Scientific career, publications and main contributions of Valentí Rull

This document provides a brief overview of the scientific career of Valentí Rull del Castillo, a biologist and paleoecologist whose research has focused on tropical paleoecology, palynology, historical biogeography, and long-term ecological dynamics. It includes a short academic biography, a summary of research contributions, and a complete list of publications. The material documents research conducted in several regions, including the tropical Andes, Amazonia, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean region, the Pyrenees, the Azores, and Rapa Nui (Easter Island), with emphasis on paleoecological reconstructions based on sedimentary records and fossil pollen. The document is intended as a consolidated reference to the author’s academic trajectory and scientific output up to his retirement from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in 2026.