honors or institutional awards are not enumerated, her research impact, academic appointments, and scholarly productivity clearly highlight her as a highly respected member of the science education community.
Research Focus on Education
Luisa López-Banet’s research primarily centers on science education, with a strong emphasis on teacher training, argumentation in science classrooms, and socioscientific issues such as climate change and biotechnology. Her work investigates how students and pre-service teachers develop scientific competencies, particularly in interpreting, evaluating, and constructing arguments based on real-world science problems. She explores cognitive and emotional engagement strategies to improve science learning outcomes, especially through inquiry-based and model-based instructional approaches. Her recent publications delve into how future teachers understand complex scientific phenomena like greenhouse gases and chemical reactions, as well as how they can integrate this understanding into educational practices. López-Banet is also deeply involved in textbook analysis, assessing how bilingual and mainstream texts present key scientific concepts. Her interdisciplinary lens—bridging Chemistry and Education Sciences—enables her to produce research that not only advances academic knowledge but also informs classroom practices and policy in science teacher education.
Publications Top Notes
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Title: Conocimientos de los estudiantes de secundaria sobre herencia biológica: implicaciones para su enseñanza
Authors: C. Ruiz-González, E. Banet, L. López-Banet
Year: 2017
Citations: 40
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Title: Conocimientos de estudiantes que inician el Bachillerato sobre nociones básicas de genética y aplicaciones de la biotecnología
Authors: C.R. González, E.B. Hernández, L.L. Banet
Year: 2017
Citations: 14
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Title: Hydrogen Bonding and Anion Binding in Structures of Tris(pyrazolyl)boratenickel(II) and Phosphate Esters
Authors: M.D. Santana, L. López‐Banet, G. García, L. García, J. Pérez, M. Liu
Year: 2008
Citations: 13
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Title: Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Complexes with Hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate Ligand and Double Bridged by Phosphate Esters
Authors: L. López-Banet, M.D. Santana, G. García, L. García, J. Pérez, T. Rojo, et al.
Year: 2010
Citations: 10
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Title: Structure and Spectroscopic Properties of Nickel Benzazolate Complexes with Hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate Ligand
Authors: L. López-Banet, M.D. Santana, M.J. Piernas, G. García, J. Cerezo, A. Requena, et al.
Year: 2014
Citations: 9
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Title: Antiferromagnetic Cu-Gd interactions through oxime bridge
Authors: J.P. Costes, C. Duhayon, S. Mallet-Ladeira, L. Vendier, J. García-Tojal, et al.
Year: 2014
Citations: 9
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Title: Solid State Conformational Features of Homodinuclear Nickel Complexes Double Bridged by Phosphate Esters and Related Ligands
Authors: J. Pérez, L. García, R. Carrascosa, E. Pérez, J.L. Serrano, G. Sánchez, et al.
Year: 2007
Citations: 7
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Title: Conocimientos de futuros docentes de Educación Infantil sobre categorización animal
Authors: L.B. López
Year: 2017
Citations: 6
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Title: Cotos escolares: espacios educativos para la enseñanza de las ciencias en la escuela española del siglo XX
Authors: J.D.L. Martínez, L.L. Banet
Year: 2017
Citations: 4
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Title: Networks based on hydrogen-bonds containing phosphorus anions and tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate nickel(II) moieties
Authors: L. López-Banet, M.D. Santana, G. García, J. Pérez, L. García, L. Lezama, et al.
Year: 2012
Citations: 4
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Title: Blocking and bridging ligands direct the structure and magnetic properties of dimers of pentacoordinate nickel(II)
Authors: L. López-Banet, M.D. Santana, G. García, J. Pérez, L. García, L. Lezama, et al.
Year: 2015
Citations: 3
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Title: Crystal Structures and Spectroscopic and Theoretical Properties of Pentacoordinate Nickel(II) Complexes Containing Tris(pyrazolyl)borate and Quinolinate Ligands
Authors: L. López‐Banet, M.D. Santana, G. García, M.J. Piernas, L. García, J. Pérez, et al.
Year: 2013
Citations: 3
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