Who We Are

Expert Student Assistant

Silas Cabral Filgueiras

Staff Administrative and Financial Assistant

As an Administrative and Financial Assistant at UNU-BIOLAC, I am the primary focal point for finance, procurement, and human resources. My role involves managing financial transactions, overseeing procurement processes, and handling HR-related tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations. I hold a bachelor's degree in communications. Before joining UNU, I worked in two embassies, where I gained valuable experience in administrative and diplomatic functions, enhancing my ability to work in diverse and international environments.

Expert Celular Biologist Host Parasite Interaction.

Dr. Antonio Carrillo de Albornoz

Dr. Antonio Osuna Carrillo de Albornoz

Expert Junior Research Associate

Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2018.

Expert Adjunct Professor

João Álvaro Carvalho

João Álvaro Carvalho is an Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2015.

Expert Adjunct Assistant Professor

Marco Catussi

Marco has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UNU-EGOV since 2024 and an Assistant Professor at the University of Minho.

Expert Adjunct Researcher

Serena Caucci

Dr. Caucci is an Adjunct Researcher at UNU-FLORES.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Preeyaphat Chaiklang

Preeyaphat Chaiklang is a Doctoral Researcher in the Joint Ph.D. Programme in Integrated Management of Water, Soil, and Waste between Technische Universität Dresden and UNU-FLORES.

Expert Research Fellow, Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG)

Dr. Sanaz Chamanara

Sanaz Chamanara specializes in sustainability, supply chain management, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.

Staff Knowledge Management & Communication Manager

Gopi Chandra Kharel

Gopi Kharel is an accomplished professional with a passion for leveraging strategic communications and knowledge management to drive organizational impact. In July 2023, he assumed the role of Knowledge Management and Communications Manager at UNU IIGH.