Physiological Ecology of vertebrates; Isotopic Ecology; Evolutionary Physiology; Comparative Biochemistry. He focuses on the physiological mechanisms that shape the geographical distribution and feeding of animals.

Pablo Sabat has trained 7 M.Sc. and 4 Ph.D. students and mentored four post-doctoral researchers. One of his former Ph.D. students are now professor of the Valparaiso University in Chile. Besides he has directed 6 undergraduate thesis of students from the Professional Biologist carrer from University of Chile. Currently Dr. Sabat train four doctoral and four MsC students at the Postgraduate Program in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology, in which he serves as a member of the academic staff.

Master
2004-2006: Patricia Aldea, Universidad de Chile.
2006-2007: Grisel Cavieres, Universidad de Chile
2009-2010: Natalia Ramirez, Universidad de Chile
2011-2012: Isaac Peña, Universidad de Chile
2011-2012: Monica Nunez, Universidad de Chile
2011-2013: Gonzalo Barceló, Universidad de Chile
2011-2013: Cristóbal Narvaez, Universidad de Chile
2011-2013: Fernanda Valdes, Universidad de Chile
2013-2015 Pablo Negrete, Universidad de Chile
2014: 2016 Guido Pavez, Universidad de Chile
2014: 2016 Carolina Contreras, Universidad de Chile
2017-current Romina Tapia Monsalve
PhD
2005-2006: Carlos Guerrero, Universidad de Chile.
2007-2006: Maritza Sepúlveda, Universidad de Chile (co-advised with JM Fariña, PUC).
2008-2009: Karin Maldonado, Universidad de Chile.
2010-2013: Grisel Cavieres, Universidad de Chile.
2011-current: Natalia Ramirez, Universidad de Chile.
2013-current: Isaac Peña, Universidad de Chile
2014: Danilea Haro, Universidad de Chile

Posdocs
2007 Bradley Hartman Bakken, University of Wyoming, USA
2012-current Karin Maldonado, Universidad de Chile, Chile.
2013-2014 Juan Manuel Rios, Universidad de Cuyo, Argentina.
2013-current Sabrina Clavijo, Iniversidad Católica, Chile

Regarding Pablo Sabat’s performance as a researcher, he has produced original research works and conducted scientific programs. This is reflected in his participation in more than ten research projects funded by national public and private institutions and foreign agencies. In particular, he acted as principal investigator of four consecutive FONDECYT projects in the past 12 years. In January 2009 he was awarded an international collaborative project by National Science Foundation (USA) for three years, which was developed in collaboration with North and South American researchers. In particular, these projects have allowed PS to develop and enhance a deficit area in our country, namely, studies on the ecological and evolutionary consequences of osmoregulatory functions of terrestrial vertebrates. These projects have resulted in gains in equipment, and in funding undergraduate and graduate students, generate publications in the most prestigious journals in the area (more than 80), and in presentations to national and international meetings. The research of PS has been successfully applied to conservation of endemic species, particularly to flamingoes and fishes, with the support of some Chilean mining and energy generating companies. Currently, PS has collaborative links with researchers from the following institutions: Ohio State University, University of South Dakota, University of Wyoming-Laramie, University of Washington-Seattle, American Museum of Natural History, University of Quebec, Universidad Estadual Paulista (Brazil), Universidad de Sao Paulo (Brazil), Austral University, (Chile), U. of La Serena (Chile), Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, (Spain), Universidad de Castilla La Mancha (Spain), Universidad de la República (Uruguay), and Universidad de San Luis (Argentina). . Further, PS has given courses and lectures to various actors who work in the area of environmental management, including governmental and private agencies. Finally, PS has lectured undergraduates and given media interviews (e.g., CNN Chile) about his work. Among the consultant activities, the following are highlighted:

2003 Ecological Consulting: : Production Design for coastal puddles "Ralco Project," Endesa.

2003 Ecological Consulting: Feasibility analysis ecosystem model development for the Salar de Punta Negra. Center for Applied Ecology, “Escondida” Mining Company.

2007 Ecological Consulting: Study of trophic interactions in the Cruces River Wetland through stable isotope analysis of carbon and nitrogen. Applied Ecology Centre-Endesa.

2009 Ecological Consulting: Study of critical speeds and transport costs limnic fauna in Chile. Center for Applied Ecology, Department of Water Resources (DGA, Chile).

2015 Ecological Consulting: Study Evaluation of the Ecological State of the Azonal System of Quebrada Huinquintipa. Center for Applied Ecology. "Collahuasi" Mining Company