Prof. Dr. Maria-Jose Vaño-Vaño | Business, Management and Accounting | Women Researcher Award
IUDESCOOP-University of Valencia Spain
Maria Jose Vaño Vaño is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in commercial law and social economy. She currently serves as a Professor at the Universitat de València, contributing significantly to research in corporate law, cooperative enterprises, and digital transformation in legal frameworks. With a career spanning decades, she has been actively involved in academia, policy advisory, and international legal discourse.
Profile
Education 🎓
Maria Jose Vaño Vaño holds a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1997 with a thesis titled “Heterogeneous Mergers: Absorption of Credit Cooperatives by Savings Banks,” which received the highest distinction of “Apt cum laude.”
Professional Experience 💼
She has held various esteemed academic and professional positions, including teaching at Pompeu Fabra University, Jaume University I, and the University of the Republic of Montevideo. Her expertise extends to advisory roles with the National Energy Commission in Madrid. Since 2008, she has been a tenured professor at University of Valencia, where she actively participates in legal research and policy development.
Research Interests 🎡
Her research primarily focuses on commercial law, financial regulation, cooperative enterprises, digital transformation in legal structures, and social economy models. She leads multiple research projects on financial markets, energy cooperatives, and public-private collaboration in economic development.
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
Maria Jose Vaño Vaño has been recognized for her contributions to legal academia and policy-making. She has received accolades for her research in cooperative law and financial markets, enhancing the regulatory framework for economic social enterprises.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “General Assembly Voice.” Economic Criminal Dictionary. Iustel, 2008. Link
Public-private participation in the energy transition through cooperative energy communities
Guide to social responsibility for companies and social economy entities
Digitalization of the agricultural sector: intercooperation and disruptive technologies
Guide to Social and Cooperative Economy Policies for Local Government in the Valencian Community
The structuring of the social economy through information and communication technologies