Elena Fernandez Miranda Cagigal
About Elena Fernandez Miranda Cagigal
Elena Fernandez Miranda Cagigal serves as the Data Ecology Lead at Dendra Systems in the United Kingdom, a position she has held since 2020. She has a strong academic background in biology and extensive research experience, including previous roles at Dendra Systems and Universidad de Oviedo.
Work at Dendra Systems
Elena Fernandez Miranda Cagigal has been serving as the Data Ecology Lead at Dendra Systems since 2020. In this role, she focuses on integrating data-driven approaches to enhance ecological restoration efforts. Prior to her current position, she was the Head of Plant Science at Dendra Systems from 2016 to 2020, where she contributed to advancing plant science initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Elena holds a Doctor of Science in Mycology Plant Physiology from Universidad de Oviedo, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Master's degree in Biology applied to the sustainability of natural resources from the same university between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Degree in Biology from Universidad de Oviedo, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. She further enhanced her pedagogical skills by achieving a Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica from Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación (ICE) de la Universidad de Oviedo in 2008.
Background
Elena's professional background includes various research and academic roles. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Universidad de Oviedo from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as a Predoctoral Researcher and Researcher at the same institution from 2012 to 2014 and 2012 to 2013, respectively. Her early career involved internships at Servicio Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario (SERIDA) in Asturias, Spain, where she gained practical experience in agricultural research.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her tenure at Dendra Systems, Elena held significant roles at Universidad de Oviedo and SERIDA. She was a Postdoctoral Researcher for two years and worked as a Predoctoral Researcher for one year. Additionally, she completed multiple internships at SERIDA in 2005 and 2007, where she developed foundational skills in research and development within the agricultural sector.