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Manuel Nogales is interested in the study of the evolutionary ecology trends of organisms on islands with special reference to those oceanic ones. Mutualistic systems and rare ecological interactions are particularly interesting to him. Due to his social compromise, Dr. Nogales collaborates with projects on conservation of insular organisms and their ecosystems.
Research Interests
Islands, ecology and evolution, trophic and ecological interactions, complex ecological networks, rare biological phenomena, conservation biology.
Education
- Degree in Biological Sciences (University of La Laguna), specialising in Zoology and Botany, and Thesis. (1985)
- PhD in Biological Sciences (University of La Laguna), specialising in Zoology and Botany. (1990)
Professional Experience
- CSIC Delegate in the Canary Islands (2016-present)
- Director of the Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology (2016-2020)
- Deputy Director of the Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology (2013-2016)
- Director of the Department of Agrobiology and Environment (2011-2016)
- Master Professor, University of La Laguna (2010 - present)
- CSIC Scientific Researcher (2004-present)
- University Professor (Vertebrate Zoology) (1995-2004)
- Associate Professor (1993-1995)
- Assistant Professor (1988-1993)
Awards
- Deputy Chairman of the Spanish Ornithological Society
- PhD with distinction at the University of La Laguna, 1990
- 6 Five-year teaching fellowships. National Evaluation Commission. (1988-present)
- 5 Sexennia of research. National Evaluation Commission. (1988-present)
- 1 Six-year period of Transference and Innovation. National Evaluation Commission. (2013-2018)