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Institute of Marine Research Representative

Dr Nils Piechaud

Professional Experience

  • Jan. 2023 – present: Postdoc (IMR Norway): Implementation of AUV sampling and automated image analysis with AI into the MAREANO program for mapping benthic habitats in Norway
  • Mar. 2021 – Jan. 2023: Postdoc (University of Plymouth, U.K): Automating Benthic image analysis and species distribution modelling for the Mission Atlantic project
  • Sep. 2019 – Mar. 2021: Postdoc (National Oceanography Centre, U.K.): spatiotemporal dynamic of CWC ecosystems and habitats mapping
  • Nov. 2015 – Dec. 2019 PhD (University of Plymouth, U.K): Application of autonomous underwater vehicles to the study of deep-sea benthic ecology

Other Team Members

Professor Kerry Howell

Professor Kerry Howell

Project Lead
Dr David Moffat

Dr. David Moffat

Lead AI & Machine Learning Scientist
Dr Ana Hilario

Dr Ana Hilario

University of Aveiro Representative
Jamie Davies

Jaime Davies

University of Gibraltar Representative
Professor Tim W Nattkemper

Professor Tim W Nattkemper

Bielefeld University Representative
Dr Rebecca Ross

Dr Rebecca Ross

Institute of Marine Research Representative
Luz Rodriguez-Vargas

Luz Rodriguez-Vargas

Project Manager
Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones

Communications Manager for Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Dr Dan Clewley

Dr Dan Clewley

Research Software Engineer
Dr Tom Mansfield

Dr Tom Mansfield

Data Systems Architect
Dr Benjamin O'Driscoll

Dr Benjamin O’Driscoll

Research Software Engineer (Data Visualisation)
Dr Louise Allcock

Dr Louise Allcock

University of Galway Representative
Chloe Game

Chloe Game

University of Bergan Representative
Dr. Martin Zurowietz

Dr. Martin Zurowietz

University of Bergan Representative
Heidi Kristina Meyer

Heidi Kristina Meyer

Institute of Marine Research Representative