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 […]
Aylis Emerit
I graduated from a BSc (Hons) in Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology with first-class honours in 2021 in ATU Galway City, and was awarded the Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland (ESAI) Undergraduate of the Year award 2020/2021 for my 4th year project focusing on spatial distribution modelling. After graduation, I undertook the Marine Institute’s Bursary […]
Mateja Švonja
Learning to dive at the age of four gave me an entry ticket into an entirely new and unfamiliar world brimming with life. Countless days spent playing near the oceanfront kindled my interest and fortified my affinity for the sea. In the following years, I unintentionally acquired skills and experience, working at the Aquarium Piran, […]
Arianna Destefani
My academic journey began with volunteer internships in hospital labs and veterinary practices, igniting my passion for the natural sciences and driving me to pursue a B.Sc. in Biology at Bonn University, Germany. During my undergraduate studies, I developed a profound interest in Marine Biology, further nurtured through specialized courses and an internship at Bonn […]
Oluwasegun Ige
My academic journey started in 2012, with a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology from the Polytechnic of Ibadan in Nigeria. I had my bachelor’s degree with first-class honours in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. My undergraduate thesis was based on risk assessments that are associated with enteric bacteria in selected […]
