Juan Luis Valenzuela Manjón-Cabeza

Professor Juan Luis Valenzuela Manjón-Cabeza serves as a full Professor in the Department of Biology and Geology at the University of Almeria, specializing in Plant Physiology. His academic profile bridges fundamental plant science with practical horticultural applications, particularly in Mediterranean agricultural systems.

His research focuses on physiological mechanisms in horticultural crops, with emphasis on postharvest technology, ecophysiology, and biotechnological applications. As a core member of the Horticultural Genetics Research Group (BIO293), he contributes physiological expertise to crop improvement initiatives while maintaining strong industry connections through student internship programs.

Professor Valenzuela actively supervises student learning through multiple internship-based courses across Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Biotechnology programs. His teaching portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on applied plant physiology, particularly in postharvest management and stress responses in production systems.

He maintains regular office hours (Monday-Wednesday 8:00-10:00) in Scientific Technical Building II, Office 230, facilitating direct student engagement. His laboratory affiliation with the Horticultural Genetics Research Group provides students access to specialized research infrastructure focused on crop physiological and genetic traits.