Hardworking Postdoctoral Fellow with 3 years in fellowship at UPN 161 Morelia. Organized with research and presentations educating students, peers, and superiors on research analysis. Published research findings through peer-reviewed articles and analyzed results tailoring them to possible future applications.
Hi, I’m
Victor Manuel Lopez Ortega
Creative Writer And Postdoctoral Fellow
Morelia, Michoacán,MIC
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
National Pedagogical University (UPN)
Postdoctoral fellow
9 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, showcasing the institution's leadership.
- Assisted teaching and instructing students alongside other professors.
- Facilitated collaboration between researchers from different disciplines, fostering innovation and creativity.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and academic books.
- Assisted with developing and implementing new course materials to enhance the learning experience.
General Department of Educational Materials
Vice-principal of area
01.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Research, article and project writing, and revision of contents for free textbooks for 2nd and 3rd degrees of Secondary School.
National Pedagogical University (UPN)
Postdoctoral fellow
09.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Teaching, research, course design, material creation, and publishing to prevent and solve scholar gender violence towards peace culture and emotional self-regulation.
Michoacan Writers’ Society
President
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Divulge and promote Local, National and World Literature through book publishing, book presentations, public readings, events, courses, and workshops to general audiences.
Smartia Digital
Film Critic Columnist
01.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Publish brief film reviews on Smartia Digital website every 1 - 2 weeks.
Michoacan Writers’ Society
President
01.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to promote local and national writers and literature.
Informative Core (Digital Journal)
Cultural Columnist
06.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Publish brief articles on general culture.
Education
Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of HidalgoMorelia, Michoacan
Art and Culture Ph.D.
08.2013 - 05.2017
University Overview
- Faculty: Faculty of Letters
- GPA: 9.94
The University of SussexBrighton, East Sussex
Filmmaking MA
09.2021 - 05.2022
University Overview
- Faculty: Media, Arts, and Humanities
- GPA: 65 (Merit)
Vasco De Quiroga UniversityMorelia, Michoacan
Master of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2009 - 05.2012
University Overview
GPA: 9.8
Vasco de Quiroga UniversityMorelia, Michoacan
BA in Architecture
08.2004 - 05.2010
University Overview
GPA: 8.8
Skills
Adobe Premiere
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Affiliations
Affiliations
Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
Film Studies Section at LASA
Visual Cultural Studies Section at LASA
Gender and Feminist Studies Section at LASA
Mexico Section at LASA
Mass Media and Popular Culture Section at LASA
Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Final Draft
Autocad by Autodesk
Google Classroom
Zoomus
Mendeley
Interests
Creative writing
Reading
Filmmaking
Photography
Travelling
Social media
Well-being
Swimming
Fitness
Movies
Museums
Theatre
Opera
Fine Arts
Timeline
Vice-principal of area
General Department of Educational Materials
01.2023 - 06.2023
The University of Sussex
Filmmaking MA
09.2021 - 05.2022
Postdoctoral fellow
National Pedagogical University (UPN)
09.2020 - 08.2022
President
Michoacan Writers’ Society
01.2018 - 01.2019
Film Critic Columnist
Smartia Digital
01.2016 - 05.2017
President
Michoacan Writers’ Society
01.2016 - 12.2016
Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo
Art and Culture Ph.D.
08.2013 - 05.2017
Cultural Columnist
Informative Core (Digital Journal)
06.2011 - 08.2011
Vasco De Quiroga University
Master of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2009 - 05.2012
Vasco de Quiroga University
BA in Architecture
08.2004 - 05.2010
Postdoctoral fellow
National Pedagogical University (UPN)
9 2023 - Current
Creativework
Creativework
- República Sorjuaniana de México. La quinta transformación., A dystopian sci-fi novel set in 2169., Letrame Editorial, Almería, Spain, 2023, 9788411812009
- Gente que no conozco (People I Don’t Know), An original short film which I wrote, produced, acted, directed, and edited as the final assignment for the Filmmaking MA at the University of Sussex., 09/2022
- Sustancia Quemada. Lisandro Fraga y los Trotamundos. (Also published as Burnt Substance: Lisandro Fraga and the Wanderers), A contemporary myth and adventure novel., Kindle Direct Publishing, 9781983136047
- Sed de Independencia., A historical novel., Palibrio (Bloomington, Indiana) / Jitanjáfora (Morelia, Mexico), 9781463318598
Scholarshipsandawards
Scholarshipsandawards
- Honorary State Researcher, Government of the State of Michoacan, 04/2024, True
- Candidate at the National System of Researchers, Conahcyt, Mexico, 01/2024, 12/2027
- Alumnus Chevening, 10/2022, True
- Chevening Mexico Scholar, 09/2021, 09/2022
- Gold Spirit of Sussex Award, University of Sussex
- CONACYT National Scholarship, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacan, 08/2013, 07/2017
- CONACYT AS Visiting Research Student Scholarship, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, 01/2015, 02/2015
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Passport Number: G15631274
- Date of Birth: 01/04/86
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
- República Sorjuaniana de México. La quinta transformación. (2023). A dystopian sci-fi novel set in 2169. Almería, Spain: Letrame Editorial. ISBN: 9788411812009.
- Gente que no conozco (People I Don’t Know). An original short film that I wrote, produced, acted, directed, and edited as the final assignment for the Filmmaking MA at the University of Sussex. September 2022.
- Sustancia Quemada. Lisandro Fraga y los Trotamundos. (Also published as Burnt Substance: Lisandro Fraga and the Wanderers). (2018). A contemporary myth and adventure novel. Kindle Direct Publishing. ISBN: 9781983136047.
- Sed de Independencia. (2012). A historical novel. Bloomington, Indiana: Palibrio. / Morelia, Mexico: Jitanjáfora. ISBN: 9781463318598.
Graduateandprofessionalcourses
Graduateandprofessionalcourses
- Masculinity and Violence, University of Granada, 12/2023, 50 hours
- Federico Garcia Lorca, University of Granada, 11/2023, 75 hours
- Improving Your Study Techniques, University of Groningen, 11/2023, 8 hours
- Preparing For University, University of East Anglia, 11/2023, 21 hours
- Digital Skills: Reimagine Your Career, Accenture, 10/2023, 6 hours
- Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal, University of Leicester, 10 hours
- Developing your Research Project, University of Southampton, 07/2023, 8 hours
- Returning to Education as a Mature Student, University of York, 05/2023, 8 hours
- Preparing for a Practice-based Ph.D. in Fine Art, Design, and Film, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, 03/2023, 12 hours
- A Beginner’s Guide to Film Genres, Film Distributor’s Association, 12/2022, 12 hours
- Directing Actors, Sundance Collab, 03/2022, 06/2022
- The History of Film and Video Editing, LinkedIn Learning, 12/2021
- Video Editing Fundamentals, LinkedIn Learning, 10/2021
- Film Appreciation Course, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo and The Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), 16 hours
- Why research matters, Deakins University and Griffith University, 07/2021, 6 hours
- Explore Filmmaking: From Script to Screen, National Film and Television School, 05/2021, 18 hours
- How to read a novel, University of Edinburgh, 05/2021, 8 hours
- Inclusive Education: Essential Knowledge for Success, Queensland University of Technology, 03/2021, 2 hours
- Understanding Diversity and Inclusion, Purdue University, 12/2020, 9 hours
- Copyright and the Business of Creative Industries, International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, 10/2020, 12 hours
- Instructional Design for Creating Online Courses, Organization of American States, 06/2020, 09/2020, 120 hours
- An Introduction to Screenwriting, University of East Anglia, 09/2020, 6 hours
- Professional Acting for Cinema, Francisco Pita, Morelia, Mexico, 12/2019, 12/2019
- Permanent Workshop of Scriptwriting for Film, Adrian Gonzalez-Camargo, MA, Morelia, Michoacan, 04/2018, 09/2021, 150 credit hours
- Michoacan Seminar of Film Studies 2019, University of Morelia, Morelia, Michoacan, 01/2019, 12/2019, 120 Credit Hours
- Michoacan Seminar of Film Studies 2018, University of Morelia, Morelia, Michoacan, 01/2018, 12/2018, 120 Credit Hours
- Training Workshop for Audiovisual Content Production, National Network of Audiovisual Poles (RNPA), Mexican Institute for Cinematography (IMCINE), Morelia, Michoacan, 09/2016, 12/2016, 40 Credit Hours
- Diploma The Process of Novel 2, Audiovisual Media Centre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 10/2016, 01/2017
- Diploma The Process of Novel, Audiovisual Media Centre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 06/2016, 09/2016
- Diploma in Narrative. Short Story and Novel, Audiovisual Media Centre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 08/2015, 10/2015
- How to Write a Short Stories’ Book (Course), Audiovisual Media Centre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 11/2014, 02/2015
- Fantastic Literature Online Course, Audiovisual Media Centre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 06/2014, 08/2014
- Diploma in The Time of Images. Creative Processes Workshop: Concepts and Procedures, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 07/2010, 100 credit hours
- Diploma in Teacher’s, Harmon Hall Institute, Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, 01/2002, 09/2002, 9
Creativework
Creativework
- República Sorjuaniana de México. La quinta transformación., A dystopian sci-fi novel set in 2169., Letrame Editorial, Almería, Spain, 2023, 9788411812009
- Gente que no conozco (People I Don’t Know), An original short film which I wrote, produced, acted, directed, and edited as the final assignment for the Filmmaking MA at the University of Sussex., 09/2022
- Sustancia Quemada. Lisandro Fraga y los Trotamundos. (Also published as Burnt Substance: Lisandro Fraga and the Wanderers), A contemporary myth and adventure novel., Kindle Direct Publishing, 9781983136047
- Sed de Independencia., A historical novel., Palibrio (Bloomington, Indiana) / Jitanjáfora (Morelia, Mexico), 9781463318598
Scholarshipsandawards
Scholarshipsandawards
- Honorary State Researcher, Government of the State of Michoacan, 04/2024, True
- Candidate at the National System of Researchers, Conahcyt, Mexico, 01/2024, 12/2027
- Alumnus Chevening, 10/2022, True
- Chevening Mexico Scholar, 09/2021, 09/2022
- Gold Spirit of Sussex Award, University of Sussex
- CONACYT National Scholarship, Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacan, 08/2013, 07/2017
- CONACYT AS Visiting Research Student Scholarship, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, 01/2015, 02/2015
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Passport Number: G15631274
- Date of Birth: 01/04/86
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
- República Sorjuaniana de México. La quinta transformación. (2023). A dystopian sci-fi novel set in 2169. Almería, Spain: Letrame Editorial. ISBN: 9788411812009.
- Gente que no conozco (People I Don’t Know). An original short film that I wrote, produced, acted, directed, and edited as the final assignment for the Filmmaking MA at the University of Sussex. September 2022.
- Sustancia Quemada. Lisandro Fraga y los Trotamundos. (Also published as Burnt Substance: Lisandro Fraga and the Wanderers). (2018). A contemporary myth and adventure novel. Kindle Direct Publishing. ISBN: 9781983136047.
- Sed de Independencia. (2012). A historical novel. Bloomington, Indiana: Palibrio. / Morelia, Mexico: Jitanjáfora. ISBN: 9781463318598.
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