Behavioural neuroscientist with over 10 years of research and applied experience in the private sector, holding leadership roles as Chief Scientific Officer and R&D Director in startups and SMEs within the health, education (EdTech), and consulting sectors. PhD in Neuroscience from the Spanish National Research Council–Miguel Hernández University (with honours) and postdoctoral researcher at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
My work spans questions from the neuronal and molecular bases of learning to the educational impact of digital interventions in medical education, as well as the psychological and behavioural attributes of leadership and consumer purchasing behaviour.
I am the author of three popular science books published by National Geographic and El País, and seven peer-reviewed research articles in international journals. Since 2020, I have programmed in Python to automate processes and build data analysis dashboards, applying Machine Learning for predictive analytics since 2022.
I approach problems with a data- and evidence-based mindset, combining critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and scientific communication to transform complex challenges into actionable and comprehensible solutions. Currently, I volunteer with SoGooData, an NGO dedicated to the use of data for social good.
Languages: Spanish (native), English (full professional proficiency), Catalan/Valencian (advanced), German and Italian (basic).
Please find below a summary of my C.V. (more details on LinkedIn):
Director of Research and Development at HGBS
HGBS is the first technology transfer centre in the field of management in Spain. 2023–Present.
Research PICTURE | Data pipelines | Dashboards | Automation | AI implementation
IBM Data Science
Professional certificate (44 weeks). IBM
Chief Scientific Officer at Xpeer Medical Education
Xpeer is a SaaS (Software as a Service) digital content platform that publishes Healthcare professionals’ continuing education videos. 2019-2022, Valencia (Spain)
Science Communication Officer at the Fisabio foundation
The Fisabio foundation is a non-profit medical research organisation aimed at fostering clinical research and innovation in the Valencian Community region of Spain.
2018-2019. Valencia, Spain.
Freelance science writer
2016-2018. Heidelberg, Germany
Intern editor for Science in School
Science in School is a science education journal aimed at primary and secondary school teachers across Europe.
January – November 2015. Heidelberg, Germany.
Social media and blog manager for the Spanish Society for Neuroscience
December 2014 – December 2015
Expert in science communication and scientific culture
Post-graduate certificate (750 h). University of Oviedo – Organisation of Ibero-American States (Spain)
Post-doctoral researcher at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory
January 2013 – December 2014. Monterotondo, Italy.
Research focused on the neuronal substrates of social behaviour
PhD in neuroscience
PhD in Neuroscience (Cum Laude and Extraordinary Doctorate Award) at the Institute for Neuroscience of Alicante (CSIC – University of Miguel Hernández, Spain)
Research on the molecular basis of long-term memory storage
Certificate in Education
Post-graduate certificate (300 h). University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain).
Licentiate in Biochemistry
Licentiate in Biochemistry (Bachelor’s degree). University of Valencia (Spain).