Technician
I completed my bachelor’s studies in Biology at the University of Barcelona. During this period, I joined the Erasmus+ Exchange programme at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, where I took courses in Marine Evolution and Sustainable Use of Ecosystems. I became very interested in the conservation and sustainability of the ocean, pursuing a Master’s in Oceanography and Marine Environmental Management at the University of Barcelona. While in the master’s, I received a JAE Intro ICU grant for introduction to research, joining the iMARES research group in the framework of the EU H2020 project FutureMARES. I subsequently pursued a PhD in Environmental Science and Technology, with a subprogramme in Climate Change, within the same research group.
Following the completion of my PhD, I continue my research at the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) as an early-career postdoctoral researcher. My work focuses on advancing our understanding of the social and ecological effects of climate change, with a particular emphasis on spatial analysis and the identification of areas of particular concern for the conservation of marine biodiversity and the ecosystem services it supports.
Current Research:
I am now working on the MARVEL and MARVEL-TOOLS projects, aiming to develop a reproducible tool based on quantitative geospatial indicators to identify priority areas for marine biodiversity conservation. Among other purposes, this tool intends to integrate the effects of climate change in marine spatial planning.
Apart from that, I also work on the analysis of ecological and socio-economic indicators, such as long-term trends in commercial fisheries catch and revenue. I work on the evaluation of climatic and human risks faced by commercially and ecologically important species, and use digital data to study human dimensions. I’m also involved in the ecosystem modeling approach (EwE) and the scenarios downscaling. My ultimate aim is to provide new knowledge to managers and help the adaptation and mitigation of human communities to climate change.
Research Interests:
Climate change · Social-ecological systems · Spatial-explicit assessments · Fisheries · Conservation