Mrs Carina Fernandes | Aquatic Resources | Women Researcher Award

Teacher at University of Cape Verde

Carina Eveline Mascarenhas Pina Fernandes is a Cape Verdean academic and expert in marine biology and fisheries management. Born on April 11, 1979, in Cidadela, Praia, Ilha de Santiago, Cabo Verde, she has dedicated her career to advancing research and education in the field of aquatic resources.

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🎓 Education & Academic Roles:

Ph.D. Student in Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Iceland. Master’s degree in Marine Resources and Coastal Management from Universidade do Algarve & Universidade de Cabo Verde. Extensive teaching experience at Universidade de Cabo Verde, specializing in various biological sciences.

🐟 Industry Experience:

Held key positions in quality control and hygiene departments in Cabo Verde’s fishing industry. Specialist in Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing from the United Nations University.

💼 Leadership & Management:

Served as President of the Central Coordination Committee for Admission Tests at Uni-CV. Led disciplinary groups and coordinated courses in Biological Sciences and Marine Biology.

🎤 Communication & Skills:

Fluent in Portuguese, Creole, English (C2), and proficient in Spanish (B2). Strong organizational, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office™ tools, data analysis, and communication platforms. Enthusiastic diver and holder of a driving license B.

🔬 Research Focus: Aquatic Resources 🐟

Carina Eveline Mascarenhas Pina Fernandes is a dedicated researcher based in Cabo Verde, focusing on aquatic resources. Her work is centered on understanding and preserving marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on:

🌱 Sustainability: Carina explores sustainable practices for managing and utilizing aquatic resources, aiming to balance human needs with ecosystem health.

📈 Resource Management: She investigates strategies for efficient and equitable management of fisheries and coastal resources, considering environmental, social, and economic factors.

🔍 Biodiversity Conservation: Carina is passionate about preserving biodiversity in marine environments, studying the impacts of human activities and advocating for conservation measures.

Through her research, Carina contributes valuable insights to the scientific community and promotes informed decision-making for the responsible stewardship of aquatic resources in Cabo Verde and beyond. 🌍🐬

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Dr G.S. Champika Perera: Sustainable Fisheries

Scientist at National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka.

Champika Perera is a seasoned Scientist with 26 years of diverse experience in aqua nutrition, freshwater, brackishwater, and coldwater aquaculture. Holding a Ph.D. from the Asian Institute of Technology, his dissertation focused on developing practical and sustainable feeds for Guppy fry, emphasizing the replacement of fishmeal with insect meal. Champika’s expertise extends to fish feed formulation, freshwater and brackishwater aquaculture activities, induced breeding, water quality management, and farm management, including HRM. His notable publications include research on fishmeal replacement with cricket meals and the impact of egg yolk powder on Guppy growth.

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🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Developing Practical and Sustainable Feeds for Guppy Fry (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2022)
M.Sc. in Aquaculture and Aquafic Bioresources Management (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2007)
B.Sc. in Bio Science (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2000)

👩‍🔬 Work Experience:

Scientist at NARA, Sri Lanka (Jun 2014 – Present). Aquaculturist at National Aquaculture Development Authority (Nuwaraeliya, Udawalawa, Negombo). Fisheries Inspector (Ministry of Fisheries and Aquafic Resources)

🌍 International Exposure:

Trained in Sustainable Aquaculture and Climate Change in China. Coastal Aquaculture Technology in South Korea. Aquaculture & Reservoir Fisheries Management in Vietnam

Research Focus 🌱🔍

Champika Perera’s research primarily focuses on innovative approaches in aquaculture nutrition, specifically investigating sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal. His work explores the impact of replacing fishmeal with house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) meals on the growth, pigmentation, and breeding performance of Guppy (Poecilia reticulata). Additionally, he delves into the effects of varying inclusion levels of egg yolk powder on Guppy, assessing growth, stress tolerance, and pigmentation. Through these studies, Champika aims to contribute to environmentally friendly and economically viable practices in aquaculture. 🐟🌱🔬

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Carina Fernandes | Aquatic Resources | Women Researcher Award