Odei Garcia-Garin

Odei Garcia-Garin is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Juan de la Cierva program) at the University of Girona's Department of Environmental Sciences since 2024. He earned his PhD in Biodiversity from the University of Barcelona in 2022, focusing on marine pollution impacts on vertebrates.

• Research Focus: Marine pollution (microplastics, plasticizers, metals), cetacean conservation, drone-based monitoring, and trophic modeling.
• Teaching: Over 500 hours in undergraduate and master's courses.
• Outreach: Led communication team for OYSTER project with 4,500+ followers on X (Twitter).

His work spans marine pollution dynamics, plastic transfer through food webs, and conservation strategies. Key methodologies include drone surveys, chemical analysis (PFAS, OPEs, phthalates), and isotopic niche modeling.

Scientific Awards:

• Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024)
• Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022)
• Beca de Formación de Profesorado Universitario (FPU) (2018)
• Beca de Colaboración Universitaria (2015-2016)

He contributes to international networks like FLT Mediterranean Monitoring Network and participates in EU marine policy frameworks.