Marcelo Storoszczuk Durán

Research Identifications

• ORCiD: 0009-0006-3260-8792
• Google Scholar: K2jAqTcAAAAJ&hl
• Researcher ID: IVH-3666-2023
• ISTE ID: 1208760

Biographical Information

Marcelo Storoszczuk Durán (30 September 2001, Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguayan researcher and educator, recognised for his academic background and contributions to both national and international education. He is currently the Director of the Department of Education at CERLI (Center for Educational Research, Learning & Innovation).

Academic Career

Marcelo possesses a strong academic background in education, holding diplomas in pedagogy, didactics, e-learning, and learning psychology, thereby consolidating his expertise in various disciplines essential for educational development. He also holds certifications for teaching second languages.

From 2021 to 2024, he worked as a teacher at Grupo Londres, a Uruguayan language school. Throughout his tenure, he distinguished himself through his dedication to enhancing the educational experience by implementing modern pedagogical methods and integrating information technologies. His commitment earned him a nomination for the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2023, a prestigious recognition granted by the University of Cambridge.

Research Career

In the academic field, Marcelo has excelled as the author of multiple articles on education, analysing various approaches to classroom modernisation and its implications. Some of his most significant research works include:

• Education in Emergency Situations: Disasters and Refugees

• The Importance of Sex Education in the Educational Environment

• Towards the Creation of a Modular Educational System

• On Educational Modernisation Proposals and Vocational Guidance

His body of work has been further expanded with the publication of his books "Teaching in the Digital Age" and “Mental Health in Modern Education”, which form part of a series aimed at educators.

Associations and Organisations

In 2023, Marcelo became a member of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and an active associate of the Varkey Foundation, contributing to the prestigious Global Teacher Prize and the Atenea Community project.

In 2024, he joined CERLI as a Project Director, currently serving as the Director of the Department of Education.

In this role, he has led significant educational initiatives such as “Education in Emergencies” and “Safe Connections”.