Cecilie Petersen
Ocean Mission Manager
University of Southern Denmark
Odense M, Denmark
Research impact, liaison, and policy manager with a marine background. Bridging cutting edge research with community needs to create real world impact.
About me
Marine biologist, PhD, working on bridging cutting edge research with community needs to create real world impact. I have several years of experience in marine research and science-to-policy, in subjects such as blue economy, marine biodiversity, fisheries and aquaculture, seafood, environmental impact and nature protection. I have solid experience with co-creation and making research accessible for the public and aligned with innovation goals and policies on both European and local level.
My organisation
University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a leader in diverse blue research fields, encompassing marine ecology, the blue economy, maritime safety and health, law of the sea, and cutting-edge maritime technology and digital solutions. SDU adopts a interdisciplinary approach, emphasising community-driven strategies and citizen science. By partnering with local stakeholders and authorities, the university ensures effective management, governance, and informed decision-making. SDU commits to ensuring sustainable use of a healthy sea and is a key partner in the Danish Mission Ocean hub, together with the Danish Ministry of Research and Higher Education.
Skills
- science-to-policy
- marine ecology
- Blue Economy
- research impact
- co-creation
- marine restoration
- Marine Protection
- Governance
Interests
- marine restoration
- Marine Protection
- Blue Economy
- Funding
- Governance
- research impact
- maine and maritime policy
- Maritime spatial planning
Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 25 April 2024
14:00 - 15:45
Baltic Island and Coastal Communities and Economies: What are their specificities? How to foster sustainability through innovative solutions?
- Mission Ocean & Waters
This workshop will look at the challenges facing the Baltic Islands' and coastal communities, particularly in the field of tourism.