MARIA TERESA DEL CARMEN BARRAL SILVA

Maria Teresa Del Carmen Barral Silva is a Researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry within the Faculty of Biology. Her research focuses on soil and sediment chemistry, particularly iron and manganese separations in Galician environments. She has contributed to groups such as Soil Quality Assessment and GEMAP (Group of Environmental Studies Applied to Natural and Cultural Heritage).

Her doctoral thesis, completed in 1987 under Dr. Francisco Guitián Ojea, explored 'Study of the Separations of Iron and Manganese in Soils and Sediments of Galicia.' This foundational work underscores her expertise in geochemical analysis and environmental soil science.

Barral Silva's career spans over three decades (1991–2024), with active involvement in environmental and agricultural chemistry research. Her affiliations with interdisciplinary groups highlight her commitment to applied environmental studies, bridging natural and cultural heritage preservation.