Who we are

Passionate about lifelong learning, I am a creative and committed biologist with a strong background in coastal and marine ecology. Several years of research related to global change drivers, experience in consultancy, science outreach and project development allowed me to mature the skill of ecosystem thinking while tackling proposed challenges.

After years assessing complex ecological dynamics, I am happy to be part of HAEDES and foster its success along with a diverse team of experts. What inspires and motivates me the most? The research and development of solutions inspired by and towards nature, targeting environmental sustainability and collective resilience.

Hydrology, the study of the water cycle, is essential to addressing the global water crisis. It helps us understand and manage water resources sustainably. I am a passionate hydrologist with a PhD in water resources engineering. I am particularly interested in using various modeling techniques to improve our understanding of complex hydrological processes.

In my new role as a senior engineer at HAEDES, I am excited to collaborate with a talented and dedicated team of professionals to develop innovative solutions to the world’s water challenges.

The ability to capture and represent nature in all its complexity is crucial in dealing with the impacts of climate change. As water is the basic element of nature’s creation, it is essential to understand and describe its dimensions in order to manage it in an equitable and sustainable way. Through modelling, we can represent the physical reality of water systems and design future management strategies. This is my job at HAEDES and my contribution to the responsible use of water resources, now and for future generations.

With a background in civil engineering, expertise in river hydraulics and modelling of hydrological systems, I join HAEDES to address water and environmental challenges with nature-based solutions, using modelling as a key tool for decision making.

I am excited to join the Haedes team as a connector. I strongly believe in the power of connection and the interdependence of everything around us. With a listening ear and an open heart, I aim to spread positive energy within our team and beyond. I am inspired by the natural world and its endless diversity. I believe that by harnessing our unique gifts and talents, we can find creative solutions to the challenges ahead of us.

As a connector, I will also fulfill an administrative role, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of processes and systems. I strive to create a safe space where everyone feels heard and valued, while also bringing the necessary structure and organization. I believe that positive energy is contagious and I want to encourage others to reach their full potential. Together, we can create synergy that enables us to achieve our goals and make a positive impact on each other and the world around us.

As a Cape Verdean, I have lived all my life surrounded by water, being passionate about the sea. I am a young researcher with a background in Civil Engineering. I have been focusing on the areas of fluvial and maritime hydraulics, and also on coastal and port engineering aspects. My experiences consist mainly of numerical and physical modelling of river and maritime processes and ship responses.

By joining HAEDES, I bring my experience in civil engineering projects and the spirit of innovation, aiming to contribute to the growth of our team.

I am a young water professional passionate about integrated water management, disaster risk reduction, and nature-based solutions in flood management. Coming from a cyclone-prone coast, witnessing the damage and the impact every year, made me interested in pursuing Integrated Water Resources Management and seeking effective ecosystem-based solutions for water-related problems. I have been involved in research projects connected to watershed management, climate change adaptation, and flood management.  Being a part of several youth networks, I had been addressing and empowering the youth through several webinars about ecosystem-based adaptation to the changing climate.

By joining HAEDES, I aim to contribute to the projects using my skills acquired, building knowledge, and developing skills working together with experts in diverse backgrounds. I consider this opportunity an important step in achieving my goal to create a sustainable future and a nature-inclusive approach to water management.

As an environmental engineer, my passion is to create sustainable and efficient solutions for environmental challenges. I hold two master’s degrees. Oone in energy efficiency and the other in project management. I am thrilled to join HAEDES, to collaborate with a team of experts, who share my passion for sustainability and work together to deliver innovative and effective solutions that prioritize environmental water stewardship.

I believe that sustainability is key to long term prosperity. My dream is to contribute to innovative and effective solutions that improve the state of our planet.

I am a highly motivated sustainability expert with an intense commitment to help to mitigate the impacts on environment. With my knowledge in a range of fields such as carbon sequestration modeling, biodiversity research, circularity, and GIS analysis, I developed a unique skill set which enables me to handle complex environmental challenges with confidence and creativity. I’ve always been passionate about sustainability and am constantly looking for innovative methods to contribute to it. I am delighted to become part of the HAEDES team and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

I am enthusiastic about water and the environment. My area of expertise as a Civil Engineer with an MSc in Ocean Engineering is numerical modelling of coastal environments. Since I started my academic career, I got involved in several studies connected to marine hydraulics, always working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. By joining HAEDES, my mission is to support the development of engineering projects throughout numerical modelling and nature-based solutions for hazards, risks, climate change and adaptation.

With a background in both oceanography and geology, I identify myself as a coastal scientist. Since my PhD in nearshore sediment transport, I’ve been dedicating myself to the study of coastal dynamics with a focus on wave-related processes by using numerical models to evaluate natural hazard scenarios. During my recent experience, I was able to develop technical skills as well as sensitivity to the potentialities and limitations of process-based models. Being aware that models are nothing more than approximations of reality has always helped me on this journey. By joining HAEDES, I aim to use my expertise to help further understand changes in the coastal environment and to support the development of strategies and solutions inspired by nature able to mitigate current coastal threats.

Lover of technology since a very tender age, I focused my efforts on getting a Computer Science degree so I could immerse myself in the world I was always fascinated with. After successfully graduating I have been polishing my skills, as well as developing new ones, because being a programmer is more than just a job title for me, it is my call. My main field of expertise is Database Development, but I have experience in all Full Stack disciplines.

My goal in HAEDES is to become a bridge between the company and the innovative technologies that can make them a reality, by doing this I wish to help in the optimization of any processes involved in the management and study of our most valuable resources, water.  I wish to apply the knowledge that I am constantly acquiring to help improve our environmental sustainability; so that the projects I help develop can be used to make a lasting change for the better

I hold a Master in Civil engineering and a phD in cohesive sediment transport. With 10 years of experience in soft sediment management, I can confirm that I am not scared of getting my hands dirty and my feet deep into the mud, both at the lab and the field. In fact I love to play with mud, maybe as much as a child, and to explain my observations in the direct and simple way a child would understand too.

I am the key to bring HAEDES further in the management of soft and fine sediments and the associated collaboration with Ports and Harbours. The mud is soft, but I must say my character is tough. The latter makes me a bit stubborn and direct sometimes, but never stops me from trying to help.

Since my graduation in Marine Sciences, I got involved in several subjects related with oceanography. Those experiences taught me the importance of having different perspectives and to link the knowledge from different disciplines in solving problems.

My PhD on the interactions between salt marsh vegetation and sediment dynamics, got me to discover amazing systems, where living organisms, perfectly adapted to such harsh conditions, have key roles in maintaining our environmental equilibrium. I have since then considered intertidal habitats my centre of interest both in science and for the personal pleasure of observing.

By joining Haedes, I aim to put at use my skills to connect the physical environment with its ecological significance ecology and hence contribute to finding balanced solutions between nature and human activities.

The ingenuity of water in finding the easiest, most efficient path down the road has always been my inspiration in science and technology. As a civil engineer in hydraulics and an MSc in water resources engineering, my core area of expertise is numerical modeling of climate and hydrodynamics in rivers. By joining HAEDES, I aim to support hands-on projects related to integrated water management, blue-green strategies for climate change adaptation, and sustainable water systems. Moreover, as a lifelong traveler, I strive to find solutions through social interaction and mutual understanding.

I am a biologist with a passion for water resources. I consider it my responsibility to contribute to the good management of this resource, which is so vital for our entire ecosystem. Working on aquatic ecosystems and protecting them from any kind of pollution is part of the responsibility I am talking about. Enthusiastic and creative, I really want to contribute to projects related to the quality of water resources and the management of aquatic ecosystems through nature-based solutions. This is how I want to make a difference in the future we leave to the next generations and living beings on our planet. So through my vision I really want to inspire others for future projects. It’s time to act!

With several references, and more than 15 years of experience in coastal and port engineering I am glad to bring my expertise on the numerous challenges our coastal and marine areas have to face. Constantly seek for the global view, this holistic vision is why I decided to join HAEDES. My skills encompass data analysis of in-situ and remote sensing parameters, hydrodynamic, water quality and sediment transport modeling, and provision of innovative engineering solutions to better live with nature.

Managing complex multidisciplinary projects maximizing the benefits for our society and nature is my main driver. With a solid background in research and strong experience in numerical modelling and project management I am in continuous pursuit of new and creative solution approaches. My purpose is to tackle old and new challenges in our complex society and its interaction with the environment. I explore new areas of interest by engaging R&D and innovative projects and nature is my main source of inspiration.

Connecting people, ideas and disciplines for innovation that’ s what drives me. I can incorporate my expertise into typically disassociated fields and think systemic. I’m a European, future oriented, passionately inspired by Nature, science & experiences. I have completed my MSc. in Coastal & Marine Studies at the University of the Algarve (Portugal). My core field of expertise is related to regenerative design, system thinking, nature-based solutions in combination with engineering knowledge for ocean & offshore renewable energy, coastal resilience, and ports. I take the responsibility to nurture both HAEDES’ scientific skills and our soul.