Pedro Basto

Pedro Basto is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of engineering, military operations, and humanitarian demining. Currently serving as Programme Manager for Research & Innovation at the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining since May 2023, Pedro has previously held several key roles, including Project Officer for Counter-IED at the European Defence Agency and Invited Professor for Forensic Investigation of Explosions at Egas Moniz Cooperativa de Ensino Superior. A former officer in the Portuguese Army, Pedro has managed projects related to EOD/IEDD, C-IED, and Combat Engineering while leading various units in operational and training capacities. Pedro holds multiple master's degrees in Military Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering focused on Protection of Infrastructure against Blast.