I am a Professor at the Department of Applied Physics in the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). I have a PhD in Physics. My research activity focuses on soil science through the application of different methods to study soil structure, soil chemistry, and soil biodecomposition. I am currently studying the sensitivity of soil to temperature through the use of advanced calorimeters allowing simulation of heat waves. I am also unravelling the thermodynamic properties of soil and their possible impact on soil science and soil ecology.