Pedro Oromí (Barcelona, Spain, 1947), degree in Biology at the University of Barcelona (1970) and PhD at the University of La Laguna (1975). Professor of Zoology at the University of La Laguna since 1975, as Full Professor since 2008; currently retired but continuing to do research as Honorary Professor. Scientific topics in systematics, biogeography and evolution of arthropods on islands, and especially in subterranean biology on volcanic islands. Member (since 1987) and vice president (1992-2000) of the International Society for Subterranean Biology.