Dr. Rocío González-Suárez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology and Communication at the University of Vigo (Spain). She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has developed an international research career, including a Fulbright postdoctoral research fellowship at Kennesaw State University (USA). Her research focuses on educational and developmental psychology, with particular emphasis on self-regulated learning, academic motivation, self-efficacy, and the cognitive, emotional, and contextual processes underlying learning and academic achievement. She is especially interested in understanding how these processes develop during childhood and how educational environments can foster students' autonomy, well-being, and academic success. Her work also explores the role of families and teachers in supporting learning, as well as the design and evaluation of innovative educational interventions and assessment tools. She has participated in international research collaborations and contributed to scientific publications focused on motivation, learning, and educational development.