Mr. Juan Francisco López Rubio, Castilla La Mancha University. E.T.S. INGENIERÍA AGRONÓMICA Y DE
MONTES Y BIOTECNOLOGÍA. Dpto. Ciencia y Tecnología Agroforestal y
Genética, Spain
Mr. Juan Francisco López Rubio (b. July 9, 1980, Spain) is a regenerative agriculture expert, researcher, and international educator. He is currently pursuing a PhD in biofertilisers at Castilla La Mancha University and holds a Master’s in Ecosystem Restoration 🌍. With decades of hands-on experience across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, he has led projects on soil health, organic farming, and ecosystem design 🌾. He has authored books and scientific publications on bioinputs and agroecology 📘. Juan collaborates with global institutions like SEO/BirdLife and FIRE, promoting sustainable agriculture through teaching, consulting, and field research
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🎓 Academic Training
Mr. Juan Francisco López Rubio is currently pursuing his PhD (2023–present) at Castilla La Mancha University, focusing on the preparation of biofertilisers and their impact on vine and grape quality 🍇🔬. He holds a Master’s degree (2020–2022) in Ecosystem Restoration from a consortium of top Spanish universities including Alcalá de Henares, Rey Juan Carlos, Politécnica, and Complutense 🌿🏞️. His academic journey began with a Technical Agricultural Engineering degree (1998–2009) from Castilla La Mancha University, specializing in Agricultural Exploitation 🚜🌱. This strong academic foundation supports his impactful work in regenerative agriculture and sustainable land management globally
💼 Professional Experience
Mr. Juan Francisco López Rubio brings extensive experience in regenerative agriculture and land restoration 🌾🌍. Since 2022, he has served as a technical coordinator for the “Secanos Vivos” project with SEO/BirdLife 🐦. He is also a freelance researcher and advisor with the International Foundation for Ecosystem Restoration (FIRE) 🔬. Since 2017, he has taught and advised globally on soil health, bioinputs, and sustainable farming across four continents 🌱🌎. His past roles include Research Programme Manager and Organic Farm Manager in England, as well as positions in topography, gardening, and farm maintenance in Spain
🔬 Research Focus
Mr. Juan Francisco López Rubio’s research primarily focuses on regenerative agriculture, soil ecology, and biofertiliser development 🌱🧪. His academic work includes evaluating ecological soil integrity in olive groves under contrasting agricultural practices 🌿🫒 and producing liquid fertilisers through anaerobic fermentation to enhance plant and soil health 💧🧫. His studies merge sustainability, microbiology, and organic farming to promote soil restoration and productivity 🍇🌾. By integrating traditional agricultural knowledge with modern scientific techniques, he aims to support resilient ecosystems and climate-smart agriculture worldwide 🌍♻️. His work is impactful in both academic and practical regenerative farming contexts
Publication Top Notes
📄 “Evaluación de la integridad ecológica del suelo en olivares con prácticas agrícolas contrastadas” – JF López Rubio | 📅 2022 | 🔁 Cited by: 1
📄 “Preparation and Characterization of Liquid Fertilizers Produced by Anaerobic Fermentation” – JF López-Rubio et al. | 📅 2025