Jorge Assis

As a marine macroecologist and data scientist specializing in climate change analysis, I lead the Biodiversity Data Science research group at the Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR). My research leverages cutting-edge machine learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing to unravel the complex interplay between climate change and marine biodiversity. My work focuses on two core questions: (1) What are the drivers shaping the distribution of marine biodiversity across scales, from genes to ecosystems? This involves investigating the processes that drive the distribution and abundance of marine life in a changing world. (2) How does climate change, both globally and locally, impact marine biodiversity? This includes assessing the consequences of past climate extremes, such as the Last Glacial Maximum, and projecting future impacts using the latest climate change scenarios. My research provides critical information for decision-makers, informing climate policies and conservation strategies. Committed to the FAIR principles, I actively share my data and frameworks (e.g., https://github.com/jorgeassis?tab=repositories),,) and disseminate my findings to diverse stakeholders, directly supporting the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.