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Sofia Alvarez
Dr.

Sofia Alvarez

Principal Investigator

Research interest

  • Biological adaptation to climate change
  • Resilience of microbial communities in changing ecosystems
  • Evolutionary responses to environmental stress
  • Data-driven ecological modeling
  • Biodiversity and functional ecology

Biography

Dr. Sofia Alvarez investigates how organisms and ecosystems respond to climate change and the biological mechanisms that enable adaptation. Her research combines experimental approaches with computational methods to better understand complex ecological systems.

As Head of Adaptive Life Sciences, she leads interdisciplinary research initiatives that integrate evolutionary biology, microbiology, and environmental sciences. She is particularly committed to open research practices and international scientific collaboration.

In addition to her research, Dr. Alvarez mentors early-career scientists and contributes to projects that translate scientific discoveries into practical strategies for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation.

Highlighted research

Research priorities for harnessing plant microbiomes in sustainable agriculture
Alvarez S. and Haddad L.
TAJOEA (1) (2026)

Publications

Type Activity

Other Activities

Type Activity

Involved in Services

Adaptive Biology Core Facility

Coordinator

01.01.2023 - today

Current Projects

MICRODRY
Microbiome Adaptation to Drought
Project management

01.07.2024-31.12.2027

BIOHEAT
Cellular Stress Indicators for Heat Events
Project management

01.03.2024-31.12.2027

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