Patarra Rita Ferreira

Rita F. Patarra has a degree in biology (with specialization in biotechnology) by University of Azores and a Masters in Marine Resources (with specialization in Marine Biology) by Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar, University of Porto. She is an expert in seaweed cultivation and has a PhD in Biology (University of the Azores) in association with I-MAR Center (Chile) and ALGA+ company, project: “Opportunities for Seaweed Aquaculture Development in the Azores” (Ref.ª M3.1.2/F/024/2011, DRCT). Since February 2018 Rita is working at Expolab – Ciência Viva Science Centre with a Science and Technology Management Fellowship (funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia). Rita F. Patarra’s has over 15 years work experience in different areas such as seaweed cultivation and nutrition, marine phycology, ecological quality of coastal waters, industrial property, R&D project management, food quality control and science communication.