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Angel Joel Méndez López is a Permanent Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Social Services at the University of Valencia. He holds a degree in Psychology, a degree in Law, a degree in Social Work, a Master's degree in Community Development, a PhD in Development Cooperation, a PhD in Social Sciences and a Postdoctorate in Social Work. His research has focused on three main areas: community intervention and inclusive programmes; diversity management and intercultural coexistence; and psychosocial intervention and professional communication. 
He has carried out postdoctoral research stays in countries such as Chile, Mexico and Cuba, while also participating in R&D&I projects in various Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and the United States. He has received the following awards: National Prize from the Cuban Academy of Sciences for scientific research in 2025 for the product Psychosocial Intervention Experiences. Studies in Cuba and Spain and, with the same result, the CITMA Prize for research at the provincial level in 2025. CITMA Award for 
provincial-level research in 2025 for Social Psychology: Basic Aspects. Award from the Rector of the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas for the most scientifically impactful result in 2025 in Social Sciences and Humanities for the scientific product Psychosocial Intervention Experiences: Studies in Cuba and Spain. 
Studies in Cuba and Spain. Award from the Rector of the Central University ‘Marta Abreu’ of Las Villas for the innovation with the greatest impact on society, with the result Social Psychology. Basic aspects; and Gaspar Jorge García Galló 
Award 2025, for high-impact scientific contributions from the Sciences of Education to transform university education.