PABLO SOUZA ALONSO

Pablo Souza Alonso is a Researcher at the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry within the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering at the University of Vigo. He is an active member of the UXAFORES (Sustainable Environmental and Forest Management Unit) research group. Alonso earned his PhD from the University of Vigo in 2015 with a thesis titled "From trees to molecules: The invasive process of Acacia dealbata Link at different scales" under the supervision of Dr. Luis González Rodríguez.

His research focuses on:

• Soil biogeochemistry, particularly carbon and phosphorus dynamics in disturbed ecosystems
• Wildfire ecology, including fire regime analysis and post-fire recovery in Mediterranean and South American biomes
• Ecological impacts of invasive plant species on soil communities and native vegetation
• Integration of service-learning approaches for community engagement in environmental management
• Land-use change effects on soil sustainability and ecosystem restoration

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant themes: (1) Soil nutrient cycling under anthropogenic disturbances (deforestation, afforestation, fire), with emphasis on carbon and phosphorus transformations; (2) Spatiotemporal wildfire patterns and management strategies across South American ecoregions, particularly the Gran Chaco; and (3) Applications of participatory education models to enhance knowledge transfer in fire management and ecological restoration. His work consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of field ecology, biogeochemistry, and social engagement methodologies.

No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are documented in the available information.

There is no evidence of current student advising roles or major grant funding in the provided materials.

Alonso conducts research through the UXAFORES unit, which specializes in sustainable forest management and environmental conservation strategies, with field operations spanning the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.