Dr. Benito Cadenas
Economy & Political Sciences
Prof. Benito Cadenas is a professor of microeconomics and macroeconomics at Villanueva University and at Schiller International University. Before that, he was a company adviser at Bankinter and at the Spanish office for taxation.
Degrees
Ph.D., Health Economics – Universidad Camilo José Cela, Spain
Amelia Cánovas
Biology
Amelia holds a degree in marine sciences from the University of the Canary Islands and is a professional PADI instructor with extensive diving experience in Micronesia, Madagascar, the Galapagos Islands, the Andaman Sea, the Maldives and the Red Sea. She has participated in the creation of underwater documentaries, such as The Wreck of the Syrian.
Amelia is presently the environmental coordinator at the Educational Center of Cabo de Palos in the region of Murcia, Spain. She coordinates environmental education campaigns for schools and universities as well as other activities to promote active and nature tourism in the region of Murcia.
Degrees
Ph.D., Applied Economy, in progress – Universidad de Murcia, Spain
M.A., Management of Mediterranean Biodiversity – Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Licenciatura, Oceanography – Universidad de Las Palmas, Spain
Dr. Vicente Carmona
Spanish Language
Professor Carmona received his Ph.D. from UCLA (20th Century Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Cultural Studies) and taught Spanish Language, Literature and Cinema at American universities such as USC, Smith College, and LSU before returning to Spain. He has also worked as a journalist for EFE (Spanish News Agency) in South and Central America. As a translator, he has published several books on film and literary theory. In Madrid, he teaches Spanish Language, Spanish Literature and Film at USC and Syracuse University. He is currently working on the script for several TV documentaries on cultural issues. Prof. Carmona also teaches on the Spanish Identities Seminar.
Degrees
Ph.D., Hispanic Languages and Literatures – University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., Spanish Literature – University of Southern California
Licenciatura, Spanish Philology – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Patricia Espinosa
Art History
Prof. Espinosa has taught at the undergraduate university level since 2005 for Syracuse Madrid, American University, and USAC (University Study Abroad Consortium). At Syracuse Madrid, she has taught several art history courses and participates in the Azahar seminar.
Degree
Licenciatura, Art History – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Tania González
Sociology
Tania is a social anthropologist holding a PhD from Stockholm University. She was a Marie Curie research fellow and member of the ITN Diasporic Constructions of Home and Belonging (CoHaB). Tania has previously worked on several EU projects dealing with border regimes, migration policies, human rights, and gender for different institutions such as ICMPD-International Centre for Migration Policy Development, Eliamep-Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, and CIDOB-Barcelona Centre for International Affairs. Her main research interests include international migration, transnational families, care, emotions, and affect.
Degrees:
Ph.D., Social Anthropology – Stockholm University, Sweden
Licenciatura, Social and Cultural Anthropology – Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
Licenciatura, Periodismo – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Prof. Al Goodman was the CNN correspondent in Madrid for more than 20 years, reporting on camera in English and in Spanish. His TV news awards include an Emmy and a National Headliner. Earlier, he freelanced for The New York Times and NPR. He co-authored The World on a String: How to Become a Freelance Foreign Correspondent (Henry Holt, NY), which has been used in American journalism schools. He has been a guest speaker in Journalism classes at Syracuse University Madrid and has taught Journalism at Universidad Camilo José Cela. In March 2020, he returned to CNN as a freelance correspondent, initially to help with coverage of the coronavirus crisis in Spain, but later covering a broad range of subjects, which continue at present.
Degrees
B.S.J., Journalism – Northwestern University
Alba Grao Rico
Spanish Language
Professor Grao Rico graduated in Education Sciences at the University of Murcia and obtained a Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the University of La Rioja. She has been teaching Spanish as a foreign language in the Instituto Cervantes in Naples (Italy) and in Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples (Italy). She participated in the DELE exams as an examiner and also has taught Spanish at Syracuse University. Currently, she teaches in a language school.
Degrees
M.A., Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language – Universidad de La Rioja, Spain
B.A., Education Sciences – Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Miguel Houghton
Marketing
Prof. Houghton has worked throughout his professional career in IT multinationals such as Ericsson, Alcatel, Wang, Informix, Olivetti, Toshiba, NCR, and HP, where he was principally in charge of Sales & Marketing.
Prof. Houghton has worked as an adjunct professor at Syracuse Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid’s Marketing Department in the College of Economics and Enterprises, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid’s Economics Department. He has also served as chair of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid’s summer courses in Marketing & Sales Management since 2008.
Degrees
M.B.A., Marketing and Business Administration – Instituto de Directivos de Empresa (CESEM), Spain
Licenciatura, Applied Physics – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Juan Iso
Spanish Language
Prof. Iso specializes in 19th and 20th century Spanish and Latin American literature. He also has taught different courses in Contemporary Hispanic Literature at U.S study abroad programs in Madrid. His research interests focus on the intersection between urban studies and literature, biopolitics, the formation of dystopias in literature, and the representation of dissident sexualities from political activism.
Degrees
Ph.D., Spanish – University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., Spanish – University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Spanish – Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Dr. Antonel Jepure
Anthropology
Prof. Jepure has spent over 15 years working on archaeological research focused on assimilation and acculturation in Spain’s late antiquity and Visigothic period in several Spanish universities (UPV–Vitoria, UAH–Alcalá de Henares, UAM–Madrid) and for the Museo de Segovia. His research interests and experience are centered on paleoanthropology, archaeology, early medieval studies, and subaquatic archaeology. He has participated in several excavations in Spain, Germany, and Croatia.
Prof. Jepure is currently involved in research projects in the province of Segovia, in central Spain, and in Biscay, in northern Spain.
Degrees
Ph.D., Anthropology – University of Würzburg, Germany
Magister Artium, Prehistory, Archaeology and Political Science – University of Würzburg, Germany
Dr. Matthew Kineen
English and Textual Studies
Professor Kineen has over 20 years of teaching experience at the university level in the U.S. and Spain. The Hemingway course at Syracuse University Madrid is part of a larger research project on the connections between U.S. writers and Europe in the twentieth century. As part of this work, Prof. Kineen presented a paper at the International Hemingway Society’s 2012 Biennial Conference entitled “Out of Place? Hemingway’s Michigan Memories in Death in the Afternoon.”
Degrees
Ph.D., Comparative Literature – University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., Comparative Literature – University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Liberal Studies – University of Notre Dame
Dr. Dieter Roberto Kuehl
Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema
Director, Syracuse Madrid
Office number: +34 913 19 99 42, ext. 212
Dr. Kuehl specializes in Spanish literature and film and has taught at the university level for over 15 years. He has taught a wide range of Spanish literature and cinema courses at Syracuse Madrid since 2001 and has participated as a lecturer and director of several Signature Seminars at Syracuse Madrid, such as Azahar, Mare Nostrum, and Eurovision. In 2011, he was named Program Director.
Degrees
Ph.D., Spanish Literature – Harvard University
M.A., Spanish Literature – Harvard University
B.S., Business Administration – Babson College
Dr. Danilo Magistrali
Computer Science
Danilo has been teaching since 2005 in several universities (Carlos III, Complutense, Politécnica, ICAI-Comillas, Nebrija, Navarra, IE) of mathematics and physics subjects such as calculus, algebra, differential equations, affine and projective geometry, advanced math, electricity, and magnetism, business mathematics, quantum physics, thermal physics.
Degree
Ph.D., Psychoanalysis – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Degree, Chemistry (Specialization in Physical Chemistry) – University of Pavia, Italy
Dr. Georgina Marcelino
Communications
Prof. Marcelino is an advertising professional, brand communications specialist, and Visual Artist. She has a Master’s Degree in Strategic Advertising and a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising with a Specialization in Creativity.
As an independent consultant in brand communications, her work is focused on social transformation, antiracism, feminism, and representation. As a visual artist, she has participated in contemporary art festivals in Spain, Mexico, Cuba, United States and Dominican Republic, and as an activist has been part of the team of speakers and press representatives of recognized antiracist organizations in Spain.
Degrees
Ph.D., Advertising and Public Relations – Universidad Camilo José Cela, Spain
M.B., Advertising – Universidad Nebrija, Spain
B.A., Advertising and Creativity – Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dr. Leticia Martínez
Psychology
Leticia has been teaching courses titled Health Psychology, Wellbeing, and Techniques of Intervention at IE University and Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She received her Masters degree in clinical and health psychology (2014) and is currently working on a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She is interested in new approaches in psychopathology and assessment (such as taxometrical approaches or network analysis), cognitive biases, dimensions of self-esteem, and well-being in psychotic patients. She is also interested in applying experimental methodologies and new technologies (eg, IAT, ESM, APPs …) to the study of psychopathology and the promotion of well-being. Leticia also works as a clinical practitioner of third-generation therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy) and positive psychotherapy.
Degrees
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Máster, Clinical and Health Psychology – Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Marta Martínez Matute
Economics
Prof. Matute is currently working as an assistant economist for the DG of Economics, Statistics and Research of the Bank of Spain (Eurosystem). She has taught economics for several years, principally microeconomics, principles of economics, accounting and financial economics. Prof. Matute has collaborated with different institutions such as Georgia State University (US), London School of Economics (UK), Franklin Institute (Spain) and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain). Her research interests involve applied economics, labour economics, macroeconomics, and policy evaluation. Prof. Matute has published various papers in top peer-reviewed academic journals related to the economic analysis of labour markets, judicial systems, insolvency and productivity, credit, and education and skills. She has been teaching Economics of the European Integration at Syracuse Madrid since 2015.
Degrees
Ph.D., Economics – Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
Máster, Economics – Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
Licenciatura, Business Administration – Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
Dr. Belén Molinuevo
Sociology
Social anthropologist. Specialty in gender issues, women’s studies, and sexual diversity. Research developed on gender relations in urban spaces, sexuality, and homophobic bullying at schools. Member of the education department of the Federation of Spanish LGBT Associations. At Syracuse Madrid, she teaches Sexuality in Spain in both the spring and fall semesters, as well as in the summer session.
Degrees
Ph.D., Social Anthropology – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Máster, Foreign Policy of the European Union – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Licenciatura, Social and Cultural Anthropology – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Diplomatura, Education – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Cristina Pérez
Spanish Language
Prof. Pérez has been teaching literature, translation, and language culture at Syracuse Madrid since 2001. She has also taught at Boston University and Tufts University, and she is currently teaching at the Boston University internship program in Madrid.
Degrees
Ph.D., Hispanic Languages and Literatures – Boston University
M.A., Hispanic Languages and Literatures – Boston University
B.A., Arts and Music – University of Miami
Mónica Pérez-Bedmar
Biology
Prof. Pérez-Bedmar holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in oceanography and coastal zone management and is at present pursuing her doctorate in ecology. She lived in the United States for more than 10 years working in and collaborating with several environmental agencies dedicated to the protection of coastal areas. Prof. Pérez-Bedmar has taught oceanography and environmental science in several U.S. university programs in Spain for several years. She conducts field research and field trips with students often and has collaborated with several research projects in the environmental field. In addition, Prof. Pérez-Bedmar is a certified diver and sailing instructor and is an avid nature explorer.
Degrees
M.S., Coastal Zone Management – Florida Institute of Technology
B.S., Biological Oceanography – Florida Institute of Technology
Francisco Javier Rodríguez Chaparro
Modern Spanish Art
Prof. Chaparro earned his Ph.D. from New York University in 2019. A former Fulbright scholar, his research interests include Museum Studies, Spanish painting and graphic arts, art of the Age of Revolution, and the work of Francisco Goya. He has worked at different capacities at institutions such as MoMA, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
He currently serves as an Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies, at IE University.
Degrees:
Ph.D., Art History – Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
M.Phil., Art History – Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Licenciatura., Art History – Universidad de Granada, Spain
Rosa Sánchez de Oña
Spanish
rmsanche@syr.edu
Rosa Sánchez de Oña holds a law degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, a degree in Translation and Interpreting from the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, and an MA in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from the Universidad Carlos III. She has worked as both a legal translator for relevant legal firms, as well as a Spanish language instructor for corporate executives in Germany and France. After having lived abroad for more than 10 years, she knows how important it is to learn not only the language, but also the culture of the host country in order to achieve a rewarding academic experience. She thoroughly enjoys teaching Spanish and working with college-age students.
Degrees:
M.A., Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
Licenciatura, Law – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Licenciatura, Translation and Interpretation – Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio de Madrid, Spain
Dr. Pilar Sánchez Millas
Political science
Since 2002, Prof. Sánchez Millas has been teaching history and political science courses at Syracuse Madrid, including numerous field trips to interview politicians involved in the peace process of the Basque Country and its relationship to the Spanish state.
Prof. Sánchez Millas’ Ph.D. dissertation analyzed the period of absolute majorities of the socialist party, dealing specifically with the teamwork built for the Spanish politics towards the European integration process. Her research projects include identifying, classifying, and storing the personal files of a main character in the Spanish transition to democracy, Francisco Fernández Ordóñez, who was an outstanding promoter of opening up the country to the rest of the world after forty years of dictatorship. Prof. Sánchez Millas continues to research and write about people involved in peace, transitions to democracy, and the conciliation politics behind these.
Degrees
Ph.D., Political Science – Instituto Universitario de Investigación Ortega y Gasset, Spain
Licenciatura, Geography and History – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Alfonso Taboada
Mathematics
Prof. Taboada studied Pure Mathematics in the Universidad Complutense of Madrid. He has over twenty-five years of experience teaching Math and Statistics at all levels at several Spanish and U.S. universities in Madrid. Prof. Taboada teaches Calculus at Syracuse Madrid.
Degree
Licenciatura, Pure Mathematics – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Dr. María Torrano
Spanish Language
Prof. Torrano has a wide experience in teaching English and Spanish as second languages. She has been teaching Spanish for foreigners for almost ten years, abroad (Lisbon, France) and in Spain, in different universities (CEU San Pablo, Syracuse Madrid) and language schools (Tandem, Alce Lenguas).
Every summer she teaches language and culture at the Spanish courses of Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo in Santander. She is also a freelance translator (English, French and Spanish) and a DELE examiner.
Degrees
Ph.D., Literature – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Máster, Spanish as a Second Language – Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Spain
Bachelor’s Degree, English Philology – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
María Teresa Viñuelas
Spanish language
Coordinator, Spanish language program
Supervisor, Internship and Service Learning
Office number: +34 913 199 942 (Ext. 203)
mtvinuel@syr.edu
Since 1991, Prof. Viñuelas has taught Spanish language and linguistics at Syracuse Madrid to undergraduate students at all Spanish levels. She was first a lecturer, and later, the director of the Mare Nostrum Signature Seminar. She has also directed the Roots and Routes and Spanish Identities Signature Seminars for Syracuse Madrid. Since 2005, she has served as supervisor of the Spanish Department and coordinator of internship and service learning.
Degrees
Máster, Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language – Universidad de Alcalá, Spain
Licenciatura, Spanish Philology – Universidad de Alcalá, Spain
Óscar Yáñez
Business of Sports
Óscar Yáñez is passionate about sports as a social catalyst and change maker. With over 20 years of experience in sports institutions (sports clubs, associations and federations), sponsoring companies, consulting firms and marketing agencies, Prof. Yáñez focuses on sports digital marketing strategies. He has been a lecturer at many European universities, such as ISDE, IESE Business School, Universidad Europea, IE University, Universidad Villanueva, and the University of Navarra. Professor Yáñez is currently Marketing Director at DreamHack.es and Board Member at www.SportsBizLab.com.
Degrees
Ph.D., Sports Marketing (in progress) – Universidad de Alcalá, Spain
M.B.A., Executive in Sales and Marketing – IE Business School, Spain
Licenciatura, Law – Universidad de Navarra, Spain
Dr. Amalia Yrizar
History
Assistant director, Syracuse Madrid
Office number: 913 199 942 (ext. 204)
ayrizar@syr.edu
Prof. Yrizar has taught at the undergraduate university level since 2003, first as a TA at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and later as a lecturer at Syracuse University Madrid. At Syracuse Madrid, she has taught several history and political science courses, including the Imperium and Azahar Signature Seminars. As of 2008, she collaborates with a graduate program at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
In 2005, Prof. Yrizar became the assistant to the director for academic affairs, and in 2011, she was named assistant director of the Syracuse Madrid program.
Degrees
Ph.D., History – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Licenciatura, Library and Information Science – Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Licenciatura, Early Modern and Modern History – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Spanish degrees
Máster – One to two-year postgraduate degree.
Licenciatura – Five-year undergraduate degree.
Grado – Four-year undergraduate degree.
Diplomatura – Three-year undergraduate degree.