The Research Career of BOU has followed two different aims: i) Interpretation of subsurface crustal geometry by means of better constraining the kinematics, deformational features and petrofabric of sedimentary and plutonic rocks (Structural geology-Tectonics-Paleomagnetism). ii) Study of paleoenvironmental changes, by means of magnetic signatures as complement of other proxies, to better constrain paleoclimatic changes and ascertain possible climatic changes in the future.

BOU defended her doctorate in Geological Sciences at the University of Zaragoza in 2004 after the dissertation: “Geometry and rotational kinematics in the Internal Sierras and Axial Zone (Bielsa area) from structural and paleomagnetic analyses”. In 2000 the Applicant presented her Master’s degree related to the “Structure of the South Pyrenean Front in the central sector of the Jaca-Pamplona basin”.

BOU has participated in 35 Research Projects (all competitive) and is the principal investigator of other 3 year-long projects. In addition, BOU has spent considerable time at International Research Centers; in total about 4 years at the U. of Michigan (2 years), USA; U. of Karlsruhe, Germany (1 year); U. of Leoben, Austria; U. of New Mexico, USA; U. of Kochi, Japan, U. of Minnesota, USA. These experiences have allowed to establish collaborations with a individuals and organizations worldwide. In her research career, BOU has published a total of 94 papers and book sections (30 as first/second author) ranked in the first and second quartile of their respective discipline (source: WOK-JCR, Thomson Reuters, in July 2020). The most cited paper as first author is from 2009 with 54 cites (4.5 average citations per year). In total, BOU has 740 citations and an h-index of 14, ~80 communications in national and international meetings, has co-advise PhD, Master and directed Degree Final Projects. At present, BOU holds a full-time Professor position at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, after her five different positions as Postdoctoral Researcher, and three as Predoctoral Researcher (all competitive). At present forms part of the Scientific comitee of the "Revista de la Sociedad Geológica de España", has participated as especial-editor of its Vol31(2) and has co-editored the 425 Special Volume of the Geological Society of London.