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Dr. Doris Soto Benavides holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences at the Universidad de Chile (1978) and a Ph.D. in Ecology from UC Davis in the United States (1988). In 1990, she joined Universidad Austral de Chile in Puerto Montt, where she established the Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology, specializing in the study of the environmental implications of aquaculture and the interactions between aquaculture and fishing. During her time there, Dr. Soto mentored a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate students and led numerous scientific projects in collaboration with the public and private sectors.
In 2005, Dr. Soto joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, as a Senior Officer, responsible for programs and activities related to aquaculture and the environment, including climate change, on a global level. She led various projects and initiatives in different countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Dr. Soto has published over 50 scientific papers in high-level journals and numerous publications for FAO, including global guidelines and policy recommendations. In mid-2016, Dr. Soto returned to Chile to join to INCAR, under the umbrella of Universidad de Concepción. She is currently based in Puerto Montt, where she leads the area of climate change and aquaculture, as well as the development and implementation of the ecosystem approach in aquaculture.
Read MoreDr. Jessica Fuentes Olmos is a lawyer and holds a degree in Legal Sciences from PUCV, with a Doctorate in Law and a Master's degree in Public Law. Since 2006, she has been a professor of Constitutional Law at the same university, where she has published two books and several articles. Professionally, she has held positions such as Head of the Legal Division of Subpesca and has worked in MIDEPLAN and Sernapesca, participating in the processing of legislation related to fishing and aquaculture. Her research area focuses on the Environmental and Sanitary Regulation of Aquaculture, emphasizing sustainability based on an ecosystemic approach.
Read MoreDr. Jorge León-Muñoz, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science of the UCSC, focuses on studying the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems in Patagonia. His recent research addresses the analysis of the hydrological signature of rivers that influence the coastal system where Chilean aquaculture is concentrated, studying the risks and challenges posed by current and future hydro-climatic threats. His work is crucial for the management of aquatic resources in the face of climate change challenges.
Read MoreDr. Carlos Molinet is an academic at the Austral University of Chile and the INCAR Center, where he works as a researcher and lecturer in the field of biological and environmental sciences. His work focuses on research related to aquatic ecology, especially in freshwater ecosystems and the effects of climate change on these environments.
Throughout his career, Dr. Molinet has participated in numerous research projects and has published articles in specialized journals, significantly contributing to the understanding of biodiversity and the sustainable management of water resources. His commitment to education and the training of new generations of scientists makes him a prominent figure within the academic community. Additionally, his work includes participation in scientific outreach initiatives, promoting awareness of the importance of conservation and the responsible use of natural resources.
Read MoreStefany Camelo is a Biologist from the Nueva Granada Military University in Bogotá, Colombia, and holds a Master's degree in Marine Ecology from the University of the Most Holy Conception of Chile, Concepción, Chile / Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile / PhD in Aquaculture Sciences from the Austral University of Chile, Chile-Puerto Montt. Her research interest is sustainability in aquaculture.
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