Biography
Francisco’s professional and research interest are focused on the management, monitoring, and modelling of coastal processes, including natural and socio-economic dimensions. He aims to contribute from marine sciences, and the integration with other disciplines, to the understanding of the interactions between human beings and the environment in coastal areas, and how this knowledge can help to ensure the sustainable use of coastal resources for the benefit of future generations.
He has worked actively in consulting and research projects in areas such as innovation and entrepreneurship in small scale fisheries, evaluation of environmental interactions of industrial activities, modelling of socioecological systems and ecosystem services in coastal areas, among others.
The collaboration and passion for his work are central aspects of his career.
Achievements and Awards
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2018-2019
Non-cash reward for exceptional performance
CSIRO Chile Research Foundation -
2017-2017
Best poster presentation. IMBeR conference 2017. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, US.
IMBeR -
2017-2017
Best poster presentation. AMEMR (Advances in Marine Ecosystem Modelling Research) Conference 2017. Plymouth, UK.
IMBeR – Integrated Marine Biosphere Research Project -
2011-2015
Scholarship holder of BECASCHILE 2009 for doctoral studies
BECASCHILE - Government of Chile -
2014-2014
vii. Exchange scholarship – POME (Prediction and Observation of the Marine Environment) exchange program 2014
Dalhousie University - University of Bergen
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Researcher
Ecological modeller
Academic Qualifications
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2017
Oceanography, PhD
Dalhousie University -
2009
Environmental Management Graduate Diploma
Universidad Arturo Prat. Valdivia, Chile -
2007
Marine Biologist
Universidad Austral de Chile
Grants
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2020-2022
The Science & Technology Development Fund (FONDEF). 2020-2022. https://research.csiro.au/modelo-sistemas-patagonia/csiro/
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2020-2021
Environmental and farm practices at mussel farms in Los Lagos region, Chile. Identification of optimization opportunities. Industry funds.
ORCID 0000-0002-4242-5731