Armando Caballero Rua

Armando Caballero Rua is a Professor of Genetics at the University of Vigo, affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and the Marine Research Center of the University of Vigo. His work focuses on evolutionary genetics and conservation biology.

• PhD in Genetics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1990)
• ResearchGate profile showcasing 192 publications and 24,247 reads

His research interests include:

• Evolutionary genetics of inbreeding and genetic diversity
• Conservation genetics and population viability analysis
• Quantitative trait modeling using molecular markers
• Effective population size estimation via linkage disequilibrium methods

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in:

• Genetic purging mechanisms in Drosophila
• Population structure effects on Ne estimation
• Genomic consequences of deleterious mutations
• Conservation strategies for subdivided populations

Software Contributions: Developer of METAPOP and GON for population genetic analysis and conservation management.