Josep Maria Bas Lay

Josep Maria Bas Lay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona (UdG). He has been actively involved in teaching and research since 1994 and is a key member of the Animal Biology Research Group (GR-PECAT), a consolidated research group recognized by AGAUR in 2017.

His research focuses on biological invasions, myrmecology, ornithology, plant-animal interactions, and the ecological impacts of forest fires and invasive species. He has led significant projects such as DESMARES I–III on sustainable fishing and shag conservation and has collaborated on studies evaluating control methods for the Asian wasp and Varroa mite in apiaries.

He has supervised six doctoral theses (two ongoing), four master’s theses, and 40 final-degree projects, and has participated in 27 research projects, resulting in over 30 SCI publications. His work bridges fundamental ecology with applied conservation and sustainable management.

• Category: Additional Teacher (now Associate Professor)
• Area of Knowledge: Zoology
• ORCID: 0000-0001-5567-5214

Among his accolades, he received the Àngel Arisó i Campà award from the Institut d'Estudis Catalans for his doctoral thesis. He has completed two research stays and has contributed to book chapters and conference communications.

Dr. Bas Lay has held both part-time and full-time positions over 28 years, achieving 6 three-year work periods, 4 AQU teaching accreditations, and 2 AQU research accreditations. He plays an active role in academic governance and mentoring, having served on the jury of 10 doctoral theses.