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Roskilde Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark

In this role I'm responsible for leading various projects related to seaweed-derived products as part of the company's sustainability initiatives, handling everything from experimental design to project implementation and development. Additionally, I work as the primary contact on biological matters between Denmark and Tanzania, and take on the role of biological supervisor for production in both countries.

Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region, Denmark

For this project, I gained a strong knowledge of ecological models and statistical analysis techniquesby working with statistical software (R/Rstudio + Excel), and developed my skills in analyzing environmental data and conducting statistical modeling.My key achievements and insights gained include:- Building and specifying models based on catch data collected from the Ringkøbing fjord, Nissum fjord, and Nissum Bredning- Recommending and developing strategies to improve the predictive power of the models and identify additional factors that may impact the abundance of the species- Presenting findings to stakeholders and contributing to the development of management tools for commercial and recreational fisheries in Denmark- Investigating and identifying the impact of drivers such as salinity, temperature, depth, and cormorant predation pressure on the abundance of the two species- Analyzing and interpreting the results of the models to understand the relationships between habitat suitability, environmental drivers, and the abundance of the two species- Improving my written and verbal communication skills- Being able to work independently and as part of a team

Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region, Denmark

- Conducted two-year field sampling to collect and analyze data on benthic flora and fauna within Natura 2000 sites and West Coast fjords in Denmark- Performed statistical analysis in R using habitat modeling to understand the impact and interaction of bird colonies and environmental factors on flatfish distribution.- Maintained records of surveys and prepared comprehensive reports to communicate results to stakeholders, while also learning about EIA and habitat suitability

Samos, Northern Aegean, Greece

- Used mark-recapture photo-ID techniques to gather information on cetaceans' movement, residency patterns, and social structure, through various survey methods- Installed camera traps and carried out surveys to determine jackals' abundance- Performed SQL and Excel analysis to filter and report information on common fisheries between Greece and Turkey regarding minimum landing size- Analyzed microplastic content in marine animal digestive systems- Contributed to the creation and operation of the Aegean Marine Rehabilitation- Provided basic first aid and respond to strandings for cetaceans, seals, and turtles

Porto, Portugal

- Conducted a week-long research expedition on a boat to test fish tagging techniques on the Mola mola species.- Registered data on Mola mola specimens, including size, weight, and tagging information.- Utilized R Studio to analyze and visualize data, generating plots and charts to showcase the relationship between sharks' vertical distribution, oxygen levels, and temperature.- Maintained equipment and supplies, including tagging tools, measuring devices, and data recording systems, to ensure proper functioning and reliability during fieldwork.

Porto, Portugal

- Evaluated the immunological and physiological response of the estuarine edible bivalve Scrobicularia plana to distinct heatwaves scenarios- Conducted extensive laboratory analyses of the immune and oxidative stress response of the species, including total haemocyte count (THC) and respiratory oxidative burst of haemocytes- Determined species vulnerabilities to stressors and their capacity to adapt to climate change by performing data analysis using MINITAB software- Analyzed the results to determine the species capacity to adapt to environmental temperature changes and identify any potential vulnerabilities to stressors.- Collaborated with marine biologists and researchers to publish the scientific article "Immunological and oxidative stress responses of the bivalve Scrobicularia plana to distinct patterns of heatwaves"

Hikkaduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

- Volunteered in the project Aquarius 2.0 undertaken by AIESEC in NSBM and under the Sustainable Development goals -6 and -14- Collaborated in multiple turtle and biodiversity conservation projects- Acted as the environmental subject matter expert for projects, ensuring minimal environmental impact.- Carried out scientific communication on marine biodiversity, and local fauna and flora

Porto, Portugal

- Conducted field surveys to collect samples of sea urchins and parasites- Carried laboratory techniques to identify and characterize parasites- Performed in-depth physiological and immunological analyses of the samples- Participated in daily data analysis meetings, providing insights and suggestions for improving data interpretation and visualization- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing data sets and ensuring data integrity throughout the research process.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Aquatic Sciences And Technology

Activities and Societies: Student Researcher (Part-Time Job) Basketball player (University team)As a Master's graduate in Aquatic Sciences.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aquatic Biology/Limnology

Activities and Societies: VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: Coordinator of Aquatic Sciences Department - AEICBAS-UP Logistics Manager.