JESUS RAMON ABOAL VIÑAS

Jesús Ramón Aboal Viñas is a University Professor at the Department of Functional Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), and a member of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). His doctoral thesis (1998, University of La Laguna) focused on hydrological and chemical flows in laurel forests. He specializes in environmental biomonitoring, soil and water degradation recovery, and ecotoxicology. His research employs mosses and macroalgae as bioindicators for pollutants like heavy metals and PAHs, emphasizing methodological advancements in sampling, transplantation techniques, and data interpretation. Key contributions include optimizing biomonitoring protocols for urban and coastal environments, and investigating pollutant uptake mechanisms at cellular and ecosystem scales.

Research interests span ecological resilience, bioremediation strategies, and long-term environmental change. His work bridges field studies, laboratory analysis (e.g., synchrotron X-ray fluorescence), and ecological modeling to address global pollution challenges. Collaborations include the Ambiosol and ECOTOX research groups, focusing on soil-plant-water interactions and ecotoxicological impacts.

Publications highlight advancements in moss bag techniques, PAH detection in plants, and heavy metal dynamics in marine ecosystems. Methodological innovations include standardized sampling protocols and the development of novel biotechnological tools like the MossClone project. His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental chemistry, genetics, and landscape ecology to inform sustainable management practices.