I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vigo (Spain), specializing in ecosystem ecology, plant–soil interactions, and sustainable soil management. My research explores the mechanisms underlying ecosystem functioning, resilience, and biodiversity across natural, agricultural, and urban ecosystems, with a particular focus on plant functional traits, root dynamics, ecological interactions, and the effects of environmental change and management practices.

I hold a PhD in Sustainability Sciences from Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany), where I investigated plant community assembly, grassland functioning, and plant–soil feedbacks. My interdisciplinary approach combines field and controlled experiments, laboratory analyses, and advanced statistical methods to understand ecological processes and translate scientific findings into practical solutions for ecosystem restoration and sustainable agriculture.

I currently contribute to LivingSoiLL, a Horizon Europe Mission Soil project, where I lead tasks focused on capacity building, research and innovation in Living Labs, and collaborative approaches to improving soil health. This work integrates experimental research with stakeholder engagement and co-creation, fostering knowledge exchange among researchers, farmers, advisors, and other practitioners. 

I have an international academic background spanning Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and I am dedicated to advancing ecological understanding and building bridges between fundamental research and practical applications, with the aim of supporting biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and more sustainable agricultural systems.