Nicolás Ferrer Valero

Nicolás Ferrer Valero is a Researcher at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) affiliated with the Institute of Oceanography and Global Change (IOCAG-ULPGC). He holds a PhD in Geography from ULPGC (2018), preceded by a Master's degree from the University of Lisbon and a Geography degree from Complutense University (Madrid). His research focuses on geomorphological evolution and landscape dynamics in oceanic archipelagos, with emphasis on biogeomorphological processes, human impacts, and global change effects.

Research stays include the University of Helsinki, CENIEH (Human Evolution Research), and Spain’s Geological Institute (IGME-CSIC). He has four years of professional experience in geographic information systems (GIS) and environmental consulting. Current projects involve regional/national R+D+i initiatives on geoheritage resilience to climate change and volcanic coastal dynamics.

Key research areas include coastal evolution of Macaronesian islands, volcanic eruption impacts, and human-environment interactions. His work combines field data with remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques to assess coastal vulnerability and landscape change.