My research interests are focused on biogeography, systematics and molecular phylogenetics studies of land snails. My research projects are based in the use of molecular tools, which together with a comparative morphology are able to show the phylogenetic relationships that exist at the species level and higher taxa, as well as to contribute to the knowledge of evolution and speciation processes. Moreover, I am also interested in the phylogeography, in order to understand the spatial processes which have determined the actual distribution of the species.
In my opinion, in this changing world, a thorough knowledge of all species and their correct classification is needed to apply this information in management action plans and to establish conservation priority settings.
EDUCATION 
PhD («Molecular systematics and biogeography of land snails of the Mediterranean Basin: the study of Allognathus, Candidula and Xerocrassa (Gastropoda: Helicoidea)». University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Vitoria-Gasteiz, 2016.
MSc. in Biodiversity, Function and Ecosystem Management. University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Leioa, 2011.
Degree in Environmental Sciences. University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Vitoria-Gasteiz, 2010.
CURRENT ADDRESS
1 LOWE‐TBG Centre for Translational Biodiversity Genomics
Georg-Voigt-Straße 14-16, D-60325. Frankfurt/Main (Germany)
2 Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum (SGN)
3 Biotechnology Center María Goyri, Lab. 1.08 (Applied Genomics and Bioinformatics)
University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Bº Sarriena s/n 48940, Leioa (Spain)
Phone: +34 946 01 55 10
E-mail: luisjavier.chueca (at) ehu.eus / luisjavier.chueca (at) gmail.com
