Flávio Martins is Professor Coordenador com Agregação at the engineering school of University of Algarve. In recent years was Vice-director of the CIMA Research Centre and Vice-rector of the University of Algarve. He develops research in hydrodynamics, water quality and ecological modelling. He has more than 25 years of experience in research and consultant activities. Has been involved and coordinating more than 10 international projects. The focus of his research is on Mathematical Modelling. Main topics are: hydrodynamics of estuarine, coastal and oceanic regions, water pollution, water quality, climate change and sediment transport among others. He is currently concerned with the impact of human activities in water pollution, namely pollution by plastics and pollution by hydrocarbons. Recent projects deal with the combined use of models, remote sensing and in situ sensors to respond to societal challenges related to the quality of the marine environment.

Ocean Modelling; Ocean Forecast; Water Pollution; Antropogenic Impact; Climate Change - Modelação Oceânica; Previsão Oceânica; Poluição Aquatica; Impacto Antropogénico; Alterações Climáticas