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Research interests
Alejandro is a determined multidisciplinary researcher who feels passionate for Nature and takes joy in learning. His research interests focus on plant-soil-atmosphere interactions, soil & water bioengineering, eco-hydrology, Nature-based Solutions against natural hazards, sustaianable farming, and the development of simple numerical tools to answer complex environmental questions.
Alejandro is the Programme Leader for BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering and a Senior Lecturer in Nature-based solutions (Geotechnical) & Hydrogeological modelling. He also teaches in Water Resource Management, GIS, Fluid and Soil Mechanics. Alejandro has a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and has a diverse technical skillset. He has collaborated in several multidisciplinary, international projects (e.g., Horizon 2020, Erasmus +, UKRI-NERC), and he currently leads an open-air laboratory in NE Scotland where multiple innovative NbS for landslides & erosion are being tested. Alejandro also enjoys editing and reviewing for high-rank scienctific journals.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Environmental Civil Engineering, A study on the eco-hydro-mechanical interaction of vegetation with shallow landslides, Glasgow Caledonian University
3 Nov 2013 → 25 Jan 2017
Award Date: 5 Jul 2017
MSc in Applied Ecology, Université de Poitiers
Award Date: 20 Sept 2013
BEng in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad de Salamanca
Award Date: 10 Feb 2010
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, Universidad de Salamanca
Award Date: 20 Sept 2006
Keywords
- Soil Science
- Other Plant Sciences
- Geographic Information Sciences
- Hydrology
- Applied Statistics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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MUrCS2026: Master of Urban Climate and Sustainability Plus (2026)
Emmanuel, R. (PI), Mickovski, S. (CoI), Thomson, C. (CoI), Hughes, C. (PI), Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (CoI), Gallagher, C. (CoI), Fisher, B. (CoI), Aarrevaara, E. (CoI) & Dueñas DÍaz, J. A. (CoI)
1/09/26 → 31/10/32
Project: Research Grant
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Building a community network for nature-based adaptation on Barra and Vatersay
Lynch, H. (PI), Mickovski, S. (CoI) & Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (CoI)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Project: Research Grant
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Catterline Braes Upper Slope Stabilisation
Mickovski, S. (PI) & Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (PI)
Project: Consultancy
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Muir is Tir - Adapting to coastal change on Barra and Vatersay
Lynch, H. (PI), Mickovski, S. (CoI), Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (CoI), Austin, W. (CoI), Harkness, R. (CoI), Scott, E. (CoI), McLoud, S. (CoI), Rennie, F. (CoI), MacLeod, M. (CoI) & Emmanuel, R. (CoI)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Project: Research Grant
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Creation of an open-source platform for eco-engineering data acquisition and processing in soil slope hazard monitoring
Mickovski, S. (PI), Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (CoI), Sinanovic, S. (CoI) & Lynch, H. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Exploring the optimal nitrogen threshold for global grassland restoration
Zhang, Q., Chen, F., Luo, Z., Fan, J., Zhu, Y., Ma, J., Yang, Y., Long, X.-E., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Gan, M., Guo, W., Ma, Y., Wang, Q., Zhou, S. & Shao, M., Feb 2026, In: Geography and Sustainability . 7, 1, 16 p., 100396.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A case history of co-design and co-deployment of a nature-based solution (NbS) against erosion and slope instability
Mickovski, S. B., Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Sorolla, A., Loechner, A. & Emmanuel, R., Dec 2024, In: Ecological Engineering. 209, 10 p., 107406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modelled effectiveness of NbS in reducing disaster risk: evidence from the OPERANDUM project
Bowyer, P., Alfieri, S. M., Basu, B., Cremin, E., Debele, S., Kumar, P., Lechner, V., Loupis, M., Menenti, M., Mickovski, S., Gonzalez Ollauri, A., Pfeiffer, J., Pilla, F., Pulvirenti, B., Ruggieri, P., Basu, A. S., Spyrou, C., Unguendoli, S., Zieher, T. & Di Sabatino, S., Jun 2024, In: Nature-Based Solutions. 5, 100127.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Testing the hydrological performance of live pole drains (LPD) for mitigation of slope instability
Berlitz, F., Benschop, E., Mickovski, S. B. & Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., Nov 2024, In: Ecological Engineering. 208, 14 p., 107360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of polypropylene fibre content on the mechanical properties of mass-stabilised soils
Kelly, L. C., Mickovski, S. B. & Gonzalez-Ollauri, A., 17 Sept 2024, Geotechnical Engineering Challenges to Meet Current and Emerging Needs of Society: Proceedings of the XVIII European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering 2024. Guerra, N., Fernandes, M. M., Ferreira, C., Correia, A. G., Pinto, A. & Sêco e Pinto, P. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 3020-3023 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Open AccessFile49 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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A simple GIS-based tool for landslides detection
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (Speaker)
10 Sept 2018 → 14 Sept 2018Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Invited talk
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China University of Mining and Technology
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (Visiting researcher)
6 May 2019 → 22 May 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Design and performance investigation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) - live pole drains
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (Supervisor), Mickovski, S. (Contributor) & Bogaard, T. (Visitor)
Oct 2021 → Oct 2022Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Hosting an academic visitor
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Ecosystem Services (Journal)
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (Guest editor)
1 Oct 2016 → 1 Dec 2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Effect of vegetation on streambank stability
Gonzalez Ollauri, A. (Supervisor)
18 Feb 2019 → 6 May 2019Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Hosting an academic visitor