https://oceanexpert.org/expert/RCruzCarvalho

ORCID : 0000-0003-4612-9013
ResearcherID : B-1091-2009

PhD

Research

Marine and Coastal Engineering
Pollution

I'm currently an Assistant Researcher in the BIOTOX laboratory at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon.

I have been developing scientific research for the last 16 years in Applied Plant Biology (University of Lisbon). Besides a MSc in Plant Stress Biology (University of Minho), I have a PhD in Biology focusing on Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in photosynthetic organisms. Besides being the PI of a project funded by FCT on the theme of green roofs (MedMossRoofs), my training also includes participation in several research projects, including ecological biomonitoring and restoration, and, more recently, in the area of Ecotoxicology, monitoring the effects of various contaminants and searching for biomarkers in several marine organisms in the food chain.

I consider my professional strengths to be:
- Extensive experience working/managing multidisciplinary and international teams, understanding and accepting their personal ways of expressing themselves, motivations and methods of achieving goals.
- My research experience coupled with a range of other parallel activities has provided a strong focus on achieving objectives, stress and time management due to ambitious deadlines.
- I have good experience in Plant Biology, across several disciplines (Physiology, Biochemistry, Proteomics, Ecology).
- Project management and development - As a scientific researcher, I understand the importance of planning project activities. I am experienced in dealing with information from disparate sources (including literature reviews and varied documentation), designing experiments and tests, and implementing and evaluating them.
- High-quality technical advisory writing and communication - I have a strong background in scientific writing, reviewing and communication. I also understand the importance of accurately interpreting, managing and communicating information.

Importantly, my professional background reflects my ability to learn quickly and adapt to different subjects/needs.

Regarding my work-related personal characteristics, I am very organised, competitive and persistent, love new challenges, have an interest and ability to research, discover and develop innovative methodologies to achieve the goals and I am fully committed to any work required.

North Atlantic Ocean

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