"Nature makes the invisible visible." This paradox, together with the curiosity to explore nature, has been the driving force that has pushed me to choose biological sciences as a profession, and later, research. The JAE Intro CSIC scholarship has been key in that sense to start my career as a researcher. I began my research work in 2020, under the tutelage of Dr. Mario Díaz at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN). During this work I was able to learn more about the field of Urban Ecology. This has sparked my interest in this field of study, as it presents great relevance for our society: it not only has conservation purposes, but also seeks to improve cities and the well-being of citizens. On the other hand, I am aware of the scarcity of scientific studies focused on investigating and explaining the potential impact that the different factors present in cities (air pollution, noise, light, food quality, etc.) have on the abundance patterns over time and space of urban birds.

In 2022, I began my PhD studies at the University of Granada, under the auspices of an FPU predoctoral scholarship, thus being able to continue my research in Urban Ecology within the Animal Eco Urban group. Within this field, my current lines of research focus on ornithology and human-nature interactions.

Lines of research:

• Urban Ecology

• Ornithology

• Human-nature interactions