Carlos Parra-López

Carlos Parra-López is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Agricultural and Fisheries Research and Training (IFAPA) under the Andalusian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering and a PhD in Agricultural Economics. His work focuses on evaluating agricultural systems' multifunctionality, sustainability, and ecosystem services, alongside policy analysis, digital transformation, and bioeconomy studies.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering
• PhD in Agricultural Economics

Research Interests:
Carlos's research spans multiple domains, including the economic analysis of agricultural systems, environmental policy design, and the structural changes affecting agrifood sectors. He has extensively studied olive groves, olive oil production, dehesa systems, agro-energy crops, vineyards, horticulture, and the dairy sector. His work integrates quantitative models to assess productivity, innovation diffusion, and the impacts of certified quality systems in agri-food chains.

Advising & Grants:
He has participated in over 30 research projects, contributing to the evaluation of agricultural policies and technological innovations. While specific grants or advisee names are not detailed, his research has led to significant outputs, including 30 international journal articles, 27 sectoral articles, 7 books, and 100 conference communications.

Labs/Teams:
Based at IFAPA's Department of Agrifood System Economics in Granada, Spain, Carlos collaborates within interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable agrifood systems and policy solutions.