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Ruy Lopes dos Santos

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  • Timeline

    Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

    Professional Traineeship

    University of Aveiro, Portugal and Federal University of Céara, Brazil
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

    Doctoral Researcher

    UGent
    Current Company
    Aug 2021 - now

    Research Project Manager

    University of Malta

  • About me

    Research Project Manager

  • Education

    • Universidade de aveiro

      2006 - 2011
      Bachelor's degree biology/biological sciences, general

      4 years course in biology that included field and laboratory reports, one independent research project and an internshipProject: Assessing mercury environmental contamination using transplanted fish (Pomatoschistus microps)Internship: Labomar in Brazil (3 months) & CESAM in Portugal ( 6 months)Conducted and presented research on mercury bioavailability and bioaccumulation in tropical ecosystems using as model organism the pufferfishes Sphoeroides testudineus

    • Ugent

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of philosophy - phd bioscience engineering: animal sciences and aquaculture

      PhD Thesis: Halophilic Bacteria and Archaea as food sources for the brine shrimp Artemia sp.Designed and executed studies on the trophic interactions between Artemia (brine shrimp) and its associated hypersaline microbiota (Algae, Bacteria and Archaea) using a variety of laboratory techniques:  Feeding tests Stable isotopes tracing experiments (13C and 15N) Gnotobiotic challenge tests Molecular toolsPublished research on Artemia nutrition (3 peer reviewed… Show more PhD Thesis: Halophilic Bacteria and Archaea as food sources for the brine shrimp Artemia sp.Designed and executed studies on the trophic interactions between Artemia (brine shrimp) and its associated hypersaline microbiota (Algae, Bacteria and Archaea) using a variety of laboratory techniques:  Feeding tests Stable isotopes tracing experiments (13C and 15N) Gnotobiotic challenge tests Molecular toolsPublished research on Artemia nutrition (3 peer reviewed papers)Presented results at international scientific meetings (2 oral presentations and 2 posters)Collaborated with other research groups to complement the research skills of the teamsCo-supervised 6 bachelor and 6 master studentsResponsible for the culture and maintenance of Artemia and microorganisms cultures (e.g. Algae, Bacteria and Archaea)Assisted in the maintenance of long term shrimp cultures in laboratorial environment Show less

    • Universidade de aveiro

      2011 - 2013
      Master's degree applied biology 18 (on a 0-20 grading scale)

      Master degree in Applied Biology - Thesis Title: Imposex in Cantharus viverratus from São Vicente Island (Cabo Verde)Developed strong practical skills in field sampling at marine environmentsUsed histological techniques to evaluate impact of chemicals in gastropods - Assessment of imposex in gastropodsConducted and presented research on the impact of environmental pollution originating from shipping activities on the local fauna of São Vicente Island (Cabo Verde) (2… Show more Master degree in Applied Biology - Thesis Title: Imposex in Cantharus viverratus from São Vicente Island (Cabo Verde)Developed strong practical skills in field sampling at marine environmentsUsed histological techniques to evaluate impact of chemicals in gastropods - Assessment of imposex in gastropodsConducted and presented research on the impact of environmental pollution originating from shipping activities on the local fauna of São Vicente Island (Cabo Verde) (2 peer reviewed papers)Collaboration with Department of Engineering and Sea Sciences (UniCV), São Vicente, Cabo Verde Show less

  • Experience

    • University of aveiro, portugal and federal university of céara, brazil

      Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
      Professional traineeship

      Professional Traineeship - Mercury bioaccumulation in Sphoeroides testudineus, Ceará Estuary: Mercury bioavailability and bioaccumulation in tropical ecosystems

    • Ugent

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2020
      Doctoral researcher

      • Conducted aquaculture research• Collected and analysed scientific data• Prepared and revised scientific documents (i.e. project reports and scientific publications)• Presented results to the international scientific community• Co-supervised bachelor and master students research projects• Liaised with external research groups to complement the expertise of each team• Collaborated in proposal writing to obtain government funding for scientific research

    • University of malta

      Aug 2021 - now
      Research project manager

      - Manage and coordinate diverse research project applications under EU and national funding programs, including Horizon Europe (Pillar I, Pillar II, Widening), the European Space Agency, Interreg, and Xjenza Malta.- Identify and recommend the most suitable funding opportunities for leading academics within the Faculty of Science at the University of Malta.- Conduct comprehensive reviews of project proposals, ensuring quality and compliance, and assist with the preparation, completion, and submission of all necessary documentation.- Collaborate with National Contact Points to promote relevant funding opportunities and increase awareness among researchers at the University of Malta. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Open water diver

      Padi