Jose Carlos Rubén Retuerto Franco

Jose Carlos Rubén Retuerto Franco is a Professor in the Department of Ecology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain. He is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on ecological systems and plant responses to environmental conditions.

His research interests include:

• Plant Ecophysiology
• Ecology of Individuals and Populations
• Community and Ecosystem Ecology
• Biodiversity and Biogeography
• Integrative Conservation

He teaches core and elective courses in the Degree in Biology and the Double Degree in Chemistry and Biology, including Plant Ecophysiology, Ecology I: Individuals and Populations, and Ecology II: Communities and Ecosystems. These courses span the 3rd to 6th years of study and are offered in both semesters.

There is no available publication data for recent articles, but his academic focus suggests strong engagement in ecological and environmental research. No scientific awards are listed in the current information.

He provides academic tutoring, though specific schedules are not currently available for the 2025/2026 academic year. There is no mention of student advising, research grants, or leadership in specific labs or research teams beyond his affiliation with the research group on Biodiversity, Biogeography and Integrative Conservation.