Alex Richter-Boix

Alex Richter-Boix is a Research Scientist currently affiliated with the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior. His work focuses on ecological adaptation, population genetics, and disease ecology, particularly in mosquito-borne diseases and their vectors. He has held postdoctoral and research roles across institutions in Sweden, Spain, and Argentina.

• Current Role: Coordinator of European projects at CEAB-CSIC (2023–Present)
• Previous Roles: Postdoctoral Researcher at Pompeu Fabra University (2020–2022), Senior Research Support Technician at CREAF (2019–2020), and Scientific Communication Technician at Vall d’Hebron Hospital (2018–2019)

His research spans ecological adaptation mechanisms, gene flow dynamics, and the ecological impacts of global warming, landscape changes, and invasive species. He utilizes field data collection, quantitative genetic studies, and molecular population genetics techniques.

Key collaborations include:

• Anssi Laurila (Uppsala University, Sweden)
• María Quintela (Institute of Marine Research, Norway)
• María Cortazar (Lund University, Sweden)