JOSE CANDIDO MARTIN FERNANDEZ

JOSE CANDIDO MARTIN FERNANDEZ is a full Professor at the University of Cádiz, Department of History, Geography and Philosophy. His research spans Philosophy of Science, History of Science, and Andalusian Geology, with a focus on cosmology, botany, and colonial maritime studies. He is affiliated with the research group HUM536 El Problema de la Alteridad en el Mundo Actual and the PAIDI Humanidades network.

• PhD in Philosophy of Science from Universidad del País Vasco (1994)

His recent publications address environmental chemistry, geometric principles in art, and historical scientific figures like Celestino Mutis and Leibniz. His work bridges scientific epistemology, Renaissance cosmology, and Andalusian natural history.

Though no awards are listed, his research integrates multidisciplinary approaches to topics ranging from atmospheric pollution to colonial botanical expeditions. He is reachable via candido.martin@uca.es.