I lead the Plant Evolutionary Genomics group at the University of Almería in SE Spain, where my expertise integrates computational and molecular approaches across three main research areas: (1) Evolutionary genomics, focusing on the modeling of gene and genome evolution and the emergence of novel gene functions; (2) Crop Genomics, specifically the comparative and population genomics of neglected woody species with potential for climate change resilience; and (3) Conservation Genomics, applying genomic tools to the study of endemic flora in Mediterranean dryland ecosystems. My background combines theoretical modeling with applied conservation and agronomic improvement.
I am writing to express my interest in joining a consortium for the BiodivFuture 2026-2027 Joint Call. Our research group (Evolutionary Genomics of Plants, University of Almería) specializes in using state-of-the-art genomic tools to unravel how keystone species drive ecological self-organization and resilience under extreme climate pressures in Mediterranean drylands. In the context of anthropogenic degradation and climate-driven ecosystem transitions, we propose integrating ecological genomics into the consortium's broader socio-ecological framework.
plant, genomics, molecular evolution, gene duplication, genome duplication, nuclear dna of organellar origin, bioinformatics.