Margarita Gomila Ribas

Dr. Margarita Gomila Ribas is a full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Microbiology. Since 2007, she has conducted pioneering research in microbial molecular ecology and biodiversity, with expertise in taxonomy, phylogeny, systematics, and genomics across clinical and environmental contexts.

Education:

• Biology Degree (1999), UIB
• Biochemistry Degree (2000), UIB
• PhD in Biology (2007), UIB (European Doctor title, Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado)

Research Focus: Her work spans microbial diversity in clinical and environmental settings, integrating molecular techniques with ecological and taxonomic analyses. She has participated in over 40 national and international projects, leading eight as principal investigator.

Management Roles:

• Secretary of the Faculty of Sciences (March 2020–present)
• Director of the Master’s Degree in Advanced Microbiology (September 2023–present)
• Secretary of the PhD Program in Environmental and Biomedical Microbiology (September 2023–present)
• Member of the Spanish Society of Microbiology’s Board (2024–present)
• Spanish Ambassador of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) (2025–present)

Awards & Recognition:

• Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (2007)
• Three awards at national/international congresses
• One local award

Teaching & Mentorship: She has mentored over 30 master’s students and supervised five doctoral theses (three ongoing). Her teaching spans undergraduate (e.g., Human Microbiology and Immunology for Dentistry) and postgraduate programs (Advanced Microbiology), with recognition for excellence in research and teaching.