Dr. Alla Silkina is a research officer at Swansea University in the UK with over 20 years of international experience in algal biotechnology. She holds a PhD in marine biotechnology from the University of South Brittany in France and has conducted extensive research in Ukraine, France, Malaysia, and the UK. Her expertise spans the cultivation of micro- and macroalgae, product development, and waste remediation, with a particular focus on advancing the circular economy through innovative biotechnological solutions. Throughout her career, she has led and managed numerous large-scale projects in algal biotechnology, carbon capture, and bioremediation, collaborating closely with both academic and industry partners. She has also played a key role in securing funding for these initiatives. Alongside her research, she has extensive teaching experience, delivering lectures and supervising students in marine biology, plant physiology, and algal biotechnology, contributing to the training of the next generation of rese