Innovative Research Award

Miguel Ferrer,
Spanish National Research Council.

Miguel Ferrer is a Spain-based researcher affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council whose documented work includes applied ecological research, raptor conservation, reintroduction, population management, and quantitative approaches to conservation problems. His publication record includes studies involving predictive modelling, field-based analysis, and evidence-driven management of threatened birds. [1]

Abstract

Miguel Ferrer’s research profile encompasses ecological investigation, raptor conservation, reintroduction programmes, population management, and quantitative approaches to environmental decision-making. His published work demonstrates the use of field observations, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and long-term datasets to examine conservation challenges. His research includes studies of Spanish imperial eagles, white-tailed eagles, vultures, and bird mortality associated with electrical infrastructure. [1] [2]

Keywords

Miguel Ferrer; ecological research; conservation biology; raptor ecology; predictive modelling; reintroduction; population management; statistical analysis; biodiversity; Spanish imperial eagle; bird conservation; environmental research.

Introduction

Miguel Ferrer’s research is situated within applied ecology and conservation science, with particular attention to raptors and threatened bird populations. His studies combine ecological observations, quantitative analysis, and management-oriented investigation to address conservation questions. Published research has examined reintroduction practices, demographic processes, nutritional condition, and threats affecting birds in managed landscapes. [2]

Research Profile

Ferrer’s documented research profile includes long-term ecological studies and applied conservation research conducted through the Estación Biológica de Doñana and the Spanish National Research Council. His work covers raptor biology, conservation management, reintroduction, dispersal, reproduction, and environmental risk assessment. Bibliographic records identify his participation in multidisciplinary studies involving ecological datasets and quantitative research methods. [1] [3]

Research Contributions

His contributions include research on supplementary feeding and raptor reintroduction, juvenile dispersal, breeding processes, nutritional condition, and conservation interventions. More recent work has applied predictive modelling to identify patterns of bird electrocution across electrical networks, demonstrating how quantitative models can support prioritisation of conservation measures. These studies connect ecological evidence with practical conservation planning. [3] [4]

Publications

Ferrer has contributed to peer-reviewed publications covering avian ecology and conservation. Selected works include research on reintroducing endangered raptors, the health and nutritional status of white-tailed eagle nestlings, and modelling approaches for reducing bird electrocutions. These publications illustrate the integration of empirical datasets, statistical reasoning, ecological interpretation, and conservation applications. [2] [4]

Research Impact

The reported bibliometric profile lists 198 documents, 6,853 citations, and an h-index of 48. These supplied metrics provide a quantitative description of the researcher’s indexed publication and citation record. His research has also addressed practical conservation questions, including reintroduction strategies and identification of high-risk electrical infrastructure, linking scientific analysis with potential management applications. [1] [4]

Award Suitability

For the Innovative Research Award, Ferrer’s documented record provides evidence of sustained research activity involving ecological datasets, quantitative modelling, conservation analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His publications address established environmental problems through empirical and analytical approaches. The supplied bibliometric indicators further document an extensive indexed research record relevant to evaluating scholarly productivity and research contributions. [1] [3]

Conclusion

Miguel Ferrer’s research record reflects sustained engagement with applied ecology, raptor conservation, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based environmental management. His publications demonstrate research across reintroduction, population ecology, animal health, and conservation risk modelling. Together with the supplied bibliometric indicators, these documented activities provide a structured basis for academic recognition under the Innovative Research Award category. [1] [4]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• World Statistics Award

References

1. Ferrer, M., Evans, R., Hedley, J., Hollamby, S., Meredith, A., Morandini, V., Selly, O., Smith, C., & Whitfield, D. P. (2023). Hacking techniques improve health and nutritional status of nestling White-tailed Eagles. Ecology and Evolution, 13(2), e9776.

   https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9776

2. Ferrer, M., Morandini, V., Baguena, G., & Newton, I. (2018). Reintroducing endangered raptors: A case study of supplementary feeding and removal of nestlings from wild populations. Journal of Applied Ecology, 55(3), 1360–1367.

   https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13014

3. Morandini, V., Dietz, S., Newton, I., & Ferrer, M. (2019). The role of age of first breeding in modeling raptor reintroductions. Ecology and Evolution, 9(5), 2978–2985.

   https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4979

4. Ferrer, M., Florencio, C., Muriel, R., Morandini, V., & García-Macía, J. (2026). How to prioritize measures to reduce the electrocutions of birds in distribution power line networks. Global Ecology and Conservation, 69, e04318.

   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2026.e04318