Charlotte Nuyt
I am a PhD student at Atlantic Technological University, contributing to the Marine Beacon project funded by the European Horizon program. My research aims to develop innovative environmental DNA (eDNA) protocols to mitigate bycatch of protected, endangered, and threatened Elasmobranch species in the Northeast Atlantic. I hold a MSc in Biology of Organisms and Ecology from UCLouvain, […]
Anna David
I am a DAFM-funded PhD student, contributing to DeerImpact, a collaborative project between ATU, UCD, and Maynooth. My overall aim for this project is to estimate the densities of the three species of deer in Ireland using non-invasive genetics. Ultimately then, I hope that this will contribute to the development of well-informed and sustainable deer […]
Benedikt Wiese
I am a DAFM-funded PhD student investigating dietary interactions among three deer species in Ireland using non-invasive genetics. My research, a collaboration between UCD, Maynooth University, and ATU, combines DNA metabarcoding with population density data from camera traps. I am particularly interested in how interspecific competition and human interference shape deer dietary patterns, with the […]
Andrew Ryan
A PhD student at the MFRC, Atlantic Technological University Galway funded by the Breeding Waders EIP. I received an MRes from University College Dublin researching SARS-CoV-2 and Toxoplasma gondii in wild fallow deer. This work gave me a great baseline of in the field, dissection labs, molecular labs, and data analysis. After finishing my MRes, I […]
Manojkumar Chand
I have a degree in Coastal Ecology from the University of Agder in Norway, as well as an environmental science and management degree from Pokhara University in Nepal. My MSc thesis research focused on the “Benthic community distribution pattern in Sandnesfjorden” in technical partnership with NIVA and the University of Agder. As an independent researcher […]
Megan Olley
About Me I am a PhD student at the Marine & Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC), researching the environmental impact of biodegradable and bio-based polymers. My work focuses on understanding how leachates from these materials affect aquatic ecosystems. With a strong passion for ecotoxicology and environmental sustainability, I aim to bridge the gap between biodegradable materials […]
Fauzia Mahanaz Shorobi
I am focused on understanding the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems. Growing up in Bangladesh, I developed a strong appreciation for nature through exploring forests and landscapes. This passion led me to earn a bachelor’s degree in Botany, where I became aware of the severe plastic pollution crisis affecting my country. To investigate this […]
Sofia Rainey
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology from Atlantic Technological University, which I completed in 2023. My passion for parasitology was ignited during my undergraduate research project, where I investigated the diversity and intensity of parasites in stranded seabirds across Ireland. This experience solidified my interest in studying host-parasite dynamics within […]
Shawn Allard
I graduated with a BSc (Hon) in marine, wildlife, and conservation biology from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. My undergraduate thesis focused on the invasive seagrass species Halophila stipulacea, investigating its coverage and frequency within local seagrass communities. Now, I am pursuing my MSc in applied marine conservation through the Our Shared Ocean project […]
Jack Rigazio
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science with Magna Cum Laude honours at the University of Maine in the United States. During my fourth year, I conducted my capstone study comparing the feeding responses of Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) to live, motile algae cells and frozen algal paste in an aquaculture setting. During this […]
