Pablo Barranco Vega

Professor Pablo Barranco Vega serves as a full Professor in the Department of Biology and Geology at University of Almeria, specializing in Zoology with a research focus on agricultural entomology and sustainable greenhouse crop protection. He leads the Plant Protection for Greenhouse Crops (AGR107) research group, developing ecosystem-based pest management solutions for controlled environment agriculture.

His research expertise spans:

• Entomological pest control systems
• Sustainable agricultural practices
• Greenhouse crop protection methodologies
• Ecosystem service applications in pest management
• Zoological aspects of agricultural systems

Professor Barranco teaches core courses including Agricultural Entomology for Engineering students and Ecosystem Services for Pest Control for Environmental Sciences students, emphasizing practical field applications through company internships. His research group AGR107 provides critical hands-on experience in developing chemical-free pest management strategies for greenhouse environments.

Student supervision occurs through structured internship programs with mandatory email-scheduled tutoring sessions. His office is located in Scientific Technical Building II (Office 0.021), with dedicated student consultation hours maintained throughout the academic year.