Mestre | Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto | Portugal
Short Bio 🌟
Helena Monteiro is a passionate marine biologist and remote sensing specialist with a keen interest in water quality management and atmospheric research. With academic and professional experience spanning biology, marine sciences, and meteorology, Helena has made significant contributions to the fields of environmental science through research and presentations at national and international conferences. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Remote Sensing at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, while also serving in meteorologist roles in the Portuguese Navy.
Education 🎓
- Master in Remote Sensing (2022-Present)
Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto
Participated in IJUP’23 – 16th Meeting of Young Researchers of the University of Porto.
- Master in Biology and Water Quality Management (2018-2020)
Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto & Aveiro University
Helena contributed to several academic events, including the EUGLOH Conference, IJUP’20 – 13th Meeting of Young Researchers, and the IDEIA 2020 Conference hosted by Escola Naval.
- Degree in Marine Science (2015-2018)
Aveiro University
Focused on marine science, preparing the foundation for her career in environmental and biological research.
Experience 💼
- Portuguese Institute of the Atmosphere (2023)
As a research scholar, Helena worked on detecting long-term trends in sea surface temperatures (SST) and documented shifts during glacial terminations in the North Atlantic. Her work helped identify major cold episodes linked to meltwater pulses and explored thermal contrasts in key locations.
- Hydrographic Institute (2020)
Conducted extracurricular internships in the Marine Chemistry and Pollution Division, participating in two ship expeditions aboard the NRP Gago Coutinho. She also developed multiple presentations and e-posters for conferences like IDEIA 2020 and EUGLOH Conference.
- University of Algarve (2021-2022)
Served as a research scholar where she focused on satellite data acquisition and analysis using SNAP, delivering findings through oral presentations at conferences such as the I Copernicus Conference and WACOMA Conference.
- Teacher for Study Centers (2021-2023)
Helena has teaching experience, having worked at the Pedagogical Support Center and Cooperativa Múltipla Escolha, providing educational support to third and fourth-grade students.
- Portuguese Navy (2023-Present)
Currently serving as a meteorologist, Helena utilizes her remote sensing and environmental expertise to aid the Portuguese Navy in atmospheric observations.
Research Interests 🔬
Helena is deeply interested in marine science, water quality management, and remote sensing. Her research focuses on understanding sea surface temperatures, detecting climate trends, and assessing the environmental impact of meltwater pulses. She aims to expand her knowledge in atmospheric sciences, contributing to the understanding of glacial shifts and marine temperature patterns.
Awards 🏅
- Nominee for the EUGLOH Conference Award for her e-poster presentation in 2020.
- Nominee for the IDEIA 2020 Conference Award for her contribution in the marine chemistry and pollution field.
Publications 📚
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Harmful Algal Blooms on the Portuguese coast: Cross-checking events with remote sensing ocean colour data for coastal management. Link to publication.
Conclusion 🔚
Helena Monteiro is a forward-thinking marine scientist dedicated to advancing research in water quality and atmospheric trends. Her contributions through scholarly work, research, and presentations demonstrate her commitment to understanding environmental shifts and their global impacts. With her ongoing studies in remote sensing and current role in the Portuguese Navy, Helena continues to play an influential role in marine and atmospheric sciences.