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Project Team

81 dedicated experts across 19 institutions — united by a shared mission to transform aquaculture across Africa through science and innovation.

81
Global Experts
19
Institutions
10
Countries
4
Continents
CIIMAR
CIIMAR
Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research
Matosinhos, Portugal
8 members
Mariana Palma

Mariana Palma

Researcher, Sustainable Aquaculture

Maria Leonor Nunes

Maria Leonor Nunes

Prof. & Researcher, Marine Resources

Luísa Valente

Luísa Valente

Professor, Aquaculture Nutrition

Marta Monteiro

Marta Monteiro

Marine Environmental Research

António Marques

António Marques

Seafood Safety & Quality

Sónia Gomes

Sónia Gomes

Biological Sciences & Aquatic Health

Carla Pires

Carla Pires

Maritime Ecosystem Innovation

Cheila Almeida

Cheila Almeida

Marine Resources & Seafood Technology

B2E CoLab
B2E CoLab
Blue Economy Collaborative Laboratory
Portugal
2 members
Ana Rita Ribeiro

Ana Rita Ribeiro

Project Coordinator, Blue Growth

Patrícia Gonçalves

Patrícia Gonçalves

Sustainable Ocean Economies

University of Lisbon
University of Lisbon
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Lisbon, Portugal
5 members
João Cota

João Cota

Researcher, University of Lisbon

Laura Carvalho

Laura Carvalho

Researcher, University of Lisbon

Maria João Fraqueza

Maria João Fraqueza

Professor, University of Lisbon

Maria José Fernandes

Maria José Fernandes

Researcher, University of Lisbon

Cristina Mateus

Cristina Mateus

Researcher, University of Lisbon

KMFRI
KMFRI
Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute
Mombasa, Kenya
12 members
Cyprian Odoli

Cyprian Odoli

Marine Researcher, KMFRI

Domitilla Kyule

Domitilla Kyule

Fisheries Scientist, KMFRI

Esther Wairimu

Esther Wairimu

Aquaculture Researcher, KMFRI

Jacob Ochiewo

Jacob Ochiewo

Senior Researcher, KMFRI

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Marine Scientist, KMFRI

Kevin Obiero

Kevin Obiero

Aquaculture Specialist, KMFRI

Peter Odote

Peter Odote

Fisheries Researcher, KMFRI

Harrison Onganda

Harrison Onganda

Research Officer, KMFRI

Kennedy Oduor

Kennedy Oduor

Research Officer, KMFRI

Josephine Marigu

Josephine Marigu

Research Scientist, KMFRI

Josyline Kendi

Josyline Kendi

Research Scientist, KMFRI

Mary Opiyo

Mary Opiyo

Project Associate, KMFRI

ICIPE
ICIPE
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Nairobi, Kenya
7 members
Brian Ochieng

Brian Ochieng

Researcher, ICIPE

Xavier Cheseto

Xavier Cheseto

Research Scientist, ICIPE

Chrysantus Tanga

Chrysantus Tanga

Senior Scientist, ICIPE

Cynthia Mudalungu

Cynthia Mudalungu

Research Officer, ICIPE

Dennis Beesigamukama

Dennis Beesigamukama

Research Scientist, ICIPE

Menaga Meenakshisundaram

Menaga Meenakshisundaram

Senior Researcher, ICIPE

Margaret Kababu

Margaret Kababu

Research Scientist, ICIPE

JKUAT
JKUAT
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
Juja, Kiambu, Kenya
3 members
Florence Kyallo

Florence Kyallo

Food Technology Researcher

Gareth Kituu

Gareth Kituu

Professor, Engineer, JKUAT

John Kinyuru

John Kinyuru

Food Scientist Researcher, JKUAT

Pêche Foods
Pêche Foods
Innovative Fish Food Products
Kisumu, Kenya
2 members
Beatrice Olack

Beatrice Olack

Food Innovation, Peche Foods

Munira Gilani

Munira Gilani

Business Development, Peche Foods

FSPN Africa
FSPN Africa
Food Systems and Programs Network
Nairobi, Kenya
5 members
Kalvince Otieno

Kalvince Otieno

Regional Director, FSPN Africa

Benadict Isiaho

Benadict Isiaho

Programs Officer, FSPN Africa

Irene Jahenda

Irene Jahenda

CEO, FSPN Africa

Arthur Wamani

Arthur Wamani

Farming Systems Learning Manager, FSPN Africa

Hamis Hincha

Hamis Hincha

Project Associate, FSPN Africa

CSIR
CSIR — Food Research Institute
Council for Scientific & Industrial Research
Accra, Ghana
6 members
Etornyo Agbeko

Etornyo Agbeko

Food Scientist, CSIR-FRI

Lawrence Dzarkwei Abbey

Lawrence Dzarkwei Abbey

Senior Researcher, CSIR-FRI

Mary Glover Amengor

Mary Glover Amengor

Research Scientist, CSIR-FRI

Kwabena Asiedu

Kwabena Asiedu

Research Officer, CSIR-FRI

Benjamin Kumah Mintah

Benjamin Kumah Mintah

Research Scientist, CSIR-FRI

Esther Wahaga

Esther Wahaga

Senior Research Scientist, CSIR-FRI

Makerere University
Makerere University
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources & Bio-security
Kampala, Uganda
6 members
Agnes Nandutu

Agnes Nandutu

Researcher, Makerere University

Akoll Peter

Akoll Peter

Researcher, Makerere University

Godfrey Kubiriza Kawooya

Godfrey Kubiriza Kawooya

Senior Researcher, Makerere University

Robinson Odong

Robinson Odong

Senior Lecturer, Makerere University

Ampa Eve Akongo

Ampa Eve Akongo

Research Officer, Makerere University

Catherine Nannyonga

Catherine Nannyonga

Project Administrator, Makerere University

SPARKY
SPARKY Social Enterprises
Sustainable Food Systems & Rural Innovation
Gulu, Uganda
3 members
Emmanuel Anywar

Emmanuel Anywar

Entrepreneur, SPARKY

Felix Atube Okello

Felix Atube Okello

Innovation Lead, SPARKY

Lawrence Okettayot

Lawrence Okettayot

Operations Lead, SPARKY

TAFIRI
TAFIRI
Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
5 members
Deogratias Mulokozi

Deogratias Mulokozi

Fisheries Researcher, TAFIRI

Joel John Muhoja

Joel John Muhoja

Research Officer, TAFIRI

Joseph Luomba

Joseph Luomba

Research Scientist, TAFIRI

Salome Shayo

Salome Shayo

Senior Researcher, TAFIRI

Siwema Luvanga

Siwema Luvanga

Research Officer, TAFIRI

UDSM
UDSM
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
4 members
Betina Lukwambe

Betina Lukwambe

Researcher, UDSM

Samson Job

Samson Job

Research Officer, UDSM

Samwel Mchele Limbu

Samwel Mchele Limbu

Research Officer, UDSM

Verynice Herman Temu

Verynice Herman Temu

Research Scientist, UDSM

BMAEU
BMAEU
Bucak Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Burdur, Turkey
5 members
Gül Karaduman

Gül Karaduman

Academic Researcher, BMAEU

Seyit Yüzuak

Seyit Yüzuak

Researcher, BMAEU

Ahmet Eren Gökdemir

Ahmet Eren Gökdemir

Researcher, BMAEU

Ercan Selçuk Ünlü

Ercan Selçuk Ünlü

Researcher, BMAEU

Murat Telli

Murat Telli

Senior Researcher, BMAEU

Denizli Governorship
Denizli Governorship
Provincial Administration & Rural Development
Denizli, Turkey
3 members
Ramazan Aydoğmuş

Ramazan Aydoğmuş

Denizli Governorship

Arif Özkalay

Arif Özkalay

Denizli Governorship

Redife Aslıhan Uçar

Redife Aslıhan Uçar

Denizli Governorship

CLAR
CLAR
Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research
Egypt
2 members
Nabil Ibrahim

Nabil Ibrahim

Senior Researcher, CLAR

Refaat El-Gamal

Refaat El-Gamal

Aquaculture Researcher, CLAR

Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer ISE
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Freiburg, Germany
1 member
Alexander Morgenstern

Alexander Morgenstern

Fraunhofer ISE · Germany

UNAM
UNAM
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
1 member
Stephen Barrion

Stephen Barrion

Researcher, UNAM · Namibia

NKSB
NKSB
Nyakasangwe Knowledge & Skills Bank
UK
1 member
Nazlin Howell

Nazlin Howell

Professor, NKSB · UK

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