Education

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Zoology and Ecology, James Cook University — Cum laude (2024)
    • Skills & Tools: Bayesian inference, machine learning, predictive modelling, spatial analysis (GIS, remote sensing), SQL querying, relational database design, automated data pipelines, data cleaning, R programming, reproducible workflows.
    • Data Types: Multi-source ecological, biological, climatic, physiological, and biogeochemical datasets (soil, foliage chemistry).
    • Applications: Developed novel modelling frameworks to predict species vulnerability to extreme events and identify high-risk habitats.
  • M.S. in Biology and Conservation of Biodiversity, Universidad de Salamanca (2016)
    • Skills & Tools: GIS, advanced statistics, applied statistical modelling, R programming, spatial analysis, workflow automation.
    • Applications: Designed and executed analytical workflows for biodiversity monitoring and conservation planning.
  • B.S. in Biology, Universidad de Salamanca (2014)
    • Skills & Tools: Mathematics, algebra, biostatistics, physics, introductory statistical programming, ecological modelling.
    • Applications: Undergraduate research project integrating environmental and ecological data.

Additional Training & Courses

  • Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan
  • Applied Hierarchical Modeling in Ecology
  • Integrated Population Models
  • R for Data Science
  • Bayesian Methods for Ecology
  • The Complete Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Python (Udemy)
  • Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy)
  • The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero (Udemy)
  • Python for Data Science (Udemy)
  • 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp