Research

Doctoral candidates on the faculty

Faculty of Management and Social Sciences

  • Iván Acosta

    PhD (cand.) in Economics, University of Alicante (Spain). MSc in Quantitative Economics, University of Alicante. MSc in Economic Analysis, Carlos III University (Spain). Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). PhD Research and visiting professor, University of Alicante.

  • Emilio Aguirre

    Doctor (cand.) in Economics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master's degree in International Economics, University of the Republic. Bachelor's degree in Statistics, University of the Republic. Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of the Republic. Consultant, specialist in policy evaluation, Office of Agricultural Programming and Policy, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries. Former economist, Ministry of Social Development.

  • Germán Clulow

    PhD (cand.) in Political Science, Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium). Master's degree in Political Science, University of Geneva (Switzerland). Master's degree in Development Studies, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Switzerland). Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former lecturer, Catholic University of Lille (France).

  • Virginia Delisante

    Ph.D. candidate in History, Security, and Defense Studies, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Portugal). Master’s degree in International Relations with a specialization in European Studies and postgraduate degree European Studies, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Portugal). Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Former assistant, Administrative Secretariat, Mercosur. Recipient of the Final Thesis Advisor Award, Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Professor of Final Projects in International Studies and Associate Academic Coordinator of International Studies, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Maria Paula Stella

    Ph.D. candidate in Finance, University of Toulouse (France). Master’s in Financial Research, University of Toulouse. Master’s in Finance, University of Toulouse. Postgraduate Certificate in Economics and Banking Management, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Universidad de la República. Manager of Financial Studies and Reporting, Agroempresa Forestal. Former Risk and Portfolio Management Manager, Allianz Real Estate (France).

School of Architecture

  • Gabriel Calvento

    PhD candidate in Peripheries, Sustainability, and Urban Vitality, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s Degree in Heritage Restoration and Rehabilitation, University of Alcalá (Spain). Postgraduate Specialization in Local Development, Catholic University of Uruguay. Architect. Full Professor of Urban Planning Workshop, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Andrea Castro

    PhD candidate in Materials, Structures, and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Alicante (Spain). Master’s degree in Housing for the 21st Century, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain). Master’s degree in Integrated Architecture Projects, Ramón Llull La Salle University (Spain). Architect, University of Zulia (Venezuela). Academic Coordinator, Architecture Program, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Architectural Research. Professor of The Construction of the Modern World, Critical Analysis of Contemporary Architecture, and History and Trends in Interior Design 1, 2, and 3, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Ruben García Miranda

    Ph.D. candidate in Theory and History of Architecture, Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). Architect, Universidad de la República (Uruguay). Researcher in urban planning and urban architecture. Award for Excellence as a Professor (2009), Recognition for Academic Career (2018), School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Instructor of Approaches and Problems in Architecture, The Formation of the Region, and Thesis Advisor. Former Professor of History and Theory of Architecture, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Emilio Nisivoccia

    Ph.D. candidate in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain). Architect, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Full Professor of Critical Analysis of Contemporary Architecture, Research Methodology, Theory and Practice of Architecture, and Advisor for the Final Thesis and Contemporary Architectural Reflections, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Javier Olascoaga

    Ph.D. candidate in Theory and Practice of Architectural Design, Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain). Architect, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Managing Partner, O-S Arquitectura / Olascoaga Souto Arquitectos. President, DOMUS.at, a private institute providing technical assistance to housing cooperatives. Former Architectural Consultant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to join the technical secretariat of the One-UN project, Ministry of Housing, Land Use Planning, and the Environment (MVOTMA). Full Professor of Projects 7 and 8, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Mariana Rodríguez Orte

    Ph.D. candidate in Architecture and Urban Studies, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Master’s degree in Urban Design, City College of New York (United States). Architect, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Rodolfo Sosa Jacué

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Catholic University of Córdoba (Argentina). Master’s degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. History teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Certificate in Steering Complex Projects, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Director, RONDA Consultores. Academic advisor, Montes del Plata Academy. External Consultant, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay. External Evaluator, National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP). Instructor and Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Professor of Evolution and Design Theory, School of Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Marjorie Suárez

    Ph.D. candidate in Architecture, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master’s degree in Architectural Design and Architect, Central University of Venezuela. Director and Project Coordinator, Punch Architecture and Design Studio. Freelance professional. Adjunct Professor, Architectural Design Department, Central University of Venezuela. Full Professor of Projects 3 and 4, School of Architecture, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Faculty of Design

  • Rodolfo Sosa Jacué

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Catholic University of Córdoba (Argentina). Master’s degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. History teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Certificate in Steering Complex Projects, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Director, RONDA Consultores. Academic advisor, Montes del Plata Academy. External Consultant, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay. External Evaluator, National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP). Instructor and Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Professor of Evolution and Design Theory, School of Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Faculty of Engineering

  • Esther Hochsztain

    PhD candidate in Geographic Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid. Master of Science, majoring in Computing, University of Chile. Economist and graduate in Economics. Consultant.

Institute of Education

  • Nicolás Dantaz

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (Mexico). Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), Universidad Europea del Atlántico (Spain). English teacher, Instituto de Profesores Artigas (Uruguay). Graduate certificate in Teaching Foreign Language Teachers, The New School (United States). Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Preteens and Adolescents, University of Oregon (United States). Professor, Council for Education Training. Graduate Instructor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Virginia Frade

    Ph.D. candidate in Linguistics, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Master’s degree in Humanities with a concentration in Language, Culture, and Society, University of the Republic (Uruguay). Bachelor’s degree in Literature, University of the Republic (Uruguay). English teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Specialization in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, UDIMA (Spain). Secondary School English Teacher. Professor of Linguistics and Literature, Artigas Teachers’ Institute, Regional Teachers’ Center of the Center, and Council for Education Training. Graduate-level instructor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Ariel Fripp

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana (Mexico). Master’s degree in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Mathematics teacher, Instituto de Profesores Artigas (Uruguay). Diploma in Curriculum Design and Development, Catholic University of Uruguay and UNESCO. Specialist in Mathematics Education for Secondary Education, Okoyama University (Japan). Secondary School Director, The Anglo School. Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Laura Manolakis

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s degree in Social Sciences, with a focus on Education, FLACSO, Argentina. Bachelor’s degree in Education, National University of Quilmes (Argentina). Certified Preschool Teacher and Certified Elementary School Teacher, National Teacher Training College of Quilmes (Argentina). Director of Technological and Pedagogical Innovation, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Research Professor in the Department of Education, National University of Quilmes (Argentina). Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Estibaliz Perez

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain). Master’s degree in Educational Technology, State Distance University (Costa Rica). Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy and Didactics, National University (Costa Rica). Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and Civic Education, National University (Costa Rica). International consultant in educational innovation, public policy, and new technologies. Faculty member in the Master’s Program in Technology, State Distance University (Costa Rica). Professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Rosana Sampedro

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, National University of Tres de Febrero, National University of Lanús, and National University of San Martín (Argentina). Master’s degree in New Technologies Applied to Education, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Carlos III University, and University of Alicante (Spain). Bachelor of Education, University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Professor of graduate seminars, Catholic University of Santa Fe (Argentina). Professor in the Bachelor of Education program, National University of San Martín. Professor in the Bachelor of Educational Administration and Supervision program, Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. Visiting professor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Victoria Sequeira

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Master’s degree in Leadership and Strategy in Management, and Master’s degree in Leadership in Education, Business School Educational Format (Spain). Diploma in Qualitative Research Methodology, and Diploma in AI and Teaching Practices, FLACSO Uruguay. Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation in Practices Using Open Educational Resources, and Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Technologies and Inclusive Education, Ceibal and the Council for Education Training (Uruguay). Secondary School Teacher, specializing in History, Council for Education Training. Teacher of History Pedagogy, Council for Education Training. History Teacher, General Directorate of Secondary Education and General Directorate of Technical and Vocational Education. Guidance Counselor and Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay.

  • Rodolfo Sosa Jacué

    Ph.D. candidate in Education, Catholic University of Córdoba (Argentina). Master’s degree in Educational Management, Universidad ORT Uruguay. History teacher, Artigas Teachers’ Institute (Uruguay). Certificate in Steering Complex Projects, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). Director, RONDA Consultores. Academic advisor, Montes del Plata Academy. External Consultant, Chamber of Commerce and Services of Uruguay. External Evaluator, National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP). Instructor and Tutor, Institute of Education, Universidad ORT Uruguay. Associate Professor of Evolution and Design Theory, School of Design, Universidad ORT Uruguay.