About me
Graduated in Marine Sciences at the University of Cadiz in 2003 and since then working in the world of aquaculture in one way or another.
At the university I acquired the basis of knowledge about the biology and culture of marine animals, auxiliary cultures and the different techniques of intensive culture.
Until 2014, I worked for the company Blennius S.L., setting up and then designing RAS systems for aquaculture plants and public aquariums.
Among others I contributed to the projects:
- Roquetas de Mar Aquarium
- San Fernado Aquarium
- Blennius Sole Breeding Plant
- Bluefin tuna and yellowtail tuna breeding plant FUTUNA BLUE
I then moved to Belgium, where I contributed to the establishment of the new facilities of the Department of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center at the University of Ghent. As a research centre it has several versatile rooms for research on Artemia (Artemia salina), Mussel (Mytilus edulis) and Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) among other species.
In 2016, I joined Imaqua BVBA, a spin-off company of Ghent University created to provide solutions for the health challenges of shrimp farming, where I am in charge of the technical department.
With them I designed different rooms with RAS systems for the evaluation of shrimp feed additives with potential immunostimulatory properties, as well as the evaluation of fattening and breeding.
I also designed the synthetic seawater manufacturing systems, treatment and disposal systems for the seawater used in the experiments and the aeration supply to all the facilities.
Throughout my career I have been constantly learning about the creation of aquaculture plants, discovering little by little how to plan the cultures, design the necessary installations and their daily work and maintenance.
I have worked inside and outside Spain and with people from different countries and realities.
I speak Spanish, English and Dutch and I work with Office, vector and 3D design software… trying to promote free software.