The Institute of Marine Research (INMAR) is one of the main agents to carry out the scientific improvement actions planned within the International Campus of Excellence in Marine Science (CEI·Mar); with regard to the Andalusian Government’s commitment to the Blue Economy, as one of the keys to its strategy of intelligent specialization in research and innovation. Due to this fact, there is a increased demand of research services.

To adapt to this new horizon, INMAR has launched new services and activities that involve the use of an important innovative scientific infrastructure and an access to specialist technicians from different fields.

Technicians

Neus Pérez Gimeno

Technician of Underwater Acoustic Service 

Degree in Marine Sciences and master’s degree in Acoustic Engineering from the University of Cadiz. She has participated in different projects within the research group “TEP-195 Acoustic Engineering Laboratory” from the University of Cadiz. She has extensive experience in all aspects of acoustic and noise control, especially in the areas of underwater and environmental acoustics. She is currently preparing her doctoral thesis “Development and methodological proposals for studies on underwater acoustic impact of anthropogenic activities throught modeling” and she is responsible of the Underwater Acoustic Service of INMAR.

Contact: neus.perez@uca.es

Dra. Bibiana Debelius Bandrés

Technician of the Nutrient Analysis Service, Ion Chromatography and CNS 

PhD in Marine Sciences from the University of Cadiz and specialized in the analysis of physicochemical parameters in seawater. She has participated in different projects within the research group “RNM-144 Oceanography and Coastal Pollution” from the University of Cadiz. She is currently responsible of the Nutrient Analysis Service in Seawater, Analysis of Cations and Anions by Ion Chromatography and Analysis of Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur in Solid Samples (CNS) of INMAR.

Contact: bibiana.debelius@uca.es

Dr. Juan Manuel Traverso Soto

Technician of the Organic Contaminant Analysis Service through Chromatography, TOC and NT Analysis in Water Samples, and Elemental Analysis of C/N/S in Solid Samples

PhD in Environmental Technology and Water Management from the University of Cadiz and specialized in the analysis of behavior, final destination and environmental impact of emerging and regulated pollutants in different aquatic ecosystems. He has extensive experience in planning experimental tests, and in the use of different analytical and sample treatment techniques (liquid chromatography – LC and gas chromatography – GC coupled to mass spectrometry – MS, solid phase extraction – SPE, etc.). Currently, he is in charge of the Organic Contaminant Analysis Services throught Chromatography, TOC and NT Analysis in Water Samples, and Elemental Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur (C/N/S) in Solid Samples of INMAR.

Contact: juanmanuel.traverso@uca.es

Dra. Bárbara Úbeda Sánchez

Technician of Phytoplankton Analysis Service and Water Analysis 

PhD in Marine Science by University of Cadiz, specialized in analysis of phytoplankton in marine and continental waters, as well as their isolation, cultivation and experimentation. She has participated in several projects within the research group “RNM-214 Structure and Dynamics of Aquatic Ecosystems” from the University of Cadiz. Currently, she is in charge of the isolation, maintenance and growth of phytoplankton strains for experimentation, the use and maintenance of the Flow Cytometry equipment combined with Microscopy and Image Analysis (ImageStream MK-II). She is responsible of Phytoplankton Analysis Service and Water Analysis Service of INMAR.

Contact: barbara.ubeda@uca.es

Dra. Elisa Martí Morales

Technician of Microplastics Analysis Service using IR Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR and μFTIR)

PhD in Marine Science and Technology from the University of Cadiz, specialized in the sampling and microplastics analysis. She has participated in different national and international projects and oceanographic campaigns related to marine litter and plastic waste. Currently, she is in charge of the analysis of the chemical composition of polymers obtained in different environmental matrices (aqueous samples, sediment/sludge and biota), as well as biomedical simples and human consumption samples. She is responsible of Microplastics Analysis Service using IR Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR and µFTIR) of INMAR.

Contact: elisa.marti@uca.es

Joaquín Callejo Gómez

Technician of Marine Drone Service

Degree in History and master’s degree in Prehistory and Archaeology, with specialization in Archaeology, both from University of Cantabria. As archaeologist he has extensive experience in different projects at national and international level, both on land and sea. He is certified as a Surface Supply Diver by the Swedish Navy (Certificate B-50), which is within the international diving standards as IDSA Level 2 (International Diving Schools Association), and by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association). These certifications allowed him to work as a commercial diver at national and international level. He is also an IMCA ROV Pilot Technician Grade II, which certifies him as an ROV pilot internationally, and has USV and AUV operator qualifications. He is currently responsible of the Unmanned Marine Vehicles Section of INMAR.

Contact: joaquin.callejo@uca.es

Pedro José Zarandona Palacio

Technician of Aerial Drone Service

Double degree in Marine Sciences and Environmental Sciences, and master’s degree in Conservation and Management of Natural Environment from the University of Cadiz. He has participated in different national and international projects within the research groups “RNM-328 Coastal and Marine Geology and Geophysics” and “RNM-373 Geoscience” both from the University of Cadiz, including several oceanographic campaigns and various publications in international journals. As specialist in unmanned vehicles, he has extensive training (started in 2013) thanks to his qualifications as UAS advaced pilot, with practical certifications qualifying at an international level for the piloting of multiple models of unmanned aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing up to 25 kg, as well as his qualification as Radio Operator for Remote Piloting to operate unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace. He has a extensive experience in obtaining and processing data from LiDAR, multi and hyperspectral, termal and RGB sensors. Moreover, he has complementary qualifications such as Recreational Boat Skipper or PADI Open Water Diver. He is currently responsible of the Unmanned Aerial Drone Section of INMAR.

Contact: pedro.zarandona@uca.es

Mª Luisa Iglesia Chaves

Technician of Management and Communication

Double degree in Marine Sciences and Environmental Sciences, and master’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries: Marine Resources and Sustainability from the University of Cadiz. She has a extensive experience in Research and Development and Innovation, both in the Public Administration and in private companies. She has participated in different regional, national and international projects in the aquaculture and environmental sector. Currently, she works on the QUALIFICA project (QUAL21_019_UCA), granted by the Junta de Andalucia whose objective is the promotion and strengthening of the Andalusian knowledge system aimed at achieving the “Maria de Maeztu Unit the Excellence” accreditation, and she is in charge of the economic monitoring, activity management and timing of the project. She is responsible of Communication and Scientific Dissemination Activities of INMAR.

Contact: luisa.iglesia@uca.es 

Dra. Marina Bolado Penagos

Technician of Sampling Support Service, Equipment Management and Oceanographic Data