CV

I am a biodiversity researcher specialising in biological invasions, global change, and applied conservation science. My work focuses on understanding how invasive species reshape ecosystems, economies, and management priorities across local to global scales. Currently a PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh, I develop quantitative frameworks and syntheses that link large global datasets with real-world conservation challenges, particularly in megadiverse regions.

My academic background spans environmental engineering, taxonomy and biodiversity, and global ecological modelling, complemented by extensive experience in field ecology, spatial analysis, and statistical modelling. I have led and contributed to research projects across mainland Ecuador, the Amazon, the Galápagos, and international collaborations, integrating ecological data, socio-economic drivers, and policy-relevant metrics to inform decision-making.

Beyond academia, I bring substantial professional experience in government, consultancy, and higher education. I have worked in national biodiversity agencies, forestry policy, environmental consulting, and university teaching, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and translating science into management plans, databases, and policy frameworks. This combination of research, teaching, and applied practice allows me to bridge theory and implementation in biodiversity conservation.

Research focus

Biological invasions, biodiversity loss, and global change

Quantitative synthesis of large ecological and socio-economic datasets

Linking invasive species impacts to conservation and policy frameworks

Academic background

PhD student in Biological Sciences (University of Edinburgh)

MSc in Taxonomy and Biodiversity (Imperial College London)

Environmental Management Engineer (Universidad Espiritu Santo)

Applied & professional experience

Leadership roles in national biodiversity agencies and environmental ministries

Design of invasive species monitoring, management plans, and databases

Environmental consulting across infrastructure, forestry, and conservation projects

Teaching & mentoring

University lecturer and tutor in ecology, biology, biodiversity, spatial planning, research methodologies, environmental science, and geography

Experience across undergraduate, training events and field-based courses

Commitment to capacity building and science outreach

Geographic & technical expertise

Extensive experience in Latin America, particularly Ecuador and the Amazon

Advanced skills in R, GIS, species distribution modelling, bayesian modelling and biodiversity metrics

Strong integration of global databases, field data, spatial analysis, and policy-relevant outputs

Fieldwork expeditions in tropical and challenging environments

Institutions & professional affiliations*

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom*

Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam, Ecuador

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES), Ecuador

Universidad Indoamérica, Ecuador

Universidad Central del Ecuador, Ecuador

National Institute of Biodiversity (INABIO), Ecuador*

Galápagos National Park Directorate, Ecuador

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Ecuador

National Council of Higher Education, Ecuador

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