I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Universidad de Vigo, where my work focuses on plant-soil interactions in permanent crops like vineyards. I am investigating the potential of vermicompost as a sustainable organic amendment to restore soil health, enhance microbial communities, and improve nutrient cycling. This research is particularly important for viticulture, where maintaining soil quality is essential for long-term productivity and wine quality.

Before this, I did my PhD at Leuphana University Lüneburg, where my work focused on ecosystem functioning and services, particularly in grassland ecosystems. My research there involved studying the impact of plant diversity on ecosystem functioning. I also worked on plant-soil-microbiome interactions, contributing to projects that explored the role of plant domestication (e.g., in barley) on soil ecosystems. This interdisciplinary approach helped bridge practical agricultural needs with ecological theory, providing insights into how biodiversity affects ecosystem resilience.

I continue to collaborate with colleagues from Leuphana and other institutions on various international projects, which focus on understanding the broader ecological impacts of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem services. These collaborations allow me to integrate my past research on grassland ecosystems with my current work in agricultural sustainability, aiming to develop practical solutions that improve soil health while supporting biodiversity and crop productivity​.