This appointment recognizes his outstanding scientific career in the fields of forest ecology, fires, and global change. Resco de Dios is the first member from the University of Lleida to join this scientific corporation, founded in 1847 and one of Spain's leading scientific institutions.
His induction is part of the recent appointment of four new academicians to the RAC. In addition to Resco, botanist Pilar Catalán Rodríguez (University of Zaragoza) and Ricardo Cao Abad (Rector of the University of A Coruña) have also joined as corresponding academicians. Tomás Marqués has been appointed a full academician.
“"It is one of the country's main scientific institutions, with deep historical roots. Our most illustrious scientists have been part of it. For me, it is a great and undeserved honor, and I hope to live up to the responsibility it entails."
Resco has highlighted the importance of scientific dissemination and advisory services as pillars of the Academy's mission.
