Victor Romero is a mammalogist specialized in the systematics and conservation of neotropical mammals. His research focuses on understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape biodiversity patterns, particularly in the Amazon and its transitional zone with the Andes—one of the most biologically rich regions on the planet. With over 15 years of fieldwork, he has accumulated extensive experience in the study of small mammals, with research spanning the Andean highlands and both the upper and lower Amazon regions in Venezuela and Ecuador. Currently, he serves as a biology professor at Universidad Estatal Amazónica and is also the curator of the mammalian collection at the Zoological Museum of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL), Ecuador. In addition, he co-edits the digital platform “Mammals of Ecuador”, an open-access initiative that promotes updated and accurate information on Ecuador’s mammal diversity. Victor Romero’s scientific work is complemented by an interdisciplinary approach: he holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and is certified as a coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This unique combination allows him to integrate science, education, and human development into his professional life. Passionate about wildlife, knowledge-sharing, and scientific outreach, he remains committed to contributing to biodiversity conservation through research, capacity-building, and collaboration with local and international institutions.
