Michael has degree in Biochemistry and a MSc degree in Molecular biology and Microbiology. Michael has worked for many years researching different aspects of marine teleost fishes skeletal biology, either using model animals or in vitro tools (fish derived cell cultures). At SPAROS, Michael attained his PhD in Animal Science, with a specialization in fish nutrition within the scope of the SANFEED programme from the University of Porto and currently works as a researcher, participating in the design and implementation of experimental assays, as well as diet analysis and biochemical and molecular parameter measurements in fish and shrimp.

Manuel graduated in Marine Biology and Fisheries at the University of Algarve (Portugal), and has a MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the University of Algarve and Wageningen University (The Netherlands). As an expert in feed technology (extruded feeds and vacuum coating) with experience in fish, mollusc, and echinoderm sampling and trials, he participates in several R&D activities. He supports contract research trials and feed production at pilot-scale.

André is a member of the research team. He graduated in Biochemistry and earned his MSc in Biotechnology at the University of Algarve, Portugal. He has experience in microencapsulation technologies for the development of fish larvae diets, being involved in feed production (extrusion, vacuum coating) and taking care of diet analysis and biochemical parameter measurements in fish.

Vera is a Marine Biologist who earned a MSc in Marine Biology (specialization in aquaculture) from the University of Algarve (Portugal). She is researcher with responsibilities in R&D feed production, and ensures the conformity of the production process of compound feeds for fish and shrimp, manages and monitors the ingredient stocks, and coordinates tjh purchasing and all quality control tests of raw materials and feeds.

João is a Biologist and holds a MSc degree in Sustainable Aquaculture and Nutrition from the University of Stirling. He has a vast hands-on experience with diverse aquaculture species and systems and has been involved in international product commercialization projects and on managing portfolios of key clients. Current activities in SPAROS comprise fish trial planning and management activities in R&D projects, and product management of commercial product HATCHERY FEEDS.

Teresa graduated in Chemistry ( University of Algarve, Portugal). She coordinates the administrative and financial activities at SPAROS, including project management, human resources, and financial control. She is in charge of the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the management system in accordance with the NP 4457, NP EN ISO 22000, and GLOBAL G.A.P. standards requirements.

Maria has a degree in Animal Husbandry (UTAD. Portugal) and a MSc in Aquaculture (University of Algarve). She is a researcher involved several R&D projects, including participation in experimental trials with fish, analytical work and data analysis, and provides also support in trials report writing.

Marco holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Algarve (Portugal). He supports the development and production of compound feeds for fish and shrimp and other technical-scientific activities according with the strategic goals of the company. He is also responsible for the provision and storage of raw materials and consumables.

Franklin is a member of the feed production team. He is involved in the development and production of compound feeds for fish and shrimp, packaging and shipment of the products, besides other technical-scientific activities according to the strategic goals of the company.

Luís is an aquaculture technician who graduated at FOR-MAR in Algarve (Portugal). As a member of the feed production team, he is involved in the development and production of compound feeds for fish and shrimp, packaging and shipment of the products, in addition to other technical-scientific activities according to the strategic goals of the company.

Tetyana is an aquaculture technician based at our partner IPMA facilities  in Olhão. She is involved in the experimental trials, product efficacy tests and samplings of fish and shrimp.