Marine biologist with experience in biofouling and coral restoration fields
  • Rotterdam, Nederland
  • 13 maart 2025

Experienced marine biologist and ecologist with over a decade of expertise in biofouling, antifouling, and benthic surveys. Skilled in assessing ship hull conditions, antifouling paint performance, and testing fouling control solutions, with a deep understanding of marine biofouling organisms across diverse environments.
Proven experience in evaluating damaged marine ecosystems, planning restoration projects, and leading teams. Passionate about leveraging scientific expertise to drive innovation and sustainable solutions in marine and environmental sciences.

E-mail
alessio.difino@gmail.com
Telefoonnummer
0626766043

Opleiding

PHD @ Marine science, Newcastle University, UK
mei 2010 — dec 2014

Comparative approach to barnacle adhesive-surface interaction”, with the aim to improve ecological and sustainable solutions in antifouling field

Master @ Master degree in Marine Environmental science, Genova University
sep 2008 — sep 2009

Amphibalanus amphitrite as a biological model for the development of a multi-endpoint bioassay for the marine ecotoxicological investigation. (marine biology, ecotoxicology), in collaboration with Institute of Marine Science, National Council of Research, Genoa

Ervaring

Project manager PMC Fouling control coatings R&D EMEA @ PPG Industires
jan 2024 — dec 2024

Environmentally friendly antifouling researcher and developer

Antifouling researcher @ Endures BV
aug 2020 — okt 2023

Efficacy tests of antifouling coatings, strategy development for offshore floating energy plants, research of sustainable fouling control systems, ship hull coating and biofouling inspections

Science leader @ TRACC
dec 2018 — jun 2020

Project manager for artificial reef design, beach clean-up and plastic management, coral restoration, reef mapping, coral photogrammetry, and benthic substrate mapping

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