Jose Francisco Calvo Sendin

Jose Francisco Calvo Sendin is a full Professor of Ecology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Biology, affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Hydrology. He earned his PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Murcia (1992) and has held academic positions since 1993, becoming a University Professor in 2018. His research focuses on vertebrate population ecology, particularly birds of prey and bats, with emphasis on conservation, ecotoxicology, and habitat dynamics. He leads the Mediterranean Ecosystems research group and has supervised 10 doctoral theses. His work includes over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 9 books, and extensive outreach via documentaries and ecological communication projects.

He has been recognized for five 6-year research periods, outreach activities (e.g., documentaries), and contributions to knowledge transfer. Administrative roles include Department Director, Faculty Vice-Dean, and governance roles in regional parks. Current initiatives include the 'Audiovisual Ecological Outreach' group and leadership in ecological research projects funded by national and EU grants.