Elena Rubio

Técnico de Investigación

Currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalusia (ICMAN) in Cádiz, Spain, I am deeply engaged in the intricate study and analysis of marine ecosystems, particularly in the realm of marine chemistry.

Current Position and Role

• Research Assistant in the Ecotoxicology, Ecophysiology, and Biodiversity of Aquatic Systems Research Group at ICMAN.
• Technician in charge of the Marine Chemistry Lab, focusing on trace metal analysis in various marine ecosystem matrices using diverse analytical methods.

Previous Experience

• Previously a lab technician at the Instituto de la Grasa and the University of Cádiz, where I conducted a range of chemical and biological analytical techniques.
• Actively participated in several oceanographic expeditions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Worked in both public and private sectors as a consultant in environmental programs, and taught courses in environment and fisheries.

Educational Background

• BSc degree in Marine Science from the University of Cádiz (2000).
• MSc degree in Climate Risks and Environmental Impact from the Complutense University of Madrid (2004).
• MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the University of Cádiz (2011).
• Continued postgraduate education in ecology and chemistry, and received a scholarship at the University of Oregon, USA (2016).