Dr. Maria Laura Carrevedo | Biological invasions | Women Researcher Award
IEB | Chile
Author Profile
🌟 MARIA LAURA CARREVEDO GOYTIA: A PIONEER IN PALEOCLIMATE AND PALEOECOLOGY
📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Maria Laura Carrevedo Goytia, born on April 12, 1974, in Argentina, has built an exceptional academic foundation. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires, graduating with distinction. Her doctoral studies at the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences focused on the paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental transitions during the late Paleozoic, earning her accolades for her groundbreaking research. She later pursued postdoctoral studies in Chile, contributing to innovative research in paleoclimatology and diatom analysis under prestigious FONDECYT and university funding programs.
🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Maria has held numerous research positions in Chile and Argentina, showcasing her versatility as a scientist. From collaborating with institutions like the Corporación Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad (IEB) to contributing to the Quaternary Studies Center (Cequa Foundation), she has excelled in reconstructing past climates and ecosystems. Her roles include data analysis, project formulation, publication development, and mentoring students in thesis research.
🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
Maria’s research spans paleoecology, diatom fossil studies, and climate reconstruction. Her groundbreaking work on the late Holocene paleoenvironments in central Chile has provided significant insights into climatic variations. She has also contributed to advancing knowledge in marine phytoplankton and fjord dynamics, reflecting her multidisciplinary expertise.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Maria‘s academic impact is evident from her citation metrics, including 338 citations on Google Scholar and an h-index of 11. Her research has influenced peers and inspired collaborations across international institutions. Her dedication to knowledge dissemination extends beyond academia to public outreach and technology transfer initiatives.
📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Maria has authored and co-authored numerous ISI-indexed journal articles and presented at international conferences. Her works cover a broad spectrum of topics, including paleoclimate reconstruction, diatom taxonomy, and paleoenvironmental assessments. Her studies are frequently referenced by fellow researchers, highlighting her authority in the field.
🏅 HONORS & AWARDS
- FONDECYT Postdoctoral Fellowship (Outstanding, Score: 92.2)
- Vicerectory of Research Fellowship, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- CONICET fellowships for her doctoral studies
Her remarkable achievements in research and mentorship have earned her widespread recognition.
🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Maria’s commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative research ensures her legacy as a luminary in her field. Her ongoing efforts to explore and explain Earth’s climatic history promise to contribute to sustainable development and environmental awareness worldwide.
🌠 FINAL NOTE
Maria Laura Carrevedo Goytia embodies dedication, curiosity, and scientific rigor. Through her extensive contributions to paleoclimate and paleoecology, she has not only advanced academic understanding but also paved the way for future generations of scientists.
📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Factors influencing the presence and relative abundance of Didymosphenia geminata: impact on the composition of diatom assemblages over a broad latitudinal gradient in Chilean rivers
- Authors: Carrevedo, M.L., Dézerald, O., Alfaro, F., Muñoz, P.A., Montecino, V.
Journal: Diatom Research
Year: 2025
Tropical South America Diatom Database: a tool for studying the macroecology of microorganisms
- Authors: Benito, X., Feitl, M., Carrevedo, M.L., Steinitz-Kannan, M., Fritz, S.C.
Journal: Diatom Research
Year: 2022
Spatial and Temporal Ecological Uniqueness of Andean Diatom Communities Are Correlated With Climate, Geodiversity, and Long-Term Limnological Change
- Authors: Benito, X., Vilmi, A., Luethje, M., Lindholm, M., Fritz, S.C.
Journal: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Year: 2020
Volcanism and climate change as drivers in Holocene depositional dynamic of Laguna del Maule (Andes of central Chile – 36°S)
- Authors: Frugone-Alvarez, M., Latorre, C., Barreiro-Lostres, F., Fuentealba, M., Valero-Garcés, B.
Journal: Climate of the Past
Year: 2020
Chronology, stratigraphy, and hydrological modeling of extensive wetlands and paleolakes in the hyperarid core of the Atacama Desert during the late Quaternary
- Authors: Pfeiffer, M., Latorre, C., Santoro, C.M., De Pol-Holz, R., Amundson, R.
Journal: Quaternary Science Reviews
Year: 2018