A full professor at the University of Huelva (UHU), she specializes in English language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, and the use of music in language learning. She has a long and distinguished career in research and teaching, participating in national and international projects and publishing numerous articles and books in her field. Her work is notable for integrating innovative approaches that combine emotion, motivation, and language. She has also collaborated with educational and scientific institutions, contributing to the advancement of language teaching and teacher training in diverse contexts.