Ricardo Bermejo Lacida

Ricardo Bermejo Lacida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Geology at the University of Malaga, Spain. His academic trajectory includes roles as Research Fellow at the University of Cádiz (2020–2022), Assistant Lecturer (2022–2023), and Lecturer (2023–2024) at the University of Malaga. He specializes in marine ecology with a focus on macroalgal communities, coastal ecosystem dynamics, and anthropogenic impacts.

His research examines:

• Macroalgal bloom formation (green/golden tides) driven by eutrophication and climate factors
• Biogeographical patterns of habitat-forming seaweeds like Cystoseira
• Seaweed cultivation for biomitigation and ecosystem services
• Remote sensing applications for intertidal habitat mapping

Recent publications emphasize spatial-temporal analysis of algal distributions, invasive species impacts, and sustainable aquaculture solutions. His work integrates molecular ecology, field experiments, and satellite technology to address coastal management challenges.

Dr. Bermejo teaches courses including Experimental Design, Human and Applied Ecology, and Hydrology, and supervises graduate theses. He maintains active collaborations through European research networks focusing on biodiversity conservation and algal biotechnology.