Elsa Maria Arrazola Vasquez

Earthworms

I am interested in studying the ecophysiological response of earthworms burrowing activity to environmental stressors, such as soil compaction and soil temperature. To quantify these ecophysiological responses, I apply different techniques that include CT X-ray imaging and calorimetry. 

Soil Management

Another research area I am interested in is how agricultural soil management could be a helpful tool to adapt to future adverse climate scenarios. My current research is focused on identifying and quantifying sinergic effects of tillage, soil compaction and crop selection under drought conditions in a Swedish context. 

2024: Postdoctoral Researcher, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Soil Mechanics and Management

2018 –2023: Ph.D. Student, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Soil Mechanics and Management

2016 - 2017: M.Sc. Soils and Sustainability, University of Edinburgh

2011 - 2014: B.Sc. Environmental Engineering, Universidad Científica del Sur (UCSUR), Perú