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Dr. A. Catarina Guedes is the CEO and co-founder of ISS – Ínclita Seaweed Solutions S.A., and an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto since 2023. She has been a researcher in Algal Biotechnology at CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (University of Porto) since 2011. She holds a degree in Microbiology (2002) and a PhD in Biotechnology – Microbiology specialization (2010), both awarded by the Portuguese Catholic University. Throughout her career, she has co-authored 6 patents, published over 40 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, and contributed to more than 15 book chapters in internationally published volumes.
Her academic and research activities have also included the co-supervision of three PhD theses and four master’s theses, as well as the supervision of four professional internships at the technological level and thirteen at the undergraduate level. She was previously Invited Assistant Professor at the School of Biotechnology (ESB) and the Institute of Health Sciences (ICS) of the Portuguese Catholic University between 2006 and 2011, and at the Instituto Superior da Maia (ISMAI) between 2011 and 2012.
Dr. Guedes served as Substitute National Delegate for COST Action ES1408 – European network for algal bioproducts (EUALGAE) from 2015 to 2018 and was a board member of the Portuguese Association of Applied Algology (APAA) from 2014 to 2023. She was also a member of the organizing committees of MicroBiotec 2005 and ISAP 2024.

A Paulo Dias Oliveira. Concluiu o(a) Doutoramento em História em 2007 pelo(a) Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Mestrado em História das Ideias em 1997 pelo(a) Universidade Nova de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas e  Licenciatura em Filosofia em 1989 pelo(a) Universidade Catolica Portuguesa Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciencias Sociais. É Professor Auxiliar no(a) Universidade do Algarve. Publicou 5 artigos em revistas especializadas. Possui 10 capítulo(s) de livros e 3 livro(s). Organizou 5 evento(s). Orientou 2 dissertação(ões) de mestrado e coorientou 2. Participa e/ou participou como Investigador em 1 projeto(s). No seu currículo Ciência Vitae os termos mais frequentes na contextualização da produção científica, tecnológica e artístico-cultural são: José Rodrigues Miguéis; República (1910-1926); literatura; história.; Tempo; Espaço; Modernidade; Hospital; Assistência; Faro; Dieta mediterrânica; Ideias; Cultura; Revistas; Intelectuais; .

Dr A. Rita Carrasco (f), is an Assistant Researcher at CIMA/ARNET - University of Algarve. RCarrasco holds a degree in Environmental Engineering (2003, University of Algarve), an MSc degree in Water and Coastal Management (2006, University of Algarve and University of Plymouth), a PhD in Marine, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, Coastal Dynamics Branch, Specializing in Geosciences (2012, University of Algarve). Currently, she is on the Coordination Board of CIMA, responsible for the scientific coordination of the objective ‘Assessing and Mitigating Global Risks’. She teaches at the Bachelor's and Master's levels at the University of Algarve, covering subjects related to climate change and coastal geochemistry. Her primary focus lies in coastal geomorphology, with a particular emphasis on investigating the intricate physical and ecological interplays within wetland ecosystems. During the pursuit of her doctoral thesis, she developed in-depth research on the physical processes governing sediment dynamics in estuarine environments. As part of her academic journey, she served as a visiting researcher at Delft UNESCO-IHE from 2015 to 2016, dedicating her efforts to exploring modelling solutions for the implementation of a coupled circulation-sediment transport model tailored to the unique characteristics of the Ria Formosa lagoon. Her current research is dedicated to understanding the biogeomorphic adaptations and resilience mechanisms of coastal wetlands in the face of climate change. She strives to understand how these ecosystems can provide essential functions despite environmental challenges. With a specific interest in salt marsh restoration strategies and the optimization of wetland-based solutions, her work contributes to the development of well-functioning ecosystems. Throughout her academic journey, she has fostered collaborative relationships with researchers from both national and international institutions, actively participating in more than 20 projects spanning diverse scientific domains. These projects cover a broad spectrum of topics, including beach morphodynamics, estuarine evolution, inlet dynamics, storm impacts, coastal modeling and management, biodiversity, and coastal conservation. Currently engaged in five research projects, she explores aspects such as natural hazards, coastal geomorphology, ecology, natural decarbonization in marsh habitats, and a LIFE Action Grant focused on ecosystem conservation. She is the coordinator of the TraceLands and C-Land projects, which focus on the ecogeomorphology of marshes and blue carbon sustainability. In her role as an investigator, she has published her research findings in two book chapters and 36 international journals, showcasing her contributions to top-tier publications in the field of earth sciences. (e.g. Sci. Rep., Earth-Sci. Rev., and Sci. Total Environ.)  RCarrasco conducts interdisciplinary research with national and international teams, closely collaborating on knowledge transfer projects for the community, decision makers, and initiatives related to public policies. She was a member of the international EKLIPSE Expert Working Group on Nature-based Solutions and Empowerment tools (https://eklipse.eu/request-empowerus/). Additionally, she serves as Science Officer European Geosciences Union’s Geomorphology division on geomorphology (https://www.egu.eu/gm/structure/) and belongs to the European Geosciences Union’s Biodiversity Task Force (https://www.egu.eu/news/897/egu-announces-the-biodiversity-task-force-members/).  

Aadil El-Turabi's background is in biochemistry and molecular biology (BSc Hons; PhD, University of Leeds), which he applies to molecular and structural virology themes in vaccinology. He was awarded an entrepreneur training fellowship for Post-Docs that concluded in a licensing deal with a company in the biotech sector. He subsequently joined the company's R&D team as a Senior Scientist and became Head of Protein Production and Bioprocessing. His team were responsible for developing scalable purification strategies for several vaccine candidates. He then returned to academia, where his expertise in bioprocess and protein purification has combined well with an interest in molecular and structural virology to adapt biological nanoparticle assemblies for translational biomedical uses (supporting vaccine projects at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford). He has 22 published works (including book chapters and scientific articles). Works cover a range of areas with emphasis on Medical and Health Sciences, Immunology and Vaccinology.

Aaron Cotnoir

Aaron L. Beek received his doctorate in Classical and Near Eastern Studies in 2015 from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and holds prior degrees from The University of British Columbia and Macalester College. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at North-West University. He has published 4 articles in journals (+1 forthcoming),  4 chapters in books (+4 forthcoming) 9 book reviews, and 5 magazine articles. He has organized workshops and conferences and delivered 29 oral presentations at conferences in 6 countries.   He is an interdisciplinary scholar working in both Classical Studies and Ancient History.  His current research focus is banditry, piracy, and other forms of illegitimate violence.  

Aaron Likens

Aarón Maturana-Candelas

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