David Javaloyas Molina

David Javaloyas Molina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Sciences and Theory of the Arts at the University of the Balearic Islands. He has held the position of Assistant Professor at this institution since 2011. His academic background includes a Licenciado en Historia from the University of Barcelona (2005) and a DEA (Diploma de Estudios Avanzados) in 'Research Strategies in Prehistory' from the Complutense University of Madrid (2008).

His research interests span several interconnected domains:

• History of archaeology
• Prehistory of the Balearic Islands
• Heritage management with emphasis on cultural tourism and local development
• Ethnoarchaeological approaches

He is an active member of the consolidated research group Cultura Material y Gestión del Patrimonio Arqueológico (ArqueoUIB) and has participated in multiple R&D projects, including archaeological excavations abroad funded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.

Awards:

• FPU Fellowship (2005-2009) awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Education