Biography

Marta Vergílio holds Master Degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Aveiro and a PhD in Biology from the University of the Azores, working on the ecological structure in spatial plans for small islands.

Since graduation, she has collaborated in different projects related to environmental management and spatial planning. She has experience on geographic information systems. She is currently Member of the Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources – CIBIO-Azores and was member of the research project team “SmartParks – Planning and Management System for Small Islands Protected Areas”. She has also authored and co-authored in technical reports and peer-reviewed scientific papers.