Carlos A. Góis Marques

Carlos A. Góis Marques is a Junior Researcher at the University of Madeira's Faculty of Life Sciences and a key member of the Madeira Botanical Group (BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO). Specializing in palaeobotany, he investigates plant fossils from Macaronesian islands to reconstruct past ecosystems and evolutionary processes. His work bridges geology, botany, and conservation science with significant contributions to understanding island biodiversity through geological time.

His academic background includes:

• PhD in Geology (Palaeontology and Stratigraphy) from Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (2021)
• MSc in Geology from Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (2013)
• BSc in Biology from University of Madeira (2009)

Dr. Góis Marques' research focuses on Quaternary palaeobotany of volcanic archipelagos, examining fossil evidence to understand historical biodiversity patterns, ecological changes, and evolutionary adaptations in isolated island environments. His work has significantly advanced knowledge of insular woodiness phenomena, plant extinction dynamics, and the impacts of volcanic activity on fossil preservation. Recent studies document first evidence of ants in Madeira's Pleistocene record and investigate the historical development of Canary pine forests.

His scientific achievements include the CEECIND scholarship (2022.00017) for palaeobiological investigations of Macaronesian fossil records. With over 70 publications spanning paleobotany, biogeography, and conservation biology, his work demonstrates consistent productivity and international collaboration across European research institutions.

As part of Miguel Menezes de Sequeira's research group, Dr. Góis Marques contributes to documenting Macaronesian botanical heritage while advancing methodological approaches in fossil analysis. His current projects integrate historical collections with modern analytical techniques to refine understanding of island plant evolution and inform contemporary conservation efforts.