Silvia Chemello is a Marine biologist with a solid background in coastal ecology. Her research focuses on the study of intertidal rocky environments and the relationship with their associated communities. She also works on macroalgal reforestation, implementing and testing suitable techniques for the restoration of endangered populations of both Atlantic and Mediterranean algal species. International collaborations during Ph.D. studies and university career.

Sílvia Ferreira holds a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University Institute of Health Sciences – CESPU. She is currently completing her MSc degree in Biochemistry in Health and actively engaged in her master’s internship with the Microbial Biodegradation and Bioprospecting Research Group. In this research project, one of the aims is to investigate the taxonomic diversity of actinobacteria derived from R. graveolens.

Simão Correia graduated in Biology at the University of Aveiro and concluded his MSc degree in Applied Biology at the same institution in 2019. Simão participated in the COCKLES project, funded by Interreg Atlantic, with a research grant, and was member of the COACH project team, funded by the Ocean Conservation Fund. Additionally, Simão holds a MSc degree in Data Analysis and Computational Statistics from FCUP. Currently, Simão is a PhD student collaborating between CESAM, CIIMAR, USC (Spain), and UO (New Zealand). His main areas of interest revolve around the behavioural and evolutionary ecological processes involved in host-parasite interactions.

Dr. Sirine Bouguerra is a is a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal. She has a PhD in Biology, MSc in Environmental Biotechnology, and a background in Environmental Sciences, from the University of Sfax-Tunisia and University of Porto-Portugal. Her research has been mainly focused on Ecological Risk Assessment and Agricultural Practices. Main research interests are related to risk assessment of contaminated areas, mine waste, chemicals and nanomaterials using terrestrial and aquatic ecotoxicological bioassays. She participated in national and international research projects, authored ISI-WOS scientific papers and book chapters.

Sisandra Sousa is a Biology and Geology high school teacher graduated in Biology and Geology Teaching from Aveiro University. In 1996 obtained her MSc in Coastal Sciences from Aveiro University. Currently is a PhD student at ICBAS-UP (Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Department of Microscopy), under the supervision of Professor Eduardo Rocha and Maria J. Rocha, and a Researcher of the Histomorphology, Physiopathology and Applied Toxicology Group (PATH) of CIIMAR. Is author of 1 article published by Tissue and Cell in February 2018 and presented a conference-poster at the 50th Meeting of SPMicros – Microscopy and Microanalysis in Materials and Life Sciences in June 2016.

“From people to people”, this is the expression that made me fall in love with the Human Resources area and want to learn more and more about it.
Throughout my experience, I have always tried to provide a great experience for everyone in an organization, in order to obtain talented and motivated people.
I have a degree in Human Resources and, in my enthusiasm to obtain more knowledge in this area, I am currently finalizing my master’s degree in Economics and Human Resources Management.

Sofia Correia is a PhD student, currently enrolled in the Biomedical Sciences doctoral program at the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Porto. Sofia’s research focus in to investigate Actinobacteria from two highly underexplored environments, deep sea and karst caves, for the discovery of new bioactive compounds with pharmacological relevance. Sofia holds a BSc in Biochemistry (2019, UTAD) and a MSc in Biochemistry (2021, FCUP-ICBAS, UP).

Sofia Gonçalves holds a Master degree in Chemistry from FCUP. Over the past 13 years she had been responsible for applying analytical techniques of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry with EA and TC/EA peripheries. She is also responsible for the laboratory management in what concerns the utilization of the IRMS equipment. Other responsibilities include sample processing, preparation and analysis using mostly EA-IRMS, data analysis and reporting, developing new methods, method validation and quality management.

Sofia holds an MSc in Marine and Coastal Systems and is a PhD candidate in Marine and Environmental Sciences at CCMAR University of Algarve. Her work, in collaboration with Ciimar and IPMA, consists of evaluating aspects of the biology, ecology and conservation of deep-water chondrichthyes and the possible interferences of bottom-trawl activities on their survival and condition. She is the scientific coordinator of the project entitled “The development of Electronic Monitoring and Reporting technology for fisheries in Portugal” funded by EEA grants, and is the project leader of Delasmop entitled “Is it possible for deep-sea sharks and rays to thrive and survive in fishing grounds?” funded by Save our Seas Foundation.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Ecology and Evolution, Sofía Hernández finished her Master's degree from the University of Montpellier (France) in 2020 with a speciality in Marine Biology, Conservation and Aquaculture.

Over the course of her Master's studies, she was affiliated twice with CIIMAR: first, at the LANUCE laboratory (http://lanuce.ciimar.up.pt/projects) under the supervision of prof. Luisa Valente, working on fish meal optimisation under the context of Circular economy; and then with the ECOBIOTEC laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Sandra Ramos and Prof. Claire Beatrix Paris from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences in Miami (https://physical-biological-interactions.earth.miami.edu/index.html), studying larval population connectivity in the Iberian Peninsula.
With an ambivalent profile between Aquaculture and Marine Ecology, her expertise ranges from shark tagging (at the Movement Ecology research team at BIOPOLIS-CIBIO) to marine biodiversity evaluation (Coastal Biodiversity Laboratory – CIIMAR), while covering aquariology (Planet Ocean Montpellier) and coastal bio-remediation (BlueForesting & FutureMARES EU projects).

Currently, she’s a PhD student at the Benthic Ecology Laboratory, under the supervision of Dr. Francisco Arenas (CIIMAR) and Dr. Fernando Lima (BIOPOLIS-CIBIO). Here, her work focuses on assessing the vulnerability and potential adaptive capacity of marine forest habitats (e.g. kelp forests) to extreme thermal events (i.e. Marine Heatwaves).

Sofia Santos holds a degree in Biology from the University of Porto (FCUP) and a master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the same institution. She is currently a PhD student with a scholarship from the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). Her research is being carried out at two institutions: CIIMAR (LANUCE) and the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture at Nord University (Norway), in collaboration with the company Biofabics. Her thesis focuses on developing an in vitro model to study immune-microbiota interactions.

SG holds a BSc in Applied Biology, an MSc in Molecular Genetics (U.MINHO) and a PhD in Genetics (UTAD). Her scientific interests involve DNA-based approaches to enhance seafood yield and quality. Currently, she’s focused on developing next-generation in vitro models, all with commitment to advancing sustainable aquaculture practices.

Subramaniam Vijayakumar is a master’s student specializing in marine biotechnology and bioinformatics, currently conducting his master thesis at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto. His research focuses on uncovering the diet and gut microbiome of the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) from the Desertas (Madeira) population using metabarcoding and metagenomic analyses. He also investigates the relationship between the seals’ diet and gilt-head seabream aquaculture production in Ribeira Brava.

With a strong background in chemistry, having completed a Master’s in Chemistry, Subramaniam is currently studying in the Joint Master’s Programme in Marine Biotechnology under the prestigious Erasmus Mundus EU-CONEXUS program, gaining valuable international research experience. His expertise spans a broad range of areas, including organic, physical, and analytical chemistry, microbial cultures, genetic analysis, structural biology, and computational drug discovery, leveraging advanced computational tools for data analysis and modeling.”

As a voting member of the EU-CONEXUS JMPMB Student Board and patent holder for anti-cancer aminothiazole derivatives, Subramaniam is passionate about advancing research in marine bioactive compounds, with a focus on health, aquaculture, and sustainability

Dr. Sukanlaya works as a researcher at Learning Institute, KMUTT-King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi.

She holds a PhD from ICBAS- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Portugal. She graduated in Zoology and Biology from Kasetsart University. She is interested in classroom research, learning science with emphasis on the skill development. Her current research interests also focus on histological and immunohistological techniques and on environmental monitoring; effects of endocrine disruption compound, particularly in bivalves’ central nervous system. Teaching experience covers: Biology and Physiology of Aquatic Animals, in the Program of Aquaculture Engineering. In addition, she has been a team member of PATH – Histomorphology, Physiopathology and Applied Toxicology (CIIMAR- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research)

Susana Barros graduated in Biology in 2015 and obtained her Masters degree in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology in 2017 by the University of Porto. Currently she is a PhD student at CIIMAR, in the Endocrine Disruptors and Emergent Contaminants (EDEC) team, in collaboration with the Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB-UTAD) and the Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis (IAQBUS-USC). Her research is mainly focused in the generational effects of exposure to endocrine disruptors and emergent contaminants in non-target aquatic organisms.

Susana Moreira is PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Porto in 2005. She coordinates the Science and Innovation Office at CIIMAR. She has more than ten years of experience linked to marine related research and innovation management under regional, national and European funding schemes. She has significant working experience in the development and implementation of activities related with monitoring, dissemination and exploitation of R&D results and public policy support. She also works as liaison officer with different actors (e.g. public authorities, funding agencies, academia and research centres, industry, maritime clusters) and represents CIIMAR in several national and European forums. Lecturer of the course of Integrated Ocean Management of the Marine Sciences – Marine Resources MSc Degree, at Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Portugal. She has 20 publications in international peer-reviewed journals

Tânia Madureira graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences and obtained her PhD in Biomedical Sciences at ICBAS – University of Porto. She is a junior researcher at CIIMAR and an invited auxiliary professor at ICBAS. Her main research interests are related to the endocrinology and physiology of fish species (mainly brown trout), with particular interest in peroxisomal and lipid metabolic pathways. She currently has a particular interest in the development, characterization, and application of alternative fish experimental models, such as three-dimensional hepatocyte cultures (spheroids).

Tânia Pereira is a CIIMAR project manager and communicator, with a PhD in environmental and marine sciences by the University of Algarve (2015). Her research background is macroalgae physiology, cultivation and reforestation, improvement of Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems. She also has experience in the science-policy interface.

Tânia has a PhD degree in Science Teaching and Dissemination, expertise in Science Teaching (2019), with the thesis “Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education: a study in the field of Geology and Environment”, and a first degree in Biology and Geology Teaching (2002), both taken at Faculty of Sciences of Porto University (FCUP). She has worked as a teacher training supervisor in the context of Initiation to Professional Practice (FCUP). Tânia has collaborated in the development of school textbooks. She is a teacher at a public school, in the district of Porto, and an invited assistant professor, at FCUP (2023/24).

Tássia Estevão-Rodrigues graduated in Fishing Engineer (UFRPE-BR) (2013), and mastered in Fishing Sciences in the Tropics (UFAM-BR) (2016). She is currently a PhD student in biology at UP-FCUP with research focused on the development of new ingredients at AQUAFEED from the valorization of agro-industrial by-products, through the bioprocess of Fermentation in the Solid State.

Tatiana Afonso, a Genetics and Biotechnology graduate, is pursuing a master’s in Comparative and Technological Molecular Genetics. Currently, she is working in Dr. Luísa Valente’s group on the ‘Stop Parasites’ project, under the supervision of Drs. Sónia Gomes and Andreia Silva. Her research focuses on molecular biology to ensure the safety of seafood products for consumers, using more advanced molecular approaches.

Tea graduated as Bachelor of Biology – Microbiology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Sarajevo. Currently, she is doing a Master’s degree in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto. Her master’s thesis aims to: i) characterise the parasite community of West African crocodile (Crocodylus suchus) and Guinea baboon (Papio papio) along an aridity gradient; ii) analyse environmental drivers of parasite diversity and turnover; iii) predict potential shifts in parasite diversity distribution in these species. Her interests are biodiversity conservation, evolutionary biology, microbiology, genetics, biogeography, herpetology, and marine biology.

PhD student in Teaching and Dissemination of Science, at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP). Degree in Minning Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) in 1998.Master’s degree in environmental engineering – water and wastewater treatment at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) in 2001. Responsible for the environmental sector in Parque Biológico de Gaia since 2002. My research interests are focused on environmental education, science dissemination and education for sustainable development.

My educational background includes a First Degree in Engineering Sciences-Surveying Engineering and a Master Degree in Surveying Engineering, both at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto. At the same institution, I am currently doing my Doctoral Degree in the same field of study, in the topic of tropospheric corrections for altimetry studies over coastal and inland water regions. In the scope of my current research work, several data sources have been used and combined, namely satellite radar altimetry, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and atmospheric models, in order to better modeling the effect of troposphere in the altimetric signals.

Born 1969, Education: MSc Physical Chemistry from University of Sofia (Bulgaria, 1995) and PhD Aquatic Chemistry from University of Pau (France, 2002). Work experience: Researcher in CIIMAR (2006-present); previous work experience in Bulgaria (2004-2006). Research interests: Biogeochemical processes in coastal areas, Environmental pollution with inorganic, organic and organometallic contaminants, Ecotoxicology, Analytical chemistry; Main Results related to Mercury speciation and biogeochemistry, Heavy metals / organic compounds in coastal environments, Elements reactivity / chemical speciation, Methods for chemical analysis, Statistical separation of effects / modeling of processes in coastal environments, Ecotoxicology (Phytoplankton tests), Foam dynamics etc.

I concluded my bachelor’s in Biochemistry by Univeristy of Porto, in 2015. My work in CIIMAR started in the first edition of BYT internships, and since then I have been a member of BBE group. In the moment, I am finishing my master thesis in Biochemistry, on the topic cyanobacterial natural products.

T.Neuparth hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences(2004) at Nova University of Lisbon. Since then, she has carried out 13 years of Postdoctoral research and from 2018-2023, was Auxiliary Researcher at CIIMAR Endocrine Disruptors and Emerging Contaminants Group-EDEC, becoming Principal Investigator at CIIMAR in2023. She has been conducting research on risk-assessment and management of environmental contaminants that involve multi-level markers in full-life-cycle, multi and transgenerational bioassays. T.Neuparth has also been involved in the preparedness to HNS spills and in studying the impacts of deep-sea mining. Recently, she has expanded her interests to Transgenerational Epigenetic studies in the context of environmental sciences.

Teresa Gama Pereira is a researcher of Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA). She is graduated in Biology at Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon in 1979 and has her public examination of access the category of Research of Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e das Pescas, INIAP I.P./L-IPIMAR in 2013 . Her research focus in muscle cellularity and flesh quality, texture traits and chemical/biochemical characteristics of fish: effect of rearing conditions, diet composition, slaughter methods, on the nutritional value and shelf life. She is the author of 10 scientific publications in several international journals.

I am biologist with Master Degree in Biology and Water Quality Management by Faculty of Sciences, Porto University and I finished my master thesis in microplastics and environmental education.