Researcher at IRTA's Sustainability in Biosystems Research Program since 2020. Martais an expert in the application of LCA to food products and agrosystems.
She is interested in quantifying and improving the environmental impact of agricultural and livestock management practices.
After finishing a degree in Environmental Sciences, Dr Ruiz obtained a Ph.D by the Department of Geography and Geology of University of Alcalá (“Influence of using cover crops in hillslope vineyards to control soil erosion”). Since then, she has gained extensive experience working both in university and consultancy, conducting research mostly related to agricultural and livestock sustainability. Currently, as a researcher at the Sustainability in Biosystems Group (IRTA), she is specializing in the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, conducting LCA of different agricultural systems including different crops and animal products as well as LCA of different agricultural land management practices. She is interested in the environmental impact of agricultural practices, and the assessment of different management strategies for a more sustainable land use.
