Garry Kett. Completed the Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology in 2022/10/01 by University College Cork and Bachelor in BSc. Zoology in 2015/06/01 by University College Cork. Is Contracted Researcher in Universidade do Porto Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental. Published 5 articles in journals. Has 1 book(s) Chapter. Published Participates and/or participated as Other in 1 project(s), PhD Student Fellow in 1 project(s) and Researcher in 2 project(s). Garry F. Kett, PhD Marine environmental researcher | Science-policy interface | Science diplomacy Climate–biodiversity–pollution nexus; Global Challenges & SDGs Porto/Matosinhos, Portugal Email: gkett@ciimar.up.pt Phone: +351 928 257 752 ORCID: 0000-0002-9066-071X LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gary-kett/ Publications also under: Gary F. Kett PROFILE Post-PhD marine environmental researcher at CIIMAR (University of Porto, Portugal) working at the science–policy–society interface on the climate–biodiversity–pollution nexus. Experience translating monitoring and project evidence into policy-facing outputs (deliverables, guidance, recommendations) and convening multi-stakeholder dialogue. Active in European and international science diplomacy and ECOP capacity building (EuroMarine OYSTER; CEOL; AAORIA). Seeking the IEEP–EGU Policy Mentoring Scheme to deepen experience in EU policy processes and contribute to IEEP’s Global Challenges & SDGs programme. CORE STRENGTHS FOR I • Evidence synthesis and clear writing for non-academic audiences (briefs, deliverables, recommendations). • Facilitation and stakeholder engagement across public institutions, NGOs, academia, industry and communities. • Network leadership and partnership building across Europe and the Atlantic; coalition coordination. • Applied marine monitoring (estuaries/coasts), including plastic and microplastic sampling and ecosystem-health assessment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Junior Researcher | CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto (Portugal) | Jun 2023 – Present • EU projects on plastic pollution prevention/removal (H2020 MAELSTROM; Horizon Europe INSPIRE): stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and policy-relevant reporting. • Field and lab support for estuarine/coastal monitoring; plastic sampling in water column, surface and benthos; contribution to assessment of removal technologies. • Planned and facilitated webinars/workshops and multi-stakeholder meetings; supported dialogue with local actors and authorities. Grant Writing Officer | University College Cork (Ireland) | Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 • Supported Horizon proposal development: partner mapping, impact logic, and stakeholder engagement planning. Technical Officer (Research & Teaching Support) | University College Cork (Ireland) | Mar 2022 – Nov 2022 • Laboratory operations, inventories and chemical handling; supported student training and practical teaching. PhD Candidate (Zoology) | University College Cork (Ireland) | Jul 2017 – Oct 2022 • Research on Pacific oyster health and pathogen development under UV radiation and changing coastal conditions. • Peer-reviewed publications; engagement with aquaculture stakeholders and policy-facing recommendations. • Contributed to EU-funded project deliverables (H2020 VIVALDI; Interreg BLUEFISH; Interreg COCKLES). Additional field experience (selected) | 2015 – 2019 • Marine mammal observation/education; fisheries and environmental monitoring contracts (Marine Institute, Ireland). • Engagement & Networking Lead, EuroMarine OYSTER | 2025–Present: partnership building, onboarding and event delivery; impact monitoring. • Co-founder, Coalition of Emerging Ocean Leaders (CEOL) | 2025–Present: coordinated 30+ youth/ECOP networks; strategy and communications; side-events at international fora.