Meet the Research Group

Professor in Biosciences | Swansea University

I obtained a BSc in Biology (First class) from the University of Oviedo, then worked for a number of years as an External Scientific Advisor in salmon genetics for the government in Spain before obtaining a PhD in Conservation Genetics from the University of Cantabria.

After postdocs at the Zoological Society of London, the University of St. Andrews and a maternity break, I was appointed Lecturer in Aquatic Biology at Aberystwyth University.

Professor in Biosciences, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research | Swansea University

I began my career in Biology at Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona,), then moved to CEU (Madrid) and University of Victoria (BC, Canada), where I got my BSc. This was followed by a Doctorate at the University of Aberdeen.

I did a post-doc at the University of Glasgow then returned to Spain to coordinate the Atlantic Salmon Restoration Programme in Galicia and then in Cantabria (Centro Ictiologico de Arredondo).

Postdoctoral Researcher |SMARTAQUA project | Swansea University

I have a PhD in molecular ecotoxicology from the University of Exeter (2014). I used transcriptomics (RNA-seq), together with physiological and reproductive endpoints, to establish mechanisms of chemical toxicity and tolerance in laboratory and wild fish populations.

I study the impact of environmental stressors on animal and ecosystem health, including both adverse effects and capacity for tolerance, using �omics tools integrated with wider health measures.

Postdoctoral Researcher |AMBER project | Swansea University

I have a PhD in geography from Aberystwyth University and a background in remote sensing, GIS and process based modelling.

After completing my PhD I have worked on conservation projects using my skills in remote sensing, GIS and habitat suitability modelling in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Postdoctoral Researcher |AMBER project | Swansea University

I have a PhD in fish ecology from the University of Otago (New Zealand).

I have extensive field and laboratory experience, and have spent several years working in aquatic research, freshwater consultancy, and river restoration.

Postdoctoral Researcher |AMBER project | Swansea University

PhD (Marine Science) University of Auckland, New Zealand; BA (Philosophy) Victoria University, New Zealand

I study community ecology and macroevolution across diverse habitats ranging from rain-fed lakes to oceans to mountain ranges using many techniques (molecular, microscopy, behavioural, culture).

Postdoctoral Researcher |SmartAqua project | Swansea University

I obtained a PhD in Zoology from the University of Aberdeen addressing immunological and nutritional research in salmonid aquaculture.

Applied molecular biology methodologies to investigate genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic phenotypes in various fish species.

Science communication and stakeholder manager | Swansea University

I obtained a BSc in Marine Biology (First class) from the University of the Algarve (Portugal), then obtaining a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Porto (Portugal).

In the past 12 years, I researched sustainable aquaculture of mussels and seaweeds; supported the delivery and management of eight large European Research projects (FP6, FP7, Horizon2020, ERDF, INTERREG) and RC-UK projects; lectured in the UK, Thailand and Gibraltar.

Aquatic Resources Deputy Manager & NACWO | Swansea University

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Aquatic Resources Manager, CSAR | Swansea University

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Project Manager | Swansea University

I have extensive experience of supporting multi-disciplinary research projects and of ensuring project milestones, deliverables and value-for-money are achieved.

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Project Administrator | Swansea University

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Aquatic Systems Senior Technician | CSAR | Swansea University

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Animal Husbandry Technician | CSAR | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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CSAR Technician | Swansea University

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Consultant Veterinary | Swansea University

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PhD student | Swansea University

In 2016 I gained my BSc degree in Marine Biology and carried out an MRes on visual recognition in lumpfish

I am finishing my PhD, using environmental DNA, acoustic tagging and stable isotope to understand invasion ecology, population structure and genetic diversity of brown trout in the Falklands.

PhD student | Swansea University

I completed a BSc in Marine and Freshwater Biology at Aberystwyth University; and obtained an MSc in Marine Environmental Protection from Bangor University, where my thesis focused on fisheries bycatch reduction techniques.

I am finishing my PhD with the BlueFish project, focusing on molecular monitoring techniques and immune gene selection of Irish Sea fish species. I initially studied Fine Art, and have worked as a freelance biological illustrator.

PhD student | Swansea University

Master Degree in Aquaculture and Marine Resources Management at Wageningen University (The Netherlands) and Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Tuscia (Italy)

Fish-Hatchery Technician at Fish2Be N.V.(Belgium)

KESS II MRes Student | Swansea University

Bsc Hons (First class) in Marine Biology with Year In Industry at Swansea University.

Year in industry with the University of Western Australia, assisting research on coralline algae's ability to adapt to ocean acidification. Month long aquaculture technician internship with CSAR.

KESS II MRes Student | Swansea University

I obtained a Bsc Hons (First class) in Marine Biology from Swansea University.

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