Joana Martelo

I am particularly interested on fish communities in intermittent streams, exploring community assembly and habitat selection processes, and analysing trophic interactions and food webs. My research work is based on an integrated approach coupling descriptive field data with experimental data, using advanced analytical and modelling tools, and applying stable isotope analysis. 
Before joining CE3C, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher for five years at MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, University of Lisbon. I was involved in four projects,  related to managing and assessing the impact of non-native species on fish communities and food webs in Mediterranean aquatic systems (ISO-INVA and Life Predator), prioritization of aquatic invasive species (Life Invasaqua), and marine ecosystem services (LIFE Lines). I integrate Europonds, an international consortia of young researchers focusing on ponds biodiversity, and two other projects: Edges, studying temperature and nutrient interactions of ectotherms, and BiNatur, focused on urban aquatic nature-based solutions.