After obtaining a degree in Biology in Barcelona, David joined the Botanical Garden of the University of Lisbon to contribute to the establishment of the Natura 2000Network in Portugal. At the end of these tasks and as a researcher at the University of Lisbon, he had the opportunity to participate in a series of projects related to the construction of the Alqueva Dam. In 2007, David joined the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) as curator of the germplasm bank, participating in various projects and initiatives on in situ/ex situ conservation in Europe. Later, he moved to the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (Ecuador) as Invited Researcher (2011 - 2015). In 2016, David award a postdoctoral fellowship on the species resilience to climate change by the integration of spatial modeling and Next Generation Sequencing tools, this project was carried out until 2021 between the University of Lisbon and the University of British Columbia, (Canada).

2010 - PhD in Environmental Sciences Certified - UniversidadRey Juan Carlos (Spain)

2002 - Plant Genetic Resources Specialist - Universidad Politécnica Madrid (Spain)

2002 - Diploma of Advanced Studies - Universidad PolitécnicaMadrid (Spain)

1997 - GIS Specialist. Instituto de Formação de Quadros (Lisbon, Portugal)

1996 - BSc. Biology (Botany) - Universitat de Barcelona(Spain)

My research experience is focused on the assessment of the effect of climate change on species distribution and its implication in environmental network changes. The use of spatial analysis on process of species dispersion/colonization as well as interspecific and species - niche relationships. I am also interested of Population fragmentation issues and its relevance for population dynamics. Also, on the impact of alien species on native habitats and society. My scientific background is the result of the combination of a robust biological/agronomical knowledge reinforced by a strong spatial and geographical dimension. My current interest combines issues related with space, species interactions, biogeography and populations trends.