Maria Jose Aroca Fernandez

Maria Jose Aroca Fernandez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Systems and Resources at the Technical University of Madrid, actively contributing to academic and research initiatives since her appointment. She maintains dual affiliations within the university's research ecosystem as a longstanding member of the Ecology and Sustainable Forest Management group since January 3, 2011, and a recent addition to the Mountain Arboretum innovation group effective October 11, 2024.

Her scholarly work centers on biodiversity conservation and ecological modeling within forest ecosystems, with pronounced emphasis on sustainable resource management in mountainous regions. These interconnected research domains drive her methodological approach, integrating quantitative ecological modeling with field-based conservation practices to address environmental challenges in natural resource systems.

Through her institutional roles, Dr. Aroca Fernandez participates in collaborative research frameworks focused on advancing sustainable forestry practices and biodiversity preservation. Her current projects within the Mountain Arboretum group indicate evolving specialization in arboreal ecosystem dynamics and climate-resilient forest management strategies.