I am a researcher passionate about soil science, conservation, and environmental sustainability, with academic training and experience in land restoration, soil and water conservation, and sustainable agriculture. I hold a degree in Geological Engineering from the National Polytechnic School of Quito, a Master’s in Soil Science from the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Brazil, and I am currently a PhD candidate in Soil Science. I have participated in soil science projects in Brazil, Peru, Mali, and Ecuador, and have conducted research at the University of Padova in Italy and at UFLA in Brazil.