My research interests focus on applied linguistics, especially the role of language as the main framework for developing university students’ skills. This perspective examines how collaborative approaches that encourage meaningful use of English directly influence academic performance and motivation, resulting in greater engagement in learning and increased participation across different educational settings, both on campus and internationally.
The linguistic component is conceived not only as an area of study but fundamentally as a mediating tool for the construction of knowledge and the development of cross-cutting competencies. In this sense, learning English is framed as an advantageous space for developing students’ communicative competence, intercultural awareness, and autonomy. Language thus serves as a thread connecting academic learning with broader formative experiences, enabling students to extend their use and reflection on language beyond the classroom, integrating virtual resources as well.
The central focus of my research is therefore to deepen the competency-based training of university students from an applied linguistics perspective, integrating areas such as multilingualism, interculturality, creativity, collaborative work, and leadership. Building on a solid theoretical foundation, this line of research explores the different academic, social, and international contexts where these competencies develop through language use, aiming to
contribute to global knowledge that links linguistic research, teaching innovation, and students’ academic and professional growth.