Maria Teresa Dinis

Maria Teresa Dinis is a Professor and Researcher at the University of Algarve, affiliated with the Aquaculture Research Group at CCMAR (Faro, Gamelas Campus). Her research focuses on aquaculture, fish nutrition, and welfare, with notable contributions to larval physiology, stress mitigation in aquatic organisms, and sustainable aquaculture practices.

Key projects include ARRAINA (Advanced Research Initiatives for Nutrition & Aquaculture), SEACASE (Sustainable coastal aquaculture), and COPEWELL (fish welfare studies). She coordinates initiatives addressing Perkinsosis in clams, amino acid metabolism, and ultrasound applications in larval nutrition.

Her work integrates experimental aquaculture, biochemical analysis, and environmental management. Notably awarded the Medal of Scientific Merit, her contributions span academic leadership, project coordination, and public engagement through workshops and outreach events like the 4th International Workshop on Fish Gametes Biology.