Rafael Miranda Ferreiro

Rafael Miranda Ferreiro is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Biology at the University of Navarra's College of Sciences. He leads the BEQ Biodiversity Data Analytics and Environmental Quality research group and is a member of the Institute of Biodiversity and Environment (BIOMA). His work focuses on freshwater fish ecology, biodiversity conservation, and invasive species management in river ecosystems across the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

• Role: Professor, Environmental Biology
• Institution: University of Navarra
• Research: Freshwater ecology, invasive species, conservation planning
• Collaboration: Latin American institutions, IUCN, American Fisheries Society

His research spans hydrobiology, animal ecology, and environmental policy, with a strong emphasis on climate change impacts and ecological connectivity. He has authored key publications on invasive species, dam impacts, and biodiversity data applications.

Recent peer-reviewed articles examine

• quantification of non-native species in Iberian waters
• environmental flow assessments
• biogeographical mismatches in conservation policy
• transnational invasive species management

Scientific roles include

• Founding member and treasurer, Iberian Society of Ichthyology
• Coordinator, Spanish Fish Charter
• Member, IUCN Species Specialist Group

His work integrates field research in Ecuador, Colombia, and Spain with policy development, including software tools like biomonitoR for ecological data analysis and conservation indices.