Alejandro Cruzata Martinez, PhD

Alejandro Cruzata Martínez, Ph.D. in Pedagogical Sciences, is a distinguished professional in university management, research, and international cooperation. He currently serves as Rector of Señor de Sipán University in Chiclayo - Peru and is an active member of the international accreditation agencies for higher education. He has published over 50 academic and scientific papers with more than 100 citations, focusing on socio-emotional competencies, formative assessment, resilience, critical reading, educational technologies, and didactic strategies.

He has received recognitions such as a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Artificial Intelligence and is an international speaker in countries including Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Peru. He completed internships at HUAWEI CLOUD COMPASS (China) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico). He also serves on editorial boards of indexed journals, collaborates with international educational networks, and has advised Ministries of Education and projects with UNESCO and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

His leadership has earned him distinctions such as “Best University Rector of the Year 2024” and the “Innovation Award in University Social Responsibility.” Dr. Cruzata is a strong advocate for academic quality, university internationalization, and digital transformation with social impact, standing out as an influential figure in Latin American higher education.