Josep Piñol Pascual

Josep Piñol Pascual is a Researcher at the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He holds a Ph.D. from the Universitat de Barcelona (1990). His work focuses on ecological interactions, agroecology, and molecular ecology, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity.

He has led projects such as 'Interacciones multitróficas en la comunidad de artrópodos de un cultivo ecológico de cítricos' (2011-2013) and participates in advanced computing initiatives addressing societal challenges. Recent research emphasizes DNA metabarcoding, soil food webs, and pest management in citrus groves.

His grants include funding from the Spanish Ministry of Science and the European Regional Development Fund. Though no awards are listed, his projects highlight significant contributions to agroecological sustainability and molecular methods in ecology.

He has supervised 12 students but no names are provided. His work involves collaborations across departments and institutions, focusing on applied ecology and computational tools for biodiversity analysis.