Personal profile
Research interests
I joined the University of Bath in 2015. Prior to that, I worked as Head of the Research and Analysis Unit at the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) in Germany, and held different academic appointments at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) and the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (both in Mexico).
I am interested in developing work around comparative analyses of educational systems using large-scale assessment data with a focus on educational inequalities.
I also have a strong interest in civic and citizenship education and the use of mixed-methods approaches to educational research.
I have a BA in Public Accounting by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), a Master’s in Educational Research by the UIA, and a PhD in Education by the University of Bath.
Research interests
- International large-scale assessments (PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS, ERCE, SEA-PLM, SAQMEC, etc.)
- Comparative education
- Educational Inequality
- School effectiveness
- Civic and citizenship education
Research membership
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I am interested in supervising PhD students in topics related to my research interests.
I can support prospective students with applications for funding, with a variety of sources available including SWDTP, (see funding guidance).
External positions
International Expert, Agencia de Calidad y Prospectiva Universitaria de Aragón
22 Aug 2025 → …
International Director of ICCS, International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement
1 Mar 2024 → …
Senior Adviser - Latin American Laboratory for Assessment of the Quality of Education (LLECE), UNESCO - Regional Bureau for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
2018 → 2020
Adviser - Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM), UNICEF
2018 → …
Technical Adviser, Instituto Nacional para la Evaluación de la Educación
2017 → 2019
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Comparative Study of Information Literacy Among University Freshmen in Japan, China, and UK Using Large-Scale Assessments Data
Kai, L. (PI), Horie, I. (PI), Zhang, H. (PI) & Sandoval Hernandez, A. (PI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/27
Project: Other
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Aculturacion, sensibilidad intercultural y diversidad: el futuro profesorado en España
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (CoI), Lapresta-Rey, C. (PI), Janés , J. (PI), López-Gopar, M. (CoI), Salazar, J. (CoI), Martínez , M. (CoI), Van Hooft , A. (CoI), Jiménez-Salcedo, J. (CoI), Morales-Mendoza , K. (CoI) & Díez del Corral , E. (CoI)
1/07/24 → 1/08/27
Project: Other
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International Study Centre for the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (PI), Isac, M. M. (CoI), Gatica, F. (Researcher) & Wagner, J.-P. (Researcher)
1/12/23 → 30/06/29
Project: Other
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Enrolment, transfer and drop-out trends in UNRWA schools in Jordan
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (PI), Nino-Zarazua, M. (CoI), Daffri, W. (CoI), Khaled, H. (CoI) & Gutierrez, B. (CoI)
15/08/23 → 15/11/23
Project: Other
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Prepared for a Sustainable Future? Environmental Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally among Secondary School Students
Isac, M. M. (PI), Sandoval Hernandez, A. (PI), Saas, W. (PI), Treviño, E. (CoI), Carrasco, D. (CoI), Villalobos, C. (CoI), Miranda, D. (CoI), Strietholt, R. (CoI), Meink, S. (CoI) & Andres, S. (CoI)
15/04/23 → 15/06/24
Project: Other
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From Intention to Action: Understanding Youth Electoral Participation Across Countries through Civic Education
Holtmann1, M., Meink, S., Sandoval-Hernández, A. & Isac, M. M., 31 Mar 2026, In: Developmental Science. 29, 2, e70127.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Profiles of teachers built on cognitive-activation teaching strategies and its effect on student’s outcomes in TIMSS 2019
Chen, Z., Carrasco, D. & Sandoval-Hernández, A., 20 Apr 2026, (Acceptance date) In: Studies in Educational Evaluation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Gender Attitudes among Adolescents: A Systematic Review of International Quantitative Studies (2000–2024)
Lopez Hornickel, N., Gutiérrez-de-Rozas, B., Vidal Rojas, J. & Sandoval-Hernández, A., 12 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Human Systems Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Accounting for ceiling effects in gender equality endorsement. A zero inflated modeling approach.
Carrasco, D., Torres Irribarra, D. E., Lopez Hornickel, N. & Sandoval-Hernández, A., 25 Jun 2025, Proceedings of the 89th Annual International Meeting of the Psychometric Society: IMPS 2024. Kim, J.-S., Wu, H., Sweet, T. & Molenaar, D. (eds.). Psychometric SocietyResearch output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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A Critical Evaluation of Alignment Optimization for Improving Cross- National Comparability in International Large-Scale Assessments
Sandoval-Hernández, A., Carrasco, D. & Eryilmaz, N., 31 Dec 2025, In: Studies in Educational Evaluation. 87, 101519.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thesis
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Towards a Realist Methodology for School Effectiveness Research: A Case Study of Educational Inequality from Mexico
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Author), Lauder, H. (Supervisor) & Robinson, A. (Supervisor), 1 Nov 2009Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Activities
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Agencia de Calidad y Prospectiva Universitaria de Aragón (External organisation)
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Advisor)
Jul 2025 → …Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Invited speaker), Isac, M. M. (Invited speaker), Andres, S. (Invited speaker) & Treviño, E. (Invited speaker)
9 Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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Seminario Internacional “Legitimidad social, validez y participación en el Acceso a la Educación Superior”
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Keynote speaker)
3 Sept 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Standard-setting - Robust mechanisms for linking to the MPL
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Speaker)
25 Feb 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Human Systems Management (Journal)
Sandoval Hernandez, A. (Editorial board member)
2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity