Lorenzo Gil Vives

Dr. Lorenzo Gil Vives serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany within the Faculty of Biology at the University of the Balearic Islands. His academic career centers on Mediterranean plant ecology with particular focus on island ecosystems of the Balearic archipelago. His institutional affiliations include membership in two Consolidated R+D+I Groups: Botany on Mediterranean Islands (BOTLAND) and Interdisciplinary Ecology (ECOINT).

Research interests span plant ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology with specialization in Mediterranean flora, coastal dune ecosystems, and invasive species dynamics. His work integrates field studies of native plant adaptations to environmental stressors like salinity with assessments of anthropogenic impacts including microplastic pollution. Current research emphasizes physiological responses of halophytes, conservation strategies for endangered endemics, and citizen science approaches to vegetation monitoring.

Publication trends over the last five years reveal consistent focus on Mediterranean island ecosystems, particularly examining salinity stress responses in dune-building species (Sporobolus, Calamagrostis), impacts of invasive species on native flora, and microplastic pollution in marine environments. His scholarly output demonstrates strong regional application to Balearic Islands conservation challenges while contributing to broader understanding of coastal ecosystem resilience.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses such as Advanced Techniques for Studying Useful Mediterranean Vegetation and Habitats (taught continuously since 2020-21), Basic Field Operations, Pharmaceutical Botany, and Resources for Biodiversity Assessment. His pedagogical approach emphasizes field-based learning and practical applications of botanical knowledge to environmental management.