Prof. Dr. María Rosa Pino-Otín is a Full Professor at San Jorge University. She received a Biology Bachelor's degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Barcelona, specializing in cellular biology and pathological anatomy. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Zaragoza. She served as the research coordinator for the Faculty of Health Sciences (2010-2011) and as the Vice Dean of Research for the Faculty (2011-2019). She was the Principal Investigator of the GIMACES emerging research group (2003-2009) and GIMACÉS consolidated group (2009-2013), both recognized by the government of Aragon. She directed the Institute of the Environment at San Jorge University for 7 years (2006-2012). She has been the Director of the Doctoral Committee of the Environmental Doctoral Program since 2008. She is accredited for three six-year and one five-year research periods. Her research focuses on Environmental Sciences, Ecotoxicology, and Microbiology. Her research directions include Environmental Science, Ecotoxicology, Microbiology, and Climate Change.