Rita Matos

Rita Matos has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Rita is currently employed at Aquabyte as a Research Biologist, where they are responsible for data quality control and management of new products. Prior to this, they worked as a Quality Operations Associate at Aquabyte, where they enriched and identified welfare data quality.

Before joining Aquabyte, Rita was a Programme Team Leader at Klimafestivalen § 112, where they organized and managed the program for the festival, liaised with partner organizations, and handled event logistics.

Rita also has experience at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR). As a Visiting Master's Researcher, they conducted research on assessing protein and amino acid digestibility of black soldier fly larvae meals for salmonids. Additionally, as a Research Technician at IMR, they contributed to a project on assessing the behavior and welfare of herring caught in trawl.

Furthermore, Rita gained valuable experience as an Environmental Science Intern at the University of Bergen, where they conducted research on herring larvae and respirometry measurements. Rita also worked as a Botanical Guide at the University of Porto - Botanical Garden and a Aquaculture Intern at CIIMAR, where they conducted research on the efficacy of different feed ingredients in growth and digestibility assays in juvenile seabass. Overall, Rita's work experience showcases their expertise in the field of biology, research, and environmental science.

Rita Matos has a strong educational background in the field of marine biology. Rita obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, completing their studies from 2013 to 2018. Rita then pursued further education at Ghent University, where they completed an International Master of Science in Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea) from 2018 to 2020. Rita achieved a Magna cum laude (Great Distinction) for their Master's degree, specializing in Marine Food Production. Additionally, Rita attended the University of Bergen (UiB) and Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea for short durations in 2019 as part of their Master's program. The specific field of study for these latter two institutions is not provided. Overall, Rita Matos has a comprehensive educational background, particularly focusing on marine biology and marine food production.