He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Barcelona and has been full professor at the same university since 1985, where he teaches Zoology, Ecology and Biogeography on several bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Aquatic birds, along with urban birds, bird atlases and applied zoology are his specialties. Apart from his extensive experience as a teacher, he is author of numerous publications on birds. Since 2004, he has been working with MINUARTIA as a consultant and collaborator on reports and in innovation and technical meetings, mostly on aspects related to wildlife management at airports.