Sandra Saura Mas

Sandra Saura Mas is an academic at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in the Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology. She holds a PhD in Plant Biology (2008) and has been actively involved in research on Mediterranean shrubland ecology, post-fire regeneration strategies, and climate change impacts. Her work bridges ecology with transdisciplinary education innovation, particularly in teacher training and curriculum development.

Education:
- Llicenciat (Bachelor's equivalent) in Plant Biology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2003
- PhD in Plant Biology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 2008

Research Interests:
Her research focuses on plant functional traits, drought and fire resilience in Mediterranean ecosystems, and the application of remote sensing in environmental studies. She also explores transdisciplinary approaches to improve higher education practices and gender inclusion in STEM fields.

Key Projects:
- Universitat i escola (2014–2016): Focused on teacher training and innovation in education.
- Canvi climàtic i vulnerabilitat d'espècies llenyoses (2006–2009): Studied climate change effects on Mediterranean shrub species.

Teaching & Grants:
Her contributions include developing MOOCs for gender-inclusive education and co-designing transdisciplinary curricula. She has secured grants from agencies like the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) and the Ministry of Education and Science (MEC).

Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in ecology and education innovation, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned.