Carlos Almeida Peña

Carlos Almeida Peña is a Lecturer in the Marine Sciences Faculty at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and a scientist at the Institute of Oceanography and Global Change and the Spanish Bank of Algae (BEA). He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Sciences (1996) and has 18 years of research experience in Biological Oceanography, focusing on zooplankton physiology and enzymatic methods. Since 2006, his work has centered on algal biotechnology at the BEA, where he leads the Cytometry unit and co-coordinates the Biotechnology unit. His research emphasizes microalgae cultivation, physiological characterization, and applications in CO2 biofiltration and wastewater treatment.

Education: Ph.D. in Marine Sciences (1996). Research interests include algal physiology, applied phycology, and climate change impacts on marine systems. He has extensive expertise in laboratory and pilot-scale algae cultivation, particularly for bioremediation and bioenergy.

Publications span topics like microalgae metabolism, cyanobacteria transformation, and bioremediation strategies. His work bridges fundamental marine science with applied biotechnology solutions for environmental challenges.

Labs/Teams: Head of Service at BEA, oversees Cytometry and Biotechnology units, collaborates in multidisciplinary teams addressing marine resource sustainability and biotechnological innovation.