Beatriz Lorente Brun

  • belobrun@gmail.com
  • Portugal
  • 29/02/2024
Laboratory, Field work, Office work Conservation and ecology Environmental education Marine research Water and hydrology

Personal Summary

I am a dynamic and creative environmental monitor, who has been conducting water quality monitoring campaigns for the last 2 years to raise awareness of the importance of implementing measures for the protection of unique ecosystems.
As a young professional, I want my efforts to contribute to an ambitious large-scale conservation goal. My work aims to increase biodiversity protection in order to reverse the current trend.
As a nature lover, I not only work, but also enjoy travelling, diving and cooking.

Work Experience

Researcher
Aug 2021 - Present University of Azores

Project: “MONITORIZAÇÃO DAS MASSAS DE ÁGUA INTERIORES E DE TRANSIÇÃO DA REGIÃO HIDROGRÁFICA DOS AÇORES - LIFE19 IPC/PT/000004 – LIFE IP CLIMAZ".

Carried out extensive fieldwork in freshwater environments, coordinated sampling campaigns. Additionally, I delivered educational presentations in schools and provided training for new students. This work also involves laboratory tasks such as identifying phytoplankton taxonomy, analyzing data, and preparing detailed reports

Colaborating researcher
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 University of Azores

Project: Interreg MIMAR+ "Seguimiento, control y mitigación de proliferaciones de organismos marinos asociadas a perturbaciones humanas y cambio climático en la Región Macaronésica”

Conducted field research in subtidal zones to track the invasive seaweed Rugulopterix okamurae. Co-authoring an atlas aimed at the general public, illustrating non-native marine species in the Macaronesia region

Research Technician
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 University of Azores

Project: 3BVent "Biodiversity, Biological interactions and Biotechnological products of coastal hydrothermal vents in Azores"

Conducted field research in subtidal zones, isolate and grow bacteria associated with macroalgae from CO2 vents and test their antimicrobial activities and enzymatic potential

Museum Science Educator
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 Barcelona science museum

Engaging interactive science workshops and presentations tailored to diverse age groups and educational backgrounds, including guided tours in different laguages of museum exhibitions

Biologist (intership)
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 University of Azores

Project: ASPAZOR "Ecosystem impacts and socioeconomic benefits of Asparagopsis armata in the Azores"

Fieldwork in the subtidal level of São Miguel island and in laboratory including sorting and identification of algal samples, also helping in the organization of the data collected for further analysis.

Education

Master in Biodiversity
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 University of Barcelona
BSc in Marine Sciences
Sep 2006 - Jun 2012 University of Cádiz

Name and surname

Beatriz Lorente

Nationality

Spanish

Years of experience

7-10 years

Are you looking for a job in:

I am willing to move abroad

Language (indicate level)

Spanish (native)

Catalan (advanced)

Portugues (advanced)

English (high)

Digital competences (indicate level)

Office (advanced)

R (basic)

STRUCTURE (basic)

BioEdit (basic)

Nexus (basic)

Mendeley (high)

Personal website / LinkedIN

www.linkedin.com/in/blbrun