Nuria Gaju Ricart

Nuria Gaju Ricart is an Associate Professor at the Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Her research focuses on environmental microbiology, bioremediation, and microbial ecology, with a strong emphasis on fungal applications in wastewater treatment and agricultural contaminant management. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences (1987) and degrees in Biological Sciences from UAB.

Education:

• Ph. D., Doctor en Ciencias Biológicas, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1987)
• Licenciada en Ciencias Biológicas, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1984-1985)

Research Interests: Microbial mats, sulfur bacteria, bioremediation strategies, and microbial community dynamics in environmental systems. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and responsible consumption.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: Evaluación del efecto de tratamientos fitosanitarios sobre la microbiota en sistemas agrícolas (2009-2012)
• Investigator in projects like TETAFuP (2022-2025) and BIOREMEDIATION OF ORGANOCHLORINE POLLUTANTS (2020-2023)

Advising: Supervised 57 works, including doctoral theses on microbial ecology and bioremediation techniques.