Curriculum Vitae
Aqsa Sharif
Identification
Personal identification
- Full name
- Aqsa Sharif
Citation names
- Sharif, Aqsa
Author identifiers
- Ciência ID
- 701B-ACC2-DC19
- ORCID iD
- 0000-0001-9377-6905
- Google Scholar ID
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ry_7kTUAAAAJ&hl=pt-PT
- Scopus Author Id
- 58257172300
Addresses
- Center of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), 8005-139 , Gambelas, Faro, Portugal (Professional)
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aqsa-sharif-617293237/ (Social media)
Knowledge fields
- Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Zoology
- Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Marine Biology
- Agrarian Sciences - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Fishery
Languages
| Language | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Listening | Peer-review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Upper intermediate (B2) | Proficiency (C2) | Upper intermediate (B2) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) |
| Urdu (Mother tongue) | |||||
| Arab | Intermediate (B1) | Proficiency (C2) | Intermediate (B1) | Upper intermediate (B2) | Elementary (A2) |
| Portuguese | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) | Elementary (A2) | Intermediate (B1) | Intermediate (B1) |
Education
| Degree | Classification | |
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2024/03/15 - 2028
Ongoing
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PhD in Marine Resources (Doctor of Philosophy)
Major in Aquaculture
Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal
Universidad de Cádiz, Spain "Improving robustness in the larval stages of flatfish" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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2024/09 - 2024/12
Concluded
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Portuguese as a Foreign Language- A2 Level (Outros)
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
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2024/02/05 - 2024/05/29
Concluded
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Portuguese as a Foreign Language-A1 Level (Outros)
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
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2024/05/06 - 2024/05/10
Concluded
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LABORATORY AQUATIC ANIMAL SCIENCE COURSE (CAL-AQUA) - CATEGORY B (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional)
Major in Life Sciences
Universidade do Porto Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Portugal
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE |
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2018/10/06 - 2020/12/28
Concluded
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Master of Philosophy (Master)
Major in Zoology
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
"Potential of carvacrol and menthol supplemented Moringa oleifera leaf meal based (MOLM) diets on the growth performance and
body composition of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings " (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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20 |
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2013/09/17 - 2017/08/31
Concluded
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Bachelor of Science (Bachelor)
Major in Zoology
University of Gujrat, Pakistan
"Efficacy of different insecticides against Odontotermes obesus management under laboratory conditions" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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19 |
Affiliation
Science
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/03/01 - Current | Researcher (Research) | Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal |
| Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal |
Others
| Category Host institution |
Employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018/03/01 - 2023/12/31 | Elementary School Teacher | Punjab School Education Department, Pakistan |
| 2017/09/10 - 2022/12/30 | Animal Nutritionist | Avi-Tech Feeds, Pakistan |
| Avi-Tech Feeds, Pakistan |
Projects
Grant
| Designation | Funders | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/03/25 - 2020/11/17 | Partial replacement of fish meal with Moringa oleifera leaf meal in practical diets of Cirrhinus mrigala fingerlings
Project # 5649/Punjab/NRPU/R&D/ HEC/2016
Master Student Fellow
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Concluded
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Contract
| Designation | Funders | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/03/01 - 2025/12/31 | PRR: Blue Bioeconomy Pact - Vertical Algae (subproject Feeds SP5)
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal
Sparos Lda, Portugal GreenCoLab, Portugal S2AQUAcoLAB, Portugal Instituto de Investigação das Pescas e do Mar, Portugal Universidade do Porto Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Portugal Necton, Portugal |
Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação IP
Ongoing
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Other
| Designation | Funders | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/05/01 - Current | FlatFirst-Early feeding of flatfish on microfeeds: improved performance, survival and quality of larvae and juveniles
Team Member
Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal
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Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Ongoing
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Outputs
Publications
| Conference poster |
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| Journal article |
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Activities
Oral presentation
| Presentation title | Event name Host (Event location) |
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| 2021/11/25 | Using Monoterpenoid-Enriched Moringa oleifera Diets to Improve Growth, Digestibility, and Feed Efficiency in Oreochromis niloticus | 4th International Conference on Applied Zoology (ICAZ)
Department of Zoology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad (Islamabad, Pakistan)
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| 2019/02/07 | Partial replacement of fish meal with Moringa oleifera leaf meal in practical diets of Cirrhinus mrigala fingerlings | 2nd International Conference on Applied Zoology (ICAZ)
Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad (Faisalabad, Pakistan)
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Event organisation
| Event name Type of event (Role) |
Institution / Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/09/01 - Current | Participate in planning, organization, and moderation of CCMAR scientific seminars (around 10) and internal research events
aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration within the CCMAR research community. (2024/09/01)
Seminar (Member of the Organising Committee)
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Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal |
| 2014/03/02 - 2017/04/14 | I worked as a tour organizer at the university and managed 3 tours to northern areas of Pakistan on my own. Management of
transport, booking of hotels, the providence of meals, the decision about places to visit, and in-time departure and arrival
back were on the top of the to-do list. (2015/09/06 - 2015/09/09)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
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University of Gujrat, Pakistan |
Event participation
| Activity description Type of event |
Event name Institution / Organization |
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| 2025/04/09 - 2025/04/11 | 1st International Conference on Algae Biotechnology (ICAB)- Focusing algal research, with particular relevance to aquaculture,
biotechnology, and sustainable production systems.
Congress
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1st International Congress on Algae Biotechnology
GreenCoLab, Portugal
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| 2020/12/27 - 2020/12/27 | International Symposium on World Fisheries Day
Symposium
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Department of Zoology, University of Education, Lahore |
| 2020/11/13 - 2020/11/13 | Virtual Seminar on World Animal Day
Seminar
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Department of Zoology, University of Education, Lahore |
| 2017/05/09 - 2017/05/10 | Workshop on Statistical Data Analysis & Experimental Designs (SPSS)
Workshop
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University of Gujrat, Pakistan
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| 2014/04/12 - 2014/04/12 | Annual workshop on Cardiac Arrest
Workshop
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University of Gujrat Department of Zoology, Pakistan
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Jury of academic degree
| Topic Role |
Candidate name (Type of degree) Institution / Organization |
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|---|---|---|
| 2024/08/25 | IMBRSea Thesis Reader: Understanding the early dietary preferences of damselfish, clownfish and pigfish larvae using fluorescent
microspheres
Thesis Member
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Jonathan Simon (Master)
Universiteit Gent, Belgium
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Committee member
| Activity description Role |
Institution / Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/09/01 - Current | CCMAR Seminars Committee
Member
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Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal |
| 2024/04/04 - Current | CCMAR Gender Equality Group:
Contributed to discussions and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in science, with a focus on creating
a supportive and balanced research environment.
Member
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Universidade do Algarve Centro de Ciências do Mar, Portugal |
| 2015/04/01 - 2017/02/01 | Finance Officer:
Responsible for managing the financial records of Zoological Society at University of Gujrat, assisting with budgeting for
events, and ensuring transparency in transactions. Actively contributed to organizing educational seminars and outreach activities
for students.
Member
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University of Gujrat, Pakistan |
Course / Discipline taught
| Academic session | Degree Subject (Type) | Institution / Organization | |
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| 2020/09/09 - 2021/08/31 | Delivered "Aquaculture and Fisheries" course to students of BS Zoology in the session 2020-2021 | Aquaculture and Fisheries (Bachelor) | Elite College of Management Sciences, Pakistan |
Interview (tv / radio show)
| Program | Topic | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/03/08 - 2025/03/08 | Participated in a Women in Science interview at CCMAR on International Women’s Day, sharing my academic journey and experiences as a female researcher in marine science to promote visibility and inspire young women in STEM. | Women in Science interview at CCMAR |
Mentoring / Tutoring
| Topic | Student name | |
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| 2024/12/01 - Current | Mentorship Role for Master's Internee | Riso, Diogo |
| 2024/10/05 - Current | Optimization of larval quality in Senegalese sole through the inclusion of protein hydrolysates in microdiets | Barruncho, Rafael |
| 2024/10/05 - Current | Supplementation of microdiets with a mixture of micro- and macroalgae to improve the performance of Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) in the post-larval stage | Oliveira, Carolina |
Distinctions
Award
| 2017 | Gold Medal Awarded on the account of Merit Excellencey
University of Gujrat, Pakistan
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