Born in Pamplona (Navarra, Spain). Graduate in Biology (Universidad de Navarra, 1984), PhD in Biology (Universidad de Navarra, 1989), Assistant professor (Universidad de Navarra, 1985-88), Associate professor (Universidad de Zaragoza, 1988-92) and permanent professor (Universidad de La Rioja, 1992-present). Professor (Catedrático) of Botany at the Universidad de La Rioja since 2009. I mainly teach Botany (at least I try). My research is focused on: 1) the ecophysiology of bryophytes (mosses, liverworts and hornworts) and grapevine, mainly in relation to UV radiation; and 2) the use of mosses as pollution biomonitors. Additionally, I am very interested in enhancing the divulgation of science to the Society and to improve the links between scientists and citizens.