Role of the Science Advisory Group

The role of the SAG is to provide the expert, independent, and timely strategic science advice and input on behalf of the research community to the FMRI Programme Leadership Team and FMRI Board.

The responsibilities of the SAG include:

  • Advising the FMRI Programme Leadership Team and FMRI Board regarding the scientific aspects of the Programme, seeking to maximise the benefits for the entire science community by ensuring that future capability aligns to current and expected future demands for oceanographic research and innovation across all disciplines.
  • Highlight opportunities for complementarity with other initiatives, both nationally and internationally.
  • Act as a channel for engagement between the wider science community and the FMRI Programme, including proactively raising community views.
  • Provide any other such advice and support as may be reasonably requested by the FMRI Programme Leadership Team and the Board.

Membership

  • Prof Mark Moore Chair, Biogeochemistry

  • Dr Filipa Carvalho Biophysical Oceanography

  • Dr Rosalind Coggon Geology, Geochemistry and Scientific Ocean Drilling

  • Dr Helen Czerski Ocean Physics and Acoustics

  • Gabriella Gilkes Marine Research Project Delivery

  • Prof Kerry Howell Deep Sea Ecology

  • Prof Claire Mahaffey Biogeochemistry

  • Dr Andrew Meijers Physical Oceanography and Polar

  • Prof Bhavani Narayanaswamy Benthic Ecology (Plastics)

  • Prof Alex Rogers Molecular Ecology

  • Dr Dafni Sifnioti Coastal Science and Modelling

  • Prof Alessandro Tagliabue Biochemistry and Modelling

  • Dr Katrien Van Landeghem Geology and Geophysics

  • Dr Sebastian Watt Geology and Geophysics

The membership of the SAG remains under constant review to ensure that it appropriately reflects the diversity of the marine science community.