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Paola Catapano
Project leader & science communicator
Paola Catapano is a science communicator at CERN, science journalist, arctic and antarctic reporter, Polarquest project manager and much more.

Mike Struik
Technical Coordinator & Aerial photographer
Mike Struik is an aeronautical engineer, adventure photographer, arctic reporter, delta and drone pilot.

Kevin Monneron
Engineer and Diver
Kevin Monneron is an engineer, free diver and a scientific and technical support with a passion for adventure.

Gianluca Casagrande
Scientific Drone Pilot
Gianluca Casagrande is an Associate Professor and the Scientific Director of Geographic Research and Application Laboratory (European University of Rome).

Giovanni Acquarone
Skipper - Best Explorer
Giovanni (“Nanni”) Acquarone is an extremely experienced arctic skipper and sailor.

Nicoletta Martini
Sailor - Best Explorer
Nicoletta Martini is a chemical engineer and expert arctic sailor.

Aleksandra Kruss
Oceanographer
A Svalbard veteran working for NORBIT_SUBSEA and CNR ISMAR, Venice, Aleksandra is a an oceanographer and underwater acoustic expert.

Katarina Anthony
Science communicator
Katarina Anthony is a science communicator at CERN, arctic journalist and website developer.

Cristina Agrigoroae
Science writer
Cristina is a science writer working at CERN and photo-journalist with Arctic experience.

Safiria Buono
Microplastic Mantanet operator

Stefano Aliani
Microplastic scientist
Stefano Aliani is the scientific leader of the Microplastic project, as well as a marine biologist, Microplastic international expert, and member of POLARNET.

Ombretta Pinazza
Cosmic Ray Scientist
Ombretta is a researcher at INFN Bologna and working at CERN as an expert in detector control systems. She is also an expert mountaineer and amateur sailor.
Our Talks & Educational programmes
Our team of science adventurers love sharing their experiences and knowledge with people 9 to 90! Through partnered public talks, classroom sessions or science events, the team has a wide range of experience sharing their enthusiasm.
Interested in having a Polarquest adventurer at your next event? Get in touch!

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