Rui Caldeira (Madeira): A physical oceanographer and President of the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI), Rui Caldeira has been leading the Madeira Oceanic Observatory since 2015, focusing on the digital mapping of Madeira’s Exclusive Economic Zone. He is an expert in island-induced boundary layer disruptions and studies ocean-atmosphere interactions and their dynamics (eddies, fronts, jets).
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Alexandra Rosa (Madeira): A researcher at the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI), Alexandra Rosa focuses on water quality and the biogeochemical dynamics of coastal ecosystems.
Gui Menezes (Azores): A marine biologist specializing in biodiversity, ecology, biogeography, and fisheries. Since April 2021, he has been the elected director of the OKEANOS Institute of Marine Sciences of the Azores. His research mainly addresses deep-sea, open-ocean, and insular coastal ecosystems, covering a wide range of organisms from microorganisms to blue whales.
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Filipe M. Porteiro (Azores): A marine biologist specializing in marine biodiversity, biogeography, and deep-sea conservation. Former Regional Director for Maritime Affairs of the Azorean Government, he has led numerous oceanographic campaigns. Since 2022, he has been a researcher at the University of the Azores and Deputy Director of the OKEANOS Marine Sciences Institute.
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Patrizio Mariani (Denmark): An oceanography and marine engineering expert, Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads the Ocean Observation Technology group at DTU Aqua. His work focuses on developing marine technologies to support integrated assessments of marine ecosystems. He is also the coordinator of the EU-funded project MISSION ATLANTIC and President of EuroMarine.
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Ivo Grigorov (Denmark): PhD in Marine Science and European research support specialist at DTU Aqua, the National Institute for Aquatic Resources. He is an expert in Open Science, ocean literacy, and maximizing societal impact of research projects.
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Luz Paramio (Azores): An ocean governance expert and executive board member of the Regional Fund for Science and Technology (FRCT) of the Azorean Regional Government. She oversees R&I programs and has contributed to over 40 EU projects, coordinating several maritime-related initiatives. She actively represents the Azores in the EU Mission Ocean and the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership.
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Gotelenne Piaton (Cyprus): Head of the Research and Innovation Support Unit (RISU) at the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), and Teaming project manager. She has over 12 years of international experience in R&D, public diplomacy, international development, and communication, gained in Paris, Brussels, and Nicosia.
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Luis Lozano Gutiérrez (Brussels): Executive Director of EuroMarine, specializing in fostering collaboration within and across marine sciences in Europe. Previously, he led a consulting SME dedicated to blue economy projects. He also serves as an expert evaluator and rapporteur for the European Commission on research and innovation programmes.
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Ingrid Puillat (Rome): A marine scientist specialized in ocean observation and the management of research infrastructures. She coordinated three major EU research infrastructure projects (JERICO-FP7, JERICO-NEXT, JERICO-S3) and previously led JERICO-DS. Currently, she is the Director General of EMSO-ERIC, the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and Water Column Observatory, advancing deep-sea marine science in Europe.
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Ian Gauci Borda (Malta): Executive National Contact Point (NCP) for Health, Cancer Mission, Widening Participation, the European Research Area, and Research Infrastructures. He supports researchers and organisations in accessing EU funding and fostering collaborations, with strong expertise in Horizon Europe and the implementation of regional and national synergies.
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Mathieu Doussineau (Brussels): PhD in Applied Economics, policy analyst and researcher at the European Future Innovation System (EFIS) Centre. His work focuses on governance mechanisms, policy evaluation, and data-driven policy-making. Formerly at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Seville, he contributed to Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) implementation and funding synergies across EU regions.
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Matthieu Le Corre (La Réunion): Professor at the University of La Réunion and Director of the ENTROPIE research unit. A specialist in tropical island biodiversity and seabird ecology, he studies population dynamics, conservation, and invasive species management, mainly in the Western Indian Ocean.
Alina Tunin‑Ley (La Réunion): Marine biotechnologist and project officer at CITEB (Technical Centre for Fisheries in Réunion). She leads projects on the valorization of local microalgae (PHYTOBANK) for biotechnological applications (antioxidant, antimicrobial), and contributes to coastal water monitoring related to phytoplankton and physico-chemistry in the Indian Ocean.