Benejam Vidal, Lluís

Lluís Benejam Vidal is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biociences, University of Girona, with extensive research in aquatic ecology and freshwater conservation. His work focuses on the impacts of human activities on stream and pond ecosystems, including water abstraction, hydropower plants, and invasive species. He has led numerous projects related to the EU Water Framework Directive and serves as a bioindicator expert.

• University of Girona (2008–present)
• Universitat de Vic (collaboration)

Research Interests: His studies integrate climate change effects, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation strategies for freshwater systems. Key areas include:

• Fish community size structure as ecological indicators
• Hydrological alteration and stream ecology
• Invasive species dynamics
• Wetland conservation and nature-based solutions

2023–2025 Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize pond conservation, stakeholder-driven wetland management, and metabolic responses of invasive species to environmental stressors. His work increasingly combines ecological data with policy analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• Banco Santander Fellowship (2013)
• AGAUR Research Grant (2007)
• University of Girona PhD Fellowship (2005)

Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral theses on sea turtle conservation and fish assemblage traits. Participated in 25+ research projects funded by the European Commission, Spanish Ministry of Science, and regional agencies.