João Estêvão holds an integrated Master degree (MSc) in Biological Engineering from University of Algarve, Portugal. He worked as an Intern at the Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR, Algarve, Portugal) and at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Saudi Arabia). João is currently a PhD student in Animal Science at the Aquatic Animal Health (A2S) team working at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) facilities. His research line is focused on the creation/ identification of molecular tools for a better diagnosis of mollusc diseases and selection of pathogen-resistant families using molecular markers.

My name is João Pedro Amorim Fonseca, I’m a student on the Master’s Degree in Biology and Water Quality Management at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and I’m currently carrying out my internship project at CIIMAR, in the EDEC team. My research focuses on the characterization and identification of microplastics throughout the treatment process at the Gaia Litoral WWTP. I have a degree in Biology and Geology from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) since 2022.

My research covers diverse topics in the fields of social-ecological systems science, marine conservation, and political ecology. Currently, I am working with coastal communities and policymakers to safeguard marine biodiversity and to achieve social justice in ocean resource use under climate change.

João Magalhães has concluded a bachelor degree in Microbiology at Catholic University of Portugal as well as a master degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of Aveiro. His passion is science and his main interests are focused on microbiology.

J. Miguel Cordeiro (PhD) has obtained his Licence in Biology (Aveiro (PT)) in 1998; he then took a Master’s degree in Cell Biology (Coimbra (PT)) in 2004 and a PhD in Biology (Aveiro (PT) / Genève (CH)) in 2008. He is now a researcher at CIIMAR in the field of neurobiology dedicated at studying new regulatory mechanisms of fast neurosecretion and on discovering new bioactive compounds effective against several neurological diseases tested in pre-clinical models (Torpedo marmorata and Danio rerio) of disease (Epilepsy, Parkinson’s; Alzheimer’s and Neuromuscular diseases).

João Névoa graduated in Environmental Science and Technology in the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto in 2022. He is currently undertaking his master’s degree in Biology and Water Quality Management at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and is working on his master’s thesis project entitled “Assessment of the treatment capacity of Emerging Pollutants of the Gaia Litoral WWTP”.

João Oliveira is a Cellular and Molecular Biology master’s student at FCUP, holding a Biology bachelor’s degree, and researching at CIIMAR since 2021 in the Animal Parasitology and Pathology group. He is passionate about unveiling cellular life complexities and advancing his scientific understanding.

João Magalhães is a collaborator at the BET laboratory, working with Cristina Calheiros on the CIRQUA project. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2020 and his master’s degree in Functional Biology and Biotechnology in 2023, at the Faculty of Sciences of Porto. The focus of his work at CIIMAR involves the taxonomy of invertebrates and fauna associated with constructed wetlands, with an additional focus on the impact of these communities on nature-based solutions.

João Pedro Pêgo completed the PhD in Fluid Mechanics by the Technical Faculty of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, in 2007. Since 2009 he is an Assistant Professor at the University of Porto – Faculty of Engineering (FEUP). His research interests are focused on river hydraulics, sediment transport and water management. He is also active in pedagogical projects dealing with the teaching-learning process with application to engineering teaching. He published 18 articles in specialized magazines. He has published 1 book chapter and 1 book. He co-supervised 3 doctoral theses (3 completed) and is supervisor of two ongoing doctoral theses. He (co-)supervised 18 MSc theses He participated as researcher in 19 national and international projects and was PI in 4 projects.

João Reis has graduated in Biochemistry by the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto. His journey at CIIMAR began during his MSc degree (Cell and Molecular Biology, FCUP) after joining the CNP group to develop his MSc thesis. During this period, he also enrolled as a Research Technician for the HALVERSITY project. After completing his MSc he joined the FattyCyanos project as a Researcher. Now, in is PhD he focuses on the biosynthesis of cyanobacterial natural products and enzymatic catalysis.

João holds a Bsc degree in Biology, and an MSc degree in Toxicology and Environmental Contamination from University of Porto. He is currently a PhD student at the same institution and at University of Lyon. His research stems from an international colaboration between CIIMAR and INRAE, and focuses mainly on endocrine disruption identification and assessment.

João Pereira has completed his degree in Biochemistry in 2020 by University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro and currently, he is working on his master’s thesis in Applications in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology, from Faculty of Science of University of Porto. His research is focused on the Discovery of RiPPs and new enzymes from Cyanobacteria.

João Paulo Silva holds a Bachelor’s in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and is currently in the second year of his MSc in Aquatic Biological Resources, at the same faculty. He is currently developing his master thesis, called “Cyanobacteria as a novel green route for maximizing the utilization of insect meals as feed ingredient for fish in Aquaculture”.

I hold a BSc in Biology (Santa Ursula University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2016) and the M.Sc. in Biological Aquatic Resources (University of Porto and CIIMAR, 2019). As a PhD student in biology, I study the impacts of tropicalization on habitat-forming seaweeds, as they are organisms of extreme importance for the development of biodiversity and are undergoing drastic changes with climate change. I’m part of the Benthic Ecology Team. My main interest is to understand marine ecological relationships within a climate change scenario and produce data that can help in the management and protection of these communities. As a scientific diver and diving instructor, I also work diving doing experiments in situ.

Bioinspired researcher with MSc in Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering from the University of Porto) and a strong background in molecular biotechnology. Focused on the use of cyanobacteria as platforms for the production of relevant bioproducts. Hands-on experience in lab and large-scale cultivation of cyanobacteria, microbial genetic engineering techniques, and the isolation/application of cyanobacterial-derived compounds in several relevant areas. After working as a Research Fellow at i3S and as a contracted researcher at Allmicroalgae company he is currently a PhD student, developing his project focused on the use of extracellular vesicles from cyanobacteria as an antigen-delivery platform for oral vaccination of fish at i3S and CIIMAR.

Jorge Cardoso Gonçalves holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering – Hydraulics, Water Resources, and Environment from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto, where he also completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He has received training in Management from Porto Business School and has attended Advanced Programs in Water Services Management (LNEC/LIS-Water) and Waste Management (FEFAL). As an author and co-author of various works in the field of Hydraulics, he serves as a designer, researcher, operational manager, and engineering consultant. He is a co-founder and partner of the company Water Services Consulting and Management, Lda, and he is also the President of the Portuguese Association of Water Resources (APRH).

Full Professor (retired) from the Department of Biology from Faculty of Science of Porto. Research about fish parasitology and ictiozoonosis. Description of 13 new species, 107 communications in meetings; review of manuscripts for 40 international journals, member of the Editorial Board of 17 journals in several countries. Review of project proposals in Portugal, Brasil, Holand, Spain and European Commision. Authored six books (Portugal, Brasil, Spain) and 156 research publications mostly in indexed international journals. 3,972 citations (Research Gate, h-index 32), or 6,030 (Google Scholar, h-index 35); included, in 2021, in the “World Top 2% Scientistis List”, University of Stanford, containing the 2% of scientists more influential in the world.

Jorge Freitas has a degree in Biotechnology from the University of Aveiro (2011). He completed the Master in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (2013) between the University of Aveiro and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. He is currently developing his PhD in company (Ilhapeixe S.A.) and University of Madeira, with a PhD scholarship from ARDITI, under the guidance of Professor José S. Câmara and Professor Paulo Vaz-Pires. The work is related to the quality of aquaculture products, from production, quality control, traceability and safety.

Dr. Jorge Magalhães graduated in Oceanography in 2005 from the University of Lisbon and completed his Ph.D. in internal waves in 2012 from the University of Porto. Main research interests include satellite imaging of sea surface processes, including internal waves, near-shore phenomena such as RIP currents, river plumes, and thermal fronts. Recent research includes developing software for satellite SAR and altimetry processing, global ocean modelling (e.g. HYCOM), as well as high resolution numerical modelling (e.g. using the MITgcm) for accurate representations of internal wave dynamics and their interactions with other processes.

José A. Gonçalves holds a degree in Surveying Engineering from the University of Porto (UP), a master degree in Geographical Information Systems and a PhD in Photogrammetry, from University College London. He is currently assistant professor at UP, where he is the director of the master degree in Surveying Engineering, and teaches subjects in the fields of photogrammetry, GIS and map production. He is a collaborator of the ISPRS working group in Mobile Scanning and Imaging Systems for 3D Surveying and Mapping. As a member of CIIMAR his main research interests are in the application of photogrammetry and Remote Sensing for coastal monitoring.

José Augusto Pereira is a Biochemistry graduate and a Chemistry PhD of Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto (FCUP). His research is centered on the study of biological molecules’ reactions (equilibrium and kinetics) using advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. He also applies electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectroscopy, combined with quantum mechanical molecular modelling, to the elucidation of biological molecules’ conformations and configurations (stereochemistry). He lectures Biophysics, Thermodynamics and Biological Chemistry at ICBAS-UP where he is an Assistant Professor.

I have a degree in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto and I am currently in the 2nd year of the Master’s Degree in Aquatic Biological Resources. I’m doing my thesis focusing on probiotics against Mycobacterium.

Researcher at CIIMAR-UP. Assistant Professor in ICBAS-UP since 2001. Responsible for the courses of Engineering and Handling in Aquaculture and Water and Effluent Treatment (BSc) and Animal Production and Aquatic Production and Aquaculture Systems in the Master’s Degrees of Veterinary Medicine and Marine Sciences. Main scientific area of research: Aquaculture engineering, aquaculture technologies, industrial engineering and logistics management, layout optimization, production of new species. Participation as team member in research projects (International, National, Regional) since 1985 (>10 projects). Authored > 40 articles and book chapters and > 70 presentation in congresses. Since 1987 is responsible for programs of technical assistance, training, design, and modernization of several industrial aquaculture projects supported by EEC and National funds. 

José Júlio Martins holds a PhD in Animal Science/Crustacean Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal). He is Auxiliary Professor at the Agrarian Science and Veterinary Medicine School of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro.