Research

Research interests

My scientific interest has primarily focused on animal ecology and conservation. Over time, I have explored a broad spectrum of topics ranging from community and individual studies to modelling ecosystem services. Additionally, I have delved into other lines of research such as parasitology and ecotoxicology. 

Currently, my research revolves around two main themes:

1) Human-wildlife infrastructure conflicts 

I have worked intensively on developing predictive models focused on the mitigation of bird mortality on power lines and their application in territorial planning and conservation actions. Recently, I have focused on research into the effects of renewable energy production on biodiversity. In particular, I study the magnitude and extent of the impact of wind farms in the Iberian Peninsula on flying fauna, and how incorporating information on wildlife movements can improve the prediction and mitigation of wind farm impacts.

2) Movement ecology

I am interested in unravelling the effect of internal and external components on individual movement decisions. I also study how individual movement patterns have consequences at different ecological scales e.g. on population dynamics or for the provision of ecosystem services. With this aim, I am involved in several research projects tracking species such as raptors, vultures, ducks and even ungulates.

Other areas of focus:

In addition to my primary research, I maintain other minor lines, related to the conservation of endangered species such as Bonelli's Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Marbled Duck or Wild cat.

  

Research lines 

 My main lines of research are: