Sérgio Miguel Leandro
Director of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Sérgio Miguel Leandro has a PhD in Marine Biology and is a Resident Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal and the Dean of the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology in Peniche, Portugal. Since 2022, he has been an integrated member of the Center for Marine and Environmental Sciences (MARE-Politécnico de Leiria), and scientific coordinator of the Peniche Marine Science and Technology Park - Smart Ocean. He is a member of the Directive Commission of the Order of Biologists since April 2021. Throughout his professional and scientific career, he has been developing a diverse set of projects and activities surrounding the sustainable use of marine resources following 4 lines of action: (1) R&D activities, (2) Literacy and science communication, (3) education and advanced training, and (4) societal interactions with marine life.