Amadeo Rodríguez Fernández-Alba is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Almería, where he leads the Pesticide Residues Research Group. With an exceptional publication record of 378 articles and an h-index of 93 in Scopus, his research bridges analytical chemistry with practical applications in food safety and environmental protection. His research interests focus on advanced pesticide residue analysis, development of mass spectrometry techniques, environmental monitoring using biomonitors like honeybees, microplastic pollution assessment in agricultural systems, and green analytical chemistry approaches. His work has significantly advanced the field of food contaminant detection and environmental monitoring. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2026) reveals a strong emphasis on innovative analytical approaches, with particular focus on micro-flow LC-MS/MS techniques, honeybee exposome monitoring, and microplastic pollution in agricultural environments. His work consistently appears in high-impact journals including Talanta, Analytica Chimica Acta, and Trends in Analytical Chemistry, reflecting the significance and quality of his research contributions. Professor Rodríguez Fernández-Alba is Principal Investigator for multiple substantial research projects including the HORIZON-funded GRECO project (2025-2029), EURL-FV-UAL projects (2023-2027), and the INSIGNIA-EU monitoring action. His consistent success in securing competitive funding demonstrates the relevance and impact of his research program. He has supervised over 24 doctoral theses and currently advises multiple PhD students working on cutting-edge analytical chemistry projects. His laboratory serves as the EU Reference Laboratory for Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables, positioning his research at the forefront of food safety analysis in Europe.



