Jana holds a PhD in Economics and Business from the University of Granada and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management. She has experience teaching subjects such as business management, human resource management, and strategy in international academic environments.
Before her academic career, Jana worked across sectors, including renewable energy, engineering, and banking, in various European contexts, bringing practical insight and a global perspective to her teaching.
Her research interests focus on mindful leadership, the common good, and sustainable lifestyles. She explores conscious consumption, including vegetarianism, as a pathway towards more sustainable and ethical societies and economies, with a particular interest in how individual values and behaviours can drive positive change.
Jana is committed to supporting student development, fostering critical thinking, and creating engaging learning environments. She has a strong interest in emotional intelligence and its role in leadership, personal development, and workplace effectiveness.
Selected Publications
Krizanova, J., Rosenfeld, D. L., Tomiyama, A. J., & Guardiola, J. (2021). Pro-environmental behavior predicts adherence to plant-based diets. Appetite, 163, 105243.
Krizanova, J., & Guardiola, J. (2021). Happy but vegetarian? Understanding the relationship of vegetarian subjective well-being from the nature-connectedness perspective of university students. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16(5), 2221-2249.
Krizanova, J., & Guardiola, J. (2023). Conceptualizations of Happiness and Vegetarianism: Empirical Evidence from University Students in Spain. Journal of Happiness Studies, 24(4), 1483-1503.
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