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Aida Guerra, PhD, is vice-director of Aalborg Centre for PBL in Engineering Science and Sustainability under the auspices of UNESCO and associate professor within the field of Problem-Based, Project-Organised Learning (PBL) and Engineering Education for Sustainable Development at the Department of Planning (Aalborg University, Denmark) and the Institute of Advanced Studies in PBL (Aalborg University, Denmark). She holds a PhD degree in PBL and Education for Sustainable Development in Science and Engineering Education (EESD). Her current research focus is on PBL, curriculum and pedagogical development, readiness for change, integration of sustainability in engineering education, student agency for sustainability and competences. She has published several articles, conference papers and has been given several international presentations and workshops within these fields. Additionally, Aida Guerra is also an active member of several engineering education organisations.
Education/Academic qualification
Geology, M.Sc. , PBL and Sustainability in Science Education in Middle School, University of Porto
Award Date: 2 Dec 2008
Biology and Geology, B.Sc., University of Porto
Award Date: 30 Jun 2006
Keywords
- Education
- Engineering Education
- Professional Learning and Development
- Student agency
- Sustainability education
- Problem Based Learning
- Challenge Based Learning
- Capacity Strengthening
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 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations from the last five years
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ENVIHEI: Student-centered learning for ENVIronmental sustainability at Higher Education Institutions
Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (PI), Jiang, D. (CoI) & Palomares, A. (PI)
01/12/2024 → 30/11/2026
Project: Research
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Supporting university student proactivity for social and academic well-being: What PBL can do
Chen, J. (PI), Hansen, S. (PI), Velmurugan, G. (PI), Fink, T. (PI), Lyngdorf, N. E. R. (CoI), Søndergaard, B. D. (CoI), Markman, A. O. (PI), Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (CoI), Du, X. (CoI), Stegeager, N. (CoI), Telléus, P. K. K. (CoI) & Clausen, N. R. (Project Participant)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research
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Enhancing Institutionalized Transformation through Design, Implement and Evaluate a PBL Pedagogical Development Certificate Program for HITAM, India
Du, X. (PI), Chen, J. (CoPI), Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (CoPI) & Hansen, S. (CoPI)
15/03/2024 → 31/12/2027
Project: Research
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Early career engineers' preparedness for transition to work
Markman, A. O. (PI), Du, X. (PI), Nørgaard, B. (PI), Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (PI) & Agerkvist, I. E. (PI)
01/01/2025 → …
Project: Research
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Analysis of sustainability competences developed by engineering students in a Project-based Learning environment.
d'Escoffier, L. N. (PI), Matos Lopes , R. (Supervisor) & Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (Supervisor)
01/11/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: PhD Project
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Sustainability competence(s) in focus: analysis of engineering students’ perspectives in a project-based learning (PBL) context
d'Escoffier, L. N., Longen Zindel, M. T., Jiang, D. & Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (Print Edition).Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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‘I am because we are’: unfolding role identity and tensions of South African middle leaders in engineering as change agents
Jiang, D., Smith, L., Hattingh, T., Guerra, A. & Du, X., 16 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Studies in Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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AAU Professional skills Lab (ProLab): Promoting Transversal Skill Development in STEM through Student Self-Selected Interdisciplinary Workshops
Clausen, N. R., Bertel, L. B., Nørgaard, B., Lyngdorf, N. E. R., Velmurugan, G. & Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O., 14 Nov 2025, Proceedings of the 10th International Research Symposium on PBL. Aalborg University Open Publishing, p. 152-159 8 p.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Academic Leadership for All: A Systems Thinking Approach to Pedagogical Development and Professional Learning for Engineering Educators
Du, X., Smith, L., Naji, K. K., Sohoni, S. & Guerra, A., 2025, Academic Leadership in Engineering Education. Kandakatla, R., Kulkarni, S. & Auer, M. E. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Vol. 1097. p. 299-316 18 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Vol. 1097).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Creating Student-Centric Learning Environments Through Evidence-Based Pedagogies and Assessments
Ortega-Alvarez, J. D., Mohd-Addi, M., Guerra, A., Krishnan, S. & Mohd-Yusof, K., 2025, Academic Leadership in Engineering Education. Kandakatla, R., Kulkarni, S. & Auer, M. E. (eds.). Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Vol. 1097. p. 123-142 20 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Vol. 1097).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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Sustainability education and the future uncertainties: Student perspectives
Guerra, A. (Lecturer)
24 Jul 2024 → 26 Jul 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Academic leadership for pedagogical change via/towards PBL
Guerra, A. O. P. D. C. (Organizer), Du, X. (Organizer), Jiang, D. (Organizer), Lindsay, E. (Organizer), Bertel, L. B. (Organizer), Arboe, J. (Organizer), Smith, L. (Participant), Wolff, K. (Participant), von Klemperer , C. (Participant), Wolmarans , N. (Participant), Paton, R. (Participant), Swartz, B. (Participant), Givender, R. A. (Participant), Hattingh, T. (Participant), Mogashana , D. (Participant), Tshitshonu , E. (Participant), Lokhat , D. (Participant), Truscott , F. (Participant) & Nweke, C. (Participant)
21 May 2024 → 24 May 2024Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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SEFI Spring School on Ethics and Sustainability
Baier, A. (Organizer), Guerra, A. O. P. D. C. (Organizer) & Kovacs, H. (Organizer)
10 Apr 2024 → 12 Apr 2024Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Imagining a Sustainable Future and Realizing Potentials in Engineering Education
Ejsing-Duun, S. (Organizer), Christiansen, S. H. (Organizer), Markman, A. O. (Organizer), Guerra, A. (Organizer), Du, X. (Organizer) & Arboe, J. (Organizer)
4 Mar 2024Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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AAU ProLab 2024
Bertel, L. B. (Organizer), Pereira de Carvalho Guerra, A. O. (Organizer), Lyngdorf, N. E. R. (Organizer), Velmurugan, G. (Organizer) & Nørgaard, B. (Organizer)
Mar 2024 → Apr 2024Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar