Javier Méndez Lorente is an outstanding agronomist who graduated with honours from the Cartagena School of Agronomy in 2023, where he was recognised as the best student of the year thanks to his in-depth knowledge and skill in agricultural engineering. From an early age, Javier showed a keen interest in sports turf, which has become an integral part of his agronomic approach.

In his career, Javier has demonstrated exceptional skill in laboratory practice, analysing soil, water and plant tissue samples. His current line of research focuses on remote sensing of nutritional deficiencies in citrus using geographic information systems and statistical analysis. He has adopted advanced technologies such as drones equipped with multispectral cameras to monitor crop health in real time, which has significantly improved crop management and agricultural production.

Javier has also developed a mobile application that makes it easier for farmers to interpret data collected by drones, providing instant irrigation and fertilisation recommendations. This innovative approach has been particularly useful for small and medium-sized farmers looking to optimise their resources.

In addition to his field work and technology development, Javier has been an active speaker at international conferences and has published numerous articles in prestigious scientific journals. His participation in the creation of a research consortium between universities in Europe and Latin America underlines his commitment to international collaboration and innovation in agriculture.

Committed to education and sustainable development, Javier leads mentoring programmes for students and has implemented free online courses on sustainable water management and advanced farming techniques. His vision is to make technology and knowledge accessible globally, thus improving the sustainability and efficiency of modern agriculture.

With plans to continue his education with a PhD, Javier seeks to further explore how advanced technology can solve complex problems in agriculture by developing autonomous monitoring systems for large-scale crop management. His holistic approach and dedication to agronomy promise to continue to positively influence the field of agricultural engineering.