Staff directory

PhD title: 'Theoretical and applied issues of aquatic biodiversity at Greek Islands"
My research interests are on: a) Ecology, Phylogeny, Biogeography and Taxonomy of aquatic macroinvertebrates, primarily caddisflies (Trichoptera), damselflies/dragonflies (Odonata) and stoneflies (Plecoptera), b) Bioassessment of Mediterranean Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams (IRES) & c) Conservation and Protection of endangered freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate species (with emphasis on endemic species) and Conservation and Protection of Freshwater and Wetlands Ecosystems.

My research focuses on patterns of diversity in peatland communities at different scales. I generally work with vascular plants, bryophytes and microeukaryotes (metabarcoding) and I like to incorporate a perspective of phylogenetic and functional diversity in my studies.

The objective of my thesis is to determine the spatial and temporal effects of dam decommissioning on the net carbon dioxide and methane fluxes, and the remobilization of sedimentary organic carbon (OC) in a water reservoir.
Supervisor: Biel Obrador

Her thesis focuses on the emergent nesting of two sea turtle species in the western Mediterranean: the loggerhead turtle and the green turtle.

The first step of the thesis has been the exploration of non-invasive methodologies to be able to obtain biological samples from which to extract quality DNA. On the other hand, in the thesis, a genomic monitoring of the nests is carried out in order to be able to know the origin of the breeding individuals, to evaluate the genetic viability of the potential population, as well as to be able to reconstruct its pedigree.

In addition, he is also interested in determining the impact of the original population on the ecological strategies of the new population, combining genomic data with stable isotopes and satellite telemetry techniques.

Student of the doctoral program in biodiversity. My research focuses on the biodiversity of spiders, specifically community ecology and taxonomy.

I am a biologist with a master’s degree in terrestrial ecology and biodiversity management. My main interests focus on biodiversity, evolutinary ecology, and animal population ecology. Currently I am doing my PhD on host-gut microbiota interactions, exploring the functional role gut microbiota may have in the host adaptation, using island populations of the Balearic wall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi).

I have always been amazed of our world, especially the ocean. That's why I want to focus on improving its conditions. I'm a biologist specialized in Ecology, Management and Restoration of the Natural Environment. Currently working on my PhD studying marine debris of Antarctica.

My work is on the ecology and conservation of avian scavengers in a humanized landscape in the NE of the Iberian Peninsula. I am interested in the role that different food resources play in shaping the movement and space use of vultures.

Research in ethnobotany in Berguedà.

My name is Katherin Otálora. Biologist from the Universidad Pedagogíca y Tecnologíca de Colombia. Master in Biological Sciences - Evolutionary Biology from University of Chile and currently PhD student in Biodiversity, comparative genomics. Experienced in the areas of bioinformatics, genetics, conservation, evolution, scientific data analysis and project management. I derive joy from sharing science and collaborate on community projects with organizations dedicated to disseminating scientific knowledge and preserving biodiversity (Fundación Motiva Inteligencia colectiva, Fundacion FUNMAJO). Skilled in analyze data, interpret and obtain results. Karateka and nature lover.

Research on the high mountain flora of the Pyrenees focused on the physiology and longevity of tree and herbaceous species as well as their importance and ecosystemic role.

My field of interest is paleoentomology, specifically the paleobiology and paleoecology of pollination relationship between insects and plants in Cretaceous amber

Predoctoral researcher in intermittent rivers at the University of Barcelona. I study the metacommunity dynamics of intermittent and ephemeral rivers in Spanish Mediterranean basins.