İlker Aydin
Ege University Faculty of Fisheries Department of Fishing Technology
Prof. Dr. İlker Aydın is a Professor at the Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University (Türkiye), specializing in fishing technology, fisheries management, bycatch and discard mitigation, invasive marine species, and the sustainable exploitation of marine resources. His research focuses on fish behaviour, fishing gear selectivity, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and the ecological consequences of biological invasions in the Mediterranean Sea. His work contributes to the development of science-based solutions that improve fisheries sustainability, reduce unwanted catches, and support adaptive management under climate change. Prof. Aydın coordinates several international Erasmus+ projects, leading multidisciplinary partnerships in fisheries innovation, vocational education, circular bioeconomy, and blue growth. He has extensive experience in managing international research collaborations, developing capacity-building initiatives, and fostering knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and policymakers. Through his scientific, managerial, and international activities, he actively promotes sustainable fisheries, marine biodiversity conservation, and evidence-based policy development across Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Angélique GOBET
PhD, Ifremer – MARBEC
Angélique Gobet studies microbial and macrophyte holobiont ecology in coastal and aquaculture environments. She has worked on the functioning of microorganisms associated with seaweeds, specifically regarding polysaccharide metabolism and nitrogen cycling. She currently aims at comparing eDNA approaches with classical monitoring tools to survey macrophyte and phytoplankton biodiversity to propose new tools for local stakeholders. She is on the board of the French Phycological Society since 2021 and president since 2026. She has coordinated collaborative projects and workshops and she disseminates knowledge about microorganisms and algae in the HosMic Master’s program (University of Thessaly, Greece) and through local outreach initiatives (e.g., Science Festival, exhibitions on algae at a local museum and a library in France).