I am a spatial ecologist and conservation scientist with a broad interest in the ecological processes that drive the distribution and abundance of animal populations in space and time. As a mix between a field biologist and a data geek, I am an avid R user, who enjoys working with large datasets (both researcher-collected and citizen science) while developing and/or implementing new statistical methods to answer pressing questions in spatial ecology and conservation.
My interest spans between biogeography, population ecology, genetics and conservation biology. I am particularly interested in analyzing how individual, population and species respond to global change (climate and land-use) across several spatial and temporal scales. My final goal is to advance into a more reliable predictive ecology and, as a consequence, provide critical knowledge to support better biodiversity conservation .
I am currently an MSCA COFUND postdoctoral researcher in the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, where I am working on INCISE project where I integrate structured monitoring data, citizen science data and cutting-edge quantitative modelling tools to improve our understanding of biodiversity dynamics
PhD in Ecology, 2017
Complutense University of Madrid
MsC Conservation Biology, 2012
Complutense University of Madrid
BSc Biology, 2011
Complutense University of Madrid
In my research, I combine different types of data and methodological approaches to build a more integrative ecological science that can
Master programme “Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (EEC)". Univ. Potsdam (2020-2022)
Master programme “Conservation Biology”. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2014-2018)
Master programme “Zoology”. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2014-2018)
Bachelor programme “Biology”. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2014-2018)
Expedition to Cusuco National Park, Honduras, funded by Operation Wallace. Small mammal research team (2012)
Expedition to La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica, funded by Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Kansas University. Supervision by Andrea Romero and Robert M Timm. (2008-2009)