I'm a senior research scientist in Biogeochemistry and Autonomous Technologies at the National Oceanography Centre (UK), interested in biophysical interactions and the biological carbon pump. I use data from underwater gliders as well as other autonomous platforms, satellite remote sensing and shipboard oceanographic data to understand how water column dynamics affect phytoplankton and consequent carbon export. I use high resolution data from gliders to look at mixed layer depth dynamics and the role it plays in controlling the phytoplankton population, with a large focus in polar ecosystems. I'm interested in using and developing new methods to use autonomous platforms and integrated ocean observatories to answer ecosystem-wide questions. 

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Education

2017  PhD, Oceanography, Rutgers University, USA
2011  CET, Maritime and Touristic Operator, Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores, Portuga
2009  MSc (no thesis), Integrated Studies of the Ocean, Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores, Portugal
2009  MSc, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal
2007  ​Lic, Environmental Marine Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal   ​

Professional Appointments

2022 - Present: Senior Research Scientist, National Oceanography Centre (UK)
2021 - 2022 : Research Scientist, National Oceanography Centre (UK)
2018 -  Present: Visiting Scientist, University of Southampton (UK)
2017 - 2020: Postdoctoral Researcher, National Oceanography Centre (UK)
2017: ​Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rutgers University (USA)
2015 - 2016: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Rutgers University (USA)
2011 - 2017: Graduate Research Assistant, Rutgers University (USA)
2009 -2011: Research Assistant, Dept of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores (PT)​

Awards & Honors

  • 2019: NOC DST Early Career Award for Science 2019
  • 2019: Ocean Obs’19 Travel Grant
  • 2017: Graduate School of New Brunswick Travel Grant Award
  • 2016: SCAR OSC Travel Grant Award
  • 2015 - 2017: Teledyne-Webb Graduate Research Fellowship
  • 2011 - 2015: Doctoral Grant (BD), 4 years, Science and Technology Foundation (FCT), Portugal
  • 2011: Antarctic Service Medal
  • 2010: EMS Young Scientist Travel Award, European Meteorological Society (EMS)
  • 2009: Saldanha/Tenore Fellowship, Luso-American Foundation (FLAD)

Teaching Experience

  • ​Invited Lecturer, Biological Oceanography, University of Southampton, UK (Fall 2017-Present)
  • Instructor, Biogeochemistry Summer School, National Oceanography Centre (Summer 2018)
  • Instructor, Scientific Diving (AAUS), Rutgers University (Spring 2017)
  • Assistant Instructor, Scientific Diving (AAUS), Rutgers University (Spring 2016)
  • Teaching Assistant, Ocean Methods and Data Analysis, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University (Spring 2015)
  • Teaching Assistant, Sea and Laboratory Methods II (Introduction to Matlab Programming), Department of Oceanography and Fisheries at the University of the Azores for the 5th edition of the MSc Course in Ocean Integrated Studies (Spring 2011).
  • Scuba Instructor. Rutgers Scuba program, NJ, USA (2014 - present).
  • Marine Educator. Lisbon Oceanarium, Portugal (2007).​

Certifications

  • American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) diver
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English, 2005, ESOL Examinations, Cambridge University
  • Emergency First Responder (EFR) Instructor - Primary Care (CPR) & Sec Care (1st) w/ AED
  • PADI Instructor (OWSI)
  • ​CMAS 3-Star Diver (Divemaster)
  • CMAS Specialties: Underwater Navigation, Rescue Diver, Nitrox Diver, Night Diving
  • Ocean Skipper (Yachtman's License), 2012, IPTM, Portugal
  • DAN Diving First Aid for Professional Divers

Contacts

Filipa Carvalho
National Oceanography Centre
European Way, Southampton
​SO14 3ZH, United Kingdom