Research Lines

Heavy metal contamination in soils and water

Study of the accumulation, distribution and mobility of heavy metals in soils and water, including adsorption, desorption, transport and fractionation processes, as well as their toxicity and impact on soil microorganisms.

Phytosanitary products and emerging contaminants

Research on the presence, mobility and degradation of organic contaminants, such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, and emerging contaminants, including antibiotics and microplastics, as well as their effects on soil and aquatic ecosystems.

Nanoremediation and phytoremediation

Development of innovative technologies based on the use of nanoparticles and plants for the remediation of soils and water contaminated with heavy metals, organic contaminants and other compounds of environmental concern.

Mercury and methylmercury in ecosystems

Analysis of the presence, accumulation and transfer of mercury and methylmercury between the biotic and abiotic components of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, assessing their environmental behaviour and ecological risks.

Soil biodiversity and microbial activity

Assessment of the impact of agricultural production systems and management practices on soil biodiversity and microbial activity, as well as their relationship with plant health, agricultural productivity and the provision of ecosystem services.

Waste valorisation for agriculture

Valorisation of agri-food and forestry by-products, such as pine bark, mussel shells and biomass ash, for the development of low-cost bioadsorbents for the remediation and improvement of degraded agricultural soils.